Florals for summer aren’t exactly a bold statement, but it’s testament to designers across the globe that, this season, they have found fresh appeal. The ubiquitous printed dress is no longer reserved for garden parties or wedding guests: brands like Prada, Gucci and Dodo Bar Or are embracing maximalism and making retro florals a fully fashionable proposition; Richard Quinn and […]
28 Floral Dresses Bold Enough To Make A Statement This Summer
The Most Iconic Celebrity Wedding Dresses Of All Time
Throughout history, famed wedding dresses have often reflected the times, from Queen Elizabeth’s post-war wedding gown made using fabric purchased with ration cards, to Yoko Ono’s swinging 1960s mini dress and Diana, Princess of Wales’s extravagant 1980s confection complete with 25-foot train (still the longest in royal wedding history). More recently, celebrity brides have played with wedding dress traditions, from […]
Report: M&S Clothing Lead Could Depart
LONDON, United Kingdom — The head of Marks & Spencer’s clothing division may be on the verge of leaving the British retailer after less than two years in the job, Sky News reported. Jill McDonald could step down as the company’s managing director for clothing, home and beauty as the division grapples with challenges to a recovery, Sky said. M&S […]
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Fake and irresponsibly sourced diamonds are undermining confidence in the industry – sales are down. Can new technologies, such as laser etching and blockchain, reassure an increasingly sceptical public? In a lab in the California city of Carlsbad, between Los Angeles and San Diego, a suspicious diamond recently arrived. On the outer edge – what jewellers call the girdle – […]
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Whether it comes from hackers, disgruntled customers, or is simply a backlash against something you post, negative social media content can destroy trust in your brand in a matter of minutes. “Social media is the most immediate threat to your company’s reputation,” says Pete Knott, digital consultant at reputation management consultancy Lansons. “If not taken seriously it can and will […]
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A hotel group has sold the first of a trio of Scottish properties it placed on the market in March. Crerar Hotels sold Ben Wyvis in Strathpeffer to the family-run Strathmore Hotel Group. The 92-bedroom hotel had a guide price of £2.5m. Crerar said it was holding “positive discussions” over the sale of two other hotels in the north of […]
Meet the Italian hotel butlers
Matteo Becherucci and Francesco Alfonsetti have both been with the Lungarno Collection’s Portrait Firenze since its opening in 2014. Their roles are those of modern and dynamic butlers, and their daily mission is to create the most tailor-made experiences for guests and personal connections with clients. So, when a guest asked for a recommended jogging path in Florence to train […]
West Hollywood’s Summer on Sunset brings the party
Launched at the end of June and running through 3 September, West Hollywood’s second annual Summer on Sunset Music and Event Series is bringing a slew of seasonal activity to the Sunset Strip. From deals on sceney accommodations to music at some of the city’s most name-checked venues, the event just might make people forget they’re not at the beach. […]
Thailand require compulsory insurance
Thailand is considering making travel insurance compulsory with travellers obliged to purchase a special policy from airports when they arrive. Pending approval from the the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the new policy – which would cost 20 baht (£0.52/€0.58/US$0.65) for 30 days’ cover – is likely to be rolled out later this year, according to the Thai Office […]
Wild life photography
Another rewarding and well-paying niche is wildlife photography. Due to the obvious challenge of capturing good and clear images of wild animals without intruding in their natural habitats, a job in this niche requires some major upgrade in camera equipment similar to sports photography and a whole lot of safety measures. Not everybody can be a wildlife photographer, which is […]