Maison Lancome announced Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. 31-year-old Lupita Nyong’o has taken the world by storm. She received an Academy Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her moving portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave–making her the fourth Academy Award winning … Read more
Luxury fashion label Marni celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a new series of limited edition pieces in a a charity exhibition during Milan Design Week, built around the Salone del Mobile fair 2014 (which takes place from April 8 to 14). Part of the Italian label’s commitment to supporting charity initiatives, the “Animal … Read more
Concord Docks with the new Mariner Collection. Looking after a younger clientele seeking an alternative watch with lots of personality, Concord Swiss watch manufacturer re-launched its signature 1980’s Mariner Collection at Baselworld 2014 Watch & Jewelry Fair. Inspired by the chic and sophisticated marina lifestyle, the new Mariner Collection captures the essence of today’s casual … Read more
The commitment to innovation and precision, combined with unbridled passion has given rise to a real city within Messe Basel in Switzerland. This year’s Baselworld is featuring the most beautiful and best watch and jewelry products of the industry. Around 100,000 visitors and over 3,500 journalists from all over the world are expected to … Read more
The Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef 2014. The haute cuisine world remains a very male world, but celebrating the success of brilliant female chefs is vitally important. A new female chef will inspire future generations of women to enter the profession thannks to The Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef award, which celebrates the … Read more
Everyone knows the song and many know the words of this popular hit from 1949 but not many are familiar with its history. “Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend” was first sung on stage in the musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds by Carrol Channing. The composers, Leo Robin and Jule Styne, song writers of many compositions … Read more