Editorial Team With the occasion of Milan Fashion Week, Patrizio Bertelli, CEO of PRADA announced his company will set up a training school for youngsters wishing to pursue craftsmen careers and become artisans. The training school which will be launched in 2012 is a continuation of Prada’s continuous efforts to maintain the unique Italian craftsmanship, as a … Read more
Booming China is number one Bordeaux importer According to figures released by the Bordeaux Wine Industry Association (CIVB), last year China surpassed Germany to become the world’s largest importer of French Bordeaux wines in terms of wine volume as well as transaction volume. Mainland China now buys some 10 percent of all exports from the … Read more
Greece issues are reviving the sale of famous Greek islands. One of the sellers is Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, who has shown willingness to buy two islands in the Ionian Sea, including the island of Scorpios, owned by Aristotle Onassis. Scorpios Island, the island where took place the wedding … Read more
Louis Vuitton opened its first Island Maison at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 18th September this year. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Peter Marino,this new luxury shopping paradise will sit directly on water, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay. It will not be just a luxury house of fashion, but a space that also incorporate art and … Read more
Bally‘s contemporary elegance and modern craftsmanship will take centre stage as the brand celebrates its 160th Anniversary in 2011. With special collections and exclusive events planned throughout the year, Bally intends to highlight its renowned mastery in creating shoes and luxury leather goods since 1851.
Valentina, the new fragrance by Valentino The wave of new autumnal perfumes launched include Valentina, the new Valentino fragrance for young and restless women. Freja Beha Erichsen is the image of the this perfume inspired by Rome and Italian flavors. Valentina was launched in collaboration with Puig and perfumers Morillas & Olivier Cresp. In the … Read more