Top market-defining factors for luxury in the next three to five years

Factors to watch in the mix of consumers and luxury products   Bain & Company, one of the leading advisor to the global luxury goods industry expects an average of seven to nine percent annual increases in global sales to fuel luxury brands’ growth aspirations until the middle of the decade. “Brands must develop strategies … Read more

Intense experiences: Fan di Fendi Extrême

Fan di Fendi perfume line expands with the first masculine edition – Fan di Fendi Pour Homme, along with the feminine version (Fan di Fendi Extreme). Francois Demachy, Delphine Lebeau-Krowiak and Benoit Lapouza imagined for Fan di Fendi Pour Homme a fresh and modern composition that combines citrus, woody tones, touches of basil, cardamom, red pepper and … Read more

To be lucky, you must believe in luck – Van Cleef & Arpels Palais de la Chance

  “Pour avoir de la chance, il faut croire en la chance” (To be lucky, you have to believe in luck)”. In order to celebrate Jacques Arpels’ famous expression, in 2012, Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to the palace in which it has brought together 150 unique High Jewelry pieces. This Palais de … Read more

Clutches worth grabbing: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere

So clutch: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand synonymous with minaudieres and flawless hand-craftsmanship, hasre-defined the accessories category with products that are on the cutting edge of high fashion, while always remaining timeless classics. For 2012 prefall season, the master of minaudieres’ turned the attention to the great and imposing Astor, … Read more

Aviator sunglasses turned 75

These sunglasses have graced the faces of some truly legendary characters. Initially introduced for the United States Army Air Corps, the Ray Ban aviators became a style staple for guys and girls, and movie stars. To its 75th anniversary, Ray Ban, the American brand of sunglasses founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb, has created a … Read more

De Beers Imaginary Nature high jewelry collection

All forms of nature are dependent on light. The transformative journey of earth to air holds particular significance for diamonds that, formed millions of years ago, are only now making their way to the light. The new Imaginary Nature creations from De Beers harness the energy of the natural world, producing a collection that exudes … Read more