To celebrate its deep connection with music since 1960’s, the British auto brand MINI launches an apparel and accessories collection for him and her —Sound of MINI. The design of the items is heavily inspired by the British culture and distinguish features of local pop music. The new collection, which is running the gamut from ‘loud’ (bold, eye-catching prints) to ‘soft’ (minimalist styles and understated looks),” is set to be available from the MINI Online Shop and selected MINI dealerships starting September 2012.

Starbucks wants to make coffee available everywhere, at any spot and any time a consumer wants it. Following the launch of home coffee-making machines in spring 2012, the brand is about to introduce its vending machines in the UK to enable passers-by to buy their favourite coffee right in the street, while walking to work, being in the office or filling up a car at the gas station.

A Hollywood beauty and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry unveiled her new fragrance, launched by Coty Beauty. The new scent “Closer” for her is all about a play of opposites, as it combines the traditional masculine and feminine accords and is unveiled in a bottle, which resembles the contours of the male and female body. The fragrance from Halle, which is developed to allure both men and women, is set for the global launch in September.

One of the most charming and exquisite fashion brands Lanvin has collaborated with the French tea salon Ladurée to create a special packaging for, probably, the most French dessert, macaroon. The artistic director of the brand, designer Alber Elbaz developed flamboyant packaging for the set of eight pieces of special bubble gum-flavored macaroon, created by him in partnership with Ladurée pastry chef Vincent Lemains.