Troubadour

We are Troubadour. Troubadour Goods is a London-based modern menswear brand specializing in designing and creating superior handcrafted leather goods. The Troubadour name pays homage to the stories surrounding the artisans who create the products, as well as the stories these products will witness in life's travels, taking its name from traveling minstrels – storytellers – of days gone by.  Having spent years in pursuit of a well-designed, high-quality overnight bag that could transition seamlessly

House of Worth

SHINING DAWN Fashion historians, lovers of fashion and couture, and all who celebrate true artistry react with a mixture of pure emotion and raw passion to the world-renowned name of Worth – Charles Frederick Worth.  Still sustained by the energy and vibrancy of Charles Worth’s philosophy and creativity 150 years on, the House of Worth, which dates back to Paris in 1858, has re-emerged at the forefront of luxury.  A network of inspired individuals today

16 Dec 2014

The Luxury Channel – Riding Shotgun

By Rosalind Milani GallieniWhen Land Rover announced a collaborative partnership with gun-makers Holland & Holland, they invited The Luxury Channel along to the reveal. Welcome to the most luxurious and expensive SUV ever….  Catering to the ultimate aspirational elements of luxury and British-ness, this new collaborative venture between Range Rover and Holland & Holland has brought two brands together to bring HNW clients the ultimate SUV, brimming with personality and creativity. Years of synergy between these

4 Oct 2014

Cuban Cool – Jardines de la Reina and Havana

Cuba – a Caribbean Island that is blessed with palm trees, sultry temperatures, hip-swivelling rhythms, pristine beaches, and an excess of rum! Not forgetting the world’s finest hand rolled cigars…and socially apt sharks.Starting with a 5 hour boat trip from Jucaro to Jardines de la Reina, a speck in the deep blue seas, which can officially be called the MIDDLE of NOWHERE – floats an oil rig platform, beautifully transformed in Italian design and style

4 Oct 2014

Sri Lanka – Nothing can quite prepare you

Sri Lanka’s enduring appeal for visitors, stems from a seductive combination of superb beaches, tropical sunshine, a very warm welcome and a quite unique puzzle of cultures epitomised by the extraordinary relics and temples recalling the power and dignity of their ancient, lost empires. Despite the turbulence and tragic recent history of 30 years of civil strife, this bustling island has now dusted itself down and got back on its feet, making it a truly desirable

4 Oct 2014

Amangalla and Amanwella, Sri Lanka

 The Sri Lankan outposts of Adrian Zecha's Aman empire include a beach resort and a landmark property that embraces the same colonial-style luxury it did in its former life.I clutched the guardrails on my Smartie-coloured tuk-tuk as we swerved past policemen, cows on roundabouts, cars, vans and hand-painted lorries, careering towards Galle Fort. Nothing had really prepared me for the chaos of Sri Lanka: this was, I soon discovered, how I'd be getting from A

4 Oct 2014

The All-New Range Rover – The Sine-Qua-Non of Any All-Terrain Experience

 London to Marrakech and back in Range Rover’s own branded private charter. Well, my mother used to say, “firstly, get all the help you can in life, and secondly, when you travel, always do things you don’t get to do at home”…Well, this Marrakech weekend sure made these mere thoughts that cross your mind stick. A smooth flight over Europe, fully-fuelled by the care and attentions of the hostesses, brought us into Marrakech Airport in perfect

4 Oct 2014

The Olympics are upon LONDON….like it or not!!

 After years of preparation, London this week will see the last ripple of the long and extensive journey the Olympic torch has made from Dover, where the famous five rings  were projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover. Traveling across the UK over a 70-day journey, the torch finally reached the Tower of London on day 63, and the Olympic pageantry returned to the capital, which saw its last Olympic event in 1948. The UK

4 Oct 2014

Über Cool Bulgaria And A Quite Unique Property

  Curious to explore new destinations in Eastern Europe, for winter sports and summer holidays, we head to Bulgaria to get a sense of the history and status quo of this beautiful country, and by creating a mixed itinerary, we get a glimpse of the real life in town and how luxury is “done” up in the hills.Once out of Sofia airport, we drive through the large sprawling town, which is a mix of buildings dating

4 Oct 2014

MATT GOSS – AN INTERLUDE

  STYLE NOTES by ROSALIND VAN LAMSWEERDE-MILANI on 3 October 2013 We met up with Matt Goss in Piccadilly last week, in the beautifully redesigned Hotelde Paris, which boasts the most extraordinary view over the heart of London and his balcony looks out over it all – Eros included! How apt for this romantic singer. Matt, internationally renowned as the English singer-song writer and musician is back from LA for a while, to start the tournée to

