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British model and founder of Wilder Botanics Rachel Boss. Image by Aaron Hurley LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing…

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Model and creative director Emily O’Donnell. Instagram: @emily.j.odonnell LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her…

Daphne Selfe is the world's oldest professional model. Instagram @daphneselfe LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her…

Swedish model and CEO of wellness brand Bodyism, Nathalie Schyllert. Instagram: @nathalieschyllert LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive…

Model and entrepreneur Grace Cheng. Instagram: @gracepcheng LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about…

Model and stylist Mouchette Bell. Photographed by Benjamin Kaufman LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…

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Model, philanthropist and psychology student Olivia Anakwe. Instagram: @olivia_anakwe LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series,…

Model and actress Adrianna Gradziel. Instagram: @adriannagradziel LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…

Model and entrepreneur, Lydia Graham. Image courtesy Models 1 LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about…

Model and musician Rebeca Marcos. Image courtesy of Models 1 LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about…

Photographer, body positive activist and model Emma Breschi. Image courtesy of Models 1 LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series,…

22-year-old model and actress, Emma Laird. Instagram: @emmlaird LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her new online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…

London based model, actress, filmmaker and Mental Health Foundation ambassador, Florence Kosky Charlie Newman LUX's model of the month series is back with new contributing editor Charlie…

British model and clown in training, Hazel Townsend. Image by Felicity Ingram Sydney Lima LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series,…

Model and photographer, Darwin Gray. Image by Robert Binda Sydney Lima LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…

Model and artist, Orla Carolin. Image by Mollie Dendle. LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about modelling life and…

British model and founder of the All Women Project, Charli Howard LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about…

Dutch model and yoga teacher, Rianne Ten Haken LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about modelling life and…

Mauritian model and restaurateur, Alicia Rountree Sydney Lima LUX contributing editor and Storm model, Sydney Lima continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about…

British model and blogger, Joanna Halpin. Photograph by Bryan Rodner Carr Sydney Lima The models who look at us from our magazine covers and Instagram feeds are often astute businesspeople…

Installation by teamLab, Flowers and People, Cannot be Controlled but Live Together – Transcending Boundaries, A Whole Year per Hour (2017). Courtesy of Superblue Blue-blooded art dealer Mollie…

Nadya Abela is the founder and CEO of the Nadezda Foundation in the Russia and the UK Philanthropist Nadya Abela established the Nadezda Foundation in her hometown of Tver in Russia in 2015 to…

Bulgari Resort Dubai is located on the white sandy beaches of Jumeira Bay Why should I go now? Still dreaming of that perfect glass of chilled Puligny-Montrachet at sunset on the beach? Keep your…

Grand Hotel Kronenhof in winter with its natural ice rink Winter is here, and the world’s illuminati, glitterati and party-rati are agglomerating in mountain resorts, from Aspen to St Moritz,…

Lucian Freud: Girl Sitting, 1987. Courtesy of the Lucian Freud Archive/ Bridgeman Images UBS Art Collection Whilst Lucian Freud is best remembered as a painter for his fleshy, bulging portraits,…

William Kentridge, "The Refusal of Time" William Kentridge, "The Nose" Travelling from the Whitechapel Gallery in London to Museum der Moderne , Salzburg, "Thick Time" by William Kentridge is…

Guy Bourdin, Paris Vogue 1975, Chloé autumn-winter 1975 collection ©The Guy Bourdin Estate, 2017 / Courtesy A + C Most people aren't aware of Guy Bourdin's close relationship with the fashion…

The Buckingham Gate entrance at Northacre's No.1 Palace Street development Luxury real estate developer Northacre was founded in 1977 by German architect Klas Nilsson. Owner of The Lancasters, a…

British poet and co-founder of Brainchild festival, Bridget Minamore. Image by Suki Dhanda LUX’s Contributing Poet Rhiannon Williams puts the spotlight on British poet Bridget Minamore this…

Olivia Palermo Narmina Marandi, Emilia Wickstead and Alice Naylor-Leyland Erin O'Connor Velvet, florals and Swarovski pearls, Emilia Wickstead unveiled her stunning…

