Le Royal Monceau
Royally revamped


This place doesn't do things by half. Before shutting down in 2008, interiors were sold off and a demolition party held. On reopening, the building was well and truly reborn – as a thoroughly modern, urban refuge designed by Philippe Starck. Focused squarely on a sophisticated, yet unconventional clientele, the hotel now houses an art gallery, hosts exhibitions and runs an artist in residence programme.
LATEST ARTICLES

The Tectonics of Terroir
Volcanic wine has emerged as a category unto itself – one that spans the globe and unites remarkably diverse styles and soils. Yet if volcanic wines offer a world of variety, as John Szabo MS asserts, they share a few traits: “salt, grit and power”

The One and Only
Whether snatched right off the runway, plucked from the archives of legendary designers or sold straight from tempered-glass vitrines of a museum, when it comes to fashion, the most sought-after pieces are those truly one-off creations that no one else possesses

Naoto Who?
You’ve likely purchased, sat on or marvelled at the intuitive simplicity of one of Naoto Fukasawa’s designs – all without knowing it. But then, the prolific Japanese designer prefers to remain anonymous and let his work do the talking.

Sleeping Beauty
The story behind a Savoir bed