Glorious exteriors at the Como Castello del Nero, Tuscany In the fourth part of our luxury travel views column from the Spring/Summer 2023 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at…
Hilary Weston, at home in Windsor As co-founder of Windsor, a private residential community along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Hilary Weston is also Creative Director of The Gallery at Windsor. The…
"Roth Bar” Hauser & Wirth St Moritz, 2022-2023, by Björn, Oddur and Einar Roth As Vice President of Artnet, LUX Contributing Editor Sophie Neuendorf has a unique view of upcoming events in…
Patrick Sun at the exhibition “Myth Makers – Spectrosynthesis III”, JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun, Hong Kong One of Asia's bravest, most significant and most understated art philanthropists,…
Black Rabbit Projects perform during the Golden Vines Awards Ceremony and Closing Gala Dinner. Photo by Pietro S. D'Aprano British businessman Lewis Chester created the most glamorous event in the…
Left to right: Philanthropist Durjoy Rahman with collector Maria Sukkar and LUX Editor in Chief, Darius Sanai In the fourth of our series of online dialogues, Maria Sukkar, one of the most…
Nachson Mimran, co-founder and Creative Executive Officer of to.org, and Creative Director and Chairman of the Board of The Alpina Gstaad Impact entrepreneur, tech investor, art collector and…
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…
Dinner at the ceremony for the Richard Mille Art Prize, against the spectacular backdrop ofLouvre Abu Dhabi One of the art world’s most prestigious awards, the Richard Mille Art Prize in…
The conversation between Durjoy Rahman and Sam Dalrymple took place over Zoom. We have used artistic licence to create the photo montage above In the third of our series of online dialogues, Sam…
St. Eden vineyard Darius Sanai examines the creation of Bond, one of the world's most desirable wines and brainchild of Napa Valley wine royal Bill Harlan, over a tasting with its winemaker Legacy…
Image courtesy of Aicon Gallery Pakistani engineer turned conceptual artist, Rasheed Araeen, is using his geometric art to highlight racism and inequality. LUX explores the history behind his…
The 2023 edition of Art Dubai will feature 24 Dubai-based galleries, the largest number the fair has ever had, reflecting the continued growth of Dubai’s artistic ecosystem and its increasing…
Left to right: Kamruzzaman Shadin, Salma Moushum, Sangeeta Jindal and Durjoy Rahman The Asia Society India Centre hosted their first in-person event since COVID-19 for the The 2023 Asia Arts Game…
Colgin Cellars was founded by Ann Colgin in 1992 One of the greatest of all American wineries, Colgin, makes sublime wines from distinctive vineyard sites, and is now majority-owned by LVMH. CEO…
For the winter 2023 issue of LUX, rising star photographer Angie Kremer captured the stars of an emerging Parisian creative scene. Her evocative images and her interviews with these individuals…
Durjoy Rahman is a collector of Rana Begum's mesmerising works The second of the LUX dialogues co-hosted with the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation covers the hot topic of artists from a region long…
Our hotel of the month is a resort on a tropical island, surrounded by lush rainforest. It's also in Singapore, one of the most densely populated places in Asia. Read on to see how The Capella on…
Joel Isaac Black, a.k.a. Hazy Pockets, is the curator of the legendary playlist for Zermatt’s eco-chic hotel CERVO. In the panoramic terrace and restaurant of the hotel, which is decked out…
K11, the multidisciplinary art, culture, retail, fashion and design organisation created by Hong Kong mover and shaker Adrian Cheng, is staging a show in the city celebrating 200 years of couture,…
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, the first Iranian to win a Best Actress Palme d’Or at Cannes At a time of upheaval in her homeland, the Iranian born actress and director, who won Best Actress at Cannes in…
Carrara is situated in one of Courchevel's most iconic luxury hotels, Les Airelles LUX correspondents are based around the world, and our other staff travel on a regular basis. Here are some of our…
During the pandemic, the conventional public and private art spaces closed their doors as it was clear art was not a necessity at this time. Durjoy Rahman realised this but thought there must be a…
Liza Essers and Durjoy Rahman in discussion at Goodman Gallery, Mayfair, London In the first of our series of online dialogues, Liza Essers of Goodman Gallery and South South speaks with…
Will and Amanda Harlan Will and Amanda Harlan have taken over an American icon. The siblings are now running Harlan Estate, the legendary wine estate created by their father Bill Harlan, who…
Aino Grapin is CEO of Winch Design, an international design studio for luxury planes, homes and most famously, yachts. Here, Grapin speaks to Samantha Welsh about the increased focus on…
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…
Image courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong Adrian Cheng is a leading tastemaker, founder of cultural-retail destination K11 MUSEA, art collector and investor in innovative companies. Here he outlines…
