Only one in three parents (33 percent) read bedtime stories with their children every night, and 50 percent of parents say their children spend more time with TV or video games than with books, according to a new survey from Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States, and affordable … Read more
Johnie Walker Blue Label launches luxury Alfred Dunhill trunk The pioneering spirit of John Walker and Alfred Dunhill during their journeys from Britain to the four corners of the world inspired JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill. Bolstering the bullish sentiment of growth of luxury offerings are indicators showing that … Read more
Getting inside the latest wine trends: Vinexpo 2013. With new products, visitors to Vinexpo Bordeaux (France), the world’s biggest wine and spirit exhibition and a key event in the calendar of every wine and spirits professionals, can detect fresh trends and emerging consumer habits. With more than 80 events in its programme, this year’s “Tastings … Read more
Carine Roitfeld, Stephen Gan and photographers Max von Gumppenberg and Patrick Bienert teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to release a new film titled “Vision in Motion” and the company’s first ever collaboration with a UK fashion label. Mercedes has collaborated with London menswear designers Spencer Hart on a new shooting brake model, following the growing trend … Read more
Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” was a factor in stimulating visitors interest in New Zealand as a destination. Investment in marketing New Zealand’s association with the Hobbit trilogy is paying off in increased visitor motivation and arrivals, says Tourism New Zealand’s (TNZ) Chief Executive Kevin Bowler. “Information gathered from three separate research sources is really starting … Read more
Fighting with LVMH’s attempts to amass a stake in Hermès, the French luxury fashion house appointed Axel Dumas (42 years old), a member of its founding family, as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hermès International. Since Axel Dumas‘ arrival at Hermès in 2003 he has held a number of key positions, including Managing Director of jewellery … Read more