Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more

Best destination in the US? Fall in love with Philadelphia, says Lonely Planet

The city of brotherly love and the Liberty Bell, has been named the top destination in the US for 2016 by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet

On board the Wider 32 & 42 express day cruisers

February is seeing considerable activity for the revolutionary Italian shipyard WIDER YACHTS in the Western hemisphere. From 11th – 15th February, the shipyard founded by Tilli Antonelli and specializing in the production of luxury yachts from 32′ to 165 is taking part at Miami Boat Show. On show are the eye-catching WIDER 32 in her … Read more

2016 Geneva Motor Show: nanoFlowcell QUANTiNO and QUANT FE – the next generation of electric vehicles

At this year’s edition of Geneva Motor Show, Lichtenstein-based nanoFlowcell, the innovative research hub focused on flow cell powertrain systems, presents the development progress achieved with its QUANT range of models and their nanoFlowcell powertrain technology. At the nanoflocell booth, the visitors will have the chance to see the QUANT F Evolution sports model – … Read more

Zurich city guide: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels

Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for starters

Coach celebrates 75th Anniversary with ‘Coach House’ on Fifth Avenue. Stuart Weitzman will also open flagship at same location

Coach to Open ‘Coach House’ on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Coach, the buoyant New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced the opening of a Fifth Avenue flagship, timed to coincide with the brand’s 75th Anniversary. The store will be located at 685 Fifth Avenue in New York City, … Read more