Discover the world’s most coveted masterpieces. From fine horology and high jewelry to luxury beauty and bespoke fashion, we curate the artifacts of modern desire.
Clive Christian’s Private Collection Clive Christian’s Private Collection has a second perfume, named “V” after Clive Christian‘s eldest daughter, Victoria Christian. “V for women” and “V for men” have a concentration of a pure perfume, representing the richest fragrance form. In “V” for Women, orange blossom, is embraced by rose, jasmine, chamomile and bright lavender to … Read more
Hermes Wins $100 Million Damages From Counterfeit Websites Hermes wins a lawsuit against 34 websites that sold fake copies of its luxury goods. The judgment includes $100 million in damages. The websites, which didn’t defend themselves in court, sold items that infringed upon at least nine Hermes products including Birkin and Kelly handbags, wallets, watches, belts … Read more
For bagmaster Leonello Borghi, leather become a passion, an addiction and an innovative material that can open doors to recognition. The feeling of the leather hooked the Lancel’s artistic director at an early age. Then came the apprenticeship at the Italian manufacturing magnate Gino Ferruzzi, later projects for Prada, Ralph Lauren, and a collaboration with … Read more
Every Spring in the South of France, the ‘International Fashion and Photography Festival’ spotlights young promising artists in the fields of fashion and photography. On the four days of the festival, young fashion designers present to the public their first collection in a series of fashion shows. One of the prizes offered at 2012 Hyères … Read more
Nokia in talks to sell luxury Vertu unit-source Last December, Nokia, once the world’s dominant mobile phone provider, unveiled its plans to dispose of “non-core assets” and signalled its intention to sell the luxury arm Vertu. The cellphone maker talks with private equity group Permira were at an advanced stage on a possible sale which … Read more
Design Museum in London pays homage to Christian Louboutin, the go-to shoemaker for society’s well-heeled