Berluti menswear collection: inconspicuously luxurious clothes

Berluti launched its first menswear collection The luxury industry is driven by male consumers, who are now spending £155 billion a year on luxury clothes and accessories for themselves, according to a new study. “Men seem to be a little bit more selfish these days, and spend a bit more on themselves and a little … Read more

Dubai’s Al Habtoor Palace hotel to rival Las Vegas

Al Habtoor to build $1.3bn Dubai hotel and leisure complex Extra rooms on the Dubai hotel scene UAE-based conglomerate Al Habtoor Group has unveiled ‘Habtoor Palace’, a US $1.33 billion hotel and theatre mega-project to be built on the 1 million sqft site of the Metropolitan Hotel, one of the emirate’s oldest properties. The three … Read more

Beijing’s ban on television advertising during dramas could be a blessing in disguise

Chinese brands are shifting their resources from TV to the digital space. There has been a 200% year on year growth for online video advertising in China, according to iResearch, which is set to grow further after The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television ban for commercials during television dramas came into effect this … Read more

Futuristic motorbike FB200S

Designer Miroslav Hundak imagined a pretty amazing futuristic motorbike concept with three wheels without spokes. Attached to the chassis by an independent suspension system, they allow the vehicle to gain fluency in handling and cornering. The effect of these innovations lies in greater maneuverability in turns. See the elegance of the FB200S Concept motorcycle in … Read more

Shangri-La Tokyo selected as No. 1 luxury hotel at Traveler’s Choice Awards 2012

The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, has been selected as the No. 1 luxury hotel in the world at the Traveler’s Choice 2012 Awards by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest online community of travelers. The awards are based on the reviews and opinions from travelers around the world. Reviewers praised the service, the personal touch from staff, and … Read more

The Little Black Jacket: Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld to reaffirm commitment to Asia & Japan

Direction Japan! From March 21 through March 23, Chanel will open in Japan a pop-up shop, an exhibition devoted to Chanel’s tweed jackets and will present a winter couture show. The line up of haute events will reaffirm the brand’s commitment to Japan and “re-boost” its image in a vital market, said Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel’s … Read more