London: The focus was more on who was in the audience when London's premier fashion event began on Sunday because designers said US recession fears had made Russia and Asia the markets to target. Buyers from top US firms Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus had jolted London Fashion Week by skipping it this year on grounds that the recession concerns and a strong pound had made Britain's designers too expensive. Graeme Black, who unveils his autumn-winter collection on Friday, caters for the Russian elite who think...
Can the World Survive a US Downturn?
Time Magazine
Time Magazine
Finding an empty table at a Starbucks in Hong Kong on a Sunday afternoon these days feels like winning the lottery. So does getting a reservation at a good dim sum restaurant or renting an affordable apartment. While the...
Seal of perfection from Cartier watches
The Star
The Star
There were plenty of beautiful timepieces on display by Cartier at the recent SIHH, but two watches and one amazing new collection stole the show. LAST year, Cartier unveiled the Ballon Bleu de Cartier collection and it...


