Since 2002, when Nadja Swarovski first set her now legendary Crystal Palace initiative in motion, things have changed – both for the crystal manufacturer and for design. Back then, she says, the ...

In 1772, French architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel drew up plans for a monumental staircase in the north courtyard of Versailles. Then the Revolution came, the Bourbon monarchy fell, and the Gabriel ...

Trying to maneuver through the rules of the design world can sometimes feel like walking across a mine field. We want to categorize every product as traditional, contemporary, rustic, lodge, ...

Hong Kong will take on a particularly artistic vibe this weekend as Art Basel Hong Kong comes to town for its third edition and a brand-new fair joins the cultural calendar. Tomorrow marks the debut ...

Designer Lidia Bersani has created a luxury megayacht concept with female millionaires in mind, sparing no attention to detail with crystal and gold touches, and amenities including a spa, cinema and ...

Sculptural chandeliers using advanced LED tech make stunning centrepieces in any home. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

This story originally aired on June 22, 2015. When Hollywood needed a diamond during the golden age of movie making, it placed a call to the Austrian Alps, to a company called Swarovski -- not for a ...