Italian Luxury: Emerging Brands Awards. Altagamma’s 7 winners are …

Benedetta Bruzziches, MORE, Delfina Delettrez, Frantoio Muraglia, LOVEThESIGN, Evo Yachts and Venissa are the winners of the second edition of the Altagamma Foundation award. The “EMERGING BRANDS AWARD – Believing in the Future” supports emerging Italian cultural and creative businesses in the various sectors represented by the Italian luxury body. The Award also aims to … Read more

Dan Barber’s long-term mission: to change food and farming for ever

America’s philosopher chef won over a president to his vision of sustainability. And now he’s bringing it to Britain

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Las Vegas to get 100% of its electricity from renewable energy

City Of Las Vegas To Rely Exclusively On Renewable Energy.  Buildings, streetlights, and parks are fueled the renewable energy. The City of Las Vegas sends a powerful statement to the rest of the world. Las Vegas became 100 percent renewably powered. Announced at the end of last year, the partnership between the city of Las … Read more

Top 20 Food Trends: Chefs Predict What’s Hot for Menu Trends in 2017

The National Restaurant Association surveyed 1,298 American Culinary Federation members in October 2016, asking them to rate 169 items as a “hot trend,” “yesterday’s news,” or “perennial favorite” on menus in 2017. Menu trends today are beginning to shift from ingredient-based items to concept-based ideas. House-made food items and various global flavors, indicating that chefs … Read more

John Hardy debuts first U.S. Experiential Retail Boutique

Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy debuts its first U.S. flagship, situated in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The flagship, opened November 25, offers a highly differentiated and authentic shopping experience designed to engage all five senses with the myth and magic of Balinese artisanship. The highlight of the flagship is an experiential concept space on the … Read more

Oasi by Patricia Urquiola

The new terrace is an oasis in the heart of Florence. Florence-based luxury retailer LUISAVIAROMA inaugurated a new green space in Florence by acclaimed Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. The idea of lifestyle is interpreted in a contemporary way to create an effortless aesthetic. Patricia Urquiola, who designed the Oasis, chose Moroso and Kettal to furnish … Read more