Cate Blanchett – the new $10 million Armani ambassador

Australian actress Cate Blanchett is reportedly set to shoot a series of fragrance campaigns for Giorgio Armani, joining the Beckhams, Beyonce, and Megan Fox, who al all have been in the position of Armani ambassadors. Reports suggest that Cate Blanchett, a regular contender on Armani star-studded front row shows, is already a muse for the … Read more

Hall of frame. FrameArt Milano 2013

During 2luxury2‘s visit to Milan, we took the opportunity to visit Esxense 2013 (we can read a first report here), various exhibitions and could not miss FrameArt 2013 – The European Fine Art & Frame Exhibition (March 22-March 24, 2013). As the most important professional trade show in the world in the art and framing … Read more

Vancouver gets WWF 2013 Global Earth Hour Capital award

First ever Global Earth Hour Capital: Vancouver was crowned Earth Hour capital by World Wildlife Fund WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has recognised the City of Vancouver, Canada, for its innovative actions on climate change and dedication to create a sustainable, pleasant urban environment for current and future residents. After reviewing the merits of the six … Read more

“Rise of South”: The world is witnessing an epochal “global rebalancing.”

“Rise of South” transforming global power balance, says 2013 Human Development Report The rise of the South is radically reshaping the world of the 21st century, with developing nations driving economic growth, lifting hundreds of millions of people from poverty, and propelling billions more into a new global middle class, says the United Nations Development … Read more

The culture of recycling: Who recycles more in Europe

Recycling can reduce greenhouse gases and save valuable resources. This is because recycled materials replace virgin materials. Europe is successfully moving up the ‘waste management hierarchy’, albeit more slowly than required by legislation, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which looks at the management of municipal solid waste in 27 … Read more

Life of Pi is helping to save the tigers

Join LIFE OF PI to help WWF double the number of tigers in the wild by 2022. The largest of all the Asian big cats, the wild tigers face a number of threats, including habitat loss from human activities such as clear cutting for agriculture and road development, climate change and poaching. Every part of … Read more