Made-in-India is a luxury on so many levels

India is a source of inspiration and fine workmanship for foreign fashion houses. The interest in India is growing and coincided with the rise of Saloni Lodha career. The London-based Indian fashion designer wants to puts the luxury tag on ‘made-in-India’ label, that often seen as the product of sweatshop labour. Saloni Lodha‘s fans include … Read more

Gourmandise haute couture at Café Ephémère Paco Rabanne by Hédiard

Part of the event “Vision Couture“, Printemps Café invites you to discover the Café Ephémère Paco Rabanne by Hédiard, an astonishing place that will open from the end of January 2012 (Printemps de la Mode, niveau -1), until the Paris Fashion Week in March (25 January -24 March 2012). The pop-up café at Printemps combines … Read more

International appetite for South African luxury goods growing

What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more

Madrid Fusión gastro festival: Top chefs go back to basics

The 10th annual Madrid Fusión gastro festival A number of leading chefs at this week’s Madrid Fusion, an annual gastronomy fair, said to AFP they preferred to use primary products on their creations — and are in some cases even gathering them themselves. Wild herbs, leaves and even giant ants and tarantulas are in demand … Read more

The Tailor-Fit Cygnet city car

Cygnet – the bespoke luxury commuter car. Aston Martin Cignet, the bespoke tailor-fit car for the city, has generated a high level of interest, with over seventy-five percent of customers being new to the Aston Martin brand. Cygnet has the same Aston Martin philosophy and exceptional quality – Just smaller. The Cygnet represents a creative, … Read more

Hr Owen has won sole distribution rights for Pagani supercars in the UK

From 2012 Pagani supercars can be bought in UK from HR OWEN, the prestige and luxury cars sale company that won sole distribution rights, announced cardealermagazine. The Italian supercars Pagani will join Ferrari, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Maserati and Rolls Royce in the group’s portfolio. As well as sales, the appointment will enable HR Owen to … Read more