Apple ‘s biggest Asian store opened in Beijing

Wangfujing Apple Store Apple’s biggest Asian store in Beijing attracts hordes of shoppers   The growing importance of China to the Apple tech giant is expressed through the biggest Asian store opened in on the busiest commercial street in Beijing on October 20. After the United States, China is now the second-biggest market for Apple … Read more

Dior Auction: having lunch with Dior’s CEO, an internship with Dior Beauty or a tour of the Dior Haute Couture Salon?

Dior Auction: Bid. Win. Give Back.   This month, Dior luxury house is hosting its 5th Annual Dior Online Auction to benefit Look Good Feel Better, an organization dedicated to helping women deal with the appearance related effects of cancer. From October 15 to 29, The Dior Auction (www.dioracution.com) offers the opportunity to bid on elite … Read more

140-year-old Cashmere knitwear manufacturer Barrie Knitwear acquired by Chanel

Chanel acquired its cashmere supplier Chanel has purchased cashmere knitwear manufacturer Barrie Knitwear of Scottish Borders-based. Barrie have produced cashmere knits for Chanel for more than 25 years. Following Italian shoemaker Roveda, Barrie Knitwear is the second foreign company to be acquired by Chanel. “Chanel’s acquisition of Barrie Knitwear in Hawick secures the jobs of … Read more

Dior for Christmas: 24-carat gold ephemeral tattoos

The Dior Grand Bal Golden Tattoos  The trend of temporary tattoos with intricate designs introduced this March by Chanel continues with a limited- edition launch from Dior. For this Christhmas, Dior jewellery designer Camille Miceli has imagined a limited edition collection of 24-carat gold temporary tattoos for a flamboyant party. The $120 set of Dior … Read more

Flavored vodka fuels vodka volume and sales: report

Demand for flavored vodkas is growing: report Dynamic flavored segment proves a primary growth driver of vodka, the largest spirits category Consumer interest in flavored vodka is expanding, evidenced by the 23.3 percent gain that catapulted the segment to account for more than one-quarter of total U.S. vodka volume in 2011. Flavored vodka increased 3.3 … Read more

Jura’s GIGA 5: coffee lover’s every dream

Jura GIGA 5: A New Luxury Super-Premium Niche in Home Coffee Brewing The new super-premium automatic coffee center Jura’s GIGA 5 is the coffee lover’s every dream.The first Jura model pre-programmed with an expanded menu of 12 barista coffee specialties, including Irish coffee, Pepresso, Mango Lassi and White Cool, it provides step-by-step instructions with inviting … Read more