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Dolce & Gabbana’s Christmas Tree at Claridge’s

Christmas at Claridge’s is a very special time of year. For the second year running, the five‑star hotel has teamed up with long‑time friends and guests Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to create a lavish 22‑ft Christmas tree—and, as expected, it is bellissimo. Inspired by their childhood memories, the 8‑metre‑high tree is covered in 300 … Read more

Italian Medieval Castle Turned Into Authentic Hotel

Nestled 1,250 meters up in the Abruzzo mountains, Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a fortified medieval village just a two-hour drive from Rome. The place had almost faded into obscurity until Oriano Associati Architetti and the local community stepped in to create an albergo diffuso. By turning the whole village into a living hotel, they … Read more

Bugatti Opens Lifestyle Boutique in London

The Blue of London – The world’s poshest car brand Bugatti has unveiled its first lifestyle store, located on the Brompton Road in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge district. “Of course, luxurious and exclusive sports cars will remain our core business, but we intend to transfer the brand’s huge appeal into areas of life beyond the automotive … Read more

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

Preview Geneva 2015 – Three years after Hublot unveiled its celebrated Magic Gold in November 2011, decided to produce the Big Bang Unico with a bezel in Magic Gold…naturally. This watch features a 45.5 mm case made from micro-blasted black ceramic with polished sides, with the most scratch-resistant gold bezel ever designed: it can only be machined using diamond. The watch is powered by HUB 1242 UNICO movement developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot. It comes on a structured, ribbed black rubber. Full technical details below.

“More Noise” – British fashion designer Paul Smith has teamed up with sound experts Audio Technica to design these great headphones, ATH-PS3. The limited release headphones feature a swivel mechanism, a mirrored, stainless house with the words ‘More’ and ‘Noise’ written in Smith’s own handwriting; soft comfortable head and ear pads, a1.2m cord, and come packaged in a small Paul Smith X Audio Technica tote bag. Priced at £199 (about $329)

This exquisite singing-bird cage clock with automaton, made by the legendary watchmaker Jaquet‑Droz in the late 18th century, sold to a Russian collector for CHF 291,750 (approx. $303,099 USD) at Antiquorum’s auction in Geneva on November 10. This rare piece is just over 20 cm high and sings every three hours, or on demand via … Read more