Bernard Arnault’s family office and L Catterton to buy German footwear group Birkenstock

    L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by Bernard Arnault’s LVMH, has agreed to buy the German footwear group Birkenstock in a deal that values the company at about €4bn. Birkenstock brothers retain stake in the company. Global lifestyle brand Birkenstock has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake in Birkenstock Group … Read more

Asia’s Best Female Chef 2021 title won by DeAille Tam from Obscura Shanghai

    DeAille Tam is a passionate chef interpreting Chinese cuisine with a fresh lens. DeAille Tam, executive chef and co-founder of Obscura in Shanghai, has won the title of Asia’s Best Female Chef 2021, sponsored by Cinco Jotas. As she strives to create a new identity for modern Chinese gastronomy, chef DeAille Tam isn’t … Read more

Karma’s GS-6 extended-range electric car will help mitigate our range anxiety fears

  Karma Revero GT nameplate will be moving up-market in future variants, while the GS-6 will now occupy a slot in the Karma lineup at a much more attainable price-point for entry luxury buyers. Karma Automotive, the southern California-based producer of luxury electric vehicles, wants to change the world of mobility by making luxury electric … Read more

The world’s first long haul airline certified with the 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating

  The COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating is the world’s only assessment and certification of airline health and safety measures during Covid that is based on professional and scientific investigation of the actual standards being provided by airlines. This is important to highlight, says Edward Plaisted of Skytrax, because there are some self-certifications that simply ask … Read more

The Anecdotes of Ages Collection, a limited-release whisky and art with renowned British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake

    The Macallan Reveals Third Art Collaboration with Sir Peter Blake: The Anecdotes of Ages Collection Inspired by the Legacy of The Macallan Estate. The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection, Macallan’s third collaboration with legendary British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake. At the heart of the esteemed collection are 13 one-of-a-kind bottles of exceptional … Read more

Givenchy Haute Couture atelier at the 55th Super Bowl Halftime Show

  Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams designed custom pieces especially for the superstar’s performance. Canadian singer The Weeknd wore a custom outfit designed by Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams at the Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, February 7th, 2021. During the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, The Weeknd wore a … Read more