BMW “i” range – Speaking with Antoine Bourbonneux – BMW i Strategy Implementation Manager BMW France Group

Immediately after Geneva Motor Show, the “i” concepts from BMW were exposed at 1.618 Paris Sustainable Luxury, marking the dawn of a new era in personal mobility for the automotive industry. Antoine Bourbonneux, BMW i Strategy Implementation Manager BMW Group France gave us a broad overview of “i3” and “i8” concepts in an exclusive interview. The BMW “i” range … Read more

Innovative cosmetic ingredients shortlisted for In-cosmetics award

In-cosmetics shortlists innovative ingredients of the future Ten of the most innovative ingredients that could influence the future formulation of cosmetics products have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award. Judged by industry experts, the top ingredients include anti-ageing actives to protect the skin against UVA damage, alongside new extracts to help … Read more

Park Hyatt Hyderabad, the first city Park Hyatt hotel in India

Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened the first city Park Hyatt hotel in India in Hyderabad. The financial, economic and political capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is one of the richest cities in India and has been named the second best Indian city for doing business, according to a World Bank Group report. Park Hyatt Hyderabad isthe … Read more

Brazil became the sixth largest economy in the world

In the face of a global economic slowdown and a weak developed world, the emerging markets continue to prop up global growth. Though Brazil does face some risk the orientation of its economy looks likely to support the country’s long term growth prospects. In 2011 Brazil became the sixth largest economy in the world in … Read more

No financial compromise: The Roja Parfums and Fabergé set

Perfume with diamonds: Roja Parfums collaborates with Fabergé for Easter Perfume house Roja Parfums, the createur of one of the finest fragrances in the world, is teaming with Faberge jewelry house for a limited edition bottle of the Roja Parfums Diaghilev scent created in 2010. The exclusive fragrance retailed at at €20,389 (100ml) will be … Read more

Condominiums – the next avenue of expansion for Missoni & other luxury brands

Missoni’s First Condo   By 2015 Missoni will have its first condominium tower in Philippines. The $315 million residential project called Acqua Livingstone, is 25 percent sold, according to the Manila-based developer Century Properties. “We brought our colors and our style inside. It’s a happy, positive approach: summer colors, solar colors. Coming from the outside … Read more