Mulberry, Burberry and Orlebar Brown awarded at the 2012 Walpole Awards

Mulberry was named Walpole’s 2012 Best British Luxury Brand Walpole not-for-profit organization, also known as the “Voice of British luxury” crowned Mulberry, Burberry and Orlebar Brown as the best British luxury brands of the year. At a ceremony held at London’s Banqueting House, Mulberry luxury group was named Walpole’s 2012 Best British Luxury Brand, while … Read more

“In the spirit of brotherhood”: Adam Rodriguez x Chivas Regal

Actor Adam Rodriguez (CSI: Miami, Magic Mike) has signed a partnership with Chivas Regal, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, for an online and events campaign celebrating “the brand’s core values of brotherhood, honor and success”. Rodriguez will appear in the second edition of Chivas Regal’s 1801 Club, a pop-up club … Read more

V&M’s Design Atelier: invitation-only incubator for design pros

V&M (Vintage and Modern), one of the world’s most distinctive curated marketplace of unique design goods, announced Design Atelier, an exclusive series of home decor and accessories collections created by leading interior designers and architects exclusively for V&M. Design Atelier, V&M‘s invitation-only incubator for design pros to produce and promote their own lines, launched November … Read more

Hyatt to build the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Bangkok

Hyatt announces plans for a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bangkok Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues its focus on Thailand’s commercial capital, one of Asia’s key markets, announcing plans for Hyatt Regency Bangkok, Sukhumvit. Expected to open in 2017, the hotel will be the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Bangkok, and will join the already open Grand … Read more

McLaren opens first Geneva showroom

McLaren comes to Geneva Following the launch of a Zurich store in September 2011, McLaren supercar manufacturer opened its first Geneva showroom. With this second official showroom in Switzerland, McLaren has a total of 17 showrooms in Europe and 38 worldwide. As company spokesperson Dave Eden explained to AFP, the dedicated team based in Woking, … Read more

Starwood to expand footprint in Africa with 10 new hotels

Strengthening its position as a leading international hotel operator in Africa with an existing portfolio of 38 hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced plans to open 10 new hotels in Africa over the next 3 Years. The company will increase its African portfolio by nearly 30% with 10 new hotels set to open over the … Read more