Victory for sharks and manta rays: Indonesia creates sanctuary in the ‘Amazon of the Ocean’

‘Amazon of the Ocean’: Indonesia creates sanctuary for sharks and manta rays In a move to protect a 46,000-square-kilometre area of ocean, Indonesia, currently the world’s largest exporter of sharks and rays, has announced the creation of a sanctuary for sharks and manta rays. The remote ocean dive destination is part of the Coral Triangle, an … Read more

Jimmy Choo’s latest fashion tea

MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong have created some of the most fashionable-looking and delectable savoury and sweet items inspired by Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2013 collections. From 2 April to 5 May, MO Bar’s Jimmy Choo afternoon tea will showcase Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer shoe wardrobe filled with bold and feminine shades. MO … Read more

Luxury brands continue to grow presence on Instagram

59 Percent of Top Brands Now Use Instagram, Reaching 90 Million Active Users  The world’s top brands continue to grow their presence on photo-sharing site Instagram, adding 1.6 million followers in the past three months and increasing engagement by 35 percent, according to Simply Measured’s Instagram study that evaluates brands and verticals in the Interbrand … Read more

First-ever PETA Vegan Fashion Awards 2013 helping to advance animal-friendly fashion

Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Stella McCartney and H&M among winners of Peta Fashion Awards Meeting consumers’ demand for animal-free fashion, pleather, faux fur and other cruelty-free fabrics are more popular than ever. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) – with the help of judges Sadie Frost and Meg Mathews – is recognising the … Read more

Owning 19 pairs but regularly wearing just seven of them. Women’s shoe buying habits

Women in the UK spent around £3.35billion on shoes in 2012 but still leave two thirds of their collection of high heels, boots and sandals in the wardrobe, according to Diamond (part of Admiral Group plc which also includes Admiral car insurance, Bell and Elephant). Diamond revealed the average woman owns 19 pairs of shoes … Read more

Pawcars. The Animal-centric take on the Oscars

Move Over, Oscars! It’s the PAWSCARS! American Humane Association 2013 PAWSCARS! For the fifth year, American Humane Association, the organization that oversees the safety and humane treatment of animals in film and television, presented its animal-centric take on the Oscars by awarding best -animal performances. American Humane Association protects the safety and welfare of more … Read more