Tiffany & Co. to open European flagship store on the Champs Elysées

Tiffany & Co. will open a European flagship store in Paris in 2014. The approximately 976-square-metre (approximately 10,000 square feet) multi-level store will be located at 62, Avenue des Champs Elysées. “This is a significant development and sales opportunity for Tiffany & Co. While we have been successful in operating three smaller stores in Paris, … Read more

Disney Princesses reinterpretated by world leading designers

Harrods invited ten of the most covetable fashion brands to create a special interpretation of one of 10 Disney Princesses animating the store’s Christmas project. Christmas at Harrods came with an extravagant set of window displays showcasing 10 stunning dresses created by world leading designers – each based on their glamorous interpretations of the original … Read more

LVMH’s first managerial training center outside Europe opened in Singapore

LVMH will train its managers from Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai in the first managerial training center outside Europe opened in Singapore. The LVMH Asia Pacific Talent Development Centre, located in Ngee Ann City on Orchard Road, is a 6,000-square- foot facility building with training rooms, as well as displays of flagship luxury products from … Read more

New it bag: Bulgari Isabella Rossellini collection

Since 2012, Bulgari luxury house has embarked on an adventure with Italian actress and philanthropist Isabella Rosselini (60), who has designed a collection of handbags with an art deco look. The secret of this new it bag, now available in a variety of new models, is a combination of classic chic and exquisite details, states … Read more

Oakley’s Airwave goggles with latest heads-up technology

Latest innovation in ski goggles allows wearers to see maps, speed, temperature and playlists. The new Oakley’s Airwave ski goggles offers Recon Instruments’ latest heads-up technology, features GPS, Bluetooth, can be operated via a wrist device. and a range of other onboard sensors. The $599 goggles features also preloaded maps of ski resorts around the … Read more

The European Commission wants laws curtailing the use of natural scents in perfumery

 Perfume-makers fear EU legal blow to industry The European Commission wants to introduce new laws restricting the use of natural perfume ingredients linked to allergies. The EU estimates 1-3 percent of people in Europe are allergic or potentially allergic to ingredients found in perfumes – a number it considers high enough to justify concern. “All … Read more