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
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
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 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
2014 SRT Viper TA ready to attack any road course Less than one year since the world debut of the new 2013 SRT Viper at the New York International Auto Show, the 2014 SRT Viper TA, configured in-house by the Chrysler Group‘s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) team in collaboration with professional road racers, is … Read more
Gucci for the Green Carpet Challenge bags Gucci, in partnership with Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge, shows how the Italian fashion house can be pro-active on environmental issues, by raising awareness and demonstrating action on the subject of deforestation. The Italian luxury house launches a capsule collection of handbags produced with Rainforest Alliance-certified leather. “Gucci … Read more