Tom Ford: James Bond is a bit like our guy – classic and extremely elegant

October 5th, 2012 is the Global James Bond Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise.Designer Tom Ford dresses Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Ryan Gosling and Will Smith, among many many others. For Tom Ford‘s second time fashion collaboration with the famous 007 franchise, the designer said he is “thrilled … Read more

Chanel Spring-Summer 2013 powered by renewable energy

Chanel Spring-Summer 2013: renewable energy is powering the classic house. Karl Lagerfeld matched oversized pearls, cotton blends of the highest quality and wind turbines for Chanel new Spring-Summer show at the Grand Palais in Paris. The airy feel was achieved with a giant blue solar-panel pattern. “Its all about volume and lightness, which normally don’t … Read more

2012 Best Global Brand: Luxury brands prove resilient

Interbrand Releases 13th Annual Best Global Brands Report   Despite the current economic landscape, all of the luxury brands in the 13th annual Best Global Brands report released by Interbrand increased their brand value. As the meaning of luxury shifts, this year’s top luxury brands reflect a changing global consciousness – with success dependent not … Read more

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche – 160 years of creation

45,000 LEGO construction bricks. More than 300 hours of work. 2 mini buildings. A model. Bon Marche Rive Gauche and La Grande Epicerie de Paris were made from LEGO toys to guard the main entrance at 24 rue de Sevres, Paris 7th, as France’s first department store and one of the most prestigious stores in … Read more