2012 World University Rankings

Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 2011-2012 The gold standard in international university performance comparisons 2012 World Reputation Rankings, published by the London-based Times Higher Education magazine, presented its annual list of universities in terms of global prestige. Harvard University again topped the list, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of … Read more

Montblanc recognised for ‘Best Support for Art and Culture’ at Luxury Briefing Awards

At the 16th annual Luxury Briefing awards, held at Whitehall’s Corinthia Hotel, products ranging from hospitality services to luxury goods were recognised across 11 categories. The panel of judges included Luxury Briefing founder James Ogilvy, chief executive of Couture Lab Carmen Busquets, Simon Burstein, Mimma Viglezio, Jamie Jouning of Conde Nast digital and Chris Sanderson, … Read more

Walpole British Luxury Summit 2012: luxury in Greater China

Annual Walpole British Luxury Summit to focus once again on China The 2012 Walpole British Luxury Summit (9th May 2012, Bafta, 195 Piccadilly, London) will once again be focussed on China. Concentrating on the main markets for luxury in Greater China, covering the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. The Walpole Summit will look at the … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Barbara Coignet – CEO 1.618 Sustainable Luxury

1.618 is a mathematical ratio that defines the divine proportion, a universal key to harmony that originates in nature and provides a formula at the service of aesthetics. It is a definition in symbiosis with the positioning of the event. 1.618 is a unique event, multidisciplinary, pioneering and innovative, at the crossroads of different worlds. … Read more

Speaking about Luxury with Popy Moreni Avantgarde Forever

Someone said that Popy Moreni was creating fashion as she was writing poems, I think she is one of the most exclusive designer of our time, she never stops dreaming and her creations are timeless. Born in Torino in Italy with a father painter and a mother sculptor, she studied at the “Instituto Statale d’Arte … Read more

Pioneers of the possible: celebrating visionary women of the world

Change is possible Each of us is a pioneer on a quest to change the ordinary life into a meaningful one. To meet the world with imagination and energy. Each of us will be drawn to a different doorway to begin our personal path. A doorway that we can only recognize by the what it … Read more