David Beckham launches men’s grooming line with L’Oréal Luxe’s Biotherm Homme

David Beckham becomes Biotherm Homme’s first global ambassador. L’Oréal Luxe’s brand Biotherm Homme, N°1 in premium men’s skincare, and David Beckham plan to impact male behavior with regard to skincare. French luxury skincare brand Biotherm Homme and David Beckham announced an unprecedented long-term partnership to develop a men’s grooming line. The beauty collection, of both … Read more

Available from 2018: the world’s first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in everyday life

A start-up company hosted in the European Space Agency business incubator is developing the world’s first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for personal use. The electric two-seater will open the door to a new class of simpler, quieter and environmentally friendly planes available from 2018. The Lilium vehicle combines the benefits of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft … Read more

The new Alexander McQueen CEO to pursue the luxury brand’s global expansion

From 9 May 2016, Alexander McQueen, one of the most recognized British luxury fashion brand in the world, will have a new CEO. Kering luxury group, the owner of the fashion powerhouse, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Gintzburger as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen. Previously Worldwide Retail and Wholesale Director for Yves Saint Laurent, … Read more

#FashionAwards: British Fashion Council revamps its annual fashion awards

“Fashion Awards are not only celebrating the most creative expression in fashion on a global scale, but also raising funds for education in fashion.” “Bigger and better,” British Fashion Council’s revamped annual fashion awards are the UK’s answer to the Met Ball. BFC is introducing the Fashion Awards 2016 in partnership with Swarovski at the … Read more

Olafur Eliasson and the power of the sun

First Olafur Eliasson invented the Little Sun solar-powered lamp for parts of the world without electricity (and Glastonbury). Now the artist has come up with a solar-powered phone charger

Frieze art fair enlists Hollywood agency in push to meet mass market demands

A recent deal with WME-IMG talent agency signals a potential move away from the gallery system as investors look to scale up the still minuscule art market