2011 – a record year for Swiss Watch Industry

Watch exports reached a very high level in 2011, creating a new landmark in their remarkable growth over recent years. With exports of nearly 19.3 billion francs, Swiss watchmakers exceeded their previous annual result by 19.2%. Except for 2010, which followed a major downturn, growth in the last 20 years has never been so strong. … Read more

Montblanc Opened the Largest Concept Store in Beijing and anywhere in the world

Montblanc Sanlitun Concept Store The Year of the Dragon started for Montblanc with the opening of the Sanlitun concept store, the largest Montblanc Boutique not only in China, but anywhere in the world. The four-storey store is surrounded by Armani, Longchamp, Rolex and other luxury stores. “We are very excited to be unveiling such a … Read more

Roger Vadim’s Ferrari 250 GT California at Rétromobile 2012

Now in its 37th year, this year’s Rétromobile Parisian Automotive Fair has attracted more than 350 exhibitors who have brought their lovingly-maintained and – in some cases – eyewateringly expensive vehicles.  Some 90,000 people are expected to visit the five-day exhibition (1-5 February 2012); some to look, some to buy. More than 80 cars and … Read more

Meditative Reading Space – Kosha Chair

Meditative Reading Space: Kosha Chair by Claudio D’Amore “In truth there are only two things that can change a human being: a great love or a great book.” [Paul Desalmand] More than a luxury piece of furniture, Kosha is a meditative space, a sort of protective sheath designed by Swiss-Italian designer Claudio D’Amore (cosanova design … Read more