Dubai has its own dedicat Zagat gastronomic guide. The “burgundy bible” released its first-ever Dubai City Guide, covering 484 restaurants, 71 nightspots, 527 shops and 37 sites and attractions. The results are based on the opinions of 5,751 local consumers. Taking honors for Top Food in Dubai is the Fairmont Hotel’s Spectrum on One, which … Read more
Louis Vuitton opens Gstaad Resort A 1913 Swiss ski chalet in the Swiss Gstaad Resort, a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst the high-class society, is the new destination for a new Louis Vuitton “winter resort” store. Located on the renowned Promenade, the luxury winter store is a reinforcement of ties with Gstaad, … Read more
Worldwide Diamond Consumption to Surge by More Than 60 Percent by End of Decade Global diamond demand will outpace supply, signaling solid pricing prospects and a strong positive outlook for the industry overall, according to the 2012 Global Diamond Industry Report, released by global business consulting firm Bain & Company. A surge in rough diamond … Read more
Chinese interest for luxury watches is growing. The big players get bigger Chinese consumers are becoming more educated and sophisticated A near 40% increase in searches shows that the interest for luxury watches in China remains strong despite a macroeconomic slowdown, according to the “World Luxury Index China: Watches” study launched by Digital Luxury … Read more
Somerset House, the spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, is hosting “Valentino: Master of Couture at Somerset House” – a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Valentino through 130 exquisite haute couture designs. Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries are transformed into a glamorous couture catwalk. In a clever reversal of roles each … Read more
Watch Of The Year 2012 awards went to ladies luxury timepieces An unprecedented situation at the 19th edition of the «Prix de la Montre de l’année» organised every year by the magazine Montres Passion. The 2012 edition broke new ground: all of the prize-winners were ladies’ models. Breguet also distinguished itself by winning three awards. … Read more