Chanel’s Espace Parfum at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street to put emphasis on private consultations

Chanel opened its second “Espace Parfum” in the United States and the 32nd one in the world. With an emphasis on private consultations Chanel’s Olfactive Bar at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street department store was designed by the house Deputy Perfumer and former aspiring architect Christopher Sheldrake. “Since the creation of CHANEL N°5, our preeminence in the … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Fabrizio Biasiolo, Partner Casa del Bianco

Entirely Italian-made luxury linens today, custom-designed by you, are a rarity and a dream come true thanks to Fabrizio Biasiolo and his Casa del Bianco, one of the world’s most masterful couture linen company with a reputation of peerless service. For almost 200 years, the dream linens of immaculate quality are manufactured in Italy, painstakingly … Read more

French organic vineyards: “For us, it’s not marketing, it’s our philosophy”

Chateau Guiraud 2011 awarded the official biological farming (AB) logo French organic vineyards doubled between 2007 and 2010 and then increased again 28 percent between 2009 and 2010 to reach 50,268 hectares (124,214 acres). These vineyards were run by 3,945 producers, up by 30 percent between 2009 and 2010, who made some 322 million euros … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Patrick Roger – Chocolate Artist

Exacting, Passionate, hard Purist and rebel, appointed best craft-man of France in 2000, Patrick Roger didn’t put the genuineness and the subtlety of his chocolates after profitability and fame. Patrick Roger places great importance on the world, flavours, cuisine and gastronomic heritage, and makes no compromise with the source of the ingredients used in his … Read more

Neiman Marcus invests $28 million in Chinese e-commerce luxury market

Top U.S. luxury retailer enters Asian e-commerce market in partnership with Glamour Sales Holding (HK) Top U.S. Luxury Retailer Neiman Marcus Group announced a non-controlling strategic investment in Glamour Sales Holding (HK), a privately held e-commerce company.  This will be the company’s first move into the fast-growing luxury retail market in China. “We are taking … Read more

First time in modern history: Four Viking River Cruise ships christened at once

Viking River Cruises christens four new viking longships Viking River Cruise, the world’s leading river cruise line, christened the first four of its new Viking Longships in Amsterdam. “As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2012, we’re proud to say this is the biggest day in our company’s history. The christening of four new Viking … Read more