Vintage Gucci supports Florence restoration
If you think Gucci is a work of art, then you are in luck — the Italian luxury brand is making its 90th birthday with its own museum in the city of art, Florence. On September 26th the doors opened to Gucci Museo showcasing the luggage and high-end clothing that have fueled the company’s success. Located in the Palazzo della Mercanzia, the museum is only a few steps away from the 13th century Palazzo Vecchio and Michelangelo’s David. The museum features an exhibit showing how their logo has evolved since Guccio Gucci, a former porter at the London’s Savoy hotel, founded the company in 1921. Covering 18,460 square feet over […]
ATM in Beijing dispenses up to 156,000 USD in gold
After the Middle East, United States and Europe – China gets gold vending machines which are possible the first of their type in Asia. Located in the Wangfujing Street of Beijing; shoppers shall be able to use cash or card to withdraw gold bars as well as coins of different weights. Prices will vary depending on the price of gold on the market. A single withdrawal will not be allowed to go over a million yuan worth of gold ($156,000) which means that one could theoretically withdraw 2.5 kilos (5.5 pounds) in a single transaction. The machine was launched Saturday by the Beijing Agricultural Commercial Bank and a gold trading […]