This washbag is made from striped cotton twill with leather panels, piped edges, gold-tone accents and a front slip pocket Available at: matchesfashion.com. N78, 367.90 (£198)…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN If you desire a hotel with a unique touch of luxury, Beverly Hills Hotel in uMhlanga, Durban, South Africa is the place to be. The award-winning Beverly Hills Hotel in uMhlanga, first opened its doors in 1964 and has become synonymous with elegance, gracious hospitality and intuitive service.…
These Taylor headphones are embellished with Swarovski crystals and have memory-foam earpads. Also available in other colours. Available at: eu.wearefrends.com N91, 008.07 (£230)…
Step up your look this season with this Mirasol pompom wide-brim hat is handmade from straw and has a grosgrain ribbon. Available at: harveynichols.com. N150,403.05 (£380)…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN This summer is the best time to go around the world with your favourite Nigerian celebrates with the newly launched KLM Celebs Around Town campaign. Arthur Dieffenthaler, Commercial Director, Air France KLM Nigeria & Ghana, said at a media conference to announce the campaign on Thursday that KLM…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Ben Enwonwu’s Anyanwu, an iconic bronze work from 1962 was sold for NGN 54,050,000 at the May edition of the Arthouse Contemporary Auction held on May 22, 2017 at the Kia Showroom, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, making it the top sale of the evening. A representation of the…
These distinctive handmade Carrousel Spice Jewels salt and pepper pots are plated in 24ct gold. Also available in other materials. Available at: l-objet.com N98, 921.81 (£250)…
Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited, to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in the exotic Zanzibar Archipelago. Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all-suite and villa resort will bring the defining luxury experience of The Ritz-Carlton to one of the most magical…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, Cannes, France It was a great moment of music, snacks, drinks and networking on Monday May 22 when Lagos hosted the world at its pavilion at the on-going Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France. Film makers from different countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, France, Armenia,…
Renowned experts in the international luxury industry have been confirmed to speak at the maiden edition of The Luxury Lifestyle Summit, the organisers have announced. With the theme: Digital Inside: Get Wired to Deliver the Ultimate Luxury Experience, the luxury conference and exhibition is scheduled to hold between 6 and…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN When guests gathered on Tuesday for the unveiling of the new Samsung S8 and S8+ at the Renaissance Hotel, GRA Ikeja, perhaps they never knew what to expect at the event. But then, like the S7 and S7+, Samsung again surprised the high-end segment of the mobile phone…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The Baselworld watch and jewellery fair is just getting underway, but the women’s watch category has already seen a handful of standout new releases. Chanel and Patek Philippe have both unveiled particularly impressive pieces that may just be the best new women’s watches of 2017 (although there is…
Dubai is an incredible destination. Just imagine any experience, from adventure to relaxation, shopping to desert safari and much more, Dubai is one-stop destination for all. Damac Maison Hotels & Resorts is part of the incredible story of Dubai. With five superb hotels located in different part of Dubai city,…
Beautify your skin and home with these sculptural perfume bottles of black soap. Darkly beautiful, these sculptural bottles made of black soap can be used both as room fragrance – a group of three on a shelf would strike a dramatically sybaritic note – or, if you can bear to…
Great moments await you at the Anantara Sathorn Bangkok hotel. It is a perfect place to unwind and off load the stress. You can be assured of haven after that business meeting in Bangkok if you are in the city for business. Located in Bangkok’s Central Business District, Anantara Sathorn…
The Première Double Row Chain watch is made from 18ct gold, set with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds and is water-resistant to 30m. Available at: selfridges.com Price: N8, 592, 422.47 (£21,000)…
Get invigorated by these new bath salts from Therapie Roques O’Neil. In the new product, Michelle Roques O’Neil infuses rose-pink Himalayan mineral salts, which is prized for its calming, cleansing properties, with invigorating oils of lemongrass, juniper and geranium. O’Neil has crafted a sybaritic soak that soothes both physique and…
ADETOLA MAKINDE is a caregiver, creative counsellor and founder, Moyinoluwa Rainbow Foundation, one of the few Down syndrome centers in Lagos. In this interview with FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, she shares her experience nursing her daughter, Moyinoluwa, into a cute ballerina against all odds and starting a foundation. Excerpts Mo Rainbow…
Beyond the heady buzz of Bogotá and sybaritic charms of Cartagena is a terrain of myth and history, where Stanley Stewart finds coca-chewing shamans and stays in lodges that sit like visions atop jungle peaks says STANLEY STEWART You never know what you are going to find in mountains. They…
This Blue Nautilus decoupage plate is handmade in John Derian’s New York studio using reproduced imagery from his vast collection of antique and vintage prints. Trained artisans cut and collage our designs onto hand blown glass. Available at: johnderian.com Price: N19, 020.00 ($60) …
