The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%

  Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more

Polo & The Automobile

The Golden Age of Sports has been described as that period of time from the 1920’s into the 1930’s when sports and sports heroes reigned supreme. The public followed their teams and individuals religiously, provided with details through newspapers and the then new technology of radio broadcasts. Coming after a devastating World War I, people … Read more

The first automotive brand entering the premium travel business

    Premium and high-end car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is breaking new ground by entering the premium travel business with Mercedes-Benz Travel, being the first automotive brand entering the international market for premium travel services. The Stuttgart automaker presented its new “Mercedes-Benz Travel” brand in Shanghai. The first market for this new business concept will be China, … Read more

Key fashion events of 2014

The first days of the year is all about new fashion season. Take a look at the highlights on the fashion calendars around the world: key fashion weeks and trade fairs. Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 $27 million worth of prizes including luxury cars, gold and cash. January 2 – February 2 Dubai, UAE London Collections: … Read more

Driverless cars, digital health care, robotics: Technology trends to watch in 2014

Driverless cars, digital health care, robotics and the future of video distribution and consumption are the five areas that promise to have a dramatic impact on the $203 billion consumer electronics (CE) industry in 2014. These are “5 Technology Trends to Watch” identified by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), each year listing some of the … Read more

Always restless Georgia May Jagger for GLA

Georgia May Jagger for Mercedes-Benz Always restless like New York City itself, model Georgia May Jagger, the rock and roll daughter of Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger, is the new face of the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new two-minute clip for the campaign of the German automobile maker was shot by renowned fashion photographer Serge … Read more