For the 15^th year in a row, Gucci continues to be on the number one Italian brand ranking by Interbrand, a leading global consultancy firm in creating and managing brand value.

With a 2% inflated brand value of 10.385 billion USD, Gucci is yet again the most trusted and valuable brand in any sector. Recognized for its authenticity, authority and success all over the world, the brand beats some of the giants of the market like Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, IBM and Microsoft, all of which are among the top five brands of the ranking.

With the Interbrand’s strategy of ranking the brands on the analysis of the many ways a brand touches and benefits an organization, from attracting top talent to delivering on customer expectation, Gucci as a brand has increased its value over 100% since 2004.

Rejoicing on this celebratory occasion, Patrizio di Marco, President and CEO of GUCCI, said, ‘Being recognized as the first Italian brand in any sector for the 15^th year in a row and symbolically representing our country in such a challenging period, is an honour for us. During the last six years we have been shaping and implementing a clear repositioning strategy. The growth of the brand value reported by the Interbrand Top 100 Best Global Brands Ranking- despite one of the most uncertain and delicate macro and political scenarios-is a testament that the strategy is working.’

Cartier ‘Travel with Style’ Concours D Elegance is back with its fourth edition to be held in the country capital on 14^th March 2015. Continuing to celebrate the remarkable design and craftsmanship which went into creating the most luxurious and distinctive of cars, Cartier’s fourth edition will feature classic automobiles, motorcycles and new ‘Picolo Fiat Class’, celebrating the Italian company’s famous small cars, along with ‘Veteran Class’, for motorcycles from the dawn of motoring to 1930.

Curated by Manvendra Singh of Barwani, the event has gained huge acclaim and popularity ever since its first edition in 2008, wherein the demand for participation in the event has marvellously inflated.

This year, however, only a limited number of entries will be showcased, from India’s extraordinary, eclectic and rare collections of vintage cars and motorcycles that are exclusively selected by the curator.

The jury this year will comprise of some of the most famed automotive experts from across the world, like Sandra Button, Jean Todt, Riccardo Patrese, David McKirdy, Yasmin and Simon le Bon and many more.

With an excellent jury panel and one of the best participants ever, the fourth edition of Cartier ‘Travel with Style’ Concours D Elegance is surely to enthral the audience in the most enthusiastic and passionate way!