The auction raised funds for HIV/Aids programmes in Africa and in Chicago

From six million phones to 5,000 medals – all that glittering gold, silver and bronze sourced from discarded electronics

Four space-themed customised designs – including the ultra-luxe Universe Diamond – created by the Russian luxury jewellery brand Caviar, have been unveiled weeks before the September launch of Apple’s latest smartphone

Many luxury brands fail to offer inclusive clothes for all women, but the Italian label has made iconic styles in its pre-fall 2019 collection available in an extended range of sizes – and it’s about time, writes Neha Tandon

Portugal and Juventus football star’s hi-tech, four-bedroom open-plan home, which has a private gym, wine cellar and cinema, is situated in exclusive ‘Superstars Cul De Sac’ community

Use of million-dollar ‘wraps’, including gold and Swarovski crystals, have been popular ways for wealthy people to customise their exotic cars for years – but not any more

CEO of Kylie Cosmetics will rent the 300-foot-long Tranquility, which can accommodate up to 22 guests and has its own spa, gym, cinema and helipad, for US$1.2 million per week

Ferrari has a special appeal for car enthusiasts even though fellow Italian marques Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Lancia, Maserati and Bugatti are at least 30 years older

If you have lots of cash and love bling, Apple’s designer diamond encrusted Airpods, complete with their own marble stand, should be on your must-have list

Tennis star Rafael Nadal’s Sunreef 80 catamaran has a waterfall-fed pool, a garage for his jet skis and a retractable roof. We took a peek inside

Terminal 4’s multistorey slide – reminiscent of a theme-park ride – can be accessed with boarding pass by passengers who spend at least US$7 in airport’s restaurants and shops

A night in one of the newly refurbished suites on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is probably the most opulent train ride in the world

The 76-foot-long vessel, which can sleep up to eight people, was bought by the Spaniard in 2016 and named Beethoven because of his love of classical music

Spanning 35 acres of land, the gorgeous isle is home to seven beaches, the main house and ancillary buildings, and is said to boast several untouched vistas

Miniseries, first shown in May, sparks 30 per cent rise in tourists who wish to visit the area affected by the 1986 reactor fire, with numbers set to double to 150,000 this year

Nothing compares to the convenience and pure luxury of flying by private jet, as occasional jet-setter Greg Dupree discovered

Dutch-based industrial designer Martin Hajek shows what a Tesla smartphone might look like if Elon Musk ever decided to create a connected device for his electric cars

The 47-passenger train runs along two routes across Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, allowing guests to enjoy the stunning countryside

The jacu bird eats coffee berries which pass through its digestive system and are then gathered by hand – then sold at Harrods for US$190 per 125 grams

You get to enjoy a bundle of treats before boarding the aircraft – and after you’ve boarded, the fun really starts, writes Luca Moriero

Refurbished Union flag-painted vehicle, featured in hit 1997 film starring the British girl group, has been transformed into chic US$125 per night one-bedroom accommodation

Vera Wang, Heidi Klum and Karlie Kloss team up on project

The 10-bed Granary Lodge at the Castle of Mey, in Caithness, overlooking the North Sea, was opened this month by the prince – known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland.

Deepspot – still being built near Warsaw – will lose its record status within six months when a 50-metre pool opens in Britain

World’s most visited art gallery is giving away a one-night stay to one lucky winner and a guest

Tiny two-piece, made famous by reality TV star on Instagram last October, can be yours for up to 72 hours – if you’re an LA resident

Six new patterns are available – each inspired by the television series, and the colour scheme and moods of the various houses and factions

Bidding war between two Chinese rivals sends price soaring for the five-year old Armando, who has been bought for breeding

First-class travel on Cathay Pacific, Singapore and Emirates is vastly different to flying first-class on US airlines

Boutique property’s automatic disinfectant cleaning technology breaks down harmful microbes, such as bacteria, viruses and airborne mould spores