Editorial Team 
Euromonitor International has recently published the Top 10 Consumer Trends for 2012, an interesting reading about 2012 consumers. Consumer identity is expressed in more complex ways than through consumption alone. Today, identity also encompasses weight, online status, green thrift, and attitudes to reality culture – even in emerging markets, where the joys of spending are still … Read more
Shawish Jewellery from Switzerland are the creators of the world’s first all diamond ring. No precious-metal band like usual. The 150-carat ring that took a full year to carve is made entirely from a diamond. “It seemed impossible but we decided to embark in this adventure, to make a Dream come true” say brothers Mohamed … Read more
‘Olympics’ of the food world: the winners for Europe Following a two-year winning streak, Rasmus Kofoed (Bocuse d’Or Europe 2010 and Bocuse d’Or 2011) will now be succeeded by Orjan Johannessen. Chef Orjan Johannessen, 26, of Norway was crowned the winner of 2012 Bocuse d’Or Europe, knowm as the ‘Olympics’ of the food world. … Read more
In the face of a global economic slowdown and a weak developed world, the emerging markets continue to prop up global growth. Though Brazil does face some risk the orientation of its economy looks likely to support the country’s long term growth prospects. In 2011 Brazil became the sixth largest economy in the world in … Read more
From March 29th to April 1st, the third edition of 1,618 Sustainable Luxury Fair will celebrate new luxury: more etical, respectful and immaterial. As we said earlier on our Facebook page, the last preparations for 1,618 Sustainable Luxury Fairs in Paris were made until 18:00. At 19:00 the first guests arrived. What was supposed to … Read more
Hermès to unveil limited edition Hiroshi Sugimoto scarf line The third edition of the Hermès Editeur project is a limited edition scarf collaboration with Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. Sugimoto’s limited edition silk scarves have been inspired by his “Colors of Shadow” project, and will be presented at the Art Basel contemporary art fair this June, … Read more