What cities really are the best cities for urban cycling? The Copenhagenize Index – bicycle friendly cities Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Tokyo and Berlin topped the list of best cycling cities worldwide compiled by international bicycle promotion company Copenhagenize Consulting. No city scored full marks but Amsterdam came close with 54 out of 64. “The final … Read more
The annual Fashion’s Night Out is expanding worldwide with 19 countries. On September 6, 2012, editors, stars, models, fashionistas, and designers will flood stores in cities across U.S. and around the world for fashion’s most iconic extravaganza, special limited-edition products, celebrity appearances, and top in store performances. Last year’s bash featured events in eighteen countries and … Read more
At the Sotheby’s events around the world the auction house will serve its own champagne as Sotheby’s launced the first champagne brand from an auction house. Priced at $29.99 (a bottle) $69.95 ( a magnum), the Sotheby’s champagne is produced by French champagne house R & L Legras. The new “Own Label” Non-Vintage Champagne is made … Read more
Hermès Honours England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales with Four One-Of-A-Kind Bags to be Auctioned Online by Christie’s In celebration of its ‘Leather Forever’ exhibition which opened in London on 8 May 2012, Hermès has created four one-of-a-kind versions of its Passe-Guide handbag representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales; a tribute to the United Kingdom and … Read more
Christopher Bailey announces Fashion Fringe 2012 Semi-Finalists Nominees for the coveted Fashion Fringe prize Fashion Fringe, the emerging talent platform set up by Colin McDowell, announced the ten Semi-Finalists for the 2012 award, selected by the project’s 2012 Chair, Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer of Burberry. Aspiring designers submitted applications throughout March and April, in … Read more
British Design at the V&A: first show exclusively about Britain’s post-war design culture London’s Victoria and Albert Museum presents first show exclusively about Britain’s post-war design culture. This summer’s flagship exhibition celebrates modern age design innovation and 60 years of British design gathering under the same roof a Jaguar E-type, a Concorde, Sex Pistols’ … Read more