The Velvet collection fragrances: the essence of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Collection is a symbol of timeless perfumery perfection and modern possibility with a precious texture of Vintage Italian ingredients. “Velvet is a material with dual personality. Luxurious but also simple, noble but also humble, this duality is at the heart of all we do.” (Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana) The six … Read more

Luxury menswear market growing at a rate almost double that of womenswear

The luxury menswear market has been growing at a rate almost double that of womenswear, say the recent figures from global consultants Bain & Co. The men’s luxury fashion market (40% of the global market) is growing at about 14 percent a year, while luxury womenswear is growing by a mere 8 percent. This change … Read more

23-carat cream: gold is the timeless beauty enhancer

23-carat cream: new product advocates beauty benefits of gold The skincare treatments containing particles of gold raise the interest in precious metals as beauty enhancers. Using gold on the older skin can slow the ageing process and brighten the complexion. Historians claim ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra slept in a gold mask. And now a new … Read more

All aboard! Cruise collections of the 2012

Everybody is invited aboard. Cruise collections of 2012 have arrived! We set sail for sunny shores with bold prints, vaporous textiles and eye catching colours that will rule the next season. The brightest pieces of the 2012 Cruise collections can be enjoyed at LuisaViaRoma. View the selection of 2012 spring-summer stars in the gallery below … Read more

C.W. Dixey & Son of London Launches First New Collection for A Generation

The Chartwell 2011 Range from C.W. Dixey & Son C.W. Dixey & Son of London, the world’s oldest independent eyewear company with one of the most distinguished clientele, launched the company’s first new range in a generation. Known as Chartwell, named after Churchill’s estate in Kent, C.W. Dixey & Son collection was inspired by long-time … Read more

Trendspotting: 100 Things to Watch in 2012

100 Things to Watch in 2012: JWT’s LIST JWT, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, released its list of 100 Things to Watch in 2012. “Many of the items on our list reflect broader economic, environmental, technological and social developments we’ve been tracking, while others have potential to ladder up to bigger trends,” says Ann … Read more