Hong Kong overtakes London’s West End as home of the world’s most expensive office rents

Hong Kong overtakes London’s West End as world’s most expensive office market in 2011 Newly-released figures from Knight Frank show that Central, Hong Kong overtook London’s West End as the location with the highest prime office rents in the world during 2011. Hong Kong’s rise to the top of the ranking is a result of … Read more

Fairtrade and Fairmined gold, world’s first independent ethical certification system for gold, celebrates its first birthday

What’s more valuable than gold? First Fairtrade and Fairmined gold is celebrating its first anniversary. The Fairtrade Foundation, which certifies the gold, has announced that 350kg per year of gold will soon be available to jewellers, with more to follow. In the first year of trading, four gold mining organisations have become certified and an … Read more

The oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print is moving solely into the digital

Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print is moving solely into the digital age. It is the latest move Encyclopedia Britannica has made to expand its Internet reference services.It first flirted with digital publishing in the 1970s, published a version for computers in 1981 for LexisNexis subscribers and first posted to the Internet … Read more

Baccarat: jewellery to become a real gateway to the brand

French company Baccarat presented at Baselworld 2012 two themes: L’illustre, inspired by 18th century boudoirs, and Riviera – a summer collection based on a new colour: indigo blue. The collection primarily includes items made from silver mounts − chokers, cuffs or even rope necklaces decorated with butterflies and inspired by one of Baccarat’s flagship collections. … Read more

Michael Jordan’s made-to-measure Chicago residence available for $29million

The Bulls legend, now the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, has listed his house in Highland Park Basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s longtime family home has gone on sale for a cool $29 million Michael Jordan‘s made-to-measure Chicago mansion goes on the market for a cool $29million. The suburban Chicago residence is the most expensive property … Read more

Menswear designer John Varvatos to receive the 2012 Spirit of Design Award

John Varvatos, acclaimed menswear designer and fashion mentor on NBC’s new fashion reality show “Fashion Star,” will receive the 2012 Spirit of Design Award at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show. The Spirit of Design Award is presented at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show to a prominent and influential designer.  This prestigious award, first given in … Read more