International appetite for South African luxury goods growing

What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more

Madrid Fusión gastro festival: Top chefs go back to basics

The 10th annual Madrid Fusión gastro festival A number of leading chefs at this week’s Madrid Fusion, an annual gastronomy fair, said to AFP they preferred to use primary products on their creations — and are in some cases even gathering them themselves. Wild herbs, leaves and even giant ants and tarantulas are in demand … Read more

Aesthetic beauty treatments are acceptable investments ? It seems so

80% of European women believe that aesthetic beauty treatments are acceptable investments. Merz Aesthetics releases further intriguing insights uncovered by its ‘Face Value’ Beauty Report. Four out of five surveyed European women think that it’s ‘the norm’ to spend money on aesthetic procedures like dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser treatments to maintain their looks … Read more

Naeem Khan and his star

Naeem Khan, the designer known for adorning starlets in his luxurious collection of impeccably cut dresses, sophisticated gowns and chic separates, receives the distinguished title of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collections. Naeem Khan dresses many of the world’s most stylish women including clients such as Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, Katherine Heigl, … Read more

Hats off to the Duchess of Cambridge! The Headwear Association Names Kate Middleton Hat Person of the Year

The Duchess of Cambridge Voted Hat Person of the Year!! Hat Person of the Year The Headwear Association Each year The Headwear Association annually recognizes stylish individuals renowned for wearing hats. Congratulations to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, who was named Hat Person of the Year by The Headwear Association (THA). In an online … Read more

The Bucharest International Boat Show 2012

Reached at its 4th edition, the Bucharest International Boat Show aims to keep you updated with the news and the changes from the 2012 Romanian nautical market. The exhibition brings together the leading boat dealers and manufacturers, accessories and related service providers, offering a real picture of this field development at national level. If you … Read more