One, two-ingredient chocolate bar? That’ll be $450, please
In this video, Oded Brenner, a chocolate expert and owner of Blue Stripes Urban Cacao in New York City, weighs up the merits of a 1.76-ounce $450 chocolate bar from To’...
Inside the Savoy – London’s first-ever luxury hotel
The Savoy Hotel is a luxury hotel on the Strand in central London. It was built by impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte with profits from his Gilbert and Sullivan operas, ...
Viva Versace: a marriage of decadence and rock ‘n’ roll
This video is a tour of Versace’s rise to prominence and enduring legacy.
When Gianni Versace launched his company in 1978, the world took notice and the celebrities came calling.
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Smiths and legends: Will, Jada and fam’s tasteful excesses
This video takes a look at how the Smith family earns and spends their millions.
The Smith clan is worth about $416 million, with patriarch and Hollywood A-lister Will worth $350 million, ...
What to look for in a high-end leather briefcase
Note, this video includes a brief promotion of sponsor Carl Friedrik’s bags and wallets.
Despite its humble beginnings, the global business-bag market is a behemoth industry in its own ...
Peaks performance: Verbier packs powder and premium après ski
What makes a ski resort truly luxurious can be subjective.
For some high-flying guests, designer shops and premium nightlife are key, for others, exclusive access to five-star skiing routes is ...
High-flyers: inside Elon Musk’s opulent private jets
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is known to rack up plenty of miles on jets, and recently he’s added another to his arsenal.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO now has ...
Crowning glories: 400 years of men’s hats in three minutes
When it comes to stylish – even extravagant hats, those worn by ladies at Ascot or at upper-crust weddings spring to mind. But what about the options for men?
In this ...
Cabin pampering: all aboard world’s grandest train line
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) is a private luxury train service from London to Venice and other European cities. It is currently owned by Belmond, which operates 45 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist ...
Shine by design: how Judith Leiber’s dazzling $5K bags are made
It’s hard to say what a post-COVID red carpet will look like, but it will probably involve someone holding a bedazzled Judith Leiber handbag.
The full offering of Leiber ...
Suite and power: inside the luxurious Corinthia hotel
In the lap of London luxury, this video takes a pre-Covid tour of the Corinthia Hotel’s suites and penthouses, following in the footsteps of general manager Thomas Kochs.
Here, ...
Naomi Campbell breaks down 13 of her iconic Met Gala looks
In this video for Vogue, supermodel Naomi Campbell takes us through her gala looks, from 1990 to 2020.
Discovered at the age of 15, Campbell established herself amongst the most recognisable and in-demand ...
Breaking down Mark Wahlberg’s $300m lifestyle
Mark Wahlberg is one of the richest actors in Hollywood, with a net worth of about $300 million.
Wahlberg owns a sprawling $100-million property in Beverly Park that includes a full-sized ...
In the bag: Miranda Kerr’s Dior Book Tote must-haves
Australian model and businesswoman Miranda Kerr’s Dior Book Tote bag has a Mary Poppins-like quality: the life hacks just keep on coming!
From bananas to homeopathic arnica, to picture ...
Wealthy glow: 100 years of beauty masks
This video takes a playful look at the last 100 years of beauty masks for the face, from the papier-mâché youth variety of the 1920s, to the magnetic coverings popular ...
In the jeans: a review of male celebs’ high-end denim picks
In this video, we follow celebrity denim designer and founder of 3×1 Scott Morrison as he breaks down and critiques the high-end jeans of some of today’s biggest rappers and ...
La Casa de Castille: inside Jay Z’s $2.6m New Orleans home
Jay Z’s net worth as of 2020 was estimated to be around $1 billion, and he and superstar singer wife Beyoncé’s lifestyle definitely reflects the figure.
The “Empire State of ...
New Bulgari hotel slated for 2022 Rome opening
Italian luxury brand Bulgari has its sights set on a 2022 opening for a new Rome hotel.
The Hotel will be located in the heart of the Campo Marzio neighbourhood, minutes ...
Why Monaco’s Fairmont Monte Carlo is an F1 fantasy
In this video, we take a closer look at Monaco’s Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel – a favourite of celebrities and Formula One enthusiasts who seek to combine their favourite motor ...
Enticing enigma: behind the allure of discrete brand Goyard
Beloved by glitterati and high-profile personalities, luxury trunk and bagmaker Goyard’s enigma is part of its enduring allure.
As its enthusiasts know well, you can’t buy Goyard’s ...
High-end kicks: the most coveted sneakers go toe to toe
From fitness shoe to high-fashion staple, the humble sneaker’s ascent reflects some of the most significant pop-culture developments of the last few decades – from the impact of advertising and ...
Wrist assured: a review of male celebs’ luxury timepieces
We join GQ watch expert James Lamdin as he critiques the luxury watches of some of today’s most prominent male celebrities.
The premium wristwatch collectors, whose choices are reviewed ...
Inside the $60m superyacht inspired by master spy Bond
Welcome aboard the 60-million-dollar superyacht, named for one of James Bond’s recent cinematic adventures.
Launched in 2012 by Turquoise Yachts, the 72.6m Quantum of Solace is fully worthy of the ...
Carla Bruni breaks down 13 of her most memorable looks
In this video, shot for Vogue at Le Bristol hotel in Paris, French-Italian model and singer-songwriter Carla Bruni takes a look back at her best fashion moments, from the Eighties ...