Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, … Read more
Delvaux was founded in Brussels by Charles Delvaux in 1829, a year before the creation of hte Belgian state. Its heartquarters have always been located in the capital, now more specifically in the Arsenal. Since 1883, Delvaux has been a warrant holder to the Court of Belgium. Delvaux is the oldest fine leather luxury goods … Read more
India is a source of inspiration and fine workmanship for foreign fashion houses. The interest in India is growing and coincided with the rise of Saloni Lodha career. The London-based Indian fashion designer wants to puts the luxury tag on ‘made-in-India’ label, that often seen as the product of sweatshop labour. Saloni Lodha‘s fans include … Read more
This important digital initiative marked the only opportunity to purchase the RTW collection via e-commerce site for a limited time period. The trunk show offered a range of head-to-toe runway looks from the Spring Summer runway collection including clothing, shoes and handbags. Unique in the luxury digital sector, Ferragamo’s online trunk show featured a user-friendly … Read more
The story started in 1954 with Henri Cheron jeweler and Marie-Madeleine Cheron enameller, Christine Cheron-Tessier their daugther following her mother and continue the enamel part with Cécile Tessier the sister of Sandrine… A graduate of the Ecole rue Louvre-Paris, Sandrine Tessier has been an artist of Fine Jewelry from childhood, immersing herself in gold, precious … Read more
Premier hospitals are part of an international competition for wealthy patients willing to pay extra. The New York Times reports that many American hospitals offer a V.I.P. amenities floor with a dedicated chef and lavish services, from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, which promises “the ultimate in pampering” … Read more