The Ever-Changing Definition Of Luxury

The anti-thesis of exclusivity. How The Uncertain Economy Is Changing The Definition Of Luxury Luxury has taken on a multitude of new meanings. The last three recession years have created a dramatic shift in the definition of what luxury is. “Now luxury means products with higher perceived value and increased practicality. Demonstrating this is the … Read more

Megaphone by italian studio En&Dis

Italian studio En&Dis reverts to traditional methods of sound distribution. This ceramic Passive Amplifier for iphone is designed to amplify and optimize the best iPhone sound output. Megaphone amplifier is based on a thin wooden frame that allows the object to float off the table. This feature increases the vibration of the Megaphone and optimizes … Read more

Chantecaille X Cimon Art Fragrance crystallized Bottles

Chantecaille fragrance bottles have a new face for the holiday season. Chantecaille, the luxury beauty brand, announced a collaboration with Cimon of Cimon Art. The New York artist created a limited edition series of Chantecaille fragrance bottles available by special order through Harrod’s and select stores worldwide. Numbered and signed by the artist himself, each … Read more

Smoke on the Water: the Porsche Design Shisha

Designed for those customers deeply embedded in African and Middle Eastern cultures, the 2011 luxury Shisha waterpipe by Porsche Design reflects the iconic style credo of the Porsche Design luxury brand: purist design combined with high-end materials. A vision of simplicity, The Porsche Design Shisha is made in Germany and stands at a height of … Read more

Brixton & Fender Guitars Friendly Union

Brixton released a collaboration with Fender Guitars – an Electric Guitar case with vintage inspired design and construction. The Brixton & Fender “Friendly Union” includes a limited edition Guitar Case and Record Case. Fender has created some of the most iconic guitars of all time, and Brixton has steadily grown into an established apparel brand … Read more

L2 DIGITAL IQ INDEX : European Niche Fashion

L2’s inaugural study of European fashion brands reveals that the digital competence of the continent’s niche fashion brands lags that of their larger, more established global fashion peers. The ranking measures the digital aptitude of 46 European niche fashion brands with annual turnover between €25 million and €250 million. Brands were measured on 350 data … Read more