Great Britain Team Yacht to demonstrate the UK as a place to visit and invest in. GREAT Britain Team Yacht launched in Trafalgar Square. The GREAT Britain yacht will be flagship of Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet as longest ocean race on the planet prepares to depart London 1 September. The yacht was … Read more
Jetman takes to the skies in the United States for the first time in public. Outfitted in his custom-designed Jet-wing, Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, thrilled crowds during his first public flight in the United States at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. Jetman soared over the crowds free as a bird, reaching … Read more
Luxury seeks to balance the exclusive and inclusive. Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013, according to 2013 BrandZ Top 100. Luxury brands became more accessible, collaborative and experiential, says MillwardBrown annual research. On Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms, brands across the luxury spectrum mediated … Read more
Paris’ École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts to be modernized by Ralph Lauren. In an act of artistic benevolence, American fashion designer and business executive Ralph Lauren will help modernize Paris Art School – École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), France’s elite institution of instruction in the arts. Best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand … Read more
A larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B are on the list of 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S. compiled by TripAdvisor. Travelers seeking a unique lodging experience can hunker down in one of these far-out accommodations, which include a larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B. “For travelers who want a … Read more
Gong Li, Brand Ambassador of Piaget. Swiss watchmaker and jeweler Piaget announced new Brand Ambassador Gong Li in the China debut of its Couture Précieuse high jewellery collection. Piaget selected Gong Li as its brand ambassador, seeing in the actress a woman whose spirit truly matches Piaget’s own traditions of pursuing perfection. “Being an icon … Read more