The Scream, the defining image of modernity, expected to fetch at least $80 mn at auction

Edvard Munch’s  “The Scream” painting expected to top $80 mn at auction A version of “The Scream,” one of the world’s most famous paintings and an iconic image of despair, will go on sale this May in New York, where it is expected to fetch at least $80 million, Sotheby’s auctioneers said to AFP. Edvard … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Lee Gilbert – President & Founder of Kenmen Cosmetics Inc

The Japanese word “KEN“, meaning “Strong and Healthy”, “Well-being / Bien-Etre”, was the perfect embodiment of the Lee Gilbert‘s eco-conscious project aiming to offer “The ultimate in Innovative SPA Experiences for MEN”. With over 25 years of experience in the Film & Television Arts & cosmetics and aesthetic industries and specialties in branding unique protocols, … Read more

Britain wants more Chinese shoppers

Britain should be doing more to encourage Chinese shoppers to visit the country Money is no object for many Chinese shoppers, who have become a common sight in London department stores such as Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The average spend of a Chinese customer on a single transaction in London during January to October … Read more

The power of digital: L’Oréal is ramping up its presence in social networks

L’Oréal eyes digital media to connect closer to consumers Speaking on a conference call regarding L’Oreal Group’s fourth quarter results, managing director of Strategic Marketing Marc Menesguen announced that based on positive results in 2011, the company will look to invest further in digital media. Beauty is one of the most discussed topics on social … Read more

Pet Foods Go Gourmet

Chef-inspired pet foods Foodie revolution has transformed many kitchens into four-star restaurants for our pets that feast like epicureans, says New York Times story headlined “Boeuf Bourguignon Again?” Wild salmon, crab surimi, brown rice, duck, chicken and “hand-picked” vegetables and fruit represent a true culinary voyage in the bags of the luxury pet food lines. … Read more

Which city is the most expensive to live in? Which city is the cheapest?

Worldwide Cost of Living 2012: Mature markets still the most expensive Zurich, Tokyo, Geneva, Osaka and Oslo are the most expensive cities in 2012 Muscat, Dhaka, Algiers, Kathmandu and Panama are top 5 least expensive cities   For the first time in at least two decades of Economist Intelligence Unit reporting the worldwide cost of … Read more