With new capital injection from Qatar-based company Mayhoola, Valentino fashion house will expand its men’s business. Valentino will launch first menswear store in Paris, followed by London and then Milan menswear boutiques. Head designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli commissioned architect David Chipperfield to concieve the concept of the new stores. Valentino showed its … Read more
Year Of The Snake Predictions For China’s Ultra Wealthy China’s ultra high net worth (UHNW) population is expected to increase by 9% to 12,250 in 2013 while the combined net worth of these UHNWIs will rise by 8% to reach US$1.7 trillion. The most significant increase is expected to be in the number of Chinese private … Read more
Three Olives super-premium vodka launched a new $20 million advertising campaign featuring Oscar-nominated British actor Clive Owen. The campaign, shot in London by world-renowned photographer Norman Jean Roy and created by the Brooklyn- based Dead As We Know It ad agency, features atmospheric images of Clive Owen at various locations throughout London, reflecting the brand’s … Read more
‘Publishing Innovation Awards’ from Digital Book World, that celebrates its 3rd edition this year, rewards the most innovative e-books, enhanced books and book apps in 14 categories assessing quality, but also design and interactivity. The mission of the contest is high- lighting authors and editors to inspire new ways of understanding the reading experience in … Read more
The PPR Group and Christopher Kane enter into a partnership The Scottish young designer, Christopher Kane has seen French luxury group PPR (owner of Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent and Italian brand Gucci) invest in his label. PPR acquires 51% of the luxury designer brand. PPR will enable the Christopher Kane brand to … Read more
Raymond Weil creates Two Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard Timepiece Styles To celebrate their continued status as the ‘Official Watch and Timing Partner of The BRIT Awards,’ luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil, recognised as the number one watch in the music industry, has produced two exclusive Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard … Read more