Editorial Team

European Commission to create the right framework conditions for the luxury industry and European fashion

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The European Commission‘s high-level advisory board on the competitiveness of the European Fashion and Luxury Industries, that includes the CEOs of LVMH brands Dior, Thomas Pink, Emilio Pucci, and Le Bon Marche, had its second meeting with European Commission Vice President Tajani. At the meeting of the high-level advisory board announced that he would adopt specific … Read more

Freedom and precision on the high seas: Montblanc Régulateur Nautique Timepieces Set

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Montblanc Régulateur Nautique Timepieces Set from the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Collection Seafaring and navigation on the high seas were crucially important for the evolution of precise time measurement, so Montblanc has given the wristwatch chronograph a worthy companion which can ideally serve aboard a private yacht, but which will also attract admiring attention on dry land. … Read more

Louis Vuitton store at Harrods

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Harrods’ Central Hall on the Ground Floor is the new home for a new Louis Vuitton store. The impressive space houses a wide selection of luggage and scarves, in addition to areas devoted to exotic skins and a much-increased selection of handbags and accessories. Original stone columns and ceiling details in the space have been uncovered and restored … Read more

Starwood celebrates more than 100 hotels in operation and 100 hotels in the pipeline

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The rise in high net worth individuals in China and around the globe has also paved the way for the expansion of Starwood’s luxury brands, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels. Starwood Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,103 properties in nearly 100 countries, … Read more

Blue Planet Prize award to one of the most renowned tropical biologists at Rio+20

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Blue Planet Prize award to Lovejoy at Rio+20   The Blue Planet Prize, one of the most prestigious awards for work in the environment, has been given to ecologist and Counterpart International Board member Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. The Blue Planet Prize is given annually by Japan’s Asahi Glass Foundation to recognize leaders who make a … Read more

Cacheux 8, a glory to the figure 8

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In 2012 designer Fabien Cacheux opened his own Haute Horlogerie house that became known thans to Galibier GT concept watch. For Fabien Cacheux’ latest luxury creation, the artist was inspired by the figure eight – the lucky number in Chinese culture. “The figure eight is also a symbol of final balance, in Asia, it represents, … Read more