3 Oct 2014

INFINITY POOLS & BEYOND with HOME EXCHANGE

HOME EXCHANGE - If you are dreaming about escaping for the summer, the international home swap agency, Home Exchange, has just done a gorgeous shoot in Malibu of one of its star properties. One of the many aspects and beauty of homeexchanging is highlighted on the excellent travel website, Civilian Global, edited by Mark O’Flaherty. Take a look at the report on home exchanges with pools:

The Luxury Channel - Bhutan3 Oct 2014

The Luxury Channel – Bhutan

Words and images by Rosalind Milani Gallieni Bhutan – A Circuit Through The Land of The Thunder Dragon The itinerary for our 8 days in Bhutan gets to us two weeks before departure, listing a hot-stone bath in a local farm-house, horse-treks up to the Tigers’ Nest, visits to musically named Dzongs, temples and monasteries, walks high-up at 3800mt on the Dochu La and even an audience with Doctor Karma Phuntso about the principles of

3 Oct 2014

Quaderno di stile – Howard Webster

http://www.quadernodistile.it/en/2013/10/08/howard-webster/PAL ZILERI dresses society actors at Howard’s Black Tie dinner at The Goring Hotel in Central London.Howard Webster, a long-time supporter of Pal Zileri both on-stage and off-stage, brought an unexpected collection of influential friends, actors and singers together under one roof at the Goring Hotel in Westminster last week. A venue which sits at a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, this hotel is best known for the famous Royal Wedding, as it was here

Belstaff

Belstaff Belstaff is still the only garment manufacturer producing high technology jackets in 100% natural fabrics. The synthetic materials sector is, however, by no means disregarded by Belstaff. In the 1970’s, the famous XL500 jacket was created using a specially developed nylon textile known as Belflex; ideal for wearability, resilience and durability, and to this day still unsurpassed. Then as now, the XL500 is still the best seller; essential, hard-wearing, totally waterproof, and infinitely durable.

Belpoggio

Belpoggio Relais Villa Belpoggio (An Historical House of the 17th Century). Tel: +39 055 9694411 www.villabelpoggio.com Warm Tuscan hospitality and classic country living awaits you at this 17th-century home-from-home. The rooms are styled with elegant carved furniture, locally handcrafted, and there are 2 self-catering apartments beside the villa. Breakfasts are served in a traditional buffet-style in the old wine cellars. Views around the estate stretch out as far as the eye can see, and encompass

30 Sep 2014

BMG SCOOTERS WINS ITS SECOND AWARD

  BMG SCOOTERS WINS ITS SECOND AWARD AT THE 2012 PIAGGIO INTERNATIONAL DEALER CONFERENCE IN MONTE CARLO Piaggio UK is delighted to announce that UK dealership, BMG Scooters, was recognised this year not only for the excellent brand awareness for the Piaggio image in their stores, but was also awarded the second award, for the dealership's achievements in the UK for scoring record sales of the coolest city mover, the Bond-style PIAGGIO MP3, known to

30 Sep 2014

BMG Scooters wins best European Vespa Dealer 2007

    Piaggio UK is delighted to announce that UK dealership, BMG Scooters, won the‘ Best Vespa European Dealer Award’ at the 2007 Piaggio Group International Dealer Convention held in Berlin on 22nd February 2007.  Beating 1,700 dealerships across Europe, BMG Scooters is the first UK dealer to pick up this prestigious award.   BMG Scooters, which has three Piaggio concessions in the London boroughs of Chelsea, Richmond and Kingston, was awarded the prize on

27 Sep 2014

Anthropologie Spec Commercial & FASAC

  The Dog and the Duck, Anthropologie Spec Commercial and Fasac are designed, directed and produced by Silvia Gallini. Silvia Gallini is an Italian artist and filmmaker living between Los Angeles, London and Europe. She is available for the ideation and creation of promo videos, commercials, music videos, art videos and films of any length that better tell the story of your business for your website or event. She is currently completing her independent feature-length

Amber Lounge

Amber Lounge The nightlife experience of choice Since her decision in 2003 to create the ultimate party hotspot specifically for VIP’s and celebrities, Sonia, sister of ex-Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine – has compounded her connections and passionately honed Amber Lounge into a sleek well recognised international brand synonymous with the glamorous side of life, making Amber Lounge THE nightlife experience of choice during three amazing Grand Prix weekends around the globe. Lewis Hamilton gives Amber