Hong Kong and New York remain world’s most expensive retail destinations

Top 20 global retail rental markets:   Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive shopping destination as significant inbound tourist flows and continued increases in domestic wealth fuels occupier demand from international fashion and luxury retailers, according to new research from global property advisor CBRE Group. The CBRE rankings of prime global retail rents saw … Read more

The new generation: 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists

2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists revealed   Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung, Derek Lam, Thakoon or French fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra, all are previous recipients of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund – an initiative that aims to promote and nurture emerging design talent in the U.S. The programme helped rising fashion talents with the combination … Read more

Happy Birthday Mr Bond. 50 years of Bond style

Designing Bond’s look: 50 years of Bond style James Bond, world’s most influential and iconic movie brand, celebrates the 50th anniversary. The Barbican in London marks five decades of James Bond in film with an exhibition, showcasing the inside track of the design and style of the famed movie brand. “Designing 007″ transforms the Barbican, … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Randy Barnett – founder Indivijual Custom Eyewear

The true luxury  means crafmanship and total dedication. Randy Barnett is the founder of the Individual Custom Eyewear, a “artisan ” luxury brand who produce 100 % custom eyewear. Growing up in West Texas, Barnett was keenly aware of the famous custom bootmakers in the region who create the best looking and best fitting cowboy … Read more

Style before health? Tight jeans increase testicular problems

  “Skinny Jeans Syndrome”   The trendy denims are causing twisted testicles, bladder weakness and even urinary tract infections, low sperm count and fungal infections, the experts claim. ”Men who wear tight or ill-fitting trousers, or underwear which is restrictive around the groin area could be damaging their health. Wearing tight-fitting clothing over a prolonged … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Fiona Kotur – founder Kotur

Fiona Kotur Marin is a New York fashionista, close friend of designer Tory Burch and mother of four boys. In every sense a New Yorker – born, raised and educated in Manhattan – Marin, however, started her thriving handbag empire, Kotur, from her home in Hong Kong.  We thank to our contributor Yang Di for … Read more