British luxury footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo has announced the opening of its first men’s only store in London. Located in Burlington Arcade, the 300 sq ft store opens next week and will extend across two floors, and will offer a complete assortment of Jimmy Choo men’s shoes. “I want it to feel as … Read more
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company opened its first hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the 77th hotel in the world and eighth in the Gulf region. The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is prominently situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre, one of the largest in … Read more
Printemps Paris became La Belle Parfumerie du Printemps Printemps or “le grand magasin de la parfumerie à la française” Parisian Printemps Haussmann beauty store has a new look, a new name and it is repositioning itself on the luxury and niche perfume houses such as Les Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Serge Lutens Perfumes and … Read more
The hatmaker of the British Monarchy bought by Liberty (BlueGem Capital Partners) Upmarket London department store Liberty has purchased Christy’s, maker of ‘fine hats’ to luminaries as diverse as Winston Churchill and Johnny Depp. The hat maker, synonymous for its Trilbys, Fedoras and Ecuadorian Panamas, was established in 1773 and is the first addition as … Read more
The world’s oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, entered the history books on Friday, Oct. 7, selling for an impressive $4.62 million. Commissioned by French entrepreneur, Count de Dion and named “La Marquise” after his mother, the 127-year-old vehicle drew a standing ovation from the audience. … Read more
British Airways offers luxury air service British Airways (BA) is introducing luxurious new first class flights on several major global routes. The airline had launched in September its biggest and a decade-long brand advertising campaign which coincides with a five-year programme of an investment of five billion pounds. New aircraft, new economy and premium economy … Read more