Whistles Spring / Summer 2015

Whistles Spring / Summer 2015

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Who? Whistles What? The Whistles Spring / Summer 2015 combines tropical prints and clean cut lines to create a season that’s somewhere between smart and casual. SS15 is filled with exotic bloom florals, twisted graphic details, slouched streetwear shapes and sun-bleached palettes. A real breath of fresh air for the new season. When? Available soon Where? Selected items in store and online How? For more information, see www.whistles.com Ten photos from Whistles Spring / Summer 2015

Lalique unveils new Damien Hirst Collection
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Lalique unveils new Damien Hirst Collection

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Who? Lalique What? Luxury crystal makers Lalique have recently unveiled a new limited edition collaboration with artist Damien Hirst. Entitled “Enternal”, the collection consists of crystal butterfly panels in three different themes – Love, Hope and Beauty. Twelve different colours are available with a limited number of 50 panels in each colour. When? Available now Where? Enquire for details How? For more information, see www.lalique.com

Palace Hotel Tokyo Art Collection - Orinokatachi by Yuko Nishimura
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Palace Hotel Tokyo launches new Quintessentially Tokyo package

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Who? Palace Hotel Tokyo What? Palace Hotel Tokyo has recently launched a package combining the arts, gastronomy and culture to showcase the best of Tokyo. The five night, six day package includes a bespoke art excursion, an one-on-one culinary tour, and a four hour cultural class. Guests will also be able to take home an akoya pearl as a momento of their stay. Priced at £33,000 for two. When? Available now Where? 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan How? For more information, see www.palacehoteltokyo.com

Eastern luxury at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Eastern luxury at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

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Who? Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai What? If you’ve travelled long haul to Shanghai, Mandarin Oriental Pudong offers peaceful respite on the city’s eastern bank. Its stunning river view is only topped by its proximity to the city’s financial districts, if you’re in town for business, and Pudong’s numerous touristic sights. If you’re planning to stay put however, there’s always the delightful spa and sumptuous feasting in its fine dining restaurants. When? Open year round Where? 111 Pudong Road (S), Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China How? For more information, see www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai Ten photos from Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Belmond La Residencia
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Belmond La Residencia launches creative writing retreat

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Who? Belmond La Residencia What? Ever fancied yourself as a novelist? Well now you can explore that at Belmond La Residencia on their new creative writing retreat. The week-long course will be led by acclaimed author Diane Redmond and include workshops on various genres as well as a visit to the house of novelist Robert Graves. When? Dates will be available in May and October Where? Son Canals s/n, 07179 Deià, Mallorca, Spain How? For more information, see www.belmond.com/la-residencia-mallorca

Monteverdi Tuscany
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Wine Festival Tour from Monteverdi Tuscany

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Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com