The word 'luxury' has had its share of bad press recently. Using it to promote products or services has been banned on the mainland for its 'hedonistic' associations, and the term has become so overused that today it is often mistaken as a synonym for glitz and mindless consumption.
I have no lofty pretensions to material abstinence. After all, as humans we are hardwired to appreciate the curves of an exquisitely shaped designer shoe or the purr of a supercar. But while these desirables will find their due space in this section, it is also intended to be a well researched guide to a different sort of luxury, the kind that implies comfort, elegance and well-spent time - our most precious commodity.
So clear yourself a little space in your busy agendas each Friday to sit back and enjoy LifeStyle. From the most covetable in fashion and beauty, and insider tips on enjoying the world's most stunning travel destinations, to exclusive heart-to-hearts with global style icons such as this week's Tom Ford interview and glimpses of how technology is shaping our lives; we'll be offering you our humble guide to good - really good - living.