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#MFW – Natasha Slater shares her favourite places in Milan
Swide have teamed up with the Milano scene guru, Natasha Slater, to make sure that you are in know when it comes to Milan Fashion Week; whether it is where to meet, greet or eat, we’ve got it covered.
| Feb 23, 2012 | Life > Travel
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5 things to do in Milan during Fashion Week #MFW
Milan Fashion Week is on from February 22nd: here are 5 Swide tips on how to fully enjoy the city between one fashion show and the next
| Feb 21, 2012 | Life > Travel
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Carnival: a remnant of the glories of Venice
Adopted, in one form or another, by almost every culture in the world the celebration of Carnival has become a global event, the celebration in Rio de Janeiro is officially the world’s biggest party. But the real home of Carnival has always been Venice.
| Feb 15, 2012 | Life > Travel
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Keeping it Simple - 5 things for London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week commences on Friday 17 and, for all of you who’ll be heading to the big smoke to flash your fashion fancies, Swide has put together a 5 suggestions for you. After all, we don’t want you waiting around between shows or, more importantly, getting caught in the notorious English weather.
| Feb 15, 2012 | Life > Travel
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Swide's suggestions for London Lovers
Over the next few months, Luxury London will be bringing you a mini-series and presenting a personal London guide that can be referenced any time you visit this wondrous city.
| Feb 13, 2012 | Life > Travel
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Dolce & Gabbana take Berlin – 5 of the best
Berlin is the city that looks and feels like the capital of Europe. An old world history supports the modern avant-garde of contemporary art, fashion, theatre and performing arts. On the occasion of the opening the Dolce&Gabbana boutique, Swide has picked 5 places you can’t miss while visiting Berlin, the city where past and future converge.
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Olympics 2012: On your marks London, get set, GO!
The New Year is upon us and we’re looking forward to the year ahead. There are a few huge events that will define the year for many of us and for people all over the world that event will be the Summer Olympic Games in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
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Top 5 firework displays for N.Y.E.
New Year’s Eve is almost here and you know what that means, don’t you? Celebration, music, drinking, dancing, the countdown and, of course, the fireworks. Here are Swide’s top 5 places to experience fireworks.
| Dec 29, 2011 | Life > Travel
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The Madonna: the processions throughout Italy
In Italy this is the month of the Madonna: on December 8th the Country celebrates l'Immacolata Concezione, the Immaculate Conception of Mary. But the Madonna is present all year around in Italy through processions that deserve to be seen…
| Dec 11, 2011 | Life > Travel
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5 Alternative Christmas Holiday Destinations by Swide
With the Christmas Holidays creeping ever closer it is only right that Swide serves up some alternative ideas for where to welcome in the festive feelings.
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The Top 5 Frozen Festivals by Swide
Swide have picked out a bunch of frozen festivals that are happening from now through to the early months of next year that might tickle your fancy… see if there is something happening in your part of the world.
| Nov 21, 2011 | Life > Travel
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It's ski time! 7 glam spots to enjoy it
It's the right time of the year for skiing. But where to do it glamorously? Swide has picked 7 spots between Italy, United States and Spain where snow awaits…
| Nov 17, 2011 | Life > Travel
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Seoul. Picked by Swide: the top places you must see
In Seoul you can visit ancient temples or be surrounded by the skyline. Past and future of Asia, here are the spots picked by our Fashion Editor that you can’t miss if you are visiting it …
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Gothic twists at Kruisherenhotel in Maastricht, The Netherlands
Located in the heart of Maastricht lies a 15th century monastery whose Gothic exterior hides a sublime, sleek and luxurious interior. This amalgamation, which boasts innovative solutions that seem perfectly comfortable in their environment, can be found near the famous Vrijthof Square.
| Jul 15, 2011 | Life > Travel
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The Top 10 Coolest Beaches 2011: Swide's guide
Summer has finally arrived and those months of working on the perfect beach body are about to pay off. We have the looks and the locations for this year’s best beaches and must have beachwear..
| Jun 28, 2011 | Life > Travel
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An education: The Vogue Festival 2012
Fashion is not an exact science, but the leaders of the industry can teach you as much about their art as a medical symposium can teach you about medicine.
| Feb 21, 2012 | Life > Travel
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The ambiguous and risqué history of the Venetian Carnival
The Venetian Carnival originates from an ancient line of celebrations. Originally a pagan festival to celebrate the passing from winter to spring, the carnival later became linked to the religious calendar and Lent. In an effort to let loose before the time of restraint and pondering of the 40 days in the run up to Easter, Christian communities adopted the pagan revelries to serve their faith.
| Feb 17, 2012 | Life > Travel
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Antonia Sautter, the Queen of Venice Carnival
It’s Carnival: a parallel universe where flamboyant gorgeous dresses dance through a dream made of music, storytelling, theatre and lavish cuisine comes alive in Venice thanks to Antonia Sautter’s creativity. As adults it’s easy to forget our inner child, but dressing-up is still one of the best ways to find it again.
| Feb 15, 2012 | Life > Travel
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5 alternatives to roses for Valentine’s
A dozen long stemmed red roses is a thoughtful and appreciated gift. But for the more adventurous lovers out there, why not shop around for a more exotic bunch?
| Feb 14, 2012 | Life > Travel
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5 things to do in New York during fashion week #NYFW
New York Fashion Week is on from February 9th: here are 5 Swide tips on how to take a break between one fashion show and the next.
