Harry Winston – not in active negotiations regarding its watch and jewelry business

Harry Winston says not in active talks over luxury brand sale In response to recent media reports, Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, the diamond enterprise with premium assets in the mining and retail segments of the diamond industry, confirmed that it has received various indications of interest regarding a potential purchase of its luxury brand segment, … Read more

PPR’s third-quarter 2012 results: luxury division revenue jumps 12%

PPR luxury group third-quarter 2012 revenue PPR continue to boast strong performances even as growth cools in the luxury and high-end market PPR posted third-quarter 2012 revenue of €2.6 billion, up 6.6% versus the same 2011 period on a comparable basis. PPR’s Luxury division posted an 11.9% leap in revenue in the third quarter of the … Read more

Karl Lagerfeld’s new fragrance line scheduled for 2014

Karl Lagerfeld, one of the world’s most influential and iconic designers, announced a new fragrance to be launched in 2014. The internationally renowned haute couture fashion house will launch the new perfume line under Interparfums, the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics. The two companies signed a worldwide and exclusive license agreement to create, produce and … Read more

Rouge, Dita Von Teese second signature fragrance

Dita Von Teese launches second signature fragrance American burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, and actress Dita Von Teese, frequently dubbed “the Queen of Burlesque“, presented the second foray into the world of perfume keeping Von Teese’s fascination with 1940s cinema and classic retro style. Dita Von Teese Rouge fragrance is a combination of orange bergamot, … Read more

Royal musical fan with concealed watch and unique Patek Philippe Pendulette Dome are up for auction

“Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction   Antiquorum‘s fall auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” puts under hummer unique and collectible timepieces with unparalleled importance for the horological world. Collectors can look forward to bidding on 613 modern and vintage timepieces. The highlight of the sale include the “Magnificent Royal Presentation Musical Fan With Concealed … Read more

Global luxury market forecast: Fundamentals for growth remain strong, but it’s going to be a bumpy ride

Bain Projects Global Luxury Goods Market Will Grow Overall by 10% in 2012, Though Major Structural Shifts in Market Emerge Strong Holiday Sales Will Cap Off Strong Performance in 2012 Worldwide luxury goods market revenues will grow by seven percent in the final three months of 2012 versus the same period in 2011, culminating in full … Read more