The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced on 14 January 2013 the recipients of the 2013 Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.… American Institute of Architects Announces 2013 Institute Honor Awards
Italian fashion and accessories brand Gucci has announced a partnership between its creative director Frida Giannini and Japanese Manga artist Hirohiko Araki. Inspired by the colour palette and graphics of the brand’s 2013 Cruise collection… Gucci Collaborates with Manga Artist Hirohiko Araki
Not without a dose of irony, Selfridges, one of the world’s largest and busiest chain of department stores, has launched ‘No Noise’, a campaign that urges customers “to seek out moments of peace and tranquillity… Selfridges Unveils ‘No Noise’ Campaign
American fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim has opened its first Shop in Shop space in the UK, located in London department store Harrods. The space, designed in collaboration with London-based design agency ‘Campaign’, opened in… 3.1 Phillip Lim Opens First London Shop
The Philharmonie de Paris, a major new music complex financed by the French government and the city of Paris, has become the world’s most expensive classical music venue before it is even finished. The 2,400-seat… New Philharmonie de Paris Is World’s Most Expensive Concert Hall
Italian menswear brand Corneliani has inaugurated a new flagship store in Shanghai’s Citic Square shopping centre on West Nanjing Road, one of China’s most famous luxury retail hubs. The store is Corneliani’s 40th in China… Corneliani Opens Shanghai Flagship Store
Fashion brand Versace has launched SoHo Edition, a new range of products sold exclusively online and in its recently opened SoHo boutique in New York City, founded with the intention to be a platform for… Versace Launches Exclusive SoHo Edition Collection
Saint Laurent Paris, the recently rebranded concept for French fashion maison Yves Saint Laurent under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane, has opened its first store in the USA. Located in Florida’s luxurious Bal Harbour… Saint Laurent Opens First US Store
The St. Regis hotel in Rome has recently unveiled the Couture Suite with interiors designed by London’s HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates. Inspired by the city’s fashion and design history and its creative studios, the suite features… Couture Suite at St. Regis Rome by HBA
Tom Ford, in partnership with Simon Ibgui of Sarl VSI, has opened a flagship store in Paris. The three-storey 5,800 square foot store is located on the corner of rue Saint Honoré with rue Cambon… Tom Ford Unveils New Flagship Store in Paris