“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Gucci’s next initiative in fashion philanthropy celebrates the launch of UNICEF’s “Schools for Asia” project, which aims to provide access to quality education for disadvantaged children in Asia. Twenty-five percent of the retail price of each item sold will … Read more
Chinese buying more luxury goods at home: survey Chinese shoppers are increasingly buying luxury goods in mainland China, turning away from high-end stores abroad and in Hong Kong, according to a poll by market research firm Ipsos, cited by AFP. The poll found that Chinese buyers preferred to shop on the mainland for luxury … Read more
Watches of Switzerland has become the official time partner of Glorious Goodwood race, the highlight of the summer sporting and social calendar. Five days of racing culminate on Saturday 4 August with the traditional cavalry charge, now known as the Blue Square Stewards Cup, a 28-horse sprint won last year by Hoof It, ridden by … Read more
Designing Bond’s look: 50 years of Bond style James Bond, world’s most influential and iconic movie brand, celebrates the 50th anniversary. The Barbican in London marks five decades of James Bond in film with an exhibition, showcasing the inside track of the design and style of the famed movie brand. “Designing 007″ transforms the Barbican, … Read more
Tom Ford to open first London flagship Tom Ford joins Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton on London’s Sloane Street at The Cadogan Estate‘s new 201-206 Sloane Street development, one of the capital’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. The luxury brand will open the first flagship in London, leasing an 8,000 sq ft store on a 10-year … Read more
Luxury shoppers are bucking the trend in retail: visiting the mall more often and spending more money in each visit than the average shopper. They’re in malls because they know they can find the most variety and enjoy spending time there, according to Eye’s survey, one of the US leading mall media provider, that has … Read more