Mulberry and Emma Hill’s paths separated

Mulberry says goodbye to creative director Emma Hill After enjoying a glittering career at London-based luxury group Mulberry, creative director Emma Hill, a widely acclaimed designer, is set to depart the fashion company founded in England in 1971, known internationally for its leather goods, in particular women’s handbags. A successor was not announced yet by Mulberry … Read more

The first boat to travel around the world exclusively powered by solar energy heading to USA

The first boat to travel around the world exclusively powered by solar energy, the MS Turanor PlanetSolar features 29,160 solar panels and produces zero gasoline or CO2 emissions. The boat is currently carrying out unique scientific measurements along the Gulf Stream as part of the DeepWater expedition led by the University of Geneva to better … Read more

Chanel’s application to trademark ‘Jersey’ refused

Chanel’s Jersey claim rejected by the UK Intellectual Property Office Chanel‘s attempt to trademark its Jersey fragrancefailed after the UK Intellectual Property Office rejected the request following opposition from the government of Jersey  (the largest of the Channel Islands, UK). The island’s Economic Development Department objected to the use of the single word “Jersey” as … Read more

The real price of fake products: EU report

Fake products harm the economy, as they damage legitimate business and starve innovation. Counterfeiting activities account for over €200 billion in losses for the world economy and it is estimated that such losses may climb further, according to European Commission‘s latest study “Too good to be true: the real price of fake products”, a report … Read more

The US replaces China at the top of the Renewable energy country attractiveness index

Ernst & Young releases 10th anniversary edition of the Renewable energy country attractiveness index. A new era is dawning in the renewable energy industry. Energy demand, natural resource, technology costs, access to finance and global competitiveness are identified as the key influences for investors, according to the 10th anniversary edition of the Renewable Energy Country … Read more

Loafers – the most elegant transportation on foot

This is the shoe that you may be wearing right now. Summer time and the living is easy, especially when wearing loafers. They give your feet comfort for a whole day’s work, for loafing around with friends. “Light and pliable as it is fashionable and luxurious”, says Gucci about its 1953 Horsebit Loafer, celebrating in 2013 six … Read more