If we could create a Fashion Utopia, how would we want it to be? A flash-forward to the possibilities of multiple happier futures

Fashion Utopias: IFS 2016. Between 19 – 23 February 2016 the West Wing at Somerset House will be transformed into an imaginary terrain. Utopia 2016 is four seasons of activity celebrating the 500th anniversary of the publication of Thomas More’s Utopia. Published in Leuven in December 1516, More’s Utopia presented an imaginative and playful vision … Read more

Extremely Piaget is fearlessly reimagining jewellery

No need to choose between diamonds and flowers this Valentine’s Day. To show you love her to the moon & back, there’s no better gift than Piaget. Inspired by the Extremely Piaget High Jewellery Collection, a display of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, hard stones and intricate gold work, the luxury French jewellery Maison introduces a new … Read more

Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more

A flight towards spring: Chopard’s 2016 Haute Joaillerie creations

New creations bloom in Chopard’s mysterious gardens… Haute Couture and Haute Joaillerie share the fundamental values of creativity, excellence and expertise. A year after joining the Fédération Française de la Couture in January 2015 as a Jewellery member, Chopard showcased its latest Haute Joaillerie creations as part of the Paris Haute Couture week. “In becoming … Read more

Activists condemn trophy-hunting club for ‘turning wildlife into commodities’

Safari Club International draws hunters to Las Vegas for four-day convention billed as the ‘Ultimate Hunters’ Market’ – highlighted by auction of animal hunts

Sensitive light design. Hind Rabii’s version

The colours of the Mediterranean, the perfumes of spices, the traditions and customs of Morocco encounter Nordic design and give life to Hind Rabii sensitive light design collections. Hind Rabii is combining the clean lines of Nordic design with the creativity of its designer and founder, who uses decorative elements originating from her native country … Read more