Route de l’Horlogerie – Genève: an overview of the Swiss watchmaking panorama Geneva’s watchmaking history can be discovered through a unique Geneva Watch Tour. Punctuated by around 50 monobrand boutiques and as many multibrand retailers, the itinerary winds its way through Geneva’s iconic quarters: the area near the station and the Tourist Office to begin … Read more
Starting September 2012, Shiseido will launch Za (pronounced “zee-ei”) in the Japanese market. Za is a skincare and makeup brand currently offered in the Asian market for women in their 20s as one of the Global Mega-Brands strategically launched in markets around the globe. The Za lineup to be offered in Japan will comprise 54 … Read more
World’s top architects, designers and hospitality operators throw their names in the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards’ hat for a chance to gain international recognition. Totally independent, the UK and International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is the world’s only concept of its kind dedicated exclusively to hospitality design and most outstanding restaurant and bar … Read more
Advanced Denim: a new concept for sustainable denim production Eco-friendly jeans Advanced Denim, a new concept for sustainable denim production, was presented at the 16th annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, sponsored by the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Institute. The eco-friendly technique targets environmentally conscious clothing makers and proposes a more sustainable versions of … Read more
One of perhaps six known working Apple 1 computer went up for auction Sotheby’ssold Apple’s founding corporate papers — signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne — in December for nearly $1.6 million. Another Apple memorabilia went up for auction at Sotheby’s. An exceptionally rare, working Apple 1 computer with original Apple cassette interface, … Read more
Glenmorangie has yet another reason to celebrate — Pride 1981 has won the spirits category in Robb Report’s “Best of Best” Issue. The most luxurious Glenmorangie expression was chosen as the single winner from eight nominated spirits in the Robb Report’s 24th annual connoisseur’s guide – the veritable “hotlist” of leaders in luxury. With an … Read more