Welcome to Jannah, the latest hospitality project of Kenyan designer-hotelier Anna Trzebinski, who has incorporated old village buildings and outdoor spaces into one innovative “constellation hotel” – located in the former fishing village of Shela, on the Island of Lamu. Jannah—now the highest building on the skyline—features Gaudí-esque curved windows and a vertiginous staircase tower, which connects the bedrooms to the penthouse and communal roof terrace. The Swahili-chic décor is punctuated with touches of glamour, and terraces overlook the wooden dhows on the bay—three of which are at the disposal of Jannah guests. Jannah owns a canopied and cushioned barge,…
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Molori Mashuma is a world-class, luxury tented camp located on a private concession in the pristine and untouched wilderness of Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Zimbabwe. Offering the well-heeled adventurer a truly immersive and authentic African safari experience in one of Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems, this luxury camp is situated on the banks of Mashuma Pan, and has six beautifully appointed tented suites, each with a private deck, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. Two villa-style tented suites comfortably accommodate up to four adults and include a private pool. Molori Mashuma was listed…
Designed by British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, the WildKitchen (an elegant outdoors kitchen) combines a luxurious canvas and hardwood dining space (the adjustable WildTent) with a multifunctional Barbeque oven and dining table (the WildTable) , giving diners al fresco dining experience par excellence. Whatever style of cuisine, the WildKitchen delivers – flame grilling, steam, teppanyaki 📸 TheLuxeReview The WildKitchen has been described as pulling together a primal outdoor dining experience, an artisanal elegance, and superb craftsmanship. More than than just a dining experience, the WildKitchen provides a completely controllable indoor and outdoor dining environment, allowing guests – it can accommodate up…
Behind-the-Scenes – The making of the ‘Drunken Monkey’ wallpaper 🎥 Divine Savages A bold wallpaper has always helped to build a lavish sense of drama. In comes Divine Savages whose clear game is to steer house-proud home-owners away from mass-produced, boring and uninspiring wall design, into the realm of stunning wallpapers. 📸 Divine Savages One of the results is the Drunken Monkey Black Gold wallpaper collection – an exquisite combination of metallic gold with an off-black base, printed traditionally on a luxuriously fibrous paper, and working exquisitely as a living room wallpaper. The “Drunken Monkey” is inspired by the hypothesis that humans…
An elegant atmosphere, Mediterranean charm, and your choice of views onto the hills, the Shape Club pool, or the Garrigue Scrubland – this is the kind of comfort, connection, and mindfulness you will find at the heart of Lily of the Valley – a wellness retreat conceived by father and daughter duo, Alain and Lucie Weill. Looking over the sandy Gigaro beach (just five minutes away), the stunning property is a short 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez (France), and welcomes guests to a year-round wellness sanctuary This luxury wellness is hotel was designed by the famous Philippe Starck and draws inspiration…
In a nod to its travel-themed beginnings, Gucci has created the Porter Cabin Plus Trolley, the ultimate luxury suitcase that is inspired by the summer spirit and beach clubs on the Italian coast. Crafted by the artisans at FPM Milano, this collector’s piece features all the practical details – from a telescopic handle to rounded edges, and neatly divided interior compartments. This cabin trolley is presented in a unique combination of silver aluminum and beige and ebony GG Supreme canvas. Price: £ 2,630
The new Rolex GMT-Master II in stainless steel 🎥Rolex The Watches and Wonders salon in Geneva, which runs until April 15, 2024 sees 54 major watch brands display their latest creations, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Chopard, Hermès and Chanel. At the 2024 trade show, renown Swiss luxury watchmaker, Rolex, seemed to take on a more relaxed mien. After the frenzy of “hype watches” in 2023, Rolex’s new releases signal a return to normalcy in the luxury watch market. The new Rolex GMT-Master II in stainless steel The highlight of Rolex’s showcase was the new GMT-Master II in stainless steel, featuring a black…
The watches are named after the abbreviations of the team names that they reflect (L-R): the MER, the REN, and the PEU Today, luxury Swedish watch brand Bravur has unveiled its latest range of cycling-inspired watches. The ‘Team Heritage’ collection features designs influenced by what Bravur calls the ‘golden days’ of cycling, with pattern and colour accents paying tribute to renowned team colours from the 1950s to the 1980s. The collection features three watches in total, each of which comes packaged inside a full leather handlebar bag to complete the vintage aesthetic. Perhaps the most recognisable reference of the three…
Witness a new chapter in luxury that feels almost too good to be true in the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80, arriving summer 2024.. In a bold move that has gotten the automotive world buzzing, the new 2025 INFINITI QX80 from the stables of Nissan is redefining what luxury means in the full-size SUV segment. Unveiled with a lot of publicity at the 2024 New York International Auto Show, this vehicle is bot an upgrade and a complete overhaul of luxury, technology, and performance standards. The new QX80 is INFINITI’s commitment to merging traditional luxury with futuristic innovation is evident in…
Dior has worked together with Baccarat to create the limited edition Sauvage Elixir perfume (Sauvage x Baccarat). The iconic scent is known for its intense aroma and it is developed with inspiration from the wild. It is carefully packaged by hand in a crystal bottle. A work of fine craftsmanship, each 17oz. Sauvage bottle is born of fire, water and the expert hands of its artisan glassmakers, brilliantly showcasing Baccarat’s savoir-faire: clear, untinted crystal, with its legendary shine and pure lines, that allows the colour of the fragrance to show through. Each one of the 200 numbered bottles is unique…