Best chef in Italy; Best Restaurant of the country Modena’s Osteria Francescana has the best chef in Italy. The recently renovated restaurant, holder of three Michelin stars, is the gourmet temple for Massimo Bottura, crowned by food guide Guida Espresso 2013 the best chef in Italy for the second time. Chef Massimo Bottura, wich signature … Read more
Valentino opened first store in South America Italian-based brand Valentino is making its first foray into the South America’s luxury market by inaugurating a flagship store in Brazil, Latin America’s newest major luxury goods consumer. According to chief executive Stefano Sassi, the luxury house expansion strategy includes the opening of new boutiques and flagships all … Read more
Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Grand Tour Lamborghini ‘s 50th Anniversary Celebration Plans (1963-2013) Lamborghini, one of the world’s most sought-after super sports car, will celebrate in 2013 its 50th Anniversary. The celebrations to be held in Italy and abroad throughout 2013 will culminate in May, during the same week in which, 50 years ago, the … Read more
Vogue US September issue – the biggest ever On August 21, the biggest ever Vogue issue hit newsstands in the United States. With pop diva Lady Gaga on the cover, Vogue US breaks its own record with 916-page magazine. surpassing the previous record-setter. The 916-page door stopper marks Conde Nast title’s 120th anniversary and surpasses … Read more
Factors to watch in the mix of consumers and luxury products Bain & Company, one of the leading advisor to the global luxury goods industry expects an average of seven to nine percent annual increases in global sales to fuel luxury brands’ growth aspirations until the middle of the decade. “Brands must develop strategies … Read more
The inventive use of frankincense and myrrh gave birth to the new Amouage Interlude for Men and Women, a fragrance created for self-reflection and personal discovery released in Amouage’s signature glass crystal bottles. Interlude aims to compose internal harmony from external chaos. “I interpret what I see and feel into scents,” said Christopher Chong, Amouage’s … Read more