Knowledge, professionalism, politeness – most appreciated at luxury salespeople

What attributes are important among people selling them high-end goods? The most important attribute is knowledge, cited by 72% of respondents of the new Experiences With Luxury Salespeople WealthSurvey from the independent New York-based Luxury Institute. Respondents are wealthy shoppers with minimum annual income of $150,000reported average income of $310,000 and average net worth of … Read more

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Gris Rafale

South America Premiere of the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse at Volkswagen Group Night in São Paulo 2012 To kick off the São Paulo Motor Show 2012, Bugatti presented the Bugatti 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse for the first time to the South American market. The fastest production roadster ever has a unique look in blue theme, … Read more

Ladurée luxury tea house on Champs-Elysées reopened for business

Ladurée luxury pastry house has reopened its Paris flagship tea house on Champs-Elysées after the location went  up in smoke last year. In 1871, the bakery of the 150-year-old company was destroyed by fire, the tragedy leading to the conversion as a cake and pastry shop. A landmark since 1997, Laduree café was restored in … Read more

Chloé by Chloé Fragrance Campaign

Chloe fragrance campaign fall winter 2012 Fabien Baron‘s black and white portrait of Finnish model Suvi Kopoenen is the center of the new Chloe’s fragrance campaign. Suvi is also the face of the Chloe’s Fall 2012 advertising. Her latest appearances include: Azzedine Alaia F/W 12 Lookbook, Alexander McQueen F/W 12 Campaign, New Noir British Vogue, … Read more

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