New Madison Avenue Location with 2-Story Facade to Open in May 2013 Baccarat (founded in 1764), the French luxury brand renowned for high-end and exclusive crystal products, celebrates the brand’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a new flagship store in New York City scheduled to be open in May 2013. Located at 635 Madison Avenue at … Read more
Luxury retailing continues to fuel trading and rental growth across prime pitches Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay top shop rent list Despite a backdrop of a slower global economy and continued uncertainty – notably surrounding the euro zone – global prime retail markets have proved generally resilient over the year to June, with rental growth driven … Read more
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Fashion Designer Jason Wu Unveil Limited-Edition Travel Bag Inspired by Today’s Grand Tour For centuries, affluent travelers would go on a grand tour through Europe to collect experiences and cultivate knowledge. Today as culture, business and leisure intersect in destinations as diverse as Abu Dhabi, Aspen, and Sanya Yalong … Read more
Motor Trend Names Tesla Model S as 2013 Car of the Year Motor Trend Magazine, one of the leading brands in automotive publishing, has selected the 2013 Tesla Model S as its 2013 Car of the Year, marking the first time a vehicle not powered by an internal combustion engine has been selected in the … Read more
Poltrona Frau opens its first showroom in Cologne A month after opening its Munich store, Italian luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau, known as designing modern chairs and luxury car interiors using leather on most of their products, opened its first showroom in Cologne during Orgatec, the leading international trade fair for modern working environments. Poltrona Frau’s new showroom … Read more
Alsace marks the end of the grape harvest with a host of festivals in October, making it the perfect time to visit the vineyards and villages along France’s famous wine route