On a prestigious spot on Place Vendôme, alongside the rejuvenated Ritz Hotel, Italian makers of fine jewellery Damiani has inaugurated its new boutique.

Up close and aerial: a sneaky peek at the exclusive and seclusive Helena Bay, New Zealand. Best accessed by the resort's helicopter transfer (for stunning Northland views). Opens 1 November.

No size zero talk at the Milan launch of upmarket curvy brand Marina Rinaldi's collaboration with cult designer of exuberant prints Stella Jean. Confidence giving at any size. From February.

Marking a global first for the marque, French cognac house Louis XIII has opened a boutique dedicated to its historic wares in Beijing's exclusive shopping space SKP Beijing.

"Top sportspeople are wonderful role models and in action make great photographic subjects", said Giorgio Armani, unveiling a new exhibition of photographs he's commissioned. At Armani/Silos, Milan.

Emotions of the Athletic Body - photo credit: Alberto Zanetti

Set to debut 1 November, investment group Starwood Capital's new line of historic urban hostelries in a number UK cities, Principal, will begin with the opening of The Principal Manchester.

Celebrating the completed restoration of the Spanish Steps in Rome, key benefactor for the project, Bulgari, hosted an extravaganza of a performance ahead of the landmark reopening to the public.

Handcraft rules at Milan Fashion Week: Peter Dundas at Roberto Cavalli decorates every surface for a Coachella-meets-Marrakech 1970s extravaganza.