John Lobb for Aston Martin. Winner Sport Launch Party

Design in Motion – Aston Martin x John Lobb driving Shoes The ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe Aston Martin opened the new Aston Martin W-One Store in London’s Park Lane with “Winner Sport” – the ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe made in partnership with John Lobb. The sleek aerodynamic luxury shoe was co-designed by Aston Martin’s Director … Read more

Bright pumps: 12 flats to add a little summer to your step

Add a little Spring to your step with these fab flats that are guaranteed to make you feel brighter. LuisaViaRoma‘s selection (clockwise from top) is a foray into the designers collections, which all have chosen to include at least a pair of colorful flats. 1. Orange Patent Eddie Flats. TORY BURCH – EDDIE PATENT BALLERINA … Read more

JNA Awards calling for entries

The first of its kind in Asia, the JNA Awards is an international event to honour and recognise excellence and achievements in the jewellery trade with a focus on contribution and advancement in the Asian region. The Awards ceremony and gala dinner will be held on September 20, 2012, during the September Hong Kong Jewellery … Read more

Richemont Retail Academy. No more poor customer service in China?

The French luxury group Richemont (Jaeger-LeCoultre, Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc, Vacheron Constantin and Shanghai Tang) opened a “retail academy” in Shanghai (China) aimed to fight against poor customer service, one of the biggest issues facing the luxury industry within China. Accepted applicants to the Richemont program will take part in nine weeks of training, … Read more

Crown Jewels, the enduring symbol of the British Monarchy, have a 21st Century makeover

Crown Jewels: the new exhibition that puts the diamonds into the Queen’s Jubilee This year will see the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Crown Jewels, the enduring symbol of the British Monarchy, have a 21st Century makeover in form of a … Read more

Newton by Newton: the first retrospective of the work of one of the world’s most famous photographers

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