The Johnnie Walker House, Embassy of Scotch Whisky Culture, was opened in Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions on May 19, 2011. Johnnie Walker is the world’s best-selling brand of Scotch whisky, the first of its kind outside of Scotland and it marks a new chapter for whisky culture in China. Interactive sensory journeys, inspirational forums and luxury dinners make this house a unique experience for every guest. Celebrities and the social elite joined in the celebrations.

Xia Yu, Chen Kun, Peter Chan are the first to share their personal understanding of whisky culture and inspirational experiences in the Johnnie Walker House. The guests tasted special edition commemorative Johnnie Walker 1910. A light, fruity, fragrant, citrus, vanilla sweet with delicate autumn bonfire smoke. Smooth, warming, rich, elegant taste. Chilling 1910 makes the liquid thicker and more luxurious.
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Swarovski opens its first sailing boutique on the board of Germany’s TUI Cruises’ vessel Mein Schiff 2 on deck 7 seas. The boutique’s interior and architecture has “Crystal Forest” concept.

According to Daniel Swarovski Corp Vice President Travel Retail spokesperson Peter Zotti, the crystal brand has plans to open its next Swarovski boutique on a well-known English cruise ship.
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A range of English supermodel Kate Moss pictures shot by Mario Testino, a great photographer of royalty, celebrities and supermodels to be exhibited in London since July 5. Mario is a big fan of Moss. “Kate represents the ultimate kind of woman, an icon of our times,” he commented.

For this show, the 1996 prints have been enlarged to life size proportions, of which only 2 or 3 copies are available, depending on size. Selected works by Mario Testino will be on view and for sale from July 5 – 16 at Phillips de Pury & Company’s London galleries and from July 16 at the Saatchi Gallery.
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New Bond Street in London is a heart of Louis Vuitton’s boutiques in London since it first opened its doors there in 1900. The new Louis Vuitton’s maison was opened at New Bond Street on May 28th 2010. This Maison reflects Louis Vuitton’s rare art-de-vivre and savoir-faire. The new London LV boutique was designed by the New York-based architect. It features two-storey wall of trunks and a glass and LED staircase.

The 15,000 sq ft store is designed to reflect the 21st century mood of London and bring together innovation, heritage and fashion - “all values that are important to Louis Vuitton,” M. Carcelle, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton, said. To mark the opening, the stylist and magazine editor, Katie Grand, was curating a “mini-retrospective” of Marc Jacobs’s designs for Louis Vuitton, the first-ever assemblage of the cream of his collections since he was appointed creative director of the brand 12 years ago.
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Italian fashion designer Massimo Alba who started his career in 1980s recently opened his first boutique in Milan at Brera district, 8th. This place doesn’t look like an ordinary shop. It’s rather designer’s studio or workshop! Extravagant shop is surrounded by home furniture and stuff. These are cozy armchairs with plaids and books, rubber plant, floor lamps and even a friendly dog!

Clothing by Massimo Alba production can be found at the unexpected places! All collection’s items have a limited edition. They were handmade manufactured at small Italian factories exclusively for this intelligent brand. Hurry up to discover Alba’s unique style via massimoalba.com!
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We congratulate new Bokks London luxury goods gift boutique with its opening. Its grand opening took place on November 20th 2009. Bokks is fronted by such celebrities as fashion designers Karl Lagerfeld, Neil Barrett, Tom Ford, actor Dustin Hoffman, and others. Walter Bugno, the new chief executive of Bokks and the ex-boss of Australia’s Sydney football club, sold his previous company and struggled to find a single place from which to buy his staff top-quality gifts.

Analysts will be hoping that the start-up will be a boost for the luxury goods industry which is still suffering the consequences of the downturn. Items available through the service will cost from £250 up to as much as £1m. Bugno said: “There is nothing cheap. It may be expensive but not expensive for quality.” Welcome to BOKKS London – the ultimate luxury gifting service, bringing together the world’s luxury brands in our signature packaging with bespoke delivery. BOKKS London Boutique is situated at 29 Davies Street, Mayfair, W1. More info from bokks.com.
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La Perla, Italian lingerie brand, founded in 1954 by fashion designer Ada Massotti, is a leading underwear manufacturer. La Perla boutiques offer more than 30 various lingerie, nightwear, swimwear and accessories collections both for women and men. Such of luxury La Perla boutiques officially opens today at the Malibu Lumber Yard. There will be offered all the latest La Perla’s collections, including the limited bridal collection, that is being exclusively sold in the US.

Malibu La Perla boutique is committed to personalized service and will offer personal shopping and concierge services. For the holidays the boutique will have Wish List cards to make holiday shopping easier as the card allows customers to hint to their special someone which La Perla gifts they desire. The new location is 3939 Cross Creek Road at Malibu Lumber Yard. It works Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.
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This years Fashion Week is delicious for all tech fans. In addition to Vivienne Tam Edition netbook HP On September 10 opens a luxury HP boutique inside of Lord & Taylor department store in New York City. Lots of latest high tech products are displayed at the new store. They are HP’s Envy 13, the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje, the HP Pavilion dm3 and the new DreamScreens.

The store’s opening purposely coincides with Fashion Week, as well as a global 13 country, 1 night only “Fashion’s Night Out (FNO)” program, led by Vogue Editor Anna Wintour, to promote retail and celebrate fashion.
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Hey, shoppers! Have you already visited China’s largest Gucci store opened by luxury retailer Gucci Group at the end of May, 2009. Newly Gucci store is located in re-opened Shanghai Golden Eagle Square. A 1,600-square-meter flagship shop on Shanghai’s West Nanjing Road is Gucci’s 28th China store.

This 2-stair shop is the very first to be conceived under Creative Director Frida Giannini. Inside the truly iconic structure, you will find everything from the latest ready-to-wear runway collections for men and women, fine jewelry, luggage, watches, accessories, and even a luxury bicycle. Hurry up to visit China’s largest Gucci store, a heaven for shopaholics!
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