Speaking about luxury with Elena Garcia – eco designer and owner Elena Garcia Eco-Couture

Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, … Read more

Fashion connections: Ladurée Macarons x Tsumori Chisato

Ladurée Macarons x Tsumori Chisato for the brand’s 150th anniversary Ladurée Macarons decided to honor the brand’s 150th anniversary by partnering with Japanese creator Chisato. The Paris-based pastry luxury shop created with the help of Tsumori Chisato a pink cherry-blossom-flavored macarons set, that includes also a candle inspired by the flower. Ladurée x Tsumori Chisato … Read more

Oil-rich Azerbaijan to build world’s tallest building

Azerbaijan to build world’s tallest building on Artificial Khazar Islands Oil-rich Azerbaijan plans to construct the world’s tallest building on a chain of artificial islands in the Caspian Sea. The plans for the Azerbaijan Tower complex include a business center soaring to 1050 meters, which would be 27 percent taller than the current champion, the … Read more

The Historic Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston Celebrates 100 Years

Historic Boston Hotel Announces 100 Days of Celebration, a More-Than $20 Million Restoration, Special Vacation Packages and Hotel Tours Honeymoon Anniversary at the original room rate This year, the historic Boston hotel The Fairmont Copley Plaza will celebrate its centennial with 100 days of celebration leading up to its anniversary on August 19. Together with … Read more

Strong demand despite weakening global economy: Hermes posted record 2011 sales

Luxury brands have continued to enjoy strong sales despite world economic concerns. French luxury group Hermes said to AFP it posted record sales of 2.8 billion euros in 2011, highlighting the resilience of luxury brands in the face of the weakening global economy. French luxury goods giant LVMH said last week it had enjoyed a … Read more

Jason Wu revisits Chinese roots at New York Fashion Week

Jason Wu‘s dramatic show at New York Fashion Week featured a collection inspired partly by his Chinese roots. Jason Wu has been considered a strong up-and-comer since Michelle Obama wore a gown by the then-barely known designer to the presidential inaugural balls in 2008. Then came a Target deal that put a limited collection in … Read more