Asia – home of the largest proportion of super-rich

Asia has the world’s most billionaires Carlos Slim (73) – ranked as the “Richest Man on the Planet” On its 2013 list, Hurun Report, a monthly magazine best known for its “China Rich List“, a ranking of the wealthiest individuals in China, has ranked 1453 individuals with personal wealth of US$1 billion or more. Real … Read more

Books, fashion and limited-edition items at the first Karl Lagerfeld concept store

The first Karl Lagerfeld store opened its doors in Paris with the unveiling of the first line of Lagerfeld’s watches and an immersive digital experience. Located in the heart of St Germain des Près in Paris, the new concept store occupies two floors, totaling over 2,150-square feet. Fashionistas will have fashion collections, but also a … Read more

Alfa Castaldi retrospective at Galleria Carla Sozzani

The Galleria Carla Sozzani in Milan presents an extensive retrospective of the documentary photographer and reporter Alfa Castaldi from 16th February to 30th March. His work in fashion became legendary. In 1968 he was the first to travel to the Eastern Europe for a fashion shoot, placing the clothes of Walter Albini, Ken Scott, Krizia and Jean-Baptiste … Read more

High-impact urban sportswear: Zegna Sport Spring-Summer 2013

Zegna Sport Spring-Summer 2013 adv campaign Chinese-born Canadian actor Shawn Dou, known after Zhang Yimou’s movie The Love of the Hawthorn Tree (2010), The Flowers of War (2011), and Dangerous Liaisons (2012), is the face of Zegna Sport Spring – Summer 2013 advertising campaign shot by David Sims. Zegna Sport brand, known for high-impact urban … Read more

Bespoke golf polo shirts by Treccani Milano

Custom golf polo shirts by Treccani Milano After the recent launches of handmade leather golf bags and shoes, Treccani Milano fashion house expands its portfolio with the introduction of new line of custom golf polo shirts. Once a custom order is placed, it is sent to artisans in the company’s Milan bottega (Italian for lab) … Read more

Holiday joie de vivre: Karl Lagerfeld’s Peplum People

FENDI ‘Peplum People’ by Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi’s and Chanel’s Creative Director, stepped behind the camera to unveil an exclusive film featuring Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2013 collection. The two and a half minute video of Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2013 campaign was shot on the Italian coast and was inspired by “Collage”- Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2013 advertising campaign. … Read more