Picture Ladbroke Hall – a cocktail of Beaux Arts elegance, Edwardian grandeur, modern creativity. This ex-car factory has transformed itself into a sprawling arts complex, from gallery to jazz…

Marcus Eriksen is at the cutting edge of research and raising awareness about the interaction between natural ocean phenomena with microplastic pollution. Trudy Ross speaks with him about the…

We drive the ultimate incarnation of Aston Martin's four wheel drive SUV supercar The Aston Martin DBX707 offers a luxury nexus of dynamics, effortless style and performance © Max Earey Not…

Durjoy Rahman of Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation addresses the audience at the AVPN South Asia Summit A pioneering conference in India is seeking to kick start venture philanthropy in South…

Works by Thawan Duchanee at The Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok Boonchai Bencharongkul founded The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Bangkok in 2012 to create a space to appreciate the works of…

Desertification is one of the key consequences of climate change With COP 28 just days away, Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Scotland and Deutsche Bank’s Markus Müller speak about the…

Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo In the first part of our Italy art focus series, curated by Umberta Beretta, LUX speaks to Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo who founded her fondazione in Turin in…

Pilot whales in the Pelagos Sanctuary, which was co-created by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation As awareness grows of the need for a sustainable blue economy and for ocean restoration…

Rapha aims to use recycled materials and organic natural fibres across their products Francois Convercey is the newly appointed CEO of luxury cycling brand Rapha. Here he speaks to LUX about the…

The Syväysjoki peatlands within the Koitajoki Basin, Finland. Peatlands like this have been damaged through drainage, peat-mining, and planting for commercial forestry © Mika…

Lucrezia Grazioli's design on the runway Istituto Marangoni unveiled the collections of its ten most outstanding designers in their graduate showcase this month. Trudy Ross spoke to School Director…

The iconic colourful terraces overlooking the pool at the Byblos Hotel Antoine Chevanne is the owner of the legendary Byblos Hotel in St Tropez. Opening in 1967, the hotel is known for its…

Photo by Ben Thouard Creating a sustainable blue economy – meaning we can invest in businesses directly related to the oceans while avoiding negative impact – is one of the most important tasks…

Iris Study No.7 18 x 26cm Oil on Canvas Artist, W.K. Lyhne speaks to Maryam Eisler about her latest body of work, Stabat Mater, where she explores  the treatment of the female body throughout…

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The Dorchester London's iconic Promenade's revamp Christopher Cowdray is the Company President of the Dorchester Collection. Here he speaks to Darius Sanai about the iconic London hotel's latest…

Kelly Russell Catella For International Women's Day we are spotlighting Kelly Russell Catella, Head of Sustainability and Communication at COIMA, a major Italian real estate fund manager. COIMA has…

You can find his works on the back of mass-market cereal packets, in leading museums and on sneakers. Some change hands for millions, and others are made in their millions. More than any other…

Dr Oxana Mulholland Dr Oxana Mulholland is the Investment Director at the London Technology Club, a space for investors and tech professionals to network and exchange ideas within the industry.…

Charlize Theron wearing Chopard’s responsibly mined diamonds at Cannes The new buzz phrase for business is “profit with purpose”. So how are leaders in the luxury and consumer industries…

Sakshi Chhabra Mittal is the founder and CEO of FoodHak, a startup revolutionising the food industry by combining science, tech and traditional Ayurvedic principles to make healthier meals more…

Portrait photograph by Melanie Dunea Marina Abramović has been tortured and almost killed, by her own audiences, for the sake of her art. She has also redefined the genre and democratised it. The…

The new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is a lighter-feel luxury SUV that’s a wonderful mix of refinement and muscle In the third part of our supercar review series, LUX gets behind the wheel of the…

For a balanced supercar life, look no further that the new Mclaren GT In the second part of our supercar review series, LUX gets behind the wheel of the McLaren GT A GT car, traditionally, was a…

The entrance of Pavillon Ledoyen with an installation by Tadashi Kawamata Yannick Alléno is one of France’s top chefs, famous as much for his drive and ambition as he is for his expertise with…

Original digital art by Mercedes-Benz at Design Essentials IV: The Art of Creating Desire LUX stops off at the Mercedes-Benz Design Centre in Nice to hear about its latest projects – from EVs…

