World’s most awarded ultra-premium vodka wins gold at the 2012 Vodka Masters

The independent Swedish micro-distillery Purity Vodka is the most awarded ultra-premium vodka you’ve never heard of. For the second year in a row, the world’s most awarded ultra-premium vodka bests others in its spirit category at the 2012 Spirit Masters Competition. Purity Vodka swept the overall vodka category, taking the top title of Grand Vodka … Read more

New Bang & Olufsen showroom opened in Los Angeles

Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturer of high-end audio and video products, opened a new 2950 square foot showroom in Los Angeles, the fourth B&O store to open in Los Angeles and the first showroom to open with MIR Audio – a locally owned audio and video retail provider. The Bang & Olufsen MIR Audio … Read more

Baccarat celebrates a new flagship store and Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York

New Madison Avenue Location with 2-Story Facade to Open in May 2013  Baccarat (founded in 1764), the French luxury brand renowned for high-end and exclusive crystal products, celebrates the brand’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a new flagship store in New York City scheduled to be open in May 2013. Located at 635 Madison Avenue at … Read more

Modern-meets-heritage: Burberry expands Michigan Avenue Chicago shop, brand’s largest US flagship

Modern-meets-heritage, forward-meets-classic: Burberry launches a new flagship store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago  Burberry celebrates the launch of its new flagship store on Michigan Avenue on November 29. Burberry expands from a two-story building to a 25,000-square-foot flagship showcasing Burberry’s love for the digital age and luxury brand’s signature tartan check. “What I love are … Read more

Baume & Mercier extends US E-Boutique experience

Luxury watch manufacturer Baume & Mercier announces the launch of its E-Boutique on their US website, an online and over-the-phone personal shopping service. Baume & Mercier‘s shopping experience begins online and is followed by a personal phone call to ensure the customer finds exactly what they’re looking for, whether shopping for themselves or for a … Read more

Mulberry, Burberry and Orlebar Brown awarded at the 2012 Walpole Awards

Mulberry was named Walpole’s 2012 Best British Luxury Brand Walpole not-for-profit organization, also known as the “Voice of British luxury” crowned Mulberry, Burberry and Orlebar Brown as the best British luxury brands of the year. At a ceremony held at London’s Banqueting House, Mulberry luxury group was named Walpole’s 2012 Best British Luxury Brand, while … Read more