If you had asked me earlier this week which suitor I thought would as their own I would have guessed M1 Group, the owner of Faconnable. But the new owner of the German fashion house is actually Megha Mittal, daughter-in-law

Celebrity-friendly restaurant becomes the latest restaurant to close. Orso opened in 1989 and its location near Robertson Blvd. and the tree-shrouded smoking-friendly patio have made it a popular film industry haunt. But the that serving fare priced at around $25

The is totally quirky and lovely.This little red number is made of elegant artisan glazed leather, and decorated eye-catchingly with pyramid studs. We love the long, brash gold chain and the matching leather shoulder pad, as well as the size

Stunning aristocratic British model (above), who's said to be a cousin of the , has earned her "wings" and as the newest Angel. Huntington-Whiteley, who has appeared in the lingerie purveyor's eye-popping fashion shows, has also modeled for the likes

Makeup brushes tend to be overlooked, perhaps because many makeup products include a puff or brush or some sort of applicator. As poor quality as some of these applicators are, many women balk at the idea of buying separate tools

If only Pamela Anderson had discovered the new Platinum Edition Coffret Gift Set, before she let her drive her into bankruptcy. The new luxury gift set out just in time for the holidays offers for the first time ever, platinum,

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been in the news a bit lately. He's been increasing his profile in the United States with more acting roles (he's set to take on the Dudley Moore role in the remake of

With an official debut soon at SIHH 2010 in January here is a peek at two new watches - the Historiques 1955 (round dial) and 1968 (square dial). Both watches are going to be smaller in size and much thinner

A little shopping inspiration can be found in New York City when will open a popup store in the West Village for two days this holiday season. The Wendy Brandes popup store will be open on November 20th and 21st

Twenty rural retreats spanning the breadth of North America and over a century of architectural and social history are featured in author and Bret Morgan's stylish new book . Examples include the Ames Gate Lodge, H. H. Richardson's "sublime pile

Apple season is in full swing. Do you know your Granny Smith from your Gala, your Rome Beauty from your Braeburn? This guide from the will help you choose the right apple for your eating or cooking pleasure.Braeburn: This apple

2010 BMW R 1200 GS - Click above for high-res image gallery Anyone who follows motorcycling would likely tell you that BMW's R 1200 GS sets the standard when it comes to building a proper adventure touring motorcycle, and with

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is on her way to a private pilot's license. Bundchen, who is pregnant with her first child with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, spent the summer taking helicopter flying lessons. She has now and flies several

The Starwood sell off continues. Earlier this week it unloaded the Bliss spa brand to Steiner Leisure Now Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc has announced that it has sold 24,700 square feet of retail space in for $117 million.

This holiday season two unique luxury brands and , both brought to the States via France, have teamed up to deliver the ultimate gift bottle. Malandrino chose the symbol of the Statue of Liberty, arguably the best thing the French

A few years ago a watch brand I quite liked declared bankruptcy to be gone forever. This was before the big luxury bubble burst occurred, and I was quite sure that the demise of Ventura watches was a sign of

The is the bag you'll want to carry the day you get out your winter coat (if you haven't already).The furry shearling edges of this bag will give you an instant sense of warmth, comfort and well-being, and the signature

the world's first Mediterranean luxury vodka my colleague Deidre Woollard when it was introduced to Europe last year, has just launched in the U.S. and is now available in New York, New Jersey and California. The n spirit was first

A big auction with major pieces actually beat the top-end estimate - ? Wednesday night at , the , thrashing the high estimate of $163 million and almost tripling the auction from November 3, 2009. It's also around three times

Millions of women (and a few men) visit nail salons regularly to have their nails done. Unfortunately, occasionally the result of having manicures or pedicures is developing nail fungus or bacterial infections that can not only look bad, but also