100 Things to Watch in 2012: JWT’s LIST JWT, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, released its list of 100 Things to Watch in 2012. “Many of the items on our list reflect broader economic, environmental, technological and social developments we’ve been tracking, while others have potential to ladder up to bigger trends,” says Ann … Read more
Ermanno Scervino inaugurates its first boutique in Bucharest, Romania. The 89 square meters monobrand boutique is set in the gallery of the historic JW Marriot Hotel building and become the 37th location of the Italian brand, that was launched in 2000. “I am proud to be able to present my collection in this dynamic and … Read more
The unprecedented collection of jewels that Elizabeth Taylor acquired over her lifetime will go up for auction at Christie’s in New York on December 13th to 16th 2011 . Among her many stunning one-of-a-kind jewels is a Boucheron creation that has travelled far and wide before alighting on the shoulder of one of the world’s … Read more
UNESCO adds 14 entries to ‘intangible heritage’ list, including Portugal’s Fado, urban popular song of Portugal, and Mexican Mariachi string music, song and trumpet. UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage has added 14 new items to the List of Intangible Heritage in need of urgent safeguarding: They include Mibu no Hana Taue … Read more
First Ladies Exhibition (Michelle Obama inaugural gown donation) at National Museum of American History First ladies’ gowns return to view at National Museum of American History ahead of museum renovation. The First Ladies Exhibition featuring Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown as a centerpiece, explores the unofficial but important position of first lady and the ways that … Read more
British Fashion Council (BFC) announces a brand new category for the British Fashion Awards, named the New Establishment Award. The new category will seek and recognise a particular movement in British Fashion that is taking the industry by storm. London’s New Establishment category is personified by its inaugural three nominees. These designers were selected for … Read more