Fabulous Fabergé Returns to London – Famed for its intricate enameled Easter eggs, the luxury goods company has opened a store in the heart of Mayfair. Sporting a striking lilac and gold exterior the new showroom is already attracting attention and is the second Fabergé boutique to open in the world since 1917.

Fabulous Fabergé Returns to London – Founded in St Petersburg in 1842 by Gustav Fabergé, the company became world famous, winning the favour of the Imperial Romanov family in the 1880’s. Fabergé first opened in London in 1906 at 48 Dover Street, moving to Bond Street in 1910, where it was frequented by royalty, socialites and connoisseurs. But due to the repatriation of Russian resources at the beginning of World War I, the last London store was closed in 1915.

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Gucci Celebrates 90 Years in Fashion – In this, the 90th year since the establishment of the first Gucci boutique, the company has celebrated the opening of the Gucci museum in Florence, its founding city.

There, in a 14th-century palazzo, pieces from the extensive archives are on display: the headscarves, handbags, loafers, luggage, Oscar gowns, coats and jewellery, whose cumulative effect is to reveal how Gucci has been threaded through the fabric of the past, and into contemporary culture.

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Top 10 Biggest Brands in the World – Here is the top 10.

• 1. Coca-Cola – Brand value $71.9bn – Change in brand value 2pc
• 2. IBM – Brand value $70bn – Change in brand value 8pc
• 3. Microsoft – Brand value $59.1bn – Change in brand value 3pc
• 4. Google – Brand value $55.3bn – Change in brand value 27pc
• 5. General Electric – Brand value $43bn – hange in brand value 0pc
• 6. McDonald’s – Brand value $35.6bn – Change in brand value 6pc
• 7. Intel – Brand value $35.2bn – Change in brand value 10pc
• 8. Apple – Brand value $33.5bn – Change in brand value 58pc
• 9. Disney – Brand value $29bn – Change in brand value 1pc
• 10. Hewlett-Packard – Brand value $28.5bn – Change in brand value 6pc

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Champagne Perrier-Jouët 200th Anniversary Celebrations Continue

Following Perrier-Jouët’s historic 2009 tasting which included the world’s oldest champagne Perrier-Jouët 1825 Vintage, Chef de Caves Hervé Deschamps was keen to explore a different dimension of the House’s cellars through a jeroboam tasting of 9 outstanding House vintages dating back to 1975, the year Perrier-Jouët introduced vintage champagne in jeroboam.

Hervé Deschamps explains: “the jeroboam is the traditional symbol of celebration in Champagne and our 200th anniversary was the perfect occasion to explore how these great vintages have evolved in larger bottles. Jeroboams offer an exceptional but slightly different experience from standard bottles, as a lower pressure together with a longer ageing on the lees gives rise to a more intense and richer aromatic wine.”

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After toasting the Perrier-Jouët ‘s bicentenary with a glass of the legendary 1911 vintage in magnum, guests were served jeroboams of Belle Epoque 1998, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1985, 1982, 1978, and 1975. The blend of these Cuvees remained the same, true to the Perrier-Jouët’s signature style, made of 50% Chardonnay from Grands Crus as Cramant & Avize, 45% of Pinot Noir from Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay and 5% Pinot Meunier from Dizy.

British wine expert Serena Sutcliffe MW commented: “What’s interesting with Jeroboams is that the wine presents better, as the senses are less dominated by the carbonic gas. One finds more ‘vinosity’ and greater roundness: I was delighted to discover the wine itself.”

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The 1985 and 1975 vintages were hailed as highlights; with the jeroboam of Belle Epoque 1985 recorded by one expert as “simply sensational with a long life ahead” and the 1975 vintage described as “the ultimate expression and achievement of Belle Epoque; mellow, harmonious, and with an incredible sweetness.”

All the champagnes tasted were the creation of André Baveret and Hervé Deschamps, only the sixth and seventh cellar masters respectively in the 200-year history of Perrier-Jouët and their achievement in balancing perfectly the diversity of each vintage’s individual character with Perrier-Jouët signature style, as a tribute of an expertise passed on over two centuries.