Louis Roederer CEO Frédéric Rouzaud, Prize judges and LUX contributing editors Maria Sukkar and Maryam Eisler, Prize winner Akosua Viktoria Adu-Sanyah, judges Carrie Scott and Brandei Estes, and…
The Clos de Tart buildings and vineyard rising directly behind the local village A celebrated winery is acquired by one of the titans of the luxury industry. After a subtle transformation, Clos de…
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2013 Champagne house Perrier-Jouët teamed up with the Rosewood Crillon and legendary chef Pierre Gagnaire in Paris for a series of evenings to remember on its 120th…
Entrepreneurs, historians, politicians and cultural leaders came together at the annual Cliveden Literary Festival, a weekend event that nourishes and inspires the mind, and the importance of…
Château Quintus, so named as the “fifth child” of the Domaine Clarence Dillon family group From Bordeaux to Paris and back again, Domaine Clarence Dillon, under the stewardship of HRH Prince…
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…
Sunil Gupta standing amongst his works from Arrival series, 2022 Photographer, writer, curator and activist Sunil Gupta has explored issues of racism, sexuality, migration and inequality in his…
Rudolf Nureyev and Eva Evdokimova in Sleeping Beauty. Image courtesy of Francette Levieux On 5th-12th September, the celebration of the life and work of Legendary dancer, Rudolph Nureyev will be…
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…
Chef Elena Arzak Award-winning Basque chef Elena Arzak is the latest in a long line of chefs from the same family. Working in the same eponymous restaurant that her great-grandparents began as a…
Geranium Head Chef, Co-owner, Rasmus Kofoed. Photo Credit Claes Bech-Poulsen Rasmus Kofoed, star chef of three Michelin-starred Geranium in Copenhagen, is influencing an entire generation of young…
International gallerist Pearl Lam Art-world doyenne and owner of Pearl Lam Galleries on the foodie culture of her hometown of Hong Kong, why NFTs are hot and how there’s always more room for…
Lucinda Childs and Philip Glass first created Dance in 1979. Photograph by Jaime Roque de la Cruz Bringing together a union of three iconic British houses of the arts, Sadler’s Wells, The Royal…
Richard Curtis, the screenwriter and film director behind Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Love Actually has launched a new campaign – to ensure people pressure their pension providers…
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…
Celebration for the 400th anniversary and Shakespeare Live, 2016. Photo by Lucy Barriball The mass closure of theatres in recent years has signified the loss of a vital creative touchpoint for…
After the unexpected success of his first two books, Amish Tripathi resigned from his career in financial services and became a full-time writer of spiritual fiction. Twelve years on, he has sold…
Nayla Al Khaja Nayla Al Khaja is the first female filmmaker in the United Arab Emirates and a pioneer of Middle Eastern film on the global stage. Here, she speaks to LUX Contributing Editor,…
Photograph by Jennifer Sosa As Christmas fast approaches, Los Angeles-based chef and entrepreneur Olivia Muniak shares her tips on curating a successful festive party for family and friends For…
James Chen, Chairman, Chen Yet Sen Family Foundation and 'Vision for a Nation’ ‘Moonshot Philanthropist’ James Chen speaks to LUX about the importance of risking capital for a mission that…
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…
Portia Antonia Alexis is a leading consumer business analyst, neuroeconomist and mathematician Portia Antonia Alexis is a consumer goods analyst and researcher specialising in the realm of…
Utsava Kasera is a next-gen portfolio entrepreneur who has put his faith in his latest investment: a premium Prosecco, aimed at shaking up the drink market in the UK and US. The Indian-born,…
One of La Cura's intimate supper clubs hosted by Olivia Muniak in Los Angeles In her first column for LUX, Los Angeles-based chef and entrepreneur Olivia Muniak traces the historical and modern…
The kitchen of a Cologne family designed for socialising, with Gaggenau equipment including a 200 series oven, a 400 series cooktop and discreetly hidden fridge-freezer and dishwasher. The impact…
Surina Narula, founder and patron of the UK-based Consortium for Street Children Based between London and Delhi, Surina Narula has founded philanthropic endeavours as diverse as Jaipur Literature…
Helga Piaget, Founder of Passion Sea Helga Piaget is the founder of the Monaco-based non-profit organisation Passion Sea, which reaches out to schools around the world with educational and artistic…
Ebinehita Iyere, founder of charitable youth organisation Milk Honey Bees Milk Honey Bees celebrates and empowers Black girls and young women by providing a safe space for creative expression and…
Vitalie Taittinger is president of the Taittinger champagne house. Photograph by Luc Valigny Vitalie Taittinger took over her family's champagne house in 2020. As well as controlling the creation…
Bellini’s Pietà at the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, which Beretta helped restore The role of philanthropy has never been more urgent, and is reflected in our ongoing online series. Here, Umberta…
