Speaking about Luxury with Popy Moreni Avantgarde Forever

Someone said that Popy Moreni was creating fashion as she was writing poems, I think she is one of the most exclusive designer of our time, she never stops dreaming and her creations are timeless. Born in Torino in Italy with a father painter and a mother sculptor, she studied at the “Instituto Statale d’Arte … Read more

Organic and recycled materials brought to the high street by London fashion students

The luxury sector, particularly fashion, has a high environmental footprint and is responsible for a significant amount of waste. It is estimated for example that, in the UK alone, more than 1 million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year, mainly from household sources – and over half of this waste is recyclable. There … Read more

Missoni Cabanas

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts Missoni Cabanas MissoniHome décor at the Cabanas   Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Italian fashion house Missoni. As part of the collaboration, Four Seasons Resort Maui will feature two Missoni-inspired cabanas at its Serenity Pool, while a Missoni-inspired lounge will be … Read more

Ephemeral Cointreau Privé by Alexis Mabille

Cointreau Privé Pariscomes back with a second edition for 2 month next to Place Vendôme. 2012 edition of the pop-up bar is hosted by Fashion designer Alexis Mabille. The place will exist for 2 months beginning Feb 28 and the design aims to be a revival of the 1920s Parisian Salons. Cointreau Privé has a … Read more

Hermes defeated in China trademark dispute

France’s Hermes loses China trademark fight Foreign companies are having trouble in China over trademarks and unauthorised use of their names. The examples include Apple, basketball legend  Michael Jordan and, more recently, French luxury group Hermes International. French luxury producer Hermes, which is known as “Ai Ma Shi” in China, has lost a lawsuit against … Read more

Net-A-Porter – first major foray into the China luxury e-commerce market

Chinese e-commerce platform Shouke Limited is set to be acquired by the London-based luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter.com, marking that company’s first major foray into the China market. The members-only Shouke shopping website was only one of many well-capitalized luxury e-commerce platforms to spring up in China in the last couple of years, and the country’s … Read more