Route de l’Horlogerie – Genève: an overview of the Swiss watchmaking panorama Geneva’s watchmaking history can be discovered through a unique Geneva Watch Tour. Punctuated by around 50 monobrand boutiques and as many multibrand retailers, the itinerary winds its way through Geneva’s iconic quarters: the area near the station and the Tourist Office to begin … Read more
The famed watchmaker Perrelet has recently created several limited editions of his legendary turbine watch. Turbine Dragon Watch, the latest Perrelet’s creation, is celebrating the Chinese year of the dragon. The Special Edition features a splendid depiction of the sacred animal, the symbol of the Chinese emperors. It appears in all its splendor when the … Read more
Most (82%) wealthy Americans define social responsibility by a company behaving ethically with employees, customers and suppliers. Environmental behavior and philanthropic actions are both named by respondents as an essential component of CSR (58%), according to a new survey by the independent and objective New York-based Luxury Institute, “Corporate Social Responsibility: The Wealthy Consumer’s Viewpoint.” … Read more
The magical universe of children’s fantasy – a young Versace wardrobe, was a dream of Donatella Versace from the beginning of her career. The idea never went out of her mind. In June 2011 Young Versace, the luxurious line for kids from 0-12 years was relaunched. The new Young Versace Spring Summer 2013 collection for … Read more
Nurturing a symbiotic relationship with the natural environment and local community, Dominican Republic’s Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge shows how the best of creature comforts and sustainable hospitality practices go hand-in-hand. Located in the Dominican Republic‘s unspoiled southwestern Barahuco Mountains, the 12-cabaña Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge offers green luxury with ease for the eco-conscious traveler.Situated on … Read more
A pair of chandelier earrings worn by Whitney Houston in publicity photographs for the film The Bodyguard (Warner Bros., 1992) were sold for $3,125 at a juliens live auction, the auction house to the stars of the past, present, & future. Designed by Los Angeles based jewelry designer Connie Parente, the earrings were made with … Read more