Hermes and Karim Rashid to help fulfill Hyundai’s prestige aspirations

South Korean carmaker Hyundai, ranked fifth among the world’s top-selling cars, introduced a variety of both internal and external high-end collaboration projects at the latest Seoul Motor Show (March 28 – April 7). Along with the world debut of HND-9, Hyundai luxury sports coupe concept, Hyundai presented ‘Equus by Hermes’ concept car and ‘i40 Art … Read more

Festka Bicycles or how to discover the romance of the bicycle and the speed of the descent

Festka Bicycles, a young, progressive Czech brand that designs and hand manufactures custom bicycles and accessories has made successful appearances at two major international bicycle shows this year. First, NAHBS 2013 in Denver, where Festka was the only European frame manufacturer. Followed by Berliner Fahrrad Schau in Germany a month later. At both exhibitions, Festka … Read more

The planet’s best sommelier. 14th Contest of the Best Sommelier of the World

Best sommeliers of the world with contestants from from 54 countries compete in Japan for world’s best title won last in 2010 by Britain’s Gerard Basset, when the contest was held in Chile. The wine waiters contest, is being held for the 14th time. The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (A.S.I.) established in 1969 hold … Read more

Victoria Beckham introduces e-commerce for the first time in the label’s history

The London-based fashion label Victoria Beckham revealed new e-commerce site (victoriabeckham.com), the first time in the brand’s history. As about 20 percent of Beckham’s current sales come from online, the redeveloped e-commerce platform was a natural move into digital environment. “That statistic alone makes it an important next step for us. When you think about … Read more

CFDA to promote American designers through China’s leading online fashion retailer

The CFDA signs partnership with China’s leading online fashion retailer The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has signed its first Chinese partnership with Shangpin.com, China’s leading online fashion retailer and China’s first online retailer to sell in-season contemporary and designer brands at full price. As part of the agreement, Shangpin will support CFDA … Read more

Jaguar XJR with 550HP becomes dynamic flagship sedan of Jaguar lineup

Jaguar will expand its R performance lineup with the global debut of the 2014 Jaguar XJR Sedan at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The new high-performance model – the dynamic flagship of the XJ series – will join the expanding Jaguar lineup on display that includes All Wheel Drive sedans and the exciting … Read more