The just-opened Hotel Icon located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, is one-of-a-kind. Owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON has been able to forge its own identity and serves as a resource center for the hospitality industry. Since its launch, it has earned numerous readers’ choice awards and … Read more
Cinderella’s classic slipper gets a makeover by Christian Louboutin to celebrate the Diamond Edition release October 2 Christian Louboutin is Cinderella’s newest fairy godfather. The footwear designer was invited by Disney to imagine a new version of the famed glass slippers. The limited edition of red-soled heels adorned in lace, sparkling butterflies and Swarovski crystals … Read more
We had the opportunity to speak about luxury , precious materials and the timeless elegant pieces with Valerie Mouawad, co-founder Norma Ishak – a luxury accessory line that celebrates the individual style and personality of the contemporary woman. How the whole story of Norma Ishak started ? It is a family brand. What are the … Read more
As violence surges in Syria, The European Union decided to ban the exports to Syria of luxury goods, including boats, with possible military applications. The new EU sanctions are designed partly to target the family of the Syrian president, in particular his wife Asma al-Assad, who is said to have continued shopping for luxury products … Read more
Shoes as a source of first impressions. Ratings of shoes correlate with shoe owners’ personal characteristics Surprisingly minimal appearance cues lead perceivers to accurately judge others’ personality, status, or politics. Actually, we can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger’s personality simply by looking at the person’s shoes. The researchers noted that some people will … Read more
Global luxury market: Experiential luxury makes up almost 55 percent of total luxury spending worldwide Experiences make luxury shoppers around the globe feel pampered. Experiences are in great demand. Yearly sales of deluxe experiences — from art auctions to spas to safaris — are growing 50 Percent faster than sales of high-end goods, says new report from The … Read more