Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red

China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor

Seven new luxury hotels enter The Leading Hotels of the World guild

  The Leading Hotels of the World expanded its portfolio in Asia, Europe and Mexico, adding seven new members. The largest luxury hotel collection with more than 430 of the world’s greatest properties in over 80 countries accepted Astrum Spa & Conference Hotel Shelkovo (Moscow), The PuYu Hotel and Spa (China), Grand Residences by Royal … Read more

Farm-to-table restaurant named best restaurant in UK

“The Good Food Guide 2014: The UK’s Top 10 Restaurants announced.    Seasonal, fresh and organic ingredients brought Chef Simon Rogan’s farm-to-table restaurant L’Enclume (located in Cartmel, Cumbria, England) the title of the best restaurant in UK, a recognition of the editors of “The Good Food Guide,” the UK’s best selling restaurant guide since 1951. … Read more

The real price of fake products: EU report

Fake products harm the economy, as they damage legitimate business and starve innovation. Counterfeiting activities account for over €200 billion in losses for the world economy and it is estimated that such losses may climb further, according to European Commission‘s latest study “Too good to be true: the real price of fake products”, a report … Read more