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

Chez Dior: Dior launches its biggest boutique in Taiwan, the fifth largest Asian market.

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

L’Eau de Chloe: The new fragrance inspired by a blouse

L’Eau de Chloe: The new fragrance – An aura delicate as a breath of air. “Layers of chiffon in bright sunlight. Bare feet brushing long grass. The glow of dawn on the skin,” Chloe describes its new fragrance “L’Eau de  Chloe“, brand’s signature scent that opens a new chapter in its story. Like the original fragrance … Read more

Louis Vuitton’s Infinite Kusama Project at Tate Modern

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