International VELUX Award 2012 for Students of Architecture: Team from Switzerland Takes First Prize Among 983 Entries International VELUX Award 2012: “resonance, memory” took first prize A team of two students of architecture from ETHZ in Zurich, Switzerland, took the International VELUX Award 2012 for their poetic project “resonance, memory”. In 2012 the International … Read more
Interparfums and Burberry announce transition agreement Burberry fragrance and beauty business will be operated by the Burberry luxury house. Interparfums, the curent fragrance and beauty partner, will continue operating the business for Burberry until March 31, 2013, at which time the business will be turned over to Burberry. Inter Parfums announced that with regard to … Read more
How leading global cities stack up against one another? Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released by PwC and the Partnership for New York City. While New York officially edges … Read more
Choosing the cream genetically suited to skin type The Organic Pharmacy offers in-store DNA testing How quickly your skin will age? A British firm is ready to answer this question by launching the reportedly first in-store DNA tests. These tests will allow London shoppers to choose the cream and serum genetically suited to their skin … Read more
2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award goes to the first full-size SUV from Mercedes-Benz The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sport utility has won the 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award. The GL, “the best the luxury SUV class has ever seen,” scored especially well in off-road handling, premium interior and the breadth … Read more
Lalique Pétillante Collection With “Pétillante“, meaning “sparkling” in French, Lalique crystal house is returning to its jewelry heritage. Designed to be released in stages and to represent a different element (fire, air, water, and earth) the exquisite collection of jewelry begins with Eau Sensuelle, a water-themed group abundant in flora, fauna and mythological creatures, all paying homage … Read more