Fotofever: the new world of photography

November 10, 2016 by dariussanai

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, held under the majestic roof of the Carrousel du Louvre, Millie Walton speaks to the founder and director, Cécile Schall about the emotional impact of artwork, how digital apps have affected photography and the next generation of collectors. Millie Walton: What inspired you to start fotofever? Cécile Schall: My passion for photography is something that’s always been with […]

Categories: Art & Photography

Six of the tastiest places to dine in Stockholm

November 8, 2016 by dariussanai

Stockholm is undergoing a quiet gastronomic revolution in an understated Swedish style. Francesca Peak selects the coolest places to taste crisp-bread, cinnamon buns, sushi, salad and reindeer.

Categories: Food, Stockholm • Tags: cafe saturnus, Doctor Salad, East, Food, hantverket, Organic, reindeer, Stockholm, sturehof, sushi, Sweden, vete-katten

Salvatore Ferragamo on Tuscan indulgence, family prestige and winemaking

October 28, 2016 by dariussanai

Salvatore Ferragamo has been an Italian luxury legend ever since its footwear was adopted by Hollywood sirens in the 1920s. Recently, Ferruccio Ferragamo, son of the eponymous founder and currently president of the company, and his own son Salvatore, have ventured into the world of fine wine and hospitality (following in the footsteps of Ferruccio’s younger brother Massimo, who owns the Castiglion del Bosco wine estate and luxury hotel). As part of our Luxury Leaders series, Salvatore Ferragamo speaks to LUX about restoring the medieval Tuscan village of Il Borro, ponders luxury’s demand for authenticity, and reveals his favourite Italian dish.

Categories: Fashion, Food, Opinon, Travel • Tags: Fashion, Ferragamo, Hospitality, Il Borro, Luxury Leaders, Tuscany, Winemaking

Celebrating SALT magazine with Condé Nast and Swarovski

October 18, 2016 by dariussanai

Aside from my role at LUX, I work as Editor in Chief of Condé Nast Contract Publishing, and this week we had a little launch party at Vogue House for Salt, the new fashion magazine we have launched with Swarovski.

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Conde Nast, Magazine launch, Nadja Swarovski, Salt, Swarovski, Vogue

Ferrari maverick, Joe Macari on investing in classic cars, keeping your fingers dirty, and Brexit

October 10, 2016 by dariussanai

Joe Macari is one of the most renowned names in the classic car business, his showroom in London a wonderland of racing cars, supercars and hypercars of all eras, plus the occasional dalek. A racing driver and car nut himself who spends much of his time crisscrossing the world to secure multimillion dollar deals on automotive rarities, Macari has high net worth customers all over the globe and cuts a flamboyant figure commuting to work in his $3m 1960s Ferrari Daytona Spider, cigarette firmly planted in mouth. Macari also has an official Ferrari and Maserati servicing workshop, and was recently appointed an Approved Ferrari pre-owned dealer. For our Luxury Leaders series he speaks to LUX about his maverick reputation, Brexit, and the hottest cars to buy now

Categories: Cars, Opinon

Frieze art fair: co-founder Matthew Slotover and the post-Internet scene

October 6, 2016 by dariussanai

The Frieze art fairs in London and New York are the reference points for the brave new world of contemporary art: at once ground-breaking and commercial, edgy and established, and a badge of honour for the galleries selected to sell there. Frieze co-founder Matthew Slotover talks to LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai about digital art, the future of culture, and new developments.

Categories: Art & Photography, art collectors, Opinon

Arthur Brouwer, CEO of Heesen Yachts on why you should buy a superyacht

September 29, 2016 by dariussanai

The new CEO of Heesen Yachts, Arthur Brouwer has stepped up to the helm at an exciting time for the luxury brand. Following the launch of their biggest yacht to date, 70m Galactica Supernova at the Monaco Yacht Show, Arthur spoke to LUX, as part of our Luxury Leader series, about meeting the demands of the modern consumer, new technologies and sailing on the Amalfi coast

Categories: Opinon, Travel

Rustic luxury at Babbacombe Bay hotel, Cary Arms

September 21, 2016 by dariussanai

Digital Editor, Millie Walton drives down to Devon to rediscover the charming imperfections of the English coastline from the cosy luxury of a cliff-side beach hut

Categories: Travel

6 of the coolest places to drink and dine in East London

September 14, 2016 by dariussanai

Czech beers, Bloody Marys, live jazz and padron peppers, East London’s gastronomic scene is more vibrant than ever. Digital Editor, Millie Walton picks some of her favourite spots for drinking and dining in the city’s trendiest neighbourhoods

Categories: Food, Opinon