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Special cover created by LUX for The Futures, Summer 2022. A new NFT project is promising to help offset the environmental impact caused by these digital assets, by creating a carbon-neutral…

Shanyan Koder is the founder of HUA gallery and Shanyan Koder Fine Art From a very young age, art has been a fundamental part of Shanyan Koder's life. Here, the founder of Shanyan Koder Fine Art…

Donatella Versace at spring/summer 2022 Versace show, featuring a backdrop of the brand's iconic foulards. Image courtesy of Versace Identifiable by her first name alone, Donatella Versace is…

Dani Reiss, Canada Goose CEO Heritage, authenticity, design pedigree, celebrity – Canada Goose has all the elements of a fashion success story. So how did a family brand that made functional…

Artist Jared Owen during his residency at the World Trade Center. Photo by Josh Katz With the support of Silverstein Properties, Silver Art Projects was founded by Cory Silverstein and Joshua…

VOLTA Art Fair. New York City. Photo: David Willems Kamiar Maleki entered the art world at a young age and quickly became a leading curator and collector. Now Director of Volta Art Fairs, he speaks…

Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Martial Galfione and Mike Gaughan, Metapanorama, 2022. Installation view, Alienarium 5 (Serpentine South, 14 April - 4 September 2022). Photo by Hugo…

Patrick McDowell in his studio at the JCA London Fashion Academy. Photograph by Aaron Bird As the world's fashion capitals gear up for fashion week, we're celebrating designers who are paving the…

Installation view of Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 29, 2021-February 13, 2022). From left to right: Savarin, 1982; Savarin, 1982; Savarin, 1982;…

The Library in the Riverstone Kensington Penny Hughes is the Chairman of Riverstone, a group that is changing the senior living sector. Samantha Welsh speaks to Hughes about why Riverstone is…

1938 Bugatti Type 57 C Stelvio Cabriolet Maarten Ten Holder, Managing Director of Bonhams Motoring, tells LUX his top picks at Les Grandes Marques du Monde in Paris, ahead of the sale on Thursday…

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One of Molori’s recent and largest projects is this 2,100 sq m home in California, remodelled as a resort Molori Designs takes the concept of bespoke to a whole new level. Answering all your…

Works by Pia Krajewski in the group exhibition ‘Lost and Found in Paradis’, Paris, 2019 The pandemic has changed the art market forever. A new model of purchasing and enjoying art is amazing,…

The new Rolls-Royce Boat Tail was unveiled at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este, Lake Como Rolls-Royce unveiled the world’s most expensive new car at a glamorous event on the shore of Lake…

Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, chef de cave of Champagne Louis Roederer. Image by MKB. Louis Roederer’s Cristal is one of the world’s most glorious wines. Rich, powerful and full-bodied, yet…

 Graduate Trainee Programme The LUX graduate trainee programme runs for nine months each year. Our graduate trainee scheme aims to introduce highly ambitious graduates to the world of media,…

Nina Mae Fowler, Love VI. Copyright the artist, courtesy of COB Gallery The Stand is a new digital art platform that raises money for charitable causes through curated online auctions, featuring…

Pace Gallery's new space in Palm Beach, Florida As part on an ongoing monthly column for LUX, artnet’s Vice President Sophie Neuendorf discusses the cultural shifts caused by the pandemic and…

Founder of Xupes, Joe McKenzie Joe McKenzie and his father Frank founded Xupes in 2009, selling a handful of pre-owned Cartier watches from their home in Bishop's Stortford. The company now sells…

Durjoy Rahman is an art patron and collector, and the founder of Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation Art collector and patron Durjoy Rahman founded the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation in 2018 to promote…

Jewellery designer and philanthropist Tessa Packard Tessa Packard is the founder of her eponymous fine jewellery brand, and a business mentor for several youth and education-focused charities. As…

Alexandre Mars is the Founder & CEO of non-profit foundation Epic and the Founder of Paris-based VC fund blisce/. Image courtesy of Epic French entrepreneur, author and philanthropist Alexandre…

Juanita Ingram is the founder and chair of the board of trustees of Dress for Success Greater London (DfSGL) Attorney, author and actress Juanita Ingram began working as a volunteer for women's…

