Forbes began the pursuit of the world’s billionaires 25 years ago. The first cut yielded 140 names. This year the magazine have counted an all-time high 1,226 billionaires worth a record $4.6 trillion. Carlos Slim tops Forbes billionaires list at $69 billion. There are now billionaires from 58 countries. The U.S. is still home to … Read more
Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world to discover the current trends and view the latest creations from the watch and … Read more
Spider silk dream revived A Gold silk cape made by millions of rare spiders A hand-woven cape is being shown at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum alongside the Golden Spider Silk, a four-metre long piece of brocaded fabric. The garment is created from golden silk spun by more than a million spider. Strands of silk … Read more
The official list of nominees for the 84th Academy Awards set to compete for the prestigious Oscars this 26 February 2012, was announced earlier today in U.S. at a special pre-launch ceremony Leading the nominations is Oscar-winner, Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo”, which is contending for best picture along with 10 other nominations. Hot in pursuit, is … Read more
UNESCO adds 14 entries to ‘intangible heritage’ list, including Portugal’s Fado, urban popular song of Portugal, and Mexican Mariachi string music, song and trumpet. UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage has added 14 new items to the List of Intangible Heritage in need of urgent safeguarding: They include Mibu no Hana Taue … Read more
European Commission to promote luxury goods European luxury sector – “a key driver of sustainable growth” The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA) has welcomed a proposal by the European Commission to support the European luxury fashion industry. The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance is composed of the five major European luxury goods … Read more