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Purdey’s gunsmith tools British gun and rifle maker James Purdey & Sons has moved back into its longtime workshop, Felgate House, after two years of renovations. The brand celebrated its reopening with consumers through an email blast with the subject line, “Home again, with a difference.” Heritage brands have firm roots in their cities and countries of origin, making renovations and updates significant as they work to maintain there connections
Loewe fall/winter 2015 Spanish leather goods maker Loewe is celebrating the designs of its creative director Jonathan Anderson with a pop-up installation at British department store chain Selfridges. The six-week installation, located in Selfridges’ Men’s Designer East section of its flagship store, will showcase Mr. Anderson’s fall/winter 2015 collection. Although only his second men’s line for the house, Mr. Anderson has reinvigorated Loewe since joining in 2013 through his aesthetic
#NYFW has more than 1 million mentions on Instagram Since advertising was first introduced on Instagram in November 2013, the social platform has shown an immense amount of growth and effectiveness that can easily be harvested by brands for their own advantage, according to a report by L2. While Instagram itself originally expressed hesitation about embracing advertising, over the past two years the platform has introduced a variety of advertising methods
LVMH retail associates The luxury retail environment is undergoing critical changes, making it is essential for retailers to focus their attention on enhancing the in-store experience, according to a new report by Unity Marketing. Affluent consumers increasingly prefer to shop online, and for traditional retailers to compete they will need to offer more specialized and personalized retail experiences. Furthermore, as affluents have been shown to have less interest in the accumulation of
We tend to think of museums as places that house stunning works of art or fascinating collection of historical relics, but did you know there are museums dedicated to music and designed specifically for music lovers? Across the U.S., home to one of the richest histories of music-making in the world, there are institutions that celebrate the people and instruments that make up our musical heritage. For a day of
Piedmont, Italy, a Fodor’s Go List 2015 destination, should be on every traveler’s radar. Whether you’re looking to indulge in great wine, experience culture, or just want what every traveler desires in Italy—amazing food—Piedmont can’t be missed. As excitement around this northwestern region of Italy continues to build, here are five reasons you should plan your trip now. Wine From Nebbiolo to Moscato, there are grape varieties for every wine drinker
Hawaii has a lot to offer food lovers, and Maui in particular is undergoing a culinary renaissance. Now more than ever, there are farms, festivals, food trucks, and fine dining that will delight foodies of all stripes. Adventurous Foodies You’ll be hungry when you fly into Kahului, and luckily, less than ten minutes from the airport is Poi by the Pound (385 Hoohana St.; 808-283-9381), which opened last year and
Best mid-range DSLR Mid-range DSLRs offer more power, robustness and control than typical entry-level models. They’re great for shooting tricky subjects like sports or wildlife, thanks to having faster continuous shooting rates and superior autofocus systems. Many also add weatherproofing for extra robustness and peace of mind. Although mid-range DSLRs don’t tend to offer more megapixels, you’ll often get an increased ISO sensitivity range to help with low light shooting.
Best noise-cancelling headphones When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, there are two types to look out for: active and passive. Passive means that when the headphones are pressed against your head, some sound is cut out in the process of closing your ears off to the world outside. It’s not high-tech. Lots of headphones claim that this is some sort of advanced technique, but it’s nothing more than a few
A 22-year-old contractor was killed this week at a Volkswagen plant in Germany after an industrial robot grabbed him and crushed him against a metal plate, according to reports. While it may sound like the start of a robot uprising in a Hollywood movie, Volkswagen spokesman Heiko Hillwig told the Associated Press that human error was likely the cause of the accident, according to an initial investigation. Another contractor was
