Top ten global retail rents. Luxury retailers are in the sweet spot

Luxury Retailers are thriving throughout top global markets, according to Colliers International‘s latest global retail report. Among the top 10 global retail rents for the year (per square foot in USD), New York’s Fifth Avenue is the pinnacle, with NYC’s Madison Avenue also on the list, while Hong Kong holds three spots. The list is … Read more

The Blue of London: Bugatti’s first lifestyle store unveiled in London

  Last year we saw Bugatti unveiling a lifestyle collection in Milan. This year, the luxury manufacturer moves into the luxury lifestyle area. The French supercar brand celebrated with The Blue of London exclusive event, the opening of the world’s first Bugatti Lifestyle Boutique in Knightsbridge, London with a host of celebrities and special guests. The … Read more

Slower, but steady: that is the ‘new normal’ for the global luxury market in 2014. Study.

The 13th edition of the “Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Monitor” Not only will ‘Luxury 2025’ consumers be at the center of the customer experience; they will be the center of luxury itself – a critical part of the ideation, creation, and sales of luxury, says Bain & Company 2014 annual global luxury study. According to … Read more

2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards to celebrate excellence in independent and artisan perfumery

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The Institute for Art and Olfaction announced the opening of submissions for 2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The Art and Olfaction Awards, a program of The Institute for Art and Olfaction (IAO), celebrates excellence in global independent and artisan perfumery. Awarded to just … Read more

A new Fuoriserie by Pininfarina …on two wheels

Pininfarina Fuoriserie Exclusive Bike – A tailor-made bike designed by Pininfarina and realized by 43 Milano. Designed to cover long distances with only a push of the pedals.   This fully innovative electric bike by Classic Italian car designer Pininfarina and bespoke bike maker 43 Milano features the typical lightness and retro appeal of a … Read more

Ten Years of Design Miami/. Peter Marino named inaugural recipient of Design Visionary award

Design Miami/ celebrates its 10th Anniversary.The high-end design fair launches a new program of galleries, exhibitions and events to celebrate the fair’s tenth edition and ongoing legacy; names Peter Marino the recipient of the first Design Visionary award for his outstanding contributions to the field of design; and commissions Minneapolis-based designer Jonathan Muecke to create the … Read more