Of the Celine alumni who worked under Phoebe Philo and later emerged as influential figures in fashion – including Matthieu Blazy, Daniel Lee, Nadège Vanhee and Michael Rider – Nina Christen is perhaps the least known. Yet the Swiss-Chilean designer is behind some of luxury footwear’s most distinctive silhouettes. If over the last two decades you’ve swapped your pumps for combat boots, square-toe heeled sandals or supple leather loafers, you may have Christen to thank. Besides Celine, her résumé...
Read full articleYour boarding pass may soon be optional. Your face will not be. Airports are racing toward biometric travel, but every second saved creates a more complicated question about who holds the data. The post Facial Recognition is Transforming Airport Security – But Can Travelers Trust It? appeared first on Business Traveller.
A new study co-authored by two researchers at Hamilton's McMaster University suggests brain health could be affected by consuming too much ultra-processed foods produced to be cheap and ready-to-eat.
The 12-month review follows increases in drop-off fees of more than 40% by several airports this year The post UK Government to Review Airport Drop-Off Charges Following Surge in Fees appeared first on Business Traveller.
Desperate for some sunshine but fearing flights will be pricey in the wake of winter schedule cuts? Look no further than these plane-free travel routes...
Pink October – the French version of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – is at the centre of a political storm here in France, after one MP said she refused to wear a pink ribbon, calling the month "utterly cynical". We dive into her reasoning, discuss the history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and learn how to look out for "pinkwashing".
It's never too early to prepare for Christmas - especially if you're planning to head to Lapland for a winter getaway.
Canadian health ministers meet in Winnipeg today after the federal government announced it would extend funding for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
Celebrities are a unique breed...with some unusual preferences when it comes to how they like to travel.
The Michelin Guide has handed out its first-ever stars in Australia to 11 restaurants in the state of South Australia. Two Michelin stars were awarded on October 14 to Magill Estate Restaurant, which overlooks the Penfolds winery in the Adelaide foothills. Owned by chef Scott Huggins, it serves tasting experiences for up to A$375 (US$260) per person. Among those awarded one star were Aurora at ILA, based in an arts space co-founded by financial restructuring lawyer and former hedge fund partner...
MS Barfleur first serviced the popular tourist route between England's south coast and Normandy in 1992 and made its final sailing this week.
The head of the high-speed cross-Channel rail network shares her transport expertise. The post Interview: Eurostar CEO, Gwendoline Cazenave, on Upcoming Plans and Growing Competition appeared first on Business Traveller.
Untouched Stroggilo Island, a 54-acre private island in the Dodecanese, is on the market for those seeking solitude in the Aegean Sea.