The Park Avenue entrance to Waldorf Astoria New York’s luxury residences, The Towers Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel and resort brand of Hilton Worldwide, recently…
Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel. Photograph by Sofia Etmauro Christine Nagel is one of the most admired perfumers in the world, and has worked as the "nose" of Hermès since 2016. Most recently,…
Manfredi Catella, CEO of COIMA and president of the Riccardo Catella Foundation Manfredi Catella is the CEO of COIMA, the real estate company behind Porta Nuova in Milan, one of the most important…
A seafront villa at the Ritz-Carlton residences in Bodrum, Turkey The concept of the branded residence was born in New York in 1927 when The Sherry Netherland Hotel began offering privately owned…
Professor Peter Newell made waves earlier this year with a report describing how the wealthy have a disproportionate impact on climate change - and a particular duty to change their habits. The…
Simon Hodges photographed by Matt Porteous Life coach Simon Hodges has transformed the lives of royalty, entrepreneurs, billionaires and their families. In this month's column, he reflects on his…
Carl Gerges. Photograph by Charbel Abou Zeidan The Lebanese architect and co-founder of the country’s biggest indie rock band Mashrou’ Leila on his beautiful homeland and what it’s like to…
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…
Dancers in the British Ballet Charity Gala at the Royal Albert Hall. Image by Isabella Sheherazade Sanai On Thursday 3 June, eight leading British ballet companies shared the stage at the Royal…
Markus Neff in the kitchen at Gütsch. Image by Valentin Luthiger At the top of the 2,300 metre-high Gütsch-Express mountain station in the Swiss ski resort of Andermatt resides Markus Neff's…
Simon Hodges photographed by Matt Porteous This month, LUX columnist and life coach Simon Hodges reflects on the difficulties of the past year, and the lessons we've learnt As we all start to…
Lucy and Anthony Carroll's farm in Northumberland Artisanal growers may be small scale but their care for the land and their produce is making a big impact on how we eat and drink. Torri Mundell…
Cristal is the champagne of champagnes, and the new vintage is both brilliant and biodynamic. Give yourself a home-made health cure by buying and sampling, says Darius Sanai Beetroot Kombucha.…
Lady Edwina Grosvenor. Photograph by Roo Kendall at Pencil Agency Lady Edwina Grosvenor is the daughter of Britain's richest landowner, the Duke of Westminster, and a passionate advocate for prison…
Matteo Lunelli, CEO & President of Ferrari Trento Italian sparkling wine producer Ferrari Trento was founded in 1902 and is now under the leadership of the third generation of the Lunelli…
Simon Hodges photographed by Matt Porteous This month, LUX columnist and life coach Simon Hodges concludes his 'how to thrive in uncertainty' series by sharing some practical advice on how to…
Philanthropist and businessman Etienne d'Arenberg Etienne d’Arenberg hails from one of Europe’s oldest families and is treasurer of the Arenberg Foundation, whose mission is the promotion of…
Amélie Buecher, winemaker at Vignoble des 2 Lunes LUX tries an at-home wine tasting experience with VIVANT, and discovers a group of women who are committed to producing and promoting organic…
Olivier Krug. Image by Jenny Zarins Olivier Krug, sixth generation director of the Krug champagne house, sits down for a tasting with a musical difference with LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius…
Lamberto Frescobaldi is the president of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Lamberto Frescobaldi is the 30th generation (yes, you read that right) head of Florence’s Frescobaldi dynasty which has done…
Simon Hodges photographed by Matt Porteous LUX columnist and life coach Simon Hodges continues to explore how we can move away from a survival-based way of thinking and towards a mindset which will…
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…
Simon Hodges photographed by Matt Porteous Over the next few months, LUX columnist and life coach Simon Hodges will be drawing on his own personal experiences and case studies to explore how we…
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…
Simon Hodges photographed by Matt Porteous Last month, life coach Simon Hodges discussed why healthy dynamics often deteriorate and offered practical tools to help break out of old destructive…
Life coach Simon Hodges. Photograph by Matt Porteous This Christmas LUX is partnering with transformational life coach Simon Hodges for a high value giveaway Life coach Simon Hodges has worked…
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…
Still from Within, directed and choreographed by Benjamin Millepied with music by Thomas Roussel. Photograph by Melissa Roldan To celebrate the launch of their latest timepiece, Richard Mille…
Keith Breslauer congratulating a wounded British veteran during The Veteran Games Keith Breslauer is the founder and Managing Director of private equity company Patron Capital, and a trustee and…
