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Glass explores the northeast of England via the cosy trappings of Jesmond Dene House

December 12, 2016

Northern High – Glass explores the northeast of England via the cosy trappings of Jesmond Dene House AFTER visiting Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle, I have to concede defeat in an on-going debate with my par...

Glass experiences the Diamond Energy Facial by Natura Bissé at the Baglioni Hotel, London

Amanda Bernstein

November 29, 2016

Beauty, Cosmetics We Love, Destination Spas, Feature, Skincare

I’VE arrived at the uber smart Baglion Spa, located within the equally stylish Baglioni Hotel in London’s Hyde Park Gate, where Caroline, my warm and friendly Brazilian therapist, greets me. After I change a...

Natura Bissé Diamond Extreme Night Dual Treatment video tutorial with Mary Greenwell and Jemma Kidd

Amanda Bernstein

November 4, 2016

Beauty, Feature, Skincare

THE latest product to be launched by Natura Bissé, Diamond Extreme Night Dual Treatment, has been launched with a tutorial video by none other than the world-renowned make-up artist, Mary Greenwell, and former ...

Bentley Fragrances presents Infinite Rush, White Edition

Thomas Marrington

October 4, 2016

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, Male grooming, News

FOLLOWING on from their wonderful Infinite Rush fragrance, a vetiver-induced ode to the modern man, Bentley fragrances has released Infinite Rush, White Edition. Designed exclusively for Harrods, White Edition ...

Kids in tow – Glass goes on a city break with London’s Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Natalie Egling

September 12, 2016

Europe, Feature, London, Travel

COINCIDING with the release of Steven Spielberg’s The BFG in July and the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth this year, five-star Mayfair hotel The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences recently launched its BFG packag...

Adding colour to the chandeliers – Glass visits Le Bristol, Paris

Stephanie Clair

August 29, 2016

Art, Europe, Feature, Paris, Travel

THE relationship between art and hotels has long been a difficult one – fraught with hotels garnishing their walls with a last-minute thought of bulk-bought art and subsequently falling at the last hurdle. In t...

Glass reviews the new weekend menu at 45 Jermyn St.

Stephanie Clair

July 25, 2016

Dining, Feature

REINVENTING restaurants is often a tall order but Fortnum & Mason has undergone a bright new facelift of late. October to be precise, so not so recently, and their ground floor restaurant, formerly The Foun...

Accessory highlights from Ermenegildo Zegna’s Pelle Tessuta leather range for SS16

Clara Virieux

May 16, 2016

Fashion, News, Shopping Guide

FOR Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna, Spring Summer 2016 is once again all about innovative and quality textiles. One highlight from their SS16 collection would have to be their exceptionally smooth and ...

Glass experiences Natura Bissé’s Bubble Pure Air luxury facial treatment

Emma Walsh

April 28, 2016

Beauty, Destination Spas, Feature, Skincare

MOST women over a certain age are looking to stop the clock and retain their youth – from facelifts to blood facials, there are those desperate enough to try the most bizarre treatments in order to sample the e...

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces opening of Rosewood, Washington, DC

Amanda Bernstein

April 27, 2016

News, Rest of America, Travel

ROSEWOOD, Washington, DC is proud to announce its arrival in the US capital, which is the 20th in its portfolio of luxury properties spread across 11 countries. Capella Washington, DC, Geor...

British luxury accessories brand Peau de Chagrin launches

Livia Feltham

April 27, 2016

Fashion, Feature

INSPIRED by the Honoré de Balzac novel of the same name to create products of great craftsmanship is Peau de Chagrin, a British luxury goods brand which is based on employing tried and tested applied traditiona...

Glass meets the design duo behind the Parisian handbag brand Amey Martin

Sara Hesikova

February 15, 2016

Fashion, News

“Amey Martin is a mix of excellent quality, natural leather, handmade exclusively in France, with contemporary touches,” say Jean Baptiste Amey and Kitesy Martin, the designers behind the young handbag label, w...

Patrick Cox Lathbridge Disco Ball Slip on

Patrick Cox launches Lathbridge – his bold return to designing footwear

Annabelle Hursey

February 4, 2016

Fashion, News

Following his return to footwear last year, the award-winning Canadian-born shoe-designer Patrick Cox launches his much anticipated SS16 collection for Lathbridge. Glass has a preview of what customers can expe...

Japanese cosmetic brand Suqqu launch Reset Cleansing Emulsion facial cleanser

Caroline Simpson

February 1, 2016

Beauty, News, Skincare

Niche Japanese luxury cosmetic brand Suqqu has recently introduced Reset Cleansing Emulsion into its line and it is the answer to anyone (like me) who has sensitive skin – on the ageing side – and who is in dir...

La Perla opens flagship boutique in Hong Kong

Livia Feltham

November 10, 2015

News, Shopping Guide

This month in a new step towards worldwide expansion luxury heritage lingerie brand La Perla have opened the doors to their latest flagship boutique in Hong Kong. Situated on Hong Kong’s Russell Stre...

Secrets of the house

Glass Archive

March 13, 2015

Archive, Culture of Commerce, Feature

Habitat – Brothers Pier Luigi and Sergio reveal five secrets of the house of Loro Piana, which was established in 1924 having grown from a family business which started in the textile district in ...

PFW AW15: Hermès

Livia Feltham

March 9, 2015

News

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Hermès AW15 outing this season didn’t just mean another line-up of infinitely chic garments it meant a new creative director, Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski, some more diverse sartorial ideas and the reeling in of time...

LFW AW15: Ong-Oaj Pairam

Emma Walsh

February 23, 2015

News

The theme of excessive luxury was apparent at the Ong-Oaj Pairam AW15 show, with key focuses on fame and fortune trickling down to even the invitations. Presented on black card with a surprise aromatic centre, ...

Ella Rabener launches new bag collection

Emma Walsh

February 9, 2015

News

Designer Ella Rabener has recently launched a new limited edition collection of bags available in seven unique styles. With only 100 copies produced per style, the collection offers an exclusive edge to cons...

V&A new exhibition: What is Luxury?

Emma Walsh

December 12, 2014

Avant Art, News

The upcoming V&A exhibition, what is luxury? is the third collaboration of V&A and Crafts Council projects, following Out of the Ordinary in 2007 and The Power of Making in 2011. Divulging into inter...

Smarten up your shoe game in Ursula Mascaro

Livia Feltham

November 21, 2014

News

If you intend on doing some shrewd gift-getting this festive season you better get shoe smart quick. This means having a general knowledge of all of the best luxury heels out there, the ones aching to make your...

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