France’s luxury crystal company Baccarat is challenging Riedel for supremacy in the wine glass business. Baccarat presented at Parisian design fair Maison&Objet 2012 the Chateau Glasses Collection. With a rounded concave bottom and wide base, closed-angle side and vertical chimney, the Baccarat Chateau Collection has won praise from serious oenophiles and top French chefs. … Read more
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced a new marketing alliance with Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. As part of the new partnership, Fairmont guests on qualifying stays will now have the opportunity to earn 500 Qmiles or more in Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club program. Qualifying stays are subject to hotel availability at … Read more
Dior has yet to name a new chief designer — but sales are booming At Paris Fashion Week in September, Christian Dior‘s chief executive Sidney Toledano batted away questions about Galliano‘s succession, saying the fashion house would take the time it needs to find the right fit. Dior posted in October a turnover of 705 … Read more
The third Geneva Time Exhibition, which closed here on Friday 20 January, proved again its success. Nearly 6’000 persons in all – watch professionals, collectors, international media and passionate public – attended the Fair devoted to the Art of Making Time and admired the creativity of its 52 exhibitors. The enthusiastic response re-affirmed GTE’s status … Read more
Signorina Ferragamo is stylish and truly Italian. The new cheeky and fresh scent signature represents the feminine chic world of Salvatore Ferragamo. At first bright, with notes of currant and pink pepper, then dewy jasmine petals, rosy peony and finished with the unexpected creamy panna cotta, soft musks and woody patchouli. Signorina, a celebration of … Read more
Destruction breeds creation: Jefferson Hack and TOD’S to reveal the perfect shoe both for men and women TOD’S reveal the teaser trailer for Jefferson Hack collection Jefferson Hack the founder of Dazed and Confused magazine has turned his hand to design. He created a footwear collection in collaboration with Tod’s. The purpose of the partnership … Read more