Should You Regift?

Regifting is quite controversial. There are many that simply say that a gift should never be regifted. We cannot argue with personal opinions but the truth is that there are situations in which a regift may be a great idea. This is especially true in the event that a lack of budget appears. The infographic … Read more

A rare insight into the world of Lauren Bacall, the accomplished collector

Remembering Lauren Bacall. The International Preview Tour of the Bacall Collection. The collection of Lauren Bacall, acclaimed actress of stage and screen, is to go on international tour prior to its auction at Bonhams New York on 31 March and 1 April, announced Bonhams house, one of the world’s largest auctioneers of fine art and … Read more

Luxury brands benefit as shoppers move from festive giving to self-gifting

eBay’s Phuong Nguyen reveals the opportunity for luxury brands as consumers stop buying Christmas presents and indulge in high-end purchases

Graf Von Faber-Castell “Catherine Palace” Pen of the Year Special Edition

Paying homage to the Agate Rooms in the Catherine Palace in St.Petersburg (one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe), the Catherine Palace Pen of the Year by Graf Von Faber-Castell brings the lustre and aesthetics of a major era alive in a luxurious manner. Catherine II is the only female ruler in history to … Read more

The Swarovski x Misfit Shine Collection of wearables. Just expose is to light to keep it charged.

The first truly fashion forward activity tracker? Swarovski, the leading producer of cut crystal in the world, and Misfit, maker of wearable and smart home products, unveiled Swarovski Shine, an exclusive collection of two new wearable products and nine sparkling accessories. The Swarovski Shine Collection reinterprets iconic Swarovski jewelry and introduces brand-new designs, all incorporating … Read more

Victoria and Albert Museum’s ‘What is Luxury?’ explores the meaning and the history of luxury

What is Luxury? (25 April – 27 September 2015, a V&A and Crafts Council Exhibition) will interrogate ideas of luxury today. Victoria and Albert Museum asks ‘What is Luxury?‘ and how it relates to our everyday lives in a new exhibition challenging our definitions of what luxury means. “As its title suggests, the exhibition questions … Read more