Maldives’ President Mohamed Waheed endorses the WHOLE WORLD water campaign Considered a top tourism destination by many, the Maldives is among the most vulnerable of the small island states to the consequences of climate change, and faces acute development challenges such as a shortage of potable water. With 28 percent of the GDP coming from … Read more
Hainan Rendez-Vous 2013, China’s biggest ultra-lifestyle show, will open its doors in Sanya on March 30th to April 2nd, 2013, at the Visun Royal Yacht Club (Sanya, Hainan). At the 2013 show’s jet static display, world-leading business jet brands Airbus,Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault and Gulfstream will be joined by Eurocopter and Italian jet manufacturer Piaggio Aerio. Their … Read more
The CFDA signs partnership with China’s leading online fashion retailer The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has signed its first Chinese partnership with Shangpin.com, China’s leading online fashion retailer and China’s first online retailer to sell in-season contemporary and designer brands at full price. As part of the agreement, Shangpin will support CFDA … Read more
Luxury group PPR changes name to Kering. The new identity is the outcome of the transformation of PPR’s business, begun several years ago. No longer a diverse conglomerate, Kering “is a cohesive, integrated and international Group”. A new name for a new identity, says the conglomerate of luxury brands. Kering can be pronounced and understood … Read more
Net-a-Porter is adding beauty shopping outlet “Beauty: The Quintessential Edit” After expanding its business to publishing, the online luxury fashion retailer Net-A-Porter moves into the realm of beauty. Beside access to the hottest looks of the season from international cutting-edge labels, Net-A-Porter will offer hard-to-find brands and a selection of perfumes, high-end skin care, makeup, … Read more
Resveratrol may be the new anti-aging panacea. The chemical found in red wine and dark chocolate, a compound that has already inspired a $30-million-a-year supplement business, may play a key role in slowing the aging process, according to new findings published in the latest edition of the journal Science. It is konwn that the compound … Read more