After years of slowly falling behind the competition when it comes to what’s under the hood, Aston Martin decided to increase the pressure on its Italian and German supercar competition with an AMG partnership, the German engineering genius that hand-builds super-performance engines. The British luxury car maker revealed that its next-generation vehicles will be powered … Read more
Paris’ École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts to be modernized by Ralph Lauren. In an act of artistic benevolence, American fashion designer and business executive Ralph Lauren will help modernize Paris Art School – École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), France’s elite institution of instruction in the arts. Best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand … Read more
Davidoff Releases Nicaraguan Cigar. Perhaps one of the most anticipated release in the 2013 cigar sector, Geneva cigarmaker Davidoff has just released its first Nicaraguan puro premium cigar line. Nicaraguan puros are made of all Nicaraguan-grown components, or pure Nicaraguan ingredients. Developed by cigarmaster Henke Kelner, this is a vast departure from the mellower, milder … Read more
JNA Awards (Jewellery News Asia), announced that celebrated Chinese artist, sculptor, jewellery designer and master craftsman Wallace Chan is the recipient of the “Outstanding Contribution Award” to the jewellery industry. The accolade will be presented to Chan at an awards ceremony and gala dinner scheduled for 12 September at The Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “Wallace … Read more
The ultimate hanging lounger, Swingrest by Daniel Pouzet, is one of the first products to emerge from Dedon Island resort, the Outdoor Living Lab in Siargao (Philippines) of Dedon, on of the world’s premiere outdoor furniture brands. Daniel Pouzet, co-architect and designer of Dedon Island, took his inspiration for the Swingrest from the extra-high ceilings … Read more
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13.7 billion in the first half 2013, an increase of 6%. Organic revenue growth was 8% compared to the same period in 2012, which itself saw strong growth. The luxury conglomerate continued to experience good momentum in the US and Asia, … Read more