James Bond’s Omega, Aston Martins, suits, swimming trunks and the complete works of Ian Fleming, all sold for charity

The London auction “50 Years of James Bond–The Auction,” raised $1.2 million, with proceeds going to charity. It was estimated at $9,000 to $10,000, but the James Bond Omega watch featured in the new movie Skyfall fetched more than $200,000 at Christie’s latest auction of James Bond memorabilia. The titanium Omega Automatic Seamaster Professional “Planet Ocean” … Read more

Bespoke perfumery: Hip-nose – first hip perfumery concept boutique launched in Europe

A bespoke fragrance, 100% customized, is a supreme pleasure that can provide an intriguing experience or a priceless gift in a moment of delight. Made of pure perfume essences and essential oils, bespoke fragrances bring the olfactory art to a higher level, says the creators of hip-nose, the first hip perfumery concept store, newly brought … Read more

Alessandra Ambrosio’s four-year-old daughter debuts in modelling

Alessandra Ambrosio’s four-year-old daughter makes modelling debut Four-year-old Anja Ambrosio, the daughter of Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio, debuted in the Autumn Winter 2012 campaign for London Fog. With an extraordinary naturalness, the young model, the oldest of the model’s two children, looks to be destined to follow in the footsteps of her mother. “Having … Read more

Rolex reveals new cutting-edge production site in Bienne

Rolex inaugurated new watch movement production facility in Bienne Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Rolex has unveiled the brand’s new movement production workshops in in Bienne setting a new standard in luxury watch manufacturing. With a single ultra-modern 400,000 m3 site, Rolex building in Bienne is one of Switzerland’s largest industrial construction projects in recent years. The … Read more

Spanish roots: Penelope Cruz – the ambassador of iconic Loewe house

Penelope Cruz, the face of Spanish leather goods label Loewe Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, the flagship of the Spanish culture to Hollywood, has signed a deal to represent Spanish leather goods label Loewe, led by creative director Stuart Vevers. Shot by fashion photographers Mert & Marcus, the first visuals of Loewe’s spring-summer 2013 collection feature … Read more

Chopard Belle – a Disney-inspired story

935 working hours, 10 types of precious stones, 1’551 precious stones, 372 carats of precious stones, of which a 69-carat pear-shaped tanzanite were used by Chopard to create the Belle necklace, a Disney-inspired work of art. Symbolizing love and the changing shades of life, Belle is the highlight of Chopard’s Disney Princess Collection which incorporates earrings … Read more