Much commentary this week in the wine world (probably due to the fallout of the Henry Tax rulings that has not only greatly affected the Australian Mining Industry, but every other sector) has focused on the over supply of grapes and recommendations by the Wine lobbyists that some of Australia’s premier wine regions, such as [...]
A recent article in the Grapegrowers & Vignerons Magazine, Year of change for Aus in the UK by Shay Bayly pointed out what is fast becoming an oozing sore for the reputation of the Australian Wine Industry abroad. Tesco’s in the UK it seems have asked the producers of Australian wine to retain the personality [...]
The Soho Grand Hotel in NYC has just introduced new luxury suites for families on the move. The ten airy spaces can accommodate up to six adults and have beautiful views over the city. Vintage rugs and recycled newspapers take place alongside velvet, silk, leather and steel in the newly created living accommodation. Interior designer [...]
Julien Fournié has attitude – and you can see it all over his Autumn Winter collection for 2010. Sheer nude layers are marked with black drips, biro anatomical references and red sequin splashes. Corsets, together with exposed, sheer, floating panels play out a theme of feminine exploitation. Long silk trains billow alongside punky zips and [...]
Stephane Rolland’s metallic satin, silk and velvet dresses were by far the highlight of Paris Haute Couture Week in July 2010. The collection was shown in sweltering heat at the Théâtre National de Chaillot at the place du Trocadéro, Paris. The assemblage was a masterpiece of balance, whereby art & design were carefully matched against [...]
At the The Wine Blokes we’ve embraced the concept of Fair Trade. To be honest, prior to investigating a little further, we had limited knowledge of the scope and consequence of the fair trade movement. Sure, we’ve all drunk Fairtrade coffee, and even consumed Fairtrade chocolate. But we have to admit, we never really stopped [...]
The conjecture on global warming has gained momentum over the last few years and almost no industry has been left untouched by the looming economic and social upheavel as a consequence of whatever action is taken. As we work in the wine industry and rely on the environment to produce wine, including macro climatic, meso [...]
James Walker puts the Audi A4 through its paces to find out what the BMW rival is really like
French label Kitsuné will open a temporary store in Barneys, New York, during fall 2010. A pop-up store from the European design house and record label will take residence from September 10th through October 1st. The The “Ivy League” women’s Fall / Winter 2010 collection will include a three coloured canvas bag, a key-folder, new [...]
The Elie Saab Winter collection was a spectacle of major proportions. Flashbulbs lit the room as celebrities and press packed the Théâtre National de Chaillot at Trocadero in Paris. Outside, a crazed fan argued loudly with the doormen as the premium pieces from one of fashion’s most illustrious houses were paraded for the world’s glitterati. [...]
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