Dampened by Spain and Japan, French foie gras exports looks confident to Middle East

Low Spanish and Japan sales in 2011 weigh on French foie gras exports, as the French producers reported a fell of 8 percent for last year. A small rise in sales within France, pegged at 1.1 percent in volume in supermarkets, however, meant that overall sales of French foie gras in 2011 were about flat, … Read more

30 sexy years: Claudia Schiffer returned to the brand that created one of her most iconic images

30 sexy years: Claudia Schiffer Guess campaign marks brand’s 30th Anniversary Claudia Schiffer is the face of the Guess’ 30th Anniversary Collection, marking a return to the brand that created one of Schiffer’s most iconic images. We all remember the original Guess campaign images by Ellen von Unwerth. The model appeared in six campaigns between … Read more

Planet’s most expensive technology department launched with a Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 exclusive case

Harrods Technology launched with a Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 exclusive case London’s Harrods celebrates its new 22,000 square foot technology department with a Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X- Pro1 case. Only 12 of the cases will be available – each costing a staggering £5,695. The “Globe-Trotter case” includes the Fuji X-Pro1 grand compact system camera, three lenses (18mm, … Read more

No financial compromise: The Roja Parfums and Fabergé set

Perfume with diamonds: Roja Parfums collaborates with Fabergé for Easter Perfume house Roja Parfums, the createur of one of the finest fragrances in the world, is teaming with Faberge jewelry house for a limited edition bottle of the Roja Parfums Diaghilev scent created in 2010. The exclusive fragrance retailed at at €20,389 (100ml) will be … Read more

Timeless Beauty expo: Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris of the East

‘Timeless Beauty’: Van Cleef & Arpels offering China an insight into its legacyOver one hundred years of high jewellery at Shanghai’s Museum of Contemporary Art Luxury houses like Christian Dior, Bvlgari, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have recently exhibited in Shanghai, often dubbed the “Paris of the East.” Van Cleef & Arpels is the latest brand … Read more

What Real Madrid $1billion artificial resort island will look like

Real Madrid to build $1billion artificial island resort with the first stadium open to the sea   Disneylands, Disneyworld, Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi come to mind when you think of the branded resorts. Real Madrid is the latest developer of a Resort Island, a $1 billion resort on an artificial island in the United … Read more