Dreams of London – Burberry Danced in Shanghai. British luxury house Burberry celebrated its new Shanghai store with an enormous custom-built set on the banks of the Huangpu River. For the event’s 1,500 guests the luxury fashion brand made a mocked-up Georgian terrace and a cobbled street. To bring the spirit of London to Shanghai, … Read more
Famed actor Robert De Niro and his partners plan to develop a 850,000-square-foot property project on Shanghai’s mean streets. The complex will include a five-star boutique hotel, fine dining by internationally recognized restaurateurs and major retail and cultural institutions in the historic Bund district. The major hospitality, dining and cultural destination – called Project 179 … Read more
Shanghai rising: 43 sustainable technologies for Shanghai Tower construction. Shanghai’s Lujiazui, China’s first super-tall district, is home to the tallest building in China. The last beam was placed atop the 632-meter (2,073-foot) building designed by global design and architecture specialist Gensler. Shanghai Tower, the 2nd tallest building in the world, is a beacon of sustainable … Read more
AutoChina Shanghai 2013 played host to the world debut of Rolls-Royce’s latest Bespoke Collection from the world’s pinnacle super-luxury marque. The Alpine Trial Centenary Collection celebrates an extraordinary moment in Rolls-Royce and automotive history. A century ago this June, four Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts embarked on the Austrian Alpine Trials, the most arduous test of automotive … Read more
From April 21 to 29, 2013, the long-awaited 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013) will be a spectacular visual display with a roll call of global auto giants with their unprecedented model lineups. Auto Shanghai 2013 will gather self-owned brands of China, joint venture brands, and global brands; the total scale of … Read more
Italian menswear brand Corneliani rounds off 2012 by opening a three-level new single-brand store in Citic Square, the exclusive mall on one of China’s most famous shopping streets. Designed by architects Daniela Podda and Paolo Ponti, the new boutique (the brand’s 40 in China) is set over three levels with a facade completely covered with … Read more