Keeping wedding celebrations close knitted is now a social necessity as large gatherings can be risky. Think Indian weddings and vivid images of lavish celebrations spring to mind. From larger-than-life celebrations to hundreds of people gathering to celebrate together, Indian weddings seem set for an unprecedented change due to the pandemic. With the Coronavirus pandemic … Read more
Written by Silvia Marchetti, CNN A new luxury property listing is offering lush gardens of bright bougainvilleas, panoramic terraces overlooking a shimmering tropical-like sea and one of the world’s best beaches just a few steps from the garden gate. Plus, the thrill of living in the home that inspired a great artist. The beach house … Read more
Written by Laura McCreddie-Doak, CNN This story was produced as part of CNN Style’s The September Issues, a hub for facts, features and opinions about fashion, the climate crisis, and you. Billy Porter is a man who knows how to rise to a fashion occasion. For the 2019 Met Gala, the “Pose” star dressed as … Read more
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN A tiny teapot-shaped antique, discovered in a garage in England during a lockdown clear-out, sold for £390,000 ($497,000) Thursday, after its owner took it to an auctioneer for a free valuation. Described by British auction house Hansons as the “find of the year,” the item was identified as a rare … Read more
Written by Oscar Holland, CNNHong Kong An exceptionally rare 102.39-carat diamond may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction when it goes under the hammer in Hong Kong next month. Although auction house Sotheby’s declined to provide a pre-sale estimate, diamonds of similar size and quality have previously attracted bids … Read more
The winners of this year’s “Oscars of watchmaking” have been chosen, with a wide range of time pieces recognized for their engineering perfection and eye-catching design. An industry jury chose the world’s best watches in fifteen different categories including sports, jewellery and travel time watch, with the awards presented by the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de … Read more