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Helmut Newton at Grand Palais, Southeast gallery The newly restored South-East gallery of the Grand Palais in Paris hosts the first retrospective of the work of one of the world’s most famous photographers – Helmut Newton.Conceived by June Newton, alias Alice Springs, Newton’s wife and a photographer herself, the exhibition (24 March 2012 – … Read more
Dior’s newest boutique in Taipei In Taipei, but unmistakably chez Dior Tower 101 in Taipei (Taiwan) is the location of the biggest Dior boutique ever. Taiwan is the fifth largest Asian market after Japan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong. Dior chose the Taipei 101, of the most recognizable towers in the world with a … Read more
Tate Modern London Museum in partnership with the Louis Vuitton Young Arts Project hosted Infinite Kusama Project – a project that brings together young people to experience and respond to the work of one of Japan’s most famous artists, Yayoi Kusama. The centre piece of the event was “The Hello Cube“, a groundbreaking new interactive … Read more
On the occasion of the third edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury, HEC Paris (École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris, one of the foremost business schools in France and in Europe) and 1.618 associated their expertise around the prize: “HEC 1618 & Sustainable Luxury Award 2012”. HEC 1618 & Sustainable Luxury Award 2012 goes to the Brazilian … Read more
Hermes to open an savoir-fair maison for future artisans Hermes luxury house is preparing the opening of an extensive 5,000 square meters training center in Pantin near Paris. The Hermes center, scheduled to be operational by 2014, will serve as a training platform for most of the luxury group’s staff. “It is a long term … Read more
Italian fashion house Prada reported a 2011 net profit of 431.9 million euros beating a Thomson Reuters forecast of 415.83 million euros, annouced reuters. Prada posted a 72 percent rise in full-year net profit. Prada’s shares listed in Hong Kong have gained 41 percent since the start of 2012. Milan-based Prada is seen as … Read more