The Heritage Suite Bedroom at Castello Del Nero, Como Group's latest opening in Tuscany Olivier Jolivet has sat at the helm of COMO Group since 2017. He oversees the COMO Hotels and Resorts…

Simon Hodges. Photograph by Matt Porteous In last month's column, life coach Simon Hodges explained how and why problems arise in familial relationships. Here, he shares his top tips for breaking…

Caroline Scheufele (left) and actress Julianne Moore at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival wearing Chopard.Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images Chopard’s Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele…

Nur-Sultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan with landmark Baiterek tower. Image by cosmopol. Dynamic leadership and entrepreneurial thinking are required to help the global economy recover. We speak…

Fashion designer Kevin Germanier. Image by Alexandre Haefeli As the fashion industry comes under scrutiny for its environmental credentials in an age of sustainability, one young designer is…

Tamara Rojo © Karolina Kuras Tamara Rojo has spent the past two decades wowing spectators at the Royal Ballet and now at the English National Ballet where she is artistic director. LUX speaks to…

This 1995 Ferrari F512M Coupé will be on sale at the Bonhams auction in Zoute, Belgium on October 11 Modern classic cars, desirable machines from the 1980s onwards, are hotter than ever, with…

Tom Dixon's Fat chairs, Beat pendant lights and Tube table. Image by Peer Lindgreen. Millie Walton speaks to four design leaders – Bentley’s Stefan Sielaff, Gaggenau’s Sven Baacke, Tom Dixon…

Sunset, a limited edition photograph by Cathleen Naundorf. Courtesy of Cathleen Naundorf studio Maryam Eisler Following in the footsteps of Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Peter Beard,…

'Butterflies' by James Wilde, MA Photography As the RCA's virtual graduate show comes to a close, LUX explores its diverse offering of curated collections and events Over the last few months, art…

London Art Studies offers mini art online art history classes for members London Art Studies is the world's first online arts education subscription website, offering mini video lectures and…

Portia Antonia Alexis is a leading consumer business analyst, neuroeconomist and mathematician Portia Antonia Alexis is a neuroeconomist and consumer goods analyst specialising in the luxury and…

Some of the world's greatest artists photographed in lockdown by Maryam Eisler LUX Contributing Editor and artist Maryam Eisler has been photographing some of the world's greatest artists over…

Various looks from the Noir Kei Ninomiya SS20 show, with headpieces by flower artist Azuma Makoto The weird and the wonderful come together in the extravagant creations of fashion designer and…

Masseria Cardinale is one of The Thinking Traveller's larger villas in Sicily, located in the countryside with authentic design features The Thinking Traveller is a villa rental company that offers…

Italian entrepreneur Flavio Briatore's newest restaurant opening offers a lad-back fine dining experience in Knightsbridge Flavio Briatore has never stood still. From Formula One racing, to a…

Two Point Two AW20 collection Anvita Sharma Anvita Sharma founded her Delhi-based fashion label Two Point Two to celebrate individuality through genderless collections that reject all forms…

Polina Kitsenko promotes fitness in the Running Hearts marathon, which she cofounded with Natalia Vodianova Gauhar Kapparova Russian style and fitness guru Polina Kitsenko wants it all.…

Necklaces from the 'Jeux de Liens Harmony' collection by Chaumet This month, we've got our eye on Chaumet's new playful collection of medallion necklaces. Chloe Frost-Smith discovers Whilst…

Jordan Alexander's signature marquis chain necklace with 18K gold and pave diamond earrings and a cushion cut morganite ring. All pieces designed by Theresa Bruno Theresa Bruno established her…

Installation view of Lethe by Henrik Uldalen at JD Malat Gallery, Mayfair Henrik Uldalen is a self-taught artist, who caught the attention of gallerist Jean-David Malat via his Instagram account.…

The Tongsai Bay is an eco-friendly luxury resort on the tropical island of Koh Samui The Tongsai Bay is a family-owned luxury resort on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Set amidst acres of…

Sirena is the newest addition to Oceania Cruises' fleet Luxury cruise brand Oceania Cruises is in the midst of multi-million dollar project, which will see the refurbishment of their six ship…

