The mobile game market is set to reach a staggering $9 billion by the end of 2016, with the overall industry expected to exceed $26 billion in value during the same period. This offers an insight into the staggering popularity of the mobile gaming market, and also it’s potential as a growth market sector. One … Read more
New museum for French fashion legend Pierre Cardin. French fashion legend Pierre Cardin (91), one of the longest-lasting living French fashion designers, opened the doors to its new 1,000 square metre museum in Paris, replacing the previous one opened in 2006. The museum designs which spanned his 70-year-career are a reflection of the man himself. The … Read more
JW Marriott to Open Unique Luxury Private Island Resort in Venice. The new private island resort in Venice to boast largest spa in the city. JW Marriott luxury hospitality chain announced plans to open its first Italian hotel in Venice and first resort in Europe in March 2015. The new luxury property aims to bring … Read more
With a packed saleroom, the TCM Presents…There’s No Place Like Hollywood auction at Bonhams New York lived up to expectations, selling almost 90% of its lots by value, and fetching $9.1 million in sales. Highlights from the evening included item from the classic wartime drama, Casablanca (1942). The painted upright piano from Rick’s Café Américain … Read more
Hermès’ first entrée into home fragrance domain. Hermès Le Parfum de la Maison. Reverie Collection by Celine Ellena. Hermès Home collectionis now paired with Hermès’ debut collection of scents designed for the home by nose Celine Ellena (she previously produced fragrances for L’Artisan Perfumeur and The Different Company), the daughter of celebrated House Perfumer Jean … Read more
Biggest ever survey in 16 countries finds adverts for live tigers, orangutans and chimps – plus a ‘toilet-trained’ gorilla