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First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City JW Marriott hotel chain is expanding by opening the brand’s first hotel in New York City – JW Marriott Essex House New York. Located on Central Park South, just steps from Fifth Avenue temptations, the 509-room hotel is situated in a building that was first opened … Read more
Brian Atwood Opens First Flagship Store on Madison Avenue The New Store Houses the Largest Collection of Brian Atwood Product in the World Brian Atwood‘s hyperluxe design and details can be found in designer’s first flagship store opend on Madison Avenue, in New York City. The store, designed by William Sofield of Studio Sofield spans … Read more
The new face of the Miss Dior line of bags Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence was seen at the Dior couture show in July, Raf Simon’s first collection for Dior. Since then, a river of rumors have flooded the media. Only in October Hollywood’s hottest young stars was officially announced the new face of the … Read more
Men Are Bigger Mobile Shoppers Than Women Men Shop at Work, While 12% of Women Shop While Waiting for the Doctor In the mobile and digital age, men have surpassed women shoppers with 45% of men having made a mobile purchase vs. 34% of women, according to a new survey released by Market Research company … Read more
In the new EU Industrial Policy strategy, published on 10 October, the European Union announces its intention to focus on creative industries, such as the European fashion, high-end, and luxury industry. “Given their economic significance, it is important to ensure that adequate policies are in place at EU level that take into account these business … Read more
James Taffin de Givenchy, a nephew of Hubert de Givenchy and the owner of his own brand of jewelery called Taffin, became Baccarat’s first permanent creative director in charge with jewelry, luxury crystal lighting and decorative objects. “I want to bring Baccarat into the 21st century and see it lead the world of crystal,” James … Read more