People are buying bigger and bigger planes, says Jetcraft's Jahid Fazal-Karim such as the Global 6000 private jet pictured here Jahid Fazal-Karim joined Jetcraft in 2008, and has since transformed…

Red Extremis (2019), Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar Last week saw the opening of Franco-Iranian artist Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar's latest solo exhibition Extremis at the Setareh Gallery in Düsseldorf A…

John Pawson is one of the UK's most renowned architects, known for his signature white, pared-back aesthetic that celebrates space over clutter. His projects vary from high-end private homes to…

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo, Kenya. Image by David Clode Philanthropists have long played a huge role in wildlife conservation, but now a more holistic approach is needed in a world where…

The Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT 3D No detail is small enough to escape Ferrari designer Flavio Manzoni’s razor-sharp focus. Rachael Taylor discovers how his expertise in supercar design…

The KIKU by Savoir Beds features panels of hand-painted gilded silk wallpaper by London-based company Fromental In 1905 The Savoy Hotel decided to create a bespoke bed for its guests, and so began…

LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai tries out Michelin's supercar tyres on his Ferrari 430 Spider to see whether they're worth the investment Tyres are a curiously under-explored subject when it…

The Rocco Forte Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland Since he created it in 1996, Sir Rocco Forte has grown his eponymous luxury hotel group to include multiple properties in key destinations…

Backstage image of a Chaumet tiara being fitted on a model Tiaras are the cult jewel of maison Chaumet, and their latest exhibition 'Chaumet in Majesty' at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco offers a rare…

Bvlgari's Cinemagia High Jewellery collection is inspired by old age Hollywood glamour Bvlgari brings back Hollywood decadence with their latest high jewellery collection inspired by 1950s…

Maison Baum heels are fitted with a pain-free insole Newly launched shoe brand Maison Baum combines French luxury design with German medical expertise to create a high heel that's as comfortable…

Mary Katrantzou (second from left) backstage at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York With a decade of successful collections behind her and a penchant for outside-the-box…

'Atelier' (2014). Thomas Demand. German photographer Thomas Demand has become celebrated for his compelling, sometimes shocking, abstract recreations of the everyday. He talks to Anna…

'Big Bang Fountain' (2014) by Olafur Eliasson The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson famously brought the sun to Tate Modern. He is now returning for a major retrospective this summer. He talks art,…

A Porsche passes through Aix-en- Provence in the Rallye des Princesses Ferraris! France! Finish lines! Equal parts grit and glamour, the Rallye des Princesses is a female-only classic car race with…

Ricardo Guadalupe (left) with Richard Orlinski and one of his 'Wild Kong' sculptures Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot is letting artists design their timepieces, and their customers and collectors…

The Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire The Michelin-starred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons restaurant, run by chef Raymond Blanc, is at the forefront of the culinary arts…

'Seriera' 2019 by MTArt represented artist David Aiu Servan-Schreiber Marine Tanguy is the founder of arts talent agency MTArt, which represents the likes of Sarah Maple, Alexandra Lethbridge and…

Exterior render of the new One Monte-Carlo residences in Monaco The new One Monte-Carlo development could just be the swankiest place in the world for you to hang out with your money, your trophy…

Art by Grace Crabtree Genetically modified organisms have courted controversy since they were first developed. Mark Lynas’ new book explores the surprising extent to which politics has trumped…

One of the panel discussions at the YPO Edge global leadership conference in Singapore in 2018, an annual event that brings together nearly 3,000 business leaders The YPO may just be the most…

Last year, 13-year-old Dagmar Rothschild travelled to Bangladesh to visit the Rohingya refugee camps with the non-profit organisation BRAC. Here the young writer reflects on her journey and the…

'Male Nude Eating Cake' by Georgiana Wilson Whilst the female body is a commonplace subject in art and historical discussion, representations of the male body remain limited. Artist Georgiana…

A look from the SS19 'Freedom' collection by Skeena S Designer Skeena S Vibrant, digitally-created prints give Skeena S's eponymous womenswear label a uniquely feminine and whimsical…

Olivier Rousteing with models, including Cara Delevingne, after Balmain’s SS19 show at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris The French label Balmain, known for its 1950s couture, has been turned into a…

