Clive Christian adds V in the Private Collection

Clive Christian’s Private Collection Clive Christian’s Private Collection has a second perfume, named “V” after Clive Christian‘s eldest daughter, Victoria Christian. “V for women” and “V for men” have a concentration of a pure perfume, representing the richest fragrance form. In “V” for Women, orange blossom, is embraced by rose, jasmine, chamomile and bright lavender to … Read more

Counterfeit websites lawsuit to bring Hermes $100 Million damages

Hermes Wins $100 Million Damages From Counterfeit Websites Hermes wins a lawsuit against 34 websites that sold fake copies of its luxury goods. The judgment includes $100 million in damages. The websites, which didn’t defend themselves in court, sold items that infringed upon at least nine Hermes products including Birkin and Kelly handbags, wallets, watches, belts … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Cars – a new record for unit sales in the first quarter of 2012

Strong first quarter: Daimler increases Group EBIT to €2.1 billion Daimler AG achieved EBIT of €2,130 million in the first quarter of 2012, which is slightly higher than the high prior-year level (Q1 2011: €2,031 million). Net profit increased by 20% to €1,416 million (Q1 2011: €1,180 million). “We have started the year with a … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Leonello Borghi – The Artistic Director for La Maison Lancel

For bagmaster Leonello Borghi, leather become a passion, an addiction and an innovative material that can open doors to recognition. The feeling of the leather hooked the Lancel’s artistic director at an early age. Then came the apprenticeship at the Italian manufacturing magnate Gino Ferruzzi, later projects for Prada, Ralph Lauren, and a collaboration with … Read more

2012 Hyères Festival: The Chloe award went to Steven Tai

Every Spring in the South of France, the ‘International Fashion and Photography Festival’ spotlights young promising artists in the fields of fashion and photography. On the four days of the festival, young fashion designers present to the public their first collection in a series of fashion shows. One of the prizes offered at 2012 Hyères … Read more

50 Best Restaurants list to have a Asian version in 2013

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list to launch from Singapore in 2013   From 2013, World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, the most credible indicator of the best places to eat on Earth, will have an Asian version. To celebrate the rise of the fine dining scene in Asia, organizers have announced the launch of the awards … Read more