‘The Mentalist’ star Simon Baker teamed up with Givenchy The upcoming Givenchy fragrance will have the 43-year-old Australian actor Simon Baker as the new face of the campaign. “He has an aristocratic elegance and charisma,” commented Thierry Maman, Givencgy president, “values associated with the brand since Hubert de Givenchy.” Since 2008, Simon Baker has starred in … Read more
Alain Ducasse brings 200 chefs and 300 Michelin stars to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Louis XV Legendary French chef Alain Ducasse is celebrating the 25th anniversary festivities of the flagship Monegasque restaurant “Le Louis XV” with a Mediterranean cuisine summit. “Le Louis XV” is the famous restaurant where chef Ducasse received his first … Read more
Louis Vuitton cricket trunk custom-built for Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke is going under hummer for a good cause. Valued at $170,000, the luxury trunk currently displayed at Louis Vuitton’s George St store in Sydney, will be auctioned off in aid of Sydney Children’s Hospital. This exclusive Louis Vuitton Cricket Graphite canvas case trunk represents … Read more
Top Spots for Wine Getaways in the U.S. and World: TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE WINE DESTINATIONS TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, puts a spotlight on some of the best wine regions around the globe with its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Wine Destinations awards. Travelers planning a fall harvest getaway can discover amazing vineyards, restaurants and tours … Read more
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2012 announced Drinks International‘s 150 experts named their World’s 50 Best Bars list. Artesian in the five-star London hotel The Langham is the number one bar in the world thanks to its inventive and innovative cocktail menu. London, New York and Sidney are the most exciting drinks cities of the … Read more
Global James Bond Day celebrated with gowns and tuxedos EVERYTHING OR NOTHING: The Untold Story of 007 James Bond film franchise, the longest running in film history with twenty-three films produced, turned 50. The anniversary is celebrated worldwide on October 5th with the Global James Bond Day. Dr No was brought to the screen … Read more