The gondola on the first stage of the link between the different resorts This winter sees the opening of a spectacular new ski region in Switzerland, with the completion of a link between two…

Tolani Shoneye, Milena Sanchez and Audrey Indome of 'The Receipts Podcast' Remember the days when being creative meant you were someone who couldn’t cut it in the world of real jobs? Now artistry…

Enzo Ferrari (seated) being greeted by Jack Heuer in 1974 Famed for its relationships with key drivers in the 1960s and its innovation with the Ferrari F1 team in the 1970s, TAG Heuer is…

'Inside Out, Au Pantheon, Nef, Paris, France'; by JR (2014) It’s not just the consumption of art that is being revolutionised by technology; it’s all about the democratisation of who can become…

Richard Mille chooses sports personalities as brand ambassadors, including Ukrainian high jumper Yuliya Levchenko Richard Mille is the name adorning some of the world’s most expensive – and…

Lenny Kravitz performs at the 2017 Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gala, with DiCaprio (centre) and Madonna (right) Whether painting, music or immersive experiences, artists – and the art they…

Bethany Williams is one of the emerging designers stocked at concept store, 50m in Belgravia With a gimlet eye for the latest and newest, LUX's Cool Hunter and Digital Editor Millie Walton reveals…

Travel and culture enthusiast and Instagram influencer Tamara Koen Born in Brazil to Greek parents, travel and culture enthusiast and Instagram influencer Tamara (@tkloves) has lived in Italy and…

As the globe's art lovers gather at Frieze London, Anna Wallace-Thompson interviews one of the world's greatest living artists exclusively for LUX.  The expansive career of William Kentridge has…

Two side release clasps open the S177 wrist piece, mimicking the design of a supercar’s 'gullwing’doors. British brand Senturion has launched a new limited collection of high-tech supercar key…

Wendy Yu. Portrait by Jonathan Glynn-Smith Wendy Yu – entrepreneur, investor, cultural ambassador, fashion devotee, and frequent flyer between Shanghai, Hong Kong, London and New York – is…

Spring Place New York: members-only collaborative workspace and social club Co-working spaces are already well integrated into our urban landscapes. Companies like WeWork provide communal offices…

World record-breaking sailor Giovanni Soldini Giovanni Soldini is one of the world's most famous sailors, most recently setting the Tea Route record sailing from Hong Kong to London in 36 days on…

Dramatic architecture by Paris-based architect Didier Poignant has created a spectacular contemporary hotel out of a cognac ageing warehouse A former warehouse in the heart of the town of Cognac is…

andBeyond game drive in the Serengeti Joss Kent is a born adventurer. Son of LUX columnist and Abercrombie & Kent CEO Geoffrey Kent, Joss left behind the family legacy to run luxury travel…

Moynat's Artistic Director, Ramesh Nair Ramesh Nair worked under Martin Margiela and Jean Paul Gaultier at Hermès until luxury titan Bernard Arnault came calling in 2011,with his personal brand…

Irish poet and academic, Bernard O'Donoghue spoke about literary journalism at the launch of the latest issue The Oxford Review of Books (ORB) was founded last year at Oxford University and is a…

Hussein Chalayan is fashion’s avant-garde experimentalist and supreme craftsman Hussein Chalayan is high fashion’s savant and one of the most influential designers of the past two decades. He…

Jean-Claude Biver with Hublot friend Usain Bolt The luxury industry needs to adapt to the biggest generational change in retail history. How? By going back to the future, says our columnist…

Mutaz Essa Barshim wearing the ultra light RM67-02 Ultra-luxe watchmaker Richard Mille combines artistry, technology, a nod to architecture, Kitty Harris speaks to their latest partner, Qatari…

Markus Lupfer’s womenswear SS17 collection German-born, London-based Markus Lupfer is the man who gave us wearable and fun statement knitwear, not to mention some of the quirkiest accessories and…

Tom Davies is a British eyewear designer offering a truly bespoke service. Kitty Harris sits opposite the designer in his Royal Exchange shop to learn more about designing for the individual and…

