Swatch Group acquires the jewelry and watch brand Harry Winston The Swatch Group acquired 100% of the shares of the Harry Winston luxury jewelry and watch brand. The Swatch Group acquired the brand and all the activities related to jewelry and watches, including the 535 employees worldwide and the production company in Geneva (Switzerland). The … Read more
The seventh-generation Corvette kicked off the annual North American Auto Show. Capable of reaching 100 kph in 4 seconds, the 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It is also the most capable standard model ever, able to … Read more
Alila Jabal Akhdar to be the first luxury hotel in Oman mountains Asian-based hotel group Alila Hotels & Resorts expands into Oman with a new opening in spectacular Jabal Akhdar mountain region set for 2014. The new hospitality project at 2,000 meters is aimed to offer access to Oman’s most spectacular and untapped areas, a … Read more
Track your luggage no matter where it ends up A new baggage-tracking gadget known as the Trakdot premiered at this year’s Consumer electronic show CES. The new device could lessen the stress caused by delayed baggage. According to global airline industry specialists SITA, in 2011 over 25 Million pieces of luggage were lost in North … Read more
Lancôme x Alber Elbaz exceptional collaboration Alber Elbaz is teaming up with Lancôme, the world’s leading luxury beauty brand. The “deeply audacious” Lancôme x Alber Elbaz collection will be unveiled worldwide on June 15th 2013, announced the cosmetic house. “Alber Elbaz is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most influential fashion designers. But beyond that, … Read more
Large Yacht Orders Highlight 2013 Global Order Book from Boat International Media Statistics show a 44% increase in orders for the largest superyachts A total of 692 private yachts of 80 feet or more are under construction worldwide, and while that total shows an overall 5.2% decline from last year, statistics show a return to the business … Read more