Guitar hero: Coriolanus goes rock

China’s most controversial director is bringing Shakespeare’s Coriolanus to Edinburgh – with two heavy-metal bands in tow. Andrew Dickson went to Beijing to hear the Bard turned up to 11

Frankfurt Motor Show: Jaguar C-X17 concept

Anything we can imagine, we can create: Jaguar.    65th Internatonal Frankfurt Motor Show (September 10, 2013 to September 22, 2013) will serve for Jaguar as a platform for the newC-X17 design study which will introduce Jaguar’s new, highly-advanced, modular aluminium architecture. C-X17 concept illustrates the diversity of vehicles that could be produced using this … Read more

100 world premieres to admire at the 36th Cannes Boat Show – Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes

  More than 100 new boats are on their way to this year’s Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes – Cannes Boat Show. The ultimate yachting rendez-vous (Tuesday 10th – Sunday 15th September 2013) is Europe’s leading in-water boat show and the first international show on the boat show calendar. Festival de la Plaisance de … Read more

Emerging markets tend to perceive brands as more luxurious

Chanel and Clinique are leading the way in luxury beauty: Euromonitor International.  Economy, Standard, Premium or Luxury? Brand Perceptions Around the World.  Different markets and regions have completely different perceptions of luxury brands. According to Euromonitor market researcher, the perception of brands as luxurious and trends in buying behaviours differ between developed and emerging markets … Read more

Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Polo: Charlotte Olympia limited-edition capsule collection

Charlotte Olympia’s Lovely Bubbly collection for Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Polo 2013 Luxury shoe designer Charlotte Olympia unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection to help celebrate the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Polo charity tournament. Charlotte Olympia’s models of the Lovely Bubbly collection adopted Veuve Clicquot references, including champagne bubbles, cork and bright Clicquot orange-yellow on minaudière bags and pumps. … Read more

270 years have never been so stylish: Roger Federer for Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon marks 270th anniversary in New York.    Moët & Chandon and New York City go together like champagne and celebration. In August, the champagne house founded in 1743 celebrated its momentous 270th anniversary. Global icon and Moët & Chandon brand ambassador Roger Federer hosted a stylish celebration in New York City, a … Read more