Hive restaurant is located on the third floor of Selfridges, London Tomorrow, Hive restaurant officially opens its doors on the third floor of Selfridges with a creative honey-based menu For…
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour at Château de Chantilly outside Paris. Photograph by Gavin Elder Filmmaker Gavin Elder has created films for the likes David Lynch, Mark Ronson, Duran Duran, ACDC and…
Wendy Yu on her trip to Rwanda with Women For Women International charity Fashion entrepreneur Wendy Yu is the founder and CEO of Yu Holdings, an international ambassador for the French…
Abdullah Ibrahim by Lex van Rossen Abdullah Ibrahim was discovered by Duke Ellington, fought against apartheid, and played at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration. The South African jazz legend speaks…
Life coach Simon Hodges with his family. Photograph by Matt Porteous Life coach Simon Hodges has transformed the lives of royalty, entrepreneurs, billionaires and their families. In the first of…
Montegrappa's online configurator allows full customisation of the brand's iconic fountain pens Responding to the ever increasing demand for custom-designed products, Italian luxury brand…
Sophie Toh represents several luxury brands, including House of Garrard (pictured above) Sophie Toh began her career in London's luxury PR industry before moving to the United Arab Emirates where…
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…
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…
The Lisbon Oceanarium, Europe’s largest informational and educational space on the oceans, is operated by a foundation launched by Portugal’s Dos Santos family. Image by Paulo Maxim Claudio de…
The Respected by Gaggenau initiative recognises excellence in the categories of food, wine and design German luxury appliance maker Gaggenau begins its search for three extraordinary makers and…
Ruth B. photographed during making of her video for the single ‘Dirty Nikes’, 2020. Image by Gabriel LN. Is Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth B. the new Tracy Chapman? She has a soulful voice,…
Better stewardship of the oceans is at the heart of the blue economy and is the core message of the next generation of environmental campaigners for ocean conservation. Here are the activists a…
Mahi photographed by Annie Guttridge A new generation of photographer-activists are raising awareness of the beauty under the sea, and creating a call to action to save the oceans DEUTSCHE BANK…
Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Courtesy of Domaine Clarence Dillon For the cosmopolitan Prince Robert de Luxembourg, owning one of the world’s most celebrated wine estates, Château Haut-Brion,…
Ruinart recently launched its 'second skin' case, a stylish and more sustainable alternative to the traditional champagne gift box, as pictured above with the Brut Rosé NV and Blanc de Blanc…
Baby pillar coral, being bred in quarantine, at six months. Image by Kristen Marhaver She is one of the most compelling figures in ocean conservation. Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist and TED…
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…
Truffle hunting has been in severe decline since the early 20th century, but is once again on the rise as a craft and is currently highlighted by the Respected by Gaggenau campaign The art of the…
Aqua Shard donates a percentage of the retail price of every Peter Pan Afternoon Tea to Great Ormand Street Hospital Earlier this month, Aqua Shard in partnership with the Great Ormond Street…
Mulberry Square townhouses at Chelsea Barracks The exclusive Chelsea Barracks residential development in London aims to be the epitome of contemporary luxury living. It also draws on a wealth of…
Our party page could have been blank this issue, but the human spirit always finds a way to emerge. Meghan MacKillop photographs London’s international soul, finding it alive, well and…
Sumosan Twiga offers a fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai discovers the culinary delights of Italian Japanese restaurant Sumosan Twiga An Italian Japanese…
Zuma London (pictured here) might have reopened, but for those cautious about visiting, the restaurant's delivery service allows you to recreate the same experience at home. Image by Richard…
A sushi platter from Zuma's menu When chef Rainer Becker opened the first Zuma restaurant in Knightsbridge in 2002, it set a new benchmark for informal high end dining. Sven Koch joined the…
A dining room interior by SKIN. Image by Andrew Miller Photography Founded by interior designer Lauren Lozano Ziol and graphic designer Michelle Jolas, SKIN is a luxury interior design studio that…
One of the luxury apartments in the Arve building with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape Two new apartment buildings in the Swiss village of Andermatt offer the calm and luxury of…
Image by Tobias Tullius Last month, The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation announced the winners of its 2020 awards, selected for their outstanding commitment to the conservation of our…
Novikov 2 Go is a new service from the innovative Mayfair restaurant, offering tasting menus cooked, packaged and delivered to your door. Novikov, the famed Mayfair restaurant, is now offering…
