LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants. When it comes to launching a luxury hotel brand, Frédéric Biousse could offer a master class. After a long career building ‘affordable […]
Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin was widowed in the early 1800s, and in an unprecedented move, took control of the Clicquot Champagne house in Reims. ‘La Grande Dame’ built a champagne legacy that lives on at Clicquot, in bottles of bubbly, and as a female pioneer in history books. March is International Women’s History Month, a […]
For the billionaires of the world, private islands are an unparalleled escape offering personalised service and five-star, bespoke dining options not found at your average resort. From the Maldives to the Caribbean and the South Pacific, these hallowed getaways cater to the world’s most elite under the ultimate in privacy and seclusion. Whether dining on […]
In this Q&A interview, Jennifer Bailey – Head of Americas at Four Pillars Gin, shares insights on her career, the craft gin industry, and adapting to life in United States. The Yarra Valley, just an hour from Melbourne, may not be where you’d expect a world-class gin to be born—but for Four Pillars Gin, this […]
Want a second passport? These countries offer the fastest and easiest options for citizenship—and are the best countries for Americans to move to right now. Dreaming of moving abroad? You’re not alone. Interest in the easiest countries to get citizenship has been spiking since the November election, as Americans seek increased mobility, financial security and a […]
Melbourne-born baker Kate Reid shifted gears from engineering at a British Formula 1 team to formulating some of the best pastries in the world. Before founding Lune – and creating a croissant the New York Times posits might be the best in the world – Kate Reid worked 16-hour days as a Formula 1 aerodynamicist. […]
Louis Vuitton’s Le Café in NYC just launched high tea, serving truffle egg salad, luxe pastries, and champagne—because fashion isn’t just what you wear, it’s how you indulge. Luxury fashion houses aren’t just about what you wear anymore—they’re about where you eat. From Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Box Café to Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar, designer brands are expanding […]
This week, Clare Smyth returns to the kitchen of Sydney’s spectacular Oncore restaurant that sits atop the 26th floor of Crown in Barangaroo. It marks 25 years since Smyth first set foot on Australian soil and three years since the opening of the (only) sister restaurant to London’s Core. I understand Sydney holds a warm […]
The people have spoken: With a record 76,000 votes, these are the winning and highly commended images chosen from 25 nominees by fans of wildlife photography and nature around the world. With a record number of 76,000 votes by wildlife photography and nature fans from around the world, the image of an ambling Eurasian badger […]
With a string of Barrier Reef islands lying derelict after cyclones and neglect, Hook Island is bucking the trend to make a comeback as a luxury eco resort in the Whitsundays. Hook Island hasn’t seen a tourist for 12 years, after being smashed by Cyclone Anthony in 2011, but when Epochal Hotels’ CEO Glenn Piper, […]