Electric car sales at record high in UK, figures show
New registrations under the government’s £5,000 grant scheme were at 1,149, the highest number since it started in 2011
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World’s stock exchanges fail to hold companies to account on sustainability
New study shows worrying levels of basic sustainability reporting from listed companies. Regulators and stock exchanges should take action, writes Jo Confino
S.E.A. of Luxury – Singapore 2013
The International New York Times’ celebrated international fashion editor, Suzy Menkes, is bringing some of the biggest names in the fashion and luxury industries to Singapore on the 21st and 22nd November for the “S.E.A. of Luxury Conference.” The latest event in the prestigious International New York Times Luxury Conference series, now in its thirteenth … Read more
Designer Paul Smith working with Merino wool
British designer Paul Smith and Woolmark, owner of the world’s best known textile fibre brand, announced a collaboration that will see Australian Merino wool being highlighted across the Paul Smith Men’s London collection for SS 14 and AW 14/15. In support of Merino wool, Paul Smith will take an ambassadorial role in collaborating with The … Read more
Acura debuts custom RLX and ILX sedans
Acura debuts Custom Performance Sedans at SEMA Acura, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company, unveiled three customized sedans at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, including the Acura RLX VIP Sedan, created by Evasive Motorsports, the RLX Urban Luxury Sedan and Street Performance ILX, both created … Read more
Nicolas Ghesquière has taken the top role at Louis Vuitton
French designer Nicolas Ghesquière was named artistic director of Louis Vuitton fashion house. Ghesquière will bring his architectural silhouettes to the luxury house one month after designer Marc Jacobs announced his departure. The 42-year-old designer Nicolas Ghesquière takes the top role at Louis Vuitton after being credited with the rebuilding the Balenciaga brand as a … Read more