How LG is leading the way in the Smartphone Market for 2016

When you think of luxury smartphones, your mind is instantly drawn to Apple, Samsung and more recently HTC. This does a disservice to the depth and diversity of this marketplace, however, as a number of high and low-end brands compete for a larger share of the market. Take LG, for example, which is set to … Read more

New luxury hotels: The $200 million Trump International Hotel Washington DC to open in September

The Old Post Office re-opening as Trump International Hotel two years ahead of schedule. “We are preparing for what is a highly anticipated opening, and one that is unique to Washington, D.C. and the country as a whole.” Originally scheduled to open in 2018, Donald Trump’s luxury Washington DC hotel is set to open just … Read more

Eurocucina 2016: the new Marmolà by Brummel

Marmolà, one of the most meaningful models of kitchens produced by Brummel, reconfirms the elegance of its timeless style by means of its special and exclusive mat grey finishing embellished by the new ice effect. 2016 Marmolà line is enriched with real leather inserts printed tone on tone, with silver and important uprights and frames … Read more

#GreatBritishFashionMoments: Nicholas Kirkwood and Stella McCartney for London Calling @ Harrods

The Brit Collections rocking 2016. World-renowned for offering the best in British fashion and design Harrods luxury store department is celebrating the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2016 with the launch of London Calling. A showcase of exclusive launches and exciting in-store events, London Calling sees Harrods’ Brompton Road windows transformed to reveal key new season … Read more

Filippetti Yacht at Yachts Miami Beach 2016

February in the yachting industry is a show season. Yachts Miami Beach 2016 (February 11-15, 2016) is expanding. Formerly the Yacht and Brokerage Show, Yachts Miami Beach will transform Collins Avenue into a multi-million dollar presentation of yachts including the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world’s foremost custom boat … Read more

Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more