
FASHION INSTAGRAMMERS OF THE YEAR AWARD
In occasion of the CFDA Fashion Awards’ 52nd edition, the non-profit organization presided by fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg has struck a partnership with social network Instagram to launch the Fashion Instagrammer…

A ZESTY WHITE
Italian bubbly appreciators sometimes tend to overlook one of the most popular sparkling Italian wines: the prosecco. They would opt for a metodo classico (also known as méthode champenoise) such as a Franciacorta,…

HIP-HOP BECOMES BILLIONAIRE
All those who thought that in recent years Andre Young, aka Dr. Dre, was taking it a little too easy, constantly delaying his new solo album ‘Detox’ while cashing in on old glory, need to think again.The West Coast’s most appreciated…

JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT FOR KOMONO
With his ironic art, almost satirical, but at the same time jolly and expressive, Jean Michel Basquiat today is still considered a true icon and a focal point of both the fashion and the art world.An inspiring figure, possibly the…

FLOWER POWER TRENDS
A different flower for each occasion: this spring the fashion world smells like roses, lavender and jasmine. Declined in all possible ways and colours, flowers stole the show on the s/s 2014 runaways, finding their way to the catwalk in the…

SHADES OF RED
This 2014 spring/summer season is painted in red.Straight from the runaways to the bridal boutiques, shoes, bags, accessories all have in common a full-bodied bright red hue.Ranging from Prada, Moschino, to Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton, the…

2014?S TOP PERFUMES
Within the elegant surroundings provided by the beautiful Società del giardino in Milan, on May 14 the winners of the 25th edition of the Premio Internazionale del Profumo (International Perfume Awards) have been announced.…

INTRODUCING DIOR’S NEW CRUISE COLLECTION
Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York: A parterre of international stars, an amazing and sensational collection and… voià!Dior’s new Cruise collection, featuring Raf Simons as creative director, turns immediately into a phenomenal success.Paying…

THE DEEP BLUE
Blue is the colour of choice for men this spring summer 2014 season. Bag, shoes, belt: you can’t leave the house without an elegant touch of blue somewhere. Fashion designers are experimenting new shades and declinations combining the colour…

US RAPPERS’ SOFT SPOT FOR ITALIAN WINE
The path followed by US rap’s history in the past twenty years has seen a constant softening of the industry’s main players, more and more inclined to choose luxury and the ostentation of a fairytale lifestyle over the brutality of gang-banging.To…

CHOPARD, A MONUMENTAL PURCHASE
Buying one of the world’s most prestigious hotel: here is one thing Chopard has to to tick off that bucket list as it has just become owner of the exclusive Hôtel de Vendôme in Paris, a globally-recognised symbol of luxury.UHP…

THE OCEANS’ LIMOUSINE
Hodgdon Yachts is a shipyard specialized in super yachts with handcrafted features produced both using cold molding wood and composite. The firm has been in Europe for the past three years and its tender custom super yacht line is…

BIG MONEY’S NEW GEOGRAPHY
The ultimate bet on the luxury market’s future does not involve China, as many might think, but the United States. In fact, a research carried out by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has predicted that the biggest opportunities in the next decade…

BALLIN KICKSTARTS NEW MOSCOW ADVENTURE
With the launch of a new shop in the pulsating heart of the Moscow’s shopping scene, Ballin further strengthens its presence in Russia.The 90sq mt boutique is situated on the second floor of historic luxury shopping mall GUM, overlooking…

MILLE MIGLIA 2014
May 15-18 2014, from Rome to Brescia and return. We are indeed talking about the iconic Mille Miglia (thousand miles) race, which once again this year will take to the streets the most fascinating european motors.For its 2014 edition,…

CELEBRITIES BOYCOTT THE SULTAN’S DORCHESTER COLLECTION HOTELS
Luxury can be sensitive to ethical issues: this is the concept clearly expressed by François-Henri Pinault in regards to the Sultan of Brunei’s recent decision to implement sharia law in his home country. “As president of Kering…

MFM’S INTERVIEWS: FRANCESCO COSTANZO
We were honoured to meet and interviewFrancesco Costanzo, chef at Pastamadre, one of the hottest restaurants in Milan at the moment – also crowned ‘best newcomer’ in 2011 by Valerio Visintin on Vivimilano – appreciated by foodies…

A CHARITY SIGNED FENDI
To celebrate the opening of his new London boutique, fashion brand Fendi has launched an initiative to promote Kids Company, a British charity that since 1996 works to support children from London’s and Bristol’s poorest neighborhoods.The…

CARTIER BUYS BARBARA HUTTON’S JADE CHOKER
$27.44m is the price tag on Barbara Hutton‘s precious jade necklace, a unique piece made of extremely large gems (each green jade bead’s diameter measures between 15.4 and 19.22 mm).The origins of these exquisite gems made of imperial…

RUINART IS NEW YORK CITY BALLET’S NEW OFFICIAL PARTNER
A long lasting tradition that sees exceptional champagnes being integral part of prestigious ballet shows and gala events, nowadays seems to be still pretty much alive.Historic champagne house Ruinart – the oldest to ever produce…




