Chloé’s first Maison opened on Paris’ rue Saint-Honoré

Chloé’s first Maison with personal-shopper-like approach French fashion house Chloé (founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion), known as the first house of luxury ready-to- wear inaugurated the first Chloé Maison at 253 rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. The new Chloé boutique showcases French workmanship and presents the ready-to-wear collections along with shoes, accessories and fragrances, and … Read more

Corneliani opens flagship store in Shanghai’s Citic Square

Italian menswear brand Corneliani rounds off 2012 by opening a three-level new single-brand store in Citic Square, the exclusive mall on one of China’s most famous shopping streets. Designed by architects Daniela Podda and Paolo Ponti, the new boutique (the brand’s 40 in China) is set over three levels with a facade completely covered with … Read more

Estee Lauder, Audi, Chow Tai Fook, and Lancome – the highest digital IQ in China

The Digital IQ Index: China  While Mainland China’s organic luxury sales growth softened to single digits, Chinese tourist spend abroad increased 58 percent in Q3 2012, suggesting consumer demand remains robust, according to the latest “Digital IQ Index: China” research released by L2 think tank. The Digital IQ Index: China ranks the digital competence of … Read more

Kate Moss – the face of Stuart Weitzman shoes

Supermodel Kate Moss debuts in a Stuart Weitzman Spring 2013 campaign, photographed by Mario Testino. This is the Moss’s first campaign dedicated solely to American-designed shoe those previous faces include Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova. “Obviously she’s a professional,” the New York City-based shoe designer told PEOPLE. “We did shots of [her wearing] six beautiful shoes, … Read more

Young Beckham – the latest Burberry face

Burberry chooses Romeo Beckham as latest face for Burberry Spring/Summer 2013 campaign Burberry has chosen Victoria and David Beckham’s second son Romeo Beckham as a face ot the brand’s line of ready-to-wear and accessories. Cara Delevingne and Edie Campbell with the 10-year-old Romeo Beckham are wearing Burberry Prorsum in the new Spring/Summer 2013 campaign shot by … Read more

Global diamond demand to outpace supply

Worldwide Diamond Consumption to Surge by More Than 60 Percent by End of Decade Global diamond demand will outpace supply, signaling solid pricing prospects and a strong positive outlook for the industry overall, according to the 2012 Global Diamond Industry Report, released by global business consulting firm Bain & Company. A surge in rough diamond … Read more