International appetite for South African luxury goods growing

What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more

Nestle’s Maison Cailler to deliver tailor-made chocolates designed to the the customer’s individual taste

Nestle targets the luxury sector Maison Cailler is a new luxury brand created by Nestle to deliver tailor-made chocolates designed to the customer’s individual taste. Nestle, the world’s biggest food company by sales, is doing well with new products in both the luxury and affordable segments, Laurent Freixe said at launch of the Maison Cailler … Read more

Girard Perregaux’s first line of fine writing instruments

Introducing Girard Perregaux’s first line of fine writing instruments! Inspired by the distinctive bridge of their famous Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon watch, and created with the same level of precision, this exquisite limited-edition pen draws your eye to its natural ruby-decorated clip. The Tourbillon Havana DVIE-2 is every collector’s dream, numbered for exclusivity and featuring: … Read more

Agent Provocateur is exploring a more romantic side for spring

Agent Provocateur 2012 spring – summer ‘softer’ campaign British luxury lingerie label Agent Provocateur targets a more romantic clientele this spring with an ad campaign that features French actress Mylène Jampanoï (31). The new Agent Provocateur’s campaign wants to re-introduce the sensuality and flirtation of the 70’s. “I was looking at photographer David Hamilton’s images … Read more

Heart of Babylon – The Klepcys Collection by Cyrus

Klepcys collection by Cyrus pays tribute to the ancient city of Babylon. The case is decked out in 18-carat red gold or 18-carate grey gold and brushed with Grade 5 titanium, topped off with a DLC finish. The Klepcys Collection by Cyrus patented mechanism is limited to 88 pieces and boasts three exceptional functions: I) … Read more

Mykita & Moncler Hommage to the Mountains and its Conquerors

French outerwear company Moncler and German sunglasses manufacturer Mykita joined forces in a project which explores new territories in the world of eyewear. Hommage to the Mountains by Mykita & Moncler are sunglasses that can be worn all seasons. In 1954 Lino Lacedelli ( 4 December 1925 – 20 November 2009) and Achille Compagnoni became … Read more