Luxury kitchen appliance brand, Gaggenau, gets creative with Brazilian-born artist, Mayra Sérgio, to host an exhibition, ‘Sensorial Shelter’, in their Grade II listed building on London’s…

The Excelsior is a cathedral to modern tourism and business travel Luxury hotels are not all about marble bathrooms and art in the corridors: without perfect service and functionality, a luxury…

Dwarika's Dhulikhel is designed like a village, nestled into the hillside overlooking the Himalayas Since the devasting 2015 earthquake, Nepal has slowly been rebuilding itself as a travel…

'The Artist is Asleep', 1996 at the Kasteev Museum of Arts, Almaty in 2015 Once again, Venice becomes a stage for the world's best art with the 57th edition of the Biennale opening this month.…

Westminster School, London Westminster School in London is probably the best school in the world. From Beijing to Buenos Aires, the global elite crave a place at the institution, dating back to…

The two Maranellos together (Photo: Laetitia Sanai) The Ferrari 550 Maranello and its successor, the similar-but-different 575M Maranello, are becoming two of the most sought-after cars of the…

The 1997 Ferrari F50, of which only 349 were made. Image courtesy of Ferrari S.p.A. Classic cars are, for a new generation of luxury collectors, something of a conundrum. On the one hand, they…

Pace, one of the big five leading contemporary art galleries in the world represents more than 80 artists and estates, in New York, London, and Beijing. Their latest exhibition in London 'The…

More and more luxury brands are pledging their commitment to protecting our planet by valuing environmental concerns as highly as their customer's expectations. Leading the way in the luxury…

The colourful buildings of Nyhavn A young writer’s view on why Copenhagen makes such an impression; and her pick of six hip young Danes, talking about why their capital is the best city in the…

The streets of Delhi. Picture by Igor Ovsyannykov In the past, India's heaving capital has been a fly-in, fly-out destination for most tourists, but with a booming art scene and the recent opening…

By Darius Sanai, Editor-in-Chief A few months ago I was invited to take part in a panel discussion on investing in modern classic cars, by the Financial Times, at its annual reader event in…

Fotofever Paris is a friendly kind of art fair. It welcomes newcomers, whether or not their pockets are deep, and favours fresh faced talent. Ahead of the fair’s fifth edition,…

Francois Paul Journe is the CEO of the eponymous Geneva-based watch company that is the ultimate object of desire for some of the world’s most discerning collectors. For our Luxury Leaders series,…

For a few months every year, a new luxury brand takes up residence in Suite 321 at Hotel de Paris. Most recently, Maserati has been handed the keys. Millie Walton takes the room for a test…

By Darius Sanai Editor in Chief One of the truisms of collecting, whether you are Imelda Marcos hoarding shoes or a 21st century gentleman acquiring classic cars, is that enlightenment comes with…

Monaco is the place where yachtsmanship and money combine in an intoxicating and irresistible blend. Millie Walton is charmed by the sailors and owner of Maserati's record-breaking yacht Siren of…

The business model proves how important close bonds are to achieving success For family-run objet d’art purveyor and producer Lotus Arts de Vivre, it is all about relationships – and not just…

Moynat could justifiably claim to be the world’s most luxurious bag maker, but it doesn’t. It is both historic and brand new. It is owned by the greatest luxury tycoon in history, who doesn’t…

DARIUS SANAI’S Luxury travel views Where our Editor-in-Chief ponders culinary conundrums from his sojourns around the world Not so long ago, to experience the best of the world’s cuisine, you…

  Christopher Boffoli is the photographer and inspiration behind the astonishing ‘Big Appetites’ series of photographs, of which we publish a selection here. Largely self taught, the…

The Matterhorn put Zermatt on the map DEEP BLUE SKIES, PERFECT TEMPERATURES, NO TEEMING CROWDS, EXCELLENT CUISINE, CLEAN AIR, ENVELOPED BY NATURAL BEAUTY: WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THE SWISS ALPS…

Virgola Seating System NOW HAS A THRIVING HOMEWARE BUSINESS AND IS LAUNCHING SELF-DESIGNED HOTELS AROUND THE WORLD. LUX EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Darius Sanai CATCHES UP WITH ANGELA MISSONI, CREATIVE…