British born designer Stuart Vevers graduated from the University of Westminster in 1996. His first job was at Calvin Klein followed by Bottega Veneta, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton where he worked with Marc Jacobs. He joined Mulberry as Creative Director in 2005 and was instrumental in the company's success, transforming their leather goods into the must-have bags. He has also collaborated with Luella ... read more

Recognized as one of the most experienced luxury retail executives specialized in emerging markets,  Maurizio Aschero headed for more than 7 years Helen Marlen, the leading luxury retail group in Ukraine. Aschero has recently decided to leave his position at Helen Marlen in order to run, as General Director and ... read more

German born Tomas Maier is currently the Head of Creative Design at Italian luxury brand BOTTEGA VENETA, in charge with all the brand lines, from apparel, leather accessories to jewellery and home collections. He began his professional training at Ecole de la Chambre Syndicalle de la Haute Couture in Paris ... read more

Tamara Mellon, founder and chief creative officer of Jimmy Choo, has recently been honored by Queen Elisabeth II being named Officer of the British Empire, in recognition of her contributions to the fashion industry. She is one of the few select invitees to the British Queen’s birthday. In a statement, Mellon expressed her delight at the accolade: “I ... read more

Intelligent, elegant, highly educated and ambitious are just some of the qualities of the very complex personality of Her Royal Highness Sheikha Mozah Nasser Al-Missned, the second and most influential wife of the His Royal Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, the small Gulf state which has been developing at an astonishing pace under his rule. The State of ... read more

For the past two decades she has been one of the most sought after bridal gown designers in America and not only. In recent years, she has expanded her business to a ready-to-wear collection and is undergoing numerous licensing deals. Who am I talking about? You have probably figured out that it is Vera Wang. Her life’s story is just as fascinating as her creations so this is why I suggest we take a ... read more

The rare beauty and stunning self-possession that propelled Grace Kelly into the Hollywood pantheon, onto the Best-Dressed List, and ultimately to Monaco’s royal palace were more than captivating - they were completely genuine. As the Victoria and Albert Museum in London unveils an exhibition devoted to Kelly’s style, which still inspires fashion from ... read more

Next in line heir to the centuries old noble family of Sturdza, Prince Serban Dimitrie Sturdza returned to Romania in 1999 with the dream of pursuing his family's immense heritage into the XXI st century. Old Romanian family, whose origins can be traced back to the 1540s, the Sturdza family has been long and intimately associated with the government first of ... read more

One of the most famous and critically acclaimed Latino artists worldwide, Ricky Martin has been making headlines in the past months, unfortunately not for his music but his sexuality. He recently admitted publically being gay, although all his true fans have been aware of that for years. He has been under constant ''attack'' of the tabloid media which has been publishing videos and photos of ... read more

Born in London's Acton Town, 34 year old Asma Assad is the daughter of a wealthy Harley Street heart specialist from Syria's Sunni Muslim majority. She went to a Church of England school and has a computer science degree from King's College, London and he worked as an economic analyst in the City. In December 2000, she married Mr Bashar Al Assad, today President of the Syrian ... read more

One would be able to call her Giselle, Juliet, Aurora, Swanilda, Kitri, Odette or Odile. Bust she would ask you to call her simply ALINA. She is Alina Cojocaru, London Royal Ballet’s first ballerina. Alina was only 9 year old when her dream to become a ballerina took her to Kiev and since, she has been one of the most acclaimed ballerinas worldwide. With world renowned soprano, Angela Gheorghiu, ... read more

Pierre Berge met Yves Saint Laurent in 1958, in Paris. At the time, Yves Saint Laurent was working with Christian Dior. In less than a year, Pierre Berge convinced Yves Saint Laurent to set up his own ''maison''. Those were the early days of the YSL brand but also the start of an incredible love story. They worked together, they breathed together...they depended on each other. With the love of his life by his ... read more

Born with a humble background in the small town of Adjud in  Romania, Angela Gheorghiu has not only been one of the top worlwide sopranos of all times but also a true celebrity. She graduated from the Music Academy in Bucharest and made her worlwide debut in 1992. In less than 18 years, Ms Gheorghiu has built an impecable reputation for her talent and her constant ... read more

Year 1995. I was 18 and just got my first car and driving licence. First, there was a trip to London and an effervescent shopping spree on New and Old Bond Street. The Landmark Hotel was my ''home'' away from home - at the time, one of the finest London hotels. Versace was the top luxury brand with a packed flagship store. There was also Thierry Mugler and Gianfranco Ferre. It was all about bling, shine and ... read more

Born in a very modest family in London to a driver who was a taxi driver, Alexander Mc Queen graduated from London's Central St Martin's school of fashion design to become one of the most acclaimed fashion designers of the past 50 years. He earned the title of BEST BRITISH DESIGNER of the year and signed legendary collections at the house of GIVENCHY, then launching his own label which is now ... read more

The Diamond King, as Laurence Graff is sometimes called, has a regal air. Sporting an impeccably cut navy suit and tie (made by his tailor in London, rather than his one in Milan) with matching silk handkerchief tucked into his jacket pocket, he is the picture of restrained elegance. It is an image reinforced by his surroundings - the Mayfair headquarters of Graff Diamonds, the company he founded in the ... read more

In a recent interview to the FINANCIAL TIMES, Robert Polet, CEO of GUCCI GROUP speaks about his experience at the third largest luxury group in the world and his passion for technology. Formerlly the head of the Unilever icea cream division, Mr Polet took over from power duo Domenico de Sole and Tom Ford with a clear mandate from owner Francois Pinault to rationalize the entire Gucci Group. Without any ... read more

Hollywood has always been about glamour, luxury and glitz. Fashion and jewellery have always found inspiration in Hollywood but have also helped shape the image of an actor or actress to become a true cinema star. From Audrey Hepburn  to Angelina Jolie and from Robert de Niro to George Clooney, actors have always been lured by fashion, watches and jewellery brands to wear their products and ... read more

Countess and Count D'Ornano come from great aristocratic families. Izabella D'Ornano has Poland's Queen Barbara Radziwilliwna among her ancesters. They were both born in Poland, but war sent their families abroad. However, they have not forgotten the Polish language and keep close ties with friends and relatives in Poland. Moreover, they support Polish living abroad and they sponsor artists and ... read more