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China and the world welcome the Year of the Dragon
Once upon a time a Chinese New Year’s celebration was a strange and exotic event but today it’s part of the everyday cultural landscape. China is exporting her culture and the world is welcoming the coming of the Dragon.
| Jan 23, 2012 | Life > Travel
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5 new super stadiums to rock your World in 2012
Looking ahead to 2012 we’re just salivating at the thought of the major sporting events coming up such as the Summer Olympic Games in London and the European Championship Finals in Poland and Ukraine. It got us thinking about the best new sporting venues in the world.
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Swide’s Alternative Ideas for New Year’s Eve
The 31st of December, otherwise known as New Year’s Eve, is when the streets of every city, town or village are filled with people intent on celebrating the year ahead, and, boy, do we celebrate. Swide has some alternative ideas to help see in the New Year in style.
| Dec 17, 2011 | Life > Travel
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The Nativity Scene in Italy
Where does the crèche tradition come from? Why it is still so important today? A trip through the history of the Nativity scene in Italy...
| Dec 10, 2011 | Life > Travel
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Hot destinations: 5 glamour spots to welcome 2012
Still undecided about where to spend your Christmas Holidays? Here are (warm) Swide’s picks…
| Nov 26, 2011 | Life > Travel
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Frozen Fancies: Swide’s 5 Ice Hotels and Bars
Whilst many of the world’s holiday makers opt for warmer locations at this time of year, some of us are clinging on to the cold and finding icy escapes to be their choice for this seasonal snap, finding refuge in an Ice Hotel.
| Nov 17, 2011 | Life > Travel
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Paris: Photography from another perspective.
This weekend sees the return and the 15th edition of Paris Photo; a collection of 135 exhibitors from 23 countries, displaying talents old and new. With so many photographers in town, Swide wanted to discover another perspective of Paris.
| Nov 11, 2011 | Life > Travel
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Keeping time in luxury: The Clock Tower of Brooklyn.
Have you ever played with the thought of keeping time whilst living the life of contemporary luxury? Well, let me introduce you to the apartment that sits between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges inside a renovated clock tower. And, oh yes, costs $23.5million.
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A hidden heaven in Southern Utah.
It’s hot, dry, and arid and doesn’t exactly promote a life of luxury. Take a closer look at the seemingly barren lands of Southern Utah and it is heaven, not hell, that you find.
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Hotel Grims Grenka in Oslo, Norway, blurs the lines.
Embracing natural light, modernity and tradition, the Hotel Grims Grenka has created a sensual and luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Olso that softens the lines of life.
| Jun 24, 2011 | Life > Travel
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The young model may appear to be as delicate as a flower, but Singrid Agren revealed that she is no stranger to a bit of rough and tumble (I’m talking sports, people). During her video interview, the French beauty told Swide about her doting mother, how playing sport with her brother got her into trouble and what the colour red means to her.
Bruno Mars may be named after the Red Planet but we know he’s a star. Since the ‘Big Bang’ explosion of his talent on the world stage with his debut album ‘Doo-Wops and Hooligans’, Mars’ star has continue to burn brightest in the sky. He picked up recognition at the Brits with his second award in two years, this time for International Male Solo Artist.
Entering the world of the Venetian Carnival is an explosion of senses; colour, light, sound and elegance all wrapped up in to one event. Join me as I indulge in some photography at the party of the year - Il Ballo del Doge
Paloma Faith is known for mixing things up when it comes to her style; a touch of burlesque here, a dash of leopard print there and always served with that special pinch of retro glamour that she’s known for. For Tatler UK, she let her dress mix the ingredients for her. The result…
Milan Fashion Week is on from February 22nd: here are 5 Swide tips on how to fully enjoy the city between one fashion show and the next
The memorable photographs shot by Ferdinando Scianna sculpted in the world’s imagination an icon of sensuality, strength and Mediterranean beauty. Marpessa Hennink, the girl who gave a body, face and soul to that timeless muse, the Dolce&Gabbana woman, speaks about her role.
Fashion is not an exact science, but the leaders of the industry can teach you as much about their art as a medical symposium can teach you about medicine.
How do you stay level headed during the mania of the Women’s SS12 shows? Caterina Ravaglia can help you out. Cutting a calm figure amongst the backstage antics of the Women’s Dolce&Gabbana SS12 show, the young Italian model seemed at ease with it all and shared a couple of her secrets with Swide for her video interview.