......................................................................................................................................................................................... Paris Haute Couture Week for Spring-Summer 2010 is from Sunday, January 24th to Thursday, January 28th, 2010. Watch this video for a glance at the highly-crafted and avant-garde, wearable art. Haute Couture is an intricate craft that has been evolving for more than 150 years and is a fantastic display of fashion designers at their best. Most pieces are expensive and take hundreds of hours to make. Englishman, Charles Frederick Worth, holds the honour of being the "Father of Haute Couture." In 1858 he founded the first true house of haute couture at 7, rue de la Paix, in Paris, where he dominated the Parisian fashion scene for decades. Worth created original fashion pieces, each distinct, constructed from high-quality fabric and possessing its own personality for individual clients. There are laws protecting the usage of the term "Haute Couture," just as the term ...

Moet & Chandon and 10 Cane Rum Hosts Dinner for “The Creative Coalition” During Inauguration Week ......................................................................................................................................................................................... In celebration of President Barack Obama’s inauguration, millions of people descended upon Washington, DC to attend numerous festivities and witness the historical inauguration.  Among the notable events was premier non-profit organization, The Creative Coalition’s private dinner sponsored by Moet & Chandon and 10 Cane Rum at the Teatro Goldini Restaurant. An excited bevy of celebrities, politicians, socialites, philanthropists and high-level executives mingled at the glamorous dinner.  The generous sponsors Renaud Dutreil the chairman of LVMH and Mark Cornell, President and CEO of Moet-Hennessey were all smiles as they chatted up Senator John Kerry and his wife, billionaire heiress Teresa and their daughters Alexandra and Vanessa. ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Notable Award-winning actors such as Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Kerry Washington, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas and Kim Raver were in attendance.  A few of the other notable guests were film director Spike Lee and his ...

The video footage shows a day in the life of Gruosi's intriguing world, where he designs and directs the global operations for this innovative jewellery and watch brand. Held in Geneva, the home of Fawaz Gruosi and De Grisogono's head office, we are privately shown through Gruosi's home and stunning grounds, where he creates ideas for designs, gaining inspiration from music, art and nature.  He later demonstrates how his inspirations are turned into show-stopping jewels at the company's atelier; pieces which have adorned the most A-list and glamorous names. De Grisogono now has 16 stores across the globe, with more than one opening per year since Fawaz Gruosi launched the influential company in 1992, injecting new life into the traditional designer jewellery world.  Gruosi's designs are fuelled by his passion and creativity that challenges industry standards.  His jewellery incorporates materials such as natural black diamonds, his 'lucky colour'.  Gruosi introduced De Grisogono watches 8 years ...

......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 New Recipients of Michelin Star in Campania The Italian region of Campania received an important recognition by the Red Guide and the most prestigious of rankings. Italy already has several Michelin-graced restaurants such as Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa in Vica Equense, but now six new "Michelin Stars" shine in the sky of Campania Kitchen, for a total of 20 Stars which confirms the very hard years of work and sacrifices from chefs and restaurateurs. L'Olivo in Capri- 2 Michelin Stars Torre del Saracino in Vico Equense- 2 Michelin Stars Palazzo Petrucci in Napoli- 1 Michelin Star Pappacarbone in Cava de’ Tirreni- 1 Michelin Star Casa del Nonno 13 in Mercato San Severino- 1 Michelin Star Marennà in Sorbo Serpico- 1 Michelin Star ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Campania continues to make progress in the culinary world and is attracting gourmands from all over Italy and beyond. Besides the beautiful landscape, history, climate and culture, now the “Alta Cucina” gives added value to this region. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Try, or ...