LUST

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.

Baselworld 2012 novelties: Hublot, Harry Winston, Zenith, Pierre Deroche, Hyt, Maurice Lacroix, Muzo

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  Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries, together with related sectors, showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. The world’s most renowned brands display their collections exclusively at BASELWORLD. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the … Read more

Net-A-Porter – first major foray into the China luxury e-commerce market

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Chinese e-commerce platform Shouke Limited is set to be acquired by the London-based luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter.com, marking that company’s first major foray into the China market. The members-only Shouke shopping website was only one of many well-capitalized luxury e-commerce platforms to spring up in China in the last couple of years, and the country’s … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Bernard Julémont – creator Raidillon

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Born out of a passion for fine timepieces and the motor racing spirit.  Raidillon watches are powered by Swiss-engineered movements, which are self-winding.  All watches are part of a limited series of 55 timepieces. A number derived from the company’s official partnership with the epic Spa 24-hour race, in which 55 cars are eligible to … Read more

Stefano Pilati was quitting YSL but fashion house did not name his successor

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Designer Stefano Pilati will present his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent fashion house on March 5. Yves Saint-Laurent confirmed that Italian designer was quitting but did not name his successor. “The house will disclose the name of the new creative director in the coming weeks,” a company statement said. Designer Hedi Slimane, who had … Read more

L’Odyssée de Cartier. L’Odyssée de la Panthere

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Cartier, King of Jewelers, prepares the launch via facebook of a short film that will express the 165 years of High Jewelry history. The emblematic panther, the Cartier’s icon since 1914, is the heroine of the three-and-a-half minute short movie. L’Odyssée de Cartier is the fantastical journey of the panther travelling trough dreams, past, present … Read more

Completely digitalised: Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Fall Winter 2012 2013

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Controlling the British Weather and the digital world: Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Autumn – Winter 2012 2013 Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2012 show transformed the physical experience completely digitalising it. “We stream the show from Burberry World to digital billboards – airports, news networks, train stations, your phone, your iPad or our bricks and mortar stores … Read more