The rose has been a key design motif for the Swiss House of Piaget since the 1960s. Yves Piaget‘s passion for the flower was recognized in 1982 when the winner of the Geneva International Competition of New Roses was christened the “Yves Piaget Rose,” further solidifying the House’s connection to the rose. In tribute to … Read more
Vinexpo 2012 to determine the wine glass of the future. Vinexpo 2013, the key event in the wine and spirits calendar, will open its doors on 16 June to welcome industry professionals. This year Vinexpo became the epicenter of new trends in the spirits market, showcasing tequilas, cognacs and Chine luxury moutaï – best of … Read more
Royal Princess cruise ship was officially welcomed into the fleet of Princess Cruises, one of the world’s largest international cruise lines. The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all … Read more
Who are the world’s best tippers? A TripAdvisor poll studying tipping habits around the globe revealed that Germans are most likely to leave a tip while traveling, while Italians emerged at the last place of the top. 9,000 respondents participated in the survey of the world’s largest travel site. From that number of respondents, 1,600 were … Read more
The Ferrari-Veuve Clicquot story Hotel du Marc, Veuve Clicquot’s Private Mansion in Reims was host to Ferrari team, a sign that Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari Chairman & Jean-Mac Lacave, President of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin have big plans for the year to come. Undisputed supercar industry icon Ferrari and the legendary champagne house of Veuve Clicquot … Read more
The champagne boxes are the playground of many designers. Closely involved with Contemporary Art, Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, gave carte blanche to Dutch artist Piet Hein Eek to reinvent the box for its Blanc de Blancs champagne, Ruinart’s golden nectar. Inspired by Ruinart’s history, Piet Hein Eek created individual wooden cases for each … Read more