Italy fashion sales seen down 5.2 pct in 2012 It has become essential to focus on Asian markets Seventy-two fashion houses take their autumn-winter 2012 collections to the catwalks across Milan until Monday. The fashion show opens its doors with Gucci, followed by Prada and Fendi on Thursday, Versace on Friday, Jil Sander and Bottega … Read more
Britain should be doing more to encourage Chinese shoppers to visit the country Money is no object for many Chinese shoppers, who have become a common sight in London department stores such as Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The average spend of a Chinese customer on a single transaction in London during January to October … Read more
Luxe trucks: High-end pickups picking up Chrysler Group will add a second level of luxe trucks to its Ram light-duty line at the Chicago Auto Show this week, highlighting a new source for profit: the buyers of high-end pickups. All of the makers say the high end of the pickup market has been especially strong. … Read more
What differentiates a billionaire or multi-millionaire from the merely millionaires? Is there a path to follow to billionairedom? What are the differences between a millionaire and a billionaire? Here is what Prairie Eco-Thrifter found – based on interviews with mega millionaires and billionaires by Forbes and The Business Insiders take on Robert Jorden’s book “How … Read more
The first comprehensive picture catalogue of one of the gentleman’s most defining accessories Guy-David Lambrechts, a Belgian cuff link collector and menswear designer, published the first historical reference book on antique cufflinks. “Antique Cufflinks 1860 – 1960” is a comprehensive picture catalogue of one of the gentleman’s most defining accessories. The book is based on … Read more
Marvelous Miniature Dolls Houses at The Hague’s Municipal Museum Dollhouses was a serious subject in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Dutch and German women, often spent a small fortune on these miniature works of art that could cost as much as a real house. The Hague’s Municipal Museum is hosting an exhibition that is … Read more