It’s the first time two of the most famous names in retailing have combined in what they say is a long-term partnership. But what to call the venture? Pradidas and Adada are among the favorites in the Twittersphere. Prada’s marketing department could probably do better, though, as they’ve already demonstrated peerless descriptive powers in the … Continue reading FASHION | Adidas And Prada: Or Should That Be Pradidas Or Adada?
MILAN | ITALY – Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli was bought on Thursday by Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Dubai’s Damac Properties, the companies said, ending a long sale process. The Florence-based group, founded by designer Robert Cavalli in the early 1970s and famed for its animal prints, has been struggling for years to relaunch … Continue reading FASHION | Italy’s Cavalli Rescued By Dubai’s Damac Chairman
The survey revealed that 79 percent of consumers unfollowed social media influencers due to contrasting values and increased promotional content. Social media influencers are not “influencing” as many people in the region as they used to, according to a new survey by Dubai-based BPC group and research agency YouGov. The fourth edition of the Social … Continue reading SOCIAL MEDIA | Many Consumers Across UAE, Saudi Unfollow Social Media Influencers
DUBAI| UAE – H.H.Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, Thursday visited Dubai Watch Week, a global event that celebrates art of horology. The five-day biannual event, held under the patronage of Dubai Culture’s Chairperson, will bring together the world’s watch industry. Sheikh Latifa toured … Continue reading ROYALS | LATIFA BINT MOHAMMED VISITS DUBAI WATCH WEEK 2019
RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia has granted “premium” residency to 73 foreigners as part of its efforts to attract foreign investment into the country. The Kingdom said it received thousands of applications after offering permanent residency for a one-time fee of 800,000 riyals (U.S. $213,301), and an annual renewable “premium” residency for 100,000 riyals per … Continue reading BUSINESS | Saudi Arabia Grants First Permanent Residencies To Foreigners
For many years, the luxury travel sector has been undergoing a bit of an arms race. Four Seasons announced its Private Jet experience in 2015. There’s a new $50,000-per-night-private penthouse suite at the Park Hyatt New York and a fleet of custom-built yachts coming from Ritz Carlton – the first voyage is in 2020. It … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | Luxury Hotel Group Enters Private Jet Wars
A little part of every fashion enthusiast’s heart cried when new broke the Barney New York files for bankruptcy earlier this year. Yet, a new beginning may be in store for the acclaimed American department store as Arabian Oud, a Saudi-based retail group recently made a bit to procure it. Partnering up with U.S. investment … Continue reading BUSINESS | Why Barneys New York Might Make Its Way To Saudi Arabia
The owners of London’s Ritz hotel, a haven for royals, statesmen and movie stars, have hinted that they would be open to selling the luxury establishment for $1 billion, a source close to them said on Thursday. Opened in 1906 by Swiss hotelier Cesar Ritz, the high society hotel hosted Charlie Chaplin in the 1920s … Continue reading Business | Yours For $1 Billion Only: The Glamor Of The London Ritz
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