“Amber and Gold” Chandelier by Dale Chihuly – the first ever commissioned piece of art by Harrods

Shopping with one of the most beautiful artworks above the heads.   An elaborate Chandelier by American glass sculptor and entrepreneur Dale Chihuly, known for redefining glass as an artform, is now gracing the ceiling of the Basil Street entrance in London Harrods’ new Grand Hall. “Amber and Gold” is the first ever commissioned piece … Read more

Narciso Rodriguez ♥ Bottletop “sustainable luxury” collection

Rodriguez ♥ Bottletop: Narciso Rodriguez collaboration With Bottletop bags. Bottletop fashion label wants once again to empower women and young people with an exclusive design collaboration, which offers an opportunity to support critical education and empowerment programs for women in Brazil.  Bottletop Foundation was launched in 2002 to support young people in Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, … Read more

Smart technology and fashion coming together in the world’s first interactive skirt

Smartphones play an important role on the font row of fashion week shows, with designs online before they hit the end of the runway. Nokia and LFW Designers Fyodor Golan reveal the world’s first interactive skirt.  This the precursor to future clothes that will monitor our existence, and, hopefully, will give useful fashion suggestions like matching, … Read more

The watches of 2014 Baselworld. Swiss-Made at its very best. Part II.

  On 27th of March, the world’s most important event in the watch and jewellery industry will open its doors for Baselworld 2014 in Basel, Switzerland. What to expect from Baselworld 2014? Superlative mechanics, intricate complications, sophisticated lines, and fusion of materials. Before visiting this year’s Baselworld, let’s take a look at some novelties of … Read more

EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies. Organic cosmetic newcomers will be worst affected

EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies in up to 15 million people. EU Commission launches consultation on fragrance allergens.   It is estimated that between 1-3% of the population in Europe has a skin allergy to fragrances, according to EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The most frequent symptoms include irritation, swelling … Read more

Chanel Resort collection to be staged in Dubai

Chanel to hold its first resort show in Dubai in May, 2014. Chanel Resort collection, one of the fashion world’s most anticipated and extravagant shows, will take place in Dubai on May 13.  Although the details, as usual, are kept secret, the event in-between the main fashion week seasons is expected to be a grand … Read more