Rio+20 turning eco-fashion in fashion

Rio+20 – changing the world through fashion? As a follow-up to the world’s largest summit on sustainable fashion, Copenhagen Fashion Summit, which was held in Copenhagen last month, the Danish Fashion Institute will be running an official event during the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, in cooperation with the Danish Ministry of … Read more

Chinese spending more on luxury goods for China’s smallest

Gucci Kids, Burberry Children, Armani Junior and Baby Dior have expanded in China’s major cities and become the drivers for luxury spending in China. Wealthier Chinese consumers say they spent more than 376 euros per month on luxury items for their children, a significant 40 percent rise over the previous year, according to Hong Kong-based … Read more

Ageless elegance: Giorgio Armani autumn winter 2012-2013 ad campaign

Giorgio Armani Fall Winter ad campaign is a lesson of true ageless elegance. Photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot in intense, paint-like black and white, the campaign centres on the models Aymeline Valade and Simon Nessman, the second most successful male model in the world behind Sean O’Pry and the the current face of … Read more

China’s Hunger for Luxury Remains Unstoppable

We are honored to present an article by Fflur Roberts, Head of Global Luxury Goods Research at Euromonitor International Hit by the global economic slowdown, the luxury goods industry went through a period of decline in 2008-2009 but by 2010 the recovery had already begun, with most developed countries recording positive growth. At the same time the … Read more

Enjoy the Silence: Dior’s secret garden at Château de Versailles

Dior takes over Versailles for Secret Garden video Dior transformed Versailles castle into a secret garden. It is happening in the latest Dior’s short film shot by Dutch fashion photography duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Models Melissa Stasiuk, Xiao Wen Ju and Daria Strokous are exploring Galerie des Glaces of the the prestigious … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Pamela Peeters – Environmental Economist and Sustainability Strategist

Pamela consults companies and personalities towards sustainable business development and leadership enhancement. She lectures internationally as a sustainability personality. Pamela Peeters grew up in the country side of Belgium. She launched her first environmental magazine – grab the green – at the age of 12. Pamela obtained a first Master degree in Economics in 1995 … Read more