Speaking about luxury with Motti Lissitzky – owner Novo Hombre – luxury diamond jewelry for men

After 5 years working as a commercial lawyer, Motti Lissitzky decided time came for a change and he joined the diamond & jewelry world. It was not his first meeting in the sector: His grandfather, Ruben Korn was one of the pioneers of the international diamonds trade in the early 50th of last century. As … Read more

Ephemeral Cointreau Privé by Alexis Mabille

Cointreau Privé Pariscomes back with a second edition for 2 month next to Place Vendôme. 2012 edition of the pop-up bar is hosted by Fashion designer Alexis Mabille. The place will exist for 2 months beginning Feb 28 and the design aims to be a revival of the 1920s Parisian Salons. Cointreau Privé has a … Read more

Snow White Princess

The diamond-studded Snow White Princess wristwatch made its global debut at the Doha Jewellery and Watch Exhibition 2012. Mouawad, the 121-year old jeweller has chosen Qatar as the location for the very first unveiling of its latest creation, the Snow White Princess Diamond Watch. The women’s timepiece, valued at $6.8 million USD made its global … Read more

Hermes defeated in China trademark dispute

France’s Hermes loses China trademark fight Foreign companies are having trouble in China over trademarks and unauthorised use of their names. The examples include Apple, basketball legend  Michael Jordan and, more recently, French luxury group Hermes International. French luxury producer Hermes, which is known as “Ai Ma Shi” in China, has lost a lawsuit against … Read more

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

  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

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