IWC opened its largest boutique in the world

IWC’s Flagship Boutique in New York City Opened With a Knockout Watch Launch Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the opening of its first US Flagship Boutique in New York City – the largest of its kind worldwide. IWC marked this new milestone with the launch of the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali … Read more

Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR. Luxury division surged 29.1%

Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR • Group sales up 8% comparable, +15% reported • Luxury division: +18% comparable, +29% reported • Sport & Lifestyle division: +3% comparable, +15% reported In the first quarter of 2012, PPR posted €3.3 billion in revenue from continuing operations, up 7.9% on a comparable basis and … Read more

Richemont invests in the Learning and Apprenticeship Centre for Haute Horlogerie

Richemont Group Campus Genevois de Haute Horlogerie Richemont Group reinforces its roots in Geneva and its involvement in the local economy with an investment of over 100 million Swiss francs. The large and innovative project is called the « Campus Genevois de Haute Horlogerie ». The project will result in the creation of a 30,000 … Read more

First World Luxury Index China: most-searched for luxury brands in China. Surprises abound

Automobile brands, local Chow Tai Fook, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior top the list of most- searched for luxury brands in China   Digital Luxury Group (DLG), in partnership with Luxury Society community of luxury executives, unveiled the first ranking of the top 50 most-searched for luxury brands in China. Covering over 400 brands within … Read more

What means sustainable development ? Speaking with Bertrand Catteau – CEO Catinvest

“The sustainable development is becoming a key issue for all luxury brands respecting consumers’s demand” – . An 2LUXURY2’s interview taken during 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Paris with Bertrand Catteau – CEO Catinvest The first energy-positive outlet The design features outdoor walkways protected from the elements by stunning glass canopies, so no energy is consumed for … Read more