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…
Elsa at Monte-Carlo Beach hotel is the first 100% organic Michelin-starred restaurant, as certified by Ecocert Ahead of the re-opening of Monte-Carlo Beach hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant…
Conrad Shawcross’s sculpture Bicameral at the pedestrian entrance to Chelsea Barracks. Chelsea Barracks has already established itself as one of the most desirable places to live in London. Its…
Ballet dancer, actor and entrepreneur Sergei Polunin. Image by Alex Kerkis Tattooed, athletic and outspoken, ballet maestro Sergei Polunin has a way of keeping everyone on their toes. LUX talks…
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…
is new high-end delivery service provided by private-jet catering company On Air Dining With restaurants still closed across the UK, One Fine Dine offers an easy and creative alternative to…
Sea Nettle jelly fish might appear calm and graceful, but their tentacles are covered in stinging cells used for hunting. Image: screenshot from Monterey Bay Aquarium's live jelly cam We've found a…
Gaggenau's new combi-steam ovens 400 and 200 series Last week, LUX attended the launch of Gaggenau's new combi-steam ovens, presented alongside underwater artworks by artist Jason deCaires Taylor…
Knight Frank launched its 2020 Wealth Report at Chelsea Barracks, a new luxury residential development in Belgravia, London Last week saw the official launch of the 13th edition of Knight…
Wiltons is one of London's oldest restaurants, serving high-end British cuisine Wiltons first opened its doors in Mayfair 1742, offering a menu focused on fresh British produce. Whilst the…
Residents of Clivedale London's latest luxury development can enjoy branded services and amenities provided by the Dorchester Collection Mayfair-based developers Clivedale London recently unveiled…
Dev Patel as David Copperfield in The Personal History of David Copperfield directed by Armando Iannucci Armando Iannucci is Hollywood’s most withering satirist. Here, the director of The…
L'École, School of Jewellery Arts, is housed within the Van Cleef & Arpels headquarters in Paris L'École is a school of jewellery arts based in Paris and supported by Van Cleef & Arpels,…
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…
Visitors to The Garrison Club at Chelsea Barracks are greeted by the art-deco inspired lobby Chelsea Barracks in Belgravia is one of the most spectacular luxury developments in the world. And at…
Dinner hosted by the owners of Château Mouton Rothschild at the Palace of Versailles. Image by Leif Carlsson The Palace of Versailles hosted one of its most opulent evenings since the times of…
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.…
You’ll bump into The Gstaad Guy at the yacht club, the art fair and on the slopes; if you don’t know him already, you’re clearly in the wrong milieu. Here, the Instagram legend’s two…
The White Millefeuille is chef Anne-Sophie Pic's 'masterdish' at her restaurant inside the Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square London Anne-Sophie Pic's London restaurant La Dame de Pic has already been…
Family-owned Italian brand Smeg transforms kitchen appliances into objets d' art Originally established as an enamelling plant in 1948 by the Bertazzoni family, Smeg is now globally renowned for…
The new building at Gütsch-Express mountain station in Andermatt, designed by London architect Christina Seilern. Image by Roland Halbe. Last weekend saw the opening of two new restaurant concepts…
Ombra Di Pantera is a new producer of Prosseco, and businessman Utsava Kasera's latest investment Utsava Kasera is an entrepreneur and investor with interests in luxury brands, fashion, art and…
A sculpture by LouLou Siem installed in Gaggenau's Mayfair showroom Last Wednesday evening the doors of Gaggenau's Mayfair showroom were locked for a private party hosted by LUX with an exclusive…
Installation view of Human Being, Being Human by Farzad Kohan at Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar Last week saw the opening of Monaco's latest contemporary art gallery Galerie Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar.…
The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the Philippines is forecast to grow at the the second fastest rate of any country, says Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2019. Pictured here: Manila…
British model Anna Proffitt. Instagram: @annaproffitt LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers about their…
Stranos Linen specialises bespoke, personalised linens Founded in St. Tropez, Stranos Linen has a reputation for creating luxury bespoke linens. Now based in London's Chelsea, the brand has…
Picasso Towers is a €225m residential development including luxury penthouses and apartments Picasso Towers is Málaga's latest luxury residential development, featuring 213 apartments on the…
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…
Guests admiring the shortlisted artworks on display in the RA's life-drawing room The launch event of Louis Roederer's Brut Nature 2012 saw twelve students from the Royal Academy of Arts…
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…
