Chinese government’s luxury spending limited by new rules

No more luxury items, goods or commodities above certain standards in the Chinese government agencies. The Chinese government promulgated a new regulation designed to reduce administrative costs for government and public institutions, informed xinhuanet. The regulation explicitly prohibits government agencies from purchasing luxury items, goods or commodities, as well as defines a frugal working style … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Oskar Metsavaht – founder and creative director Osklen

We met Oskar Metsavaht during 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Fair in Paris. In an exclusive interview for 2LUXURY2 – thanks to the CEO of the fair  Barbara Coignet,  we explored togheter with Oskar Metsavaht what are the real values for luxury. Born in Caxias do Sol in 1961, Oskar Metsavaht  begin his adventure in fashion after … Read more

Tom Ford’s first London store to enhance Sloane Street’s luxury offering

  Tom Ford to open first London flagship Tom Ford joins Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton on London’s Sloane Street at The Cadogan Estate‘s new 201-206 Sloane Street development, one of the capital’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. The luxury brand will open the first flagship in London, leasing an 8,000 sq ft store on a 10-year … Read more

Californian wine boycotted by French wine merchants

Californian wine boycottin the centre of world foie gras production Wine merchants in Gers in southern France, the centre of world foie gras production, reacted to the ban of foie gras in California by a similar way. French merchants boycott Californian wine, as local winemakers are doing their bit to show solidarity to the region’s … Read more

Brendan Mullane announced as the new Creative Director of Brioni

High-end menswear brand Brioni announced the appointment of Brendan Mullane as Creative Director, who assumes full responsibility of the creation and development of the whole Brioni product portfolio. “I’m very glad and honoured to join such a prestigious house as Brioni, whose quintessential Italian timeless elegance has gained worldwide recognition in menswear. I’m looking forward … Read more