Highly anticipated Pershing 82 to be launched in spring 2012

Pershing, brand of the Ferretti Group, launches a new, highly anticipated project: Pershing 82.  The new motor yacht is inspired by its successful predecessor – Pershing 80‘. Pershing 82′, penciled by the yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni in close collaboration with AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology – the centre of naval research and design of the … Read more

Leonardo da Vinci handbag sketch brought to life by Gherardini

Luxury Italian bag based on a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci Luxury Florence fashion house Gherardini created a handmade calfskin bag based on a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci. Named Pretiosa or “precious” and designed by Carla Braccialini, the luxury handmade accessory made in a limited edition (99 items) was unveiled at the Pitti W … Read more

Fairmont Inks Mileage Agreement with Qatar Airways

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced a new marketing alliance with Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. As part of the new partnership, Fairmont guests on qualifying stays will now have the opportunity to earn 500 Qmiles or more in Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club program. Qualifying stays are subject to hotel availability at … Read more

Samsung Group to invest record $41.56 billion in 2012

South Korea’s Samsung Group announced it would invest a record 47.8 trillion won ($41.56 billion) in 2012 and hire an all-time high of 26,000 new employees despite global economic gloom. The country’s largest conglomerate said in a AFP statement that despite the worldwide uncertainty it wants to expand future growth engines and contribute to the … Read more

Dior’s variety and booming sales – a sign of highly professional shadow workers

Dior has yet to name a new chief designer — but sales are booming At Paris Fashion Week in September, Christian Dior‘s chief executive Sidney Toledano batted away questions about Galliano‘s succession, saying the fashion house would take the time it needs to find the right fit. Dior posted in October a turnover of 705 … Read more

Discover Napa by train.The Big Gay Train Returns to the Napa Valley Wine Train

Out In The Vineyard and the Napa Valley Wine Train are pleased to announce the return of the one-of-a-kind-experience, The (Bigger) Gay Train, a food and wine event. On Saturday, March 31st, local LGBT Winemakers will be pouring their wines paired with the inspired cuisine of Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald. The evening will be filled … Read more