Trends in luxury consumption in China

Chinese luxury spend Set to accelerate Asian ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals wealth is expected to grow by 7.9% annually for the next five years with China contributing to the bulk of this growth, according to the Wealth-X World Ultra Wealth Report 2012- 2013, a provider of detailed intelligence on ultra high net worth … Read more

Polish for every silhouette: Chloé Carol

Chloé’s new collection of Carol shoes reflects the intriguing blend of this season influences and polishes every silhouette of the Fall – Winter 2012 show. “The creative energy of this winter season is based on the stimulating and playful contradiction between a typical casual and carefree London way-of-life and a more sophisticated Parisian elegance,” says … Read more

What works when building a 21st century city. The 5th edition of Cities of Opportunity report

How leading global cities stack up against one another? Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released by PwC and the Partnership for New York City. While New York officially edges … Read more

How quickly your skin will age: First in-store DNA tests

Choosing the cream genetically suited to skin type The Organic Pharmacy offers in-store DNA testing How quickly your skin will age? A British firm is ready to answer this question by launching the reportedly first in-store DNA tests. These tests will allow London shoppers to choose the cream and serum genetically suited to their skin … Read more

World’s biggest airport set to open in Beijing in 2017

Scheduled to open in 2017, a new Beijing mega airport will be world’s biggest,according to master plans released by Dutch Airport Consultancy firm NACO, one of the world’s leading independent airport consultancy and engineering firms. The new Beijing Daxing International Airport, a second hub for the city of Beijing, will cover 55 square kilometers, will … Read more

Best bars in the world – the most exciting drinks cities of the world

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2012 announced Drinks International‘s 150 experts named their World’s 50 Best Bars list. Artesian in the five-star London hotel The Langham is the number one bar in the world thanks to its inventive and innovative cocktail menu. London, New York and Sidney are the most exciting drinks cities of the … Read more