Consumers adopting some sustainable behaviors, but change not keeping pace with concern, 18-country survey reveals

Sustainable consumer behavior has only grown slowly: National Geographic’s Greendex. Increased Fears About Environment, but Little Change in Consumer Behavior. Everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? A new global analysis released by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan finds that concern about environmental problems … Read more

What does responsible tourism look like in 2014?

What does responsible tourism look like in 2014? What are the experiences and destinations at the top of our travellers’ minds? The 200+ Longlist of the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism, reveals those organisations in the running to win the prestigious search for the most inspiring … Read more

A new fragrance in honor of the Knot bag

Bottega Veneta ‘Knot’ New Fragrance 2014: the essence of the Italian coastline “Nothing is the same, but it’s one universe.” – Tomas Maier, Bottega Veneta Creative Director / Bottega Veneta‘s newest perfume honors the famous Knot clutch bag, celebrated this summer with a pop-up exhibition in Saint Tropez, France. Like all Bottega Veneta’s perfumes, the … Read more

Travelers are on a hunt to “collect countries.” Where the affluent will be venturing for the remainder of 2014

The most popular emerging destinations for the world’s most affluent travelers. The buying habits and motivations of upscale travelers. New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia, Hungary, Hong Kong and Croatia are on the wealthy traveler’s radar this year more than in 2013, according to a newly released report by luxury travel network Virtuoso. Perennial favorites France, Italy, and … Read more

Rolls-Royce’s new drophead tourer to reach the market by mid-2016

Rolls-Royce confirms the development of a new model. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the manufacturer of the world’s pinnacle super-luxury cars,confirmed the development programme for a new Rolls-Royce. The new vehicle will reach the market by mid- 2016. The car will build on the success of Phantom, Ghost and Wraith. “I am truly delighted to confirm today … Read more

A look at the 350 years of underwear, the fashion’s foundation

Undressed: 350 years of Underwear in Fashion. Underwear is fashion’s foundation. A new exhibition a the Bendigo Gallery in Victoria, Australia looks at the history of private and intimate clothing – from corsets to court mantuas and boudoir wear to bustles – exploring underwear’s function in decorating and manipulating the body. The exhibition organised by London’s … Read more