Krug Champagne appoints Master Sommelier Ian Cauble as first US brand ambassador

Master Sommelier Ian Cauble as the brand’s first US Ambassador Krug Champagne, the world’s first luxury Champagne House, has a first US Ambassador. Master Sommelier Ian Cauble will serve as Krug’s spokesperson in the United States, hosting a variety of tastings and training events across the country to inspire, educate, and share Krug’s champagne-making process … Read more

Luxury alcohol industry to be reshaped by the BRIC countries

  The global market for luxury goods has returned to steady growth, after the recessionary decline of 2008. While the developed countries dominate sales, the emerging ones are growing faster. In consequence, luxury brands manufacturers and retailers will continue to switch their focus to these new sources of growth. Three BRIC countries will be the … Read more

Candy & Candy debuts at Masterpiece London 2012 art and luxury fair

Candy & Candy – the brand that has become synonymous with the world’s most luxurious interiors – is making its debut appearance at Masterpiece London 2012 art and luxury fair showcasing jewelry, furniture and cars. Building on its outstanding success in 2010 and 2011, Masterpiece London 2012 showcases the best in fine and decorative arts … Read more

Pentawards 2011 Winners – Luxury Category

Pentawards is an worldwide competition exclusively devoted to packaging design in all its forms. It is open to everybody in all countries who are associated with the creation and marketing of packaging. The winners receive bronze, silver, gold, platinum or diamond Pentawards according to the creative quality of their work. Packaging design from the world … Read more

Tokyo Sur Seine: How Hakuba Captured Two Michelin Stars in Just Two Years

In the language of Japanese tradition, “hakuba” means white horse — an animal of grace, power, and rare beauty. It is a name that fits perfectly. In just two years of existence, the Japanese restaurant Hakuba at the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel has gone from celebrated newcomer to two-starred destination, earning its second Michelin star … Read more

Belmond Just Launched a Floating Boutique Hotel – And It Looks Incredible

A revamped luxury boat hotel, golden marguerite fields, three-Michelin-star menus, and the finest wines in France — Belmond’s newest river experience is everything a slow travel dream should be. If you’ve ever imagined drifting through the heart of Burgundy, wine glass in hand, with nothing on the agenda but a vineyard visit and a private … Read more