Grandeur in the Loire valley, this 17th and 18th century chateau offers splendour without the glitz: tasteful, traditional opulance that realises that all that glitters is not gold. Marble and parquet floors, stone chimneys, elegant wood accents and ceilings à la française feature throughout the 1200m² interior. With seven bedrooms, a garage, a chapel, a [...]
Now in business for 175 years, MacLeod remains one of the world’s oldest family-owned distillers. Proving itself still a force to be reckoned with, the distiller has just released Glengoyne, a 40-year-old single malt whiskey bottled in hand-blown crystal decanters from Glencairn. Only 250 bottles will be produced at a cost of £3000 each. www.glengoyne.com
If it was good enough for Cary Grant, it’s probably good enough for you. Savile Row institution Kilgour, having outfitted old Hollywood, is having a renaissance among the fashion cognoscenti. Kudos go to Carlo Brandelli, who has breathed new life into London’s bastion of sartorial tradition since joining Kilgour last year. Although the tailor has [...]
It’s long held the nickname “The Second City”, because New York always gets more press. But, having given the US a president, Chicago is in the spotlight more often these days. The current exhibition Chic Chicago shows that the city has had a long affair with high style. Gowns dating back from the 1860s to [...]
l Haven’t booked your summer holiday yet? The romance of the Orient Express beckons. Once the epitome of luxury train travel, the Orient Express has become a veritable brand with a network of exclusive retreats, elegant accommodations and extraodinary activities for those who like to be far from the madding crowd. From the Ubud Hanging Gardens in Bali [...]
In an era when Victoria Beckham can call unironically herself “Posh”, the book Glamour in Six Dimensions: Modernism and the Radiance of Form is a wonderful reminder of what true high style is. Author Judith Brown examines “glamour” from both a historical and an aesthetic perspective. An antidote to the overly florid extravagance of 19th century [...]
Celebrating its 170th anniversary this year, Patek Philippe has few equals when it comes to crafting quality timepieces. This Swiss instititution blends cutting edge technology with age-old traditional artisanship in producing each watch, as the Patek Philippe Museum proves. The four-storey building in Geneva houses not only an extensive collection of antique watches dating back [...]
Frank Lloyd Wright, Jean Prouvé, Isamu Noguchi and Tiffany Studios are just some of illustrious names featured in the June 9th auction entitled “Important 20th Century Design” at Sotheby’s in New York. Focusing on furniture and objets d’art, the sale includes stunning pieces from art déco, post-war and Seventies movements – each piece influential in [...]
If you’re planning a trip to the City of Lights this summer, one essential thing to pop in your travel bag is this little gem. Out this month in paperback, “The Best Vintage, Antique and Collectible Shops in Paris” more than lives up to the promise of its title. By taking visitors to Paris off [...]
The auto industry might be feeling the crunch with the recession, but one car lover is evidently not on a budget: the buyer of 1957 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has broken the world record with his payment of €9 million for the classic car. The auction was held May 18 at Ferrari’s factory and test circuit [...]