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Limited edition smoking instruments for a contemplative moment For connoisseurs who want a contemplative moment for themselves, away of the crowdy shisha lounges, Desvall unveiled three limited edition shishas in hand shaped ceramics with Sweden’s artisanal heritage. The limited edition pipes (gold, chrome, black) are works of art milled out of a solid block of … Read more
Parisian Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche celebrates its 160th Anniversary Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche, France’s first department store and one of the most prestigious stores in the world, celebrates its 160th anniversary. When created in 1852, Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche established a new concept of selling, creating the world’s first department store. … Read more
World’s first sold for $247,000. 21 whiskies in the Dalmore Constellation Collection launched a few months ago, ranging from £2,000 ($3,200) a bottle to £20,000 ($32,000) a bottle, have the first sale at the Whiskey Shop in the UK. Mahesh Patel, an American entrepreneur and property developer, purchased the precious 21 bottles of the set … Read more
Japanese distillery Suntory will be releasing a special edition whisky to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones formation Japanese whisky distiller Suntory will release a special whisky for Rolling Stones 50th anniversary. Besides the precious whisky, the $6,300 (€5,208) bottle is the one who caught the worldwide attention. The recipient is featuring the … Read more
La Palina Cigars’ Family-Inspired “Goldie” La Palina Cigars luxury brand (founded in 1896) has a tumultuous history, having gone through many resurrections over the years. Dedicated to family and tradition, La Palina Cigars returned in 2010 with the “Family Series,” The “Goldie,” and “El Diario,” all dedicated to Samuel Paley heritage, the founder of the … Read more
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13 billion in the first half 2012, an increase of 26%. Organic revenue growth was 12%. “All business groups contributed to this performance, which is even more remarkable coming on top of the strong growth in first half of 2011. The … Read more