Crown Jewels of Hollywood auction sets world record

The Elizabeth Taylor Collection, so-called “Crown Jewels of Hollywood“, were auctioned at Christie’s on 13th of December for prices that exceeded all estimates and expectations. The sale hadn’t even finished before it set the world record for most valuable sold at auction. “This is without a doubt the greatest private collection of jewellery ever assembled … Read more

1.618 – Sustainable Luxury

1.618 Sustainable Luxury – 3rd edition Art, creativity, innovation and Sustainable Development at the service of a different Luxury! from March 29th to 1st April 2012 3rd edition Cite de la Mode et du Design Paris Details: www.1618-paris.com 1.618 is a mathematical ratio that defines the divine proportion, a universal key to harmony that originates … Read more

Women only rooms at London’s Dukes hotel: a way to a female traveler’s heart and wallet

Exclusively female room attendants London’s Dukes hotel introducing ‘women only’ rooms Dukes Hotel in London announced the launch of Duchess Rooms concept – a discreet service tailored to female business and leisure guests. Women travelling alone, on business, or with friends can expect the following feminine touches, as standard: * A personal welcome card from … Read more

Stella McCartney’s truffle fragrance

Stella McCartney‘s latest fragrance, entitled L.I.L.Y, the perfume, is a unusual product that features truffle as a top note. L.I.L.Y fragrance also features notes of lily of the valley and oak moss. Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier (Firmenich) used natural extract of truffle: “I actually told the suppliers we were working with that the extract was … Read more

Champagne sales are bubbling again

After a serious hit in 2008 and 2009, the French champagne industry is preparing for a good season. The first signs of a bumper year came this past summer. The CIVC, which sets the criteria for the harvest, authorized the maximum volume of grape picking—a sign of optimism for the medium term as grapes picked … Read more

Cessna Citation M2 – Where beautiful meets business jet

Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo in 2,5 hours | Las Vegas to Chicago non-stop Sleek. Ergonomic. Show-stopping. For Corporate. Charter. Private. That’s the Citation M2. It’s among the most beautiful light jets in the sky. Citation M2, a new Cessna Aircraft Company light business jet, fills the gap between the Citation Mustang and the Citation … Read more