The Fattorie dei Dolfi estate in Tuscany uses traditional, sustainable practices in its winemaking. Whether cooking or dining, some of our most memorable experiences are steeped in history and…
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…
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat's label designs on display at the closing ceremony of the Ornellaia auction at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice Italian wine producer Ornellia's 11th annual…
Grevillia is a waterfront residence on the port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, on the market for €56m Lord Andrew Hay. Image by John Wright Lord Andrew Hay is Global Head of Residential at Knight…
Models and musicians Sonya and Anna Kupriienko. Instagram: @bloomtwins LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series, interviewing her peers…
The 15th edition of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers' Awards took place at the Royal Academy of Arts, London Last week, the 15th edition of the annual Louis Roederer International Wine…
Olympian skier Alexis Pinturault, who was involved in designing the red, white and blue RM 67-02 Automatic Irene Bellucci meets World-Cup-winning Alpine ski racer Alexis Pinturault and super-G…
“I worked in nature as if it was in the studio. The vineyards seemed to me a very poetical, mysterious and playful environment.” – Marie Benattar Louis Roederer makes what might just be the…
California Tech University (Caltech), where Kevin Xu has endowed the new Neurotechnology Center, due to open next year As a business leader, scientist, activist, media owner and philanthropist,…
Spring Place Beverly Hills is housed in a building designed by Belzberg Architects Francesco Costa Is he the new Nick Jones? Is he the new Adam Neumann? Or is Francesco Costa a totally…
Rock star turned interior designer Lenny Kravitz created a limited-edition collection for Dom Pérignon The rock star turned interior designer takes the LUX hot seat, and shares a particularly…
This weekend Hublot's high altitude polo tournament returns to the Swiss resort of Gstaad Gstaad annually plays host to the world's 'highest' polo tournament, Hublot's prestigious Polo Gold Cup in…
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…
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…
How well do you know your socio-economic and demographic grouping acronyms? Abercrombie & Kent founder and LUX contributor Geoffrey Kent discusses how a new generation of consumers are…
Italy retains its place as one of the most desirable second home destinations in the world, says Andrew Hay. This property, Le Bandite is located in Umbria with easy access to Rome Lord Andrew…
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…
Sommelier Marc Almert (right) perfume training Marc Almert was recently named Best Sommelier in the World at the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) championships in Antwerp.…
St Moritz at night St Moritz, in Switzerland’s Engadin, is an Alpine paradise in winter, with some of Europe’s best hotels for your skiing vacation. But it could be yours all year round with…
Egyptian entrepreneur Samih Sawiris Mass automation will mean the majority of human beings will have little prospect of being in employment. It is essential both to provide for them with financial…
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…
LCB's anniversary show of 'Ballet Shoes' will take place this summer at the Peacock Theatre, London. This year, London Children's Ballet is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a summer…
The scene of the 2018 Gaggenau Sommelier Awards ceremony gala dinner, held at the Red Brick Art Museum in Beijing More than sheer knowledge of wine, it takes dexterity, impeccable service and the…
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…
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…
Home Grown is the latest members' club to open in London aimed at business professionals This month, a new members' club opened its doors in Marylebone, London. Sister to Home House, Home Grown…
Studio Piet Boon are the lead designers on Half Moon Bay Antigua, the new and exclusive Caribbean resort Dutch designer Piet Boon's eponymous studio envision every detail of a design from the…
The new flagship Rosewood hotel in Hong Kong Hong Kong's brand-new Rosewood Hotel is a triumph of taste and style, says Darius Sanai It was the party to end all parties in Hong Kong last…
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…
From left to right: fashion designers Mei-Hui Liu and Anne Sophie Cochevelou, stylist Daniel Lismore and Sue Kreitzman pictured at Bicester Village Today marks the beginning of luxury shopping…
Vicky Xu with one of her racehorses LUX Editor-at-Large, GauharKapparova Vicky Xu, the head of Hong Kong venture capitalists Global Group’s new Lifestyle & Sports Club, has brought her…
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…
Swedish model and life coach Anna K. for matchesfashion.com. Instagram: @annaklevhag LUX contributing editor and model at Models 1, Charlie Newman continues her online exclusive series,…
Velocity Black offers a start to finish booking service for high-net-worth individuals In 2014, Zia Yusuf quit his job at Goldman Sachs and started an online, ultra-luxury concierge…