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Christian Louboutin’s Shoes of ArtTo the fans of his red-soled, leg-lengthening and tiptoe inducing footwear, Christian Louboutin’s shoes symbolise much more than just something pretty to adorn a pair of feet. His creations – which can cost upwards of £2,000 per pair – are considered by some to be works of art, and in recognition of the craftsmanship that goes into producing each shoe, the Parisian designer had chosen to photograph a selection of his autumn/winter 2011 collection in the style of world-famous historical paintings.

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Naomi Campbell Shocked By ‘Racist’ Ad – The U.S. company Kraft, which owns Cadbury, has been asked to apologize. Cadbury said in a statement that it had pulled the billboards with no plans to repeat the ad, and added, “It was certainly never our intention to cause any offense, and the campaign itself is a light-hearted take on the social pretensions of Cadbury Dairy Milk Bliss.”

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Now the drinks giant is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a book entitled “Coca-Cola” that charts the company’s story in stunning visual form. From casual photographs of Sammy Davis Jr and Evel Knievel to artwork from the Twenties and Thirties, Coca-Cola, which is published by Assouline, is a fascinating look at how something as simple as a fizzy drink has become a piece of cultural history.

Retro Coca-Cola Ads That Chart the Fizzy Drink Giant’s History – As Muhtar Kent, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company explains in the foreword, not many of the images published were actually commissioned by Coca-Cola.

‘The photos and icons and art on these pages capture the way Coca-Cola is owned by the people who enjoy it. ‘Coca-Cola is a simple pleasure that everyone relates to—world leaders, movie stars, famous athletes, you, and me. It’s a shared experience, a common thread that ties our diverse world together.’

Retro Coca-Cola Ads That Chart the Fizzy Drink Giant’s History – Coca-Cola is available now and costs $65. A special limited edition version in a linen clamshell cover costs $650. Both are available to buy at ASSOULINE boutiques worldwide and at assouline.com…

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French cosmetics company Lancôme have unveiled Emma Watson as the latest face of the brand. The latest brand to secure a bit of Watson ‘magic’ is French cosmetics company Lancôme who announced today that they have signed her as an ‘ambassadress’. Watson takes her place alongside Lancôme’s other brand ambassadors Julia Roberts, Penélope Cruz and Kate Winslet, in a campaign rumoured to be being shot by leading fashion photographer Mario Testino.

Emma Watson is Lancôme’s Latest ‘Ambassadress’ – The advertisement was directed by renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino, who captured Watson as the face of Burberry for the label’s autumn/winter 2009 and spring/summer 2010 campaigns.

“Thanks to her charm, romanticism and her incredible modernity, Emma Watson has become the icon of her generation. We are delighted by this new collaboration with Emma who brings a fresh spirit to Lancôme”, said Youcef Nabi, president of Lancôme International.

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Coca-Cola Celebrates 125th Anniversary – Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in the stores, restaurants, and vending machines of more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944). Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.

Coca-Cola Celebrates 125th Anniversary – The Coca-Cola Company Continues to Advance on FORTUNE’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies. The Company advanced to No. 6 on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the World’s 50 Most Admired Companies, widely considered to be the definitive report card on corporate reputations.

After moving up seven spots to No. 12 in 2009 and another two slots to No. 10 in 2010, TCCC advanced four slots in this year’s ranking. The Company also topped FORTUNE ‘s beverage industry ranking for the second year in a row.

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Kanye West Launches Risque Line of Scarf Designs – Artist George Condo’s original work for the album cover, which featured a nude portrait of the artist with a female beast on top of him, was allegedly banned from stores last autumn for being too racy. Instead, Kanye decided to print the image in silk, along with four other design commissions based on his musical fantasies.

The star named them Power, Phoenix, Face, Priest and Ballerina, and each is set in a frame of gold lettering created by the M/M (Paris) team. Only 100 of each scarf will be made, and will be sold exclusively through M/M (Paris)’s website, and at French boutique Colette for 250€ ($364).

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