Nokia to sell the luxury Vertu division

Nokia in talks to sell luxury Vertu unit-source Last December, Nokia, once the world’s dominant mobile phone provider, unveiled its plans to dispose of “non-core assets” and signalled its intention to sell the luxury arm Vertu. The cellphone maker talks with private equity group Permira were at an advanced stage on a possible sale which … Read more

Leica Camera opens first North American store

Leica opens first store in US The luxury German camera and sport optics brand Leica announced the opening of the Leica Store Washington DC., marking the debut of the North American retail concept. Located at 977 F St, NW and brokered by Streetsense, the Leica Store Washington DC showcases the iconic retailer’s full line of industry … Read more

Relaxation amplified. VibrAcoustic hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy: Kohler VibrAcoustic Bath Using a unique combination of music and sound vibration, this VibrAcoustic technology creates a new bathing experience doubled as sound therapy. VibrAcoustic panels created by Kohler broadcast sound waves that travel through the water and gently resound in the body. Strategically positioned throughout the bath to provide the most beneficial effects to … Read more

La Nouvelle Belle Epoque. Speaking with Adel El Gammal -co-founder Ecotemis

During 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Paris, ECOTEMIS launched their new product line and designer collection of active luxury outdoor funiture, “Avenue Numero 11”. The collection heralds the new beautiful era (La Nouvele Belle Epoque) and golden age where design and arhitecture , eco luxury and energy converge to create the avenues of the future. A 2LUXURY2‘s … Read more

Live-pinned: Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 bridal show

When it comes to social media innovation, Oscar de la Renta is one of the undisputed leaders. This April, the label presented another first in the digital: the Spring 2013 bridal show was live-pinned via Pinterest, a social platform that has has got a lot of momentum. The project available at http://pinterest.com/oscarprgirl/bridal was an insight into … Read more

Portuguese island Graciosa to become first CO2-free island

The Azores: Towards a Carbon-Free Future Graciosa, a small island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, is set to become the first C02 -free island in the world. Azorean island of Graciosa has the world’s first energy system based on up to 100 percent renewable energy. With a mixture of wind and solar energy, … Read more