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: Mercedes’ high-performance version of a family car Our high-performance Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is transformed further by the simple expedients of an excellent annual…
The Avenue of the Stars is Hong Kong's new oceanside promenade developed by Adrian Cheng The Avenue of the Stars is the oceanside promenade in Asia's most exciting city that has just been reworked…
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…
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,…
Instagram: @nelis_vansia Has Instagram been taken over by fake follower fever, banal mirror selfies and blatant product promotion? Not if you’re one of the new wave of creatives, eschewing…
The Canary Wharf Estate is now one of London's most recognisable views Once an industrial dockyard, Canary Wharf Estate is now home to London's most famous skyline of angular glass towers, but…
The winter terrace at Rampoldi restaurant in Monaco First opened in 1946, Mediterranean restaurant Rampoldi is legendary in Monaco for hosting Hollywood icons such Princess Grace and Roger…
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…
Actress Isabelle Huppert photographed by Fred Meylan Acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert, 65, has appeared in more than 120 films since her debut in 1971, including her Golden Globe-winning turn…
Oxford University is the world’s best, according to august publications like The Times. Oligarchs, CEOs, kings and presidents clamour alongside ordinary people to get their daughters and sons…
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…
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…
Oxford University is the world's best, according to august publications like The Times. Oligarchs, CEOs, kings and presidents clamour alongside ordinary people to get their sons and daughters in;…
The latest release from renowned champagne house Philipponnat: Clos des Goisses 2009 Festive drinks parties might not have started just yet, but it's never too early to stock the cellar, or drink…
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…
The Wentworth Club, located on the exclusive Wentworth Estate in Surrey, is the birthplace of the Ryder Cup and the BMW PGA golf Championship Invitation only, private members club Wentworth is home…
Gaggenau 2018 UK Sommelier competition winner Zareh Mesrobyan is a sommelier at the two Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant at Gleneagles in Scotland Last week Gaggenau's 2018 UK Sommelier…
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…
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…
Hide sits in prime position on Piccadilly, overlooking Green Park Michelin-starred chef Ollie Dabbous' latest restaurant Hide is one of the hottest openings in London this year. A joint venture…
John Virtue Landscape No.174 (1990 - 1992) acrylic emulsion charcoal gouache pencil black ink shellac on board. 181 x 298cm Courtesy of Albion Barn This September, Fortnum & Mason in…
British Polo Day 2017 at Black Bear Polo Club, Henley-on-Thames British Polo Day’s unique approach to an international, invitation only, global polo platform has cemented the brand as one of the…
520 Park Avenue, under construction, seen from Central Park Gennady Perepada is New York’s go-to real estate broker who curates lavish lifestyles for his elite, high-net worth clients. LUX…
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…
Baku Corner was launched by Leyla Aliyeva, vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Founder of IDEA Public Union as a non-profit project designed to support the work of…
Poet, co-founder of poetry night BoxedIn and host of Jawdance, Yomi Sode Eclectic, competitive and radical, Slam Poetry is a fringe form of spoken word poetry and protest, blurring the lines…
Château Mouton-Rothschild vineyards in autumn Image: Mathieu Anglada Saison d'Or We all know that collectors of fine art are liable to collectors of great wine: how better to appreciate a Joan…
Artist Sam Winston spent 7 days and 7 nights living and creating art in a darkroom Darkness heightens our senses, challenges our perceptions and opens up new creative visions, according to London…
Glencoe, Scotland. Image by Max Hermansson Scotland was recently crowned the most beautiful country in the world; it conjures up images of wild northern mountain rises, plunging cliffs and…
Thomas Keller at pictured at his Napa restaurant, The French Laundry. Image by Deborah Jones Ever since legendary chef Thomas Keller opened his restaurant The French Laundry in California’s Napa…
A range of glasses crafted by Moser Moser glassworks was founded in 1857 in the tiny quaint town of Karlovy Vary, just outside of Prague, and is now one of the world's best-known luxury artisanal…
Cliveden House has played host to some of the most famous names in literature This weekend, Cliveden house hotel just outside London will reverberate to the musings and debates generated by the…
Ruinart 12 months Vineyard Shadows by Hubert Le Gall Ruinart has long been a supporter of contemporary arts. Since 1896, the champagne house has commissioned renowned artists to present their own…
