Baume & Mercier’s historical perspective at TimeCrafters 2012

American aficionados meet the world’s leading watchmaking brands Following the success of TimeCrafters’ first edition last year, this world-class luxury watch fair, the first luxury watchmaking fair to take place in the United States, takes place once again in New York. The show gives watch admirers and collectors a unique opportunity to share their passion … Read more

Intense exoticism: Harrods Oud Patchouli by Bond No 9

With Bond No 9 perfumes have been turned on their head. This season, Harrods by Bond No. 9 infuses the island of Manhattan with Oud Patchouli scents. Davana flowers, safran, myrrh, patchouli, rose, geranium, oud, musk, amber, leather, sandalwood is the recipe for this intense head-turning experience. The Harrods Bond No 9 collection counts six … Read more

Joy of Brazil: Brumani Confetti & Streamers Brazilian carnival

Can a high jewelry collection embrace and transmit the joy of the Brazilian carnival? Brumani’s one-of-a-kind pieces colored gems imagined by Brumani’s owners, Eduardo and Emerson Bruner, encapsulate the liveliness and spontaneity of the Brazilians, in the same time paying tribute to the know-how of European jewelry. Delicate and light, Brumani is a set of … Read more

Guerlain spa at the Ritz-Carlton’s first hotel in Austria

New luxury hotels are blooming in Vienna. Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna will open next spring, while the Park Hyatt Vienna is scheduled to open late in 2013. The latest grand opening is brought to the historical city by Ritz-Carlton. The 202-room Ritz-Carlton Vienna hotel opened at the end of the August is company’s first hotel … Read more

Face-kini: the ultimate alternative to sunblock in China

The ‘face-kini’: China’s new beach trend It was designed seven years ago as a protective mask from insects and jellyfish, but in China it became the latest summer accessory. The full head mask with openings for the eyes and mouth, also known as a ‘face-kini’ is seen by the women in Shandong province in east … Read more

Printemps Paris to have Dior’s Christmas window displays

Dior to create Christmas window displays for Paris’ Printemps In the tradition of creating elaborate and fantastical Christmas window displays, Parisian luxury department store Printemps, the flagship location on Boulevard Haussmann, will have a Dior Christmas window decorations this year. Previously, the Paris luxury retailer have collaborated with Chanel and Lanvin on its Christmas displays. … Read more