Sovereign Brands, a New York-based wine and spirits company owned by the Berish family, has sold its interest in the Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne brand to a new company led by the globally-renowned Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Jay-Z has been associated with Armand de Brignac since since 2006. The brand first gained … Read more
Panasonic Debuts High-End Real Pro ULTRA 3D Heated Massage Chair. Enjoy Full-Body Massage with Relaxing, Multi-Directional Rollers. This new high-end massage chair is like having your own personal masseuse in your home. The new Real Pro ULTRA 3D Massage Chair with 3D Technology unveiled by Panasonic features a full-body massage which utilizes 3D massage technology … Read more
Women Fashion Power – Look at what the woman next to you is saying. Confidence is very powerful. From Elizabeth I to Margaret Thatcher, Coco Chanel to Lady Gaga, the clothes women wear have always been a powerful form of self-expression and part of a sophisticated visual language. WOMEN FASHION POWER exhibition opened at Design … Read more
The Estée Lauder Companies to Acquire Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, the storied fragrance brand established by the iconic perfumer Frédéric Malle, will enter The Estée Lauder Companies’ portfolio. While the acquisition is expected to close in January 2015, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Editions de Parfums … Read more
The 13th edition of the “Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Monitor” Not only will ‘Luxury 2025’ consumers be at the center of the customer experience; they will be the center of luxury itself – a critical part of the ideation, creation, and sales of luxury, says Bain & Company 2014 annual global luxury study. According to … Read more
An apartment block in Chippendale impressed jurors for its sustainable design concepts, including green walls and water recycling program