London-based Greta Bellamacina is one of those people who, once discovered, you can’t stop thinking about. Like a sleeper hit which innocuously makes its way up into the charts as one by one fans…
Il Cinema Ritrovato. Image by Lorenzo Burlando LUX’s Contributing Poet, Rhiannon Williams finds herself treading the path of heroic visionary poets through Italy, and discovers the illusive…
Polo tournaments don't exactly suffer from a downmarket reputation, but there is polo and there is the Hublot Polo in Gstaad. On arriving in your car, you are confronted with a unique kind of…
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,…
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…
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…
Image by Chris Tubbs Elizabeth Taylor, Annabel's 1985 To those of a certain net worth and vintage, the name Annabel’s has for decades been synonymous with the finest type of decadence. The…
Launching our new online series, LUX medical columnist Dr Leyla Sanai discusses two medical books revealing why patients should be aware of the risks and benefits of treatments, and why sugar is…
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…
Jawdance is a powerful blend of poetry and protest at a venue in east London. Image courtesy of Apples and Snakes LUX’s Contributing Poet Rhiannon Williams discovers street poetry and protest is…
Rebecca Louise Law's cherry blossom canopy at Sake No Hana Mayfair's Sake No Hana restaurant by the Hakkasan Group celebrates the Japanese 'sakura' season with an installation of intertwining…
Superstars from fashion, design and media gathered at an uber-exclusive dinner in Vincent Square, central London, last week to celebrate the launch of Dom Pérignon's Plénitude Deuxième 2000…
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…
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…
For the first time since its construction in 1702, the ancestral home of the Bruce family (the Earls of Elgin and Kincardine) is open as an exclusive venue for private events, in collaboration…
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…
The crunchy part of lasagne. Massimo Bottura at Geneva Motor Show 2017 Massimo Bottura has the world at his feet: his three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, achieved the…
Rami Mekdachi has worked as a perfumer for over twenty years, collaborating with some of the world's best known brands, such as L'Oréal, Colette, Lacoste and Chloé. And now, he's created his own…
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…
Sushi Shop is a ground-breaking global sushi chain, combining takeaway casual, fine-dining quality, experimental cuisine, and collaborations with some of the world’s greatest chefs. Kitty Harris…
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…
Auctioning ROKSANDA dresses from super-hot designer Roksanada Ilincic and works by Serbian artist Cile Marinkovic was always going to raise some hands. This week, LUX joined a select audience of…
The colonnaded entrance to Ten Trinity Square By Darius Sanai, Editor in Chief Your Rolls-Royce breezes past the Tower of London, in the shadow of the Shard, the Cheesegrater and the…
In the heart of Knightsbridge overlooking one of London’s most beautiful garden squares is a new residential conversion that is long on that rare blend of uber-luxe and subtlety A rooftop terrace…
By Darius Sanai, Editor-in-Chief As a collector of, and investor in, wines, I like to serve interesting and unusual wines to my guests, as well as the classics. This can be a two-edged sword,…
Ex-Nobu head chef, Scott Hallsworth, provides Londoners with a rare insight into some of his favourite foods at a wonderfully wintery pop-up that will have your taste-buds tingling and your eyes all…
Laetitia Casta Supermodel Erin O’Connor, actress Clara Paget and Alfred Cointreau crammed into a leafy green photo booth for creative picture and video calls during a slightly surreal launch…
Adam Brett-Smith is managing director at one of the world’s most prestigious wine merchants, Corney & Barrow. The firm has unique and exclusive relationships with the world’s greatest wine…
Finchatton's exclusive residential development on Cheval Place in Knightsbridge (above: the penthouse reception room) Knightsbridge, Belgravia or Mayfair? That’s the choice that faces most…
Javad Marandi, international entrepreneur with investments in the UK and continental Europe, is the first to feature in our new Luxury Leaders series. Here Marandi describes his work in…
For many, the 1950s and early 60s was the golden age for music, an era of artistic experimentation and precise analogue audio reproduction, but mint condition vinyl albums from this time are…
By Darius Sanai Editor in Chief On business in Italy, my route takes me along the coast of the Maremma, the beautiful and curiously unspoiled Tuscan coastlands. Combine the words Tuscany and…
Presiding over a global restaurant empire, spanning Bahrain to Boston, Wolfgang Puck is one of the world's most celebrated chefs. He speaks to Alice Clarke about food, family, canned pineapple and…
China’s cities have come a long way from its heydays of bicycles, spittoons and Mao A government crackdown on conspicuous consumption may have slowed China’s luxury market, but opportunities…
