Louis Vuitton supports hardcourt bike polo sport

A new incarnation of bike polo was born – LV polo bike Louis Vuitton teamed up with polo bike players Hannes Hengst and Grégory Barbier to produce a branded Polo Bike, where unique craftsmanship is essential. “From the embossed leather pedal straps and mallet holders, to the machined chainring (by Victoire), etched barplugs, via the … Read more

Leonardo da Vinci handbag sketch brought to life by Gherardini

Luxury Italian bag based on a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci Luxury Florence fashion house Gherardini created a handmade calfskin bag based on a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci. Named Pretiosa or “precious” and designed by Carla Braccialini, the luxury handmade accessory made in a limited edition (99 items) was unveiled at the Pitti W … Read more

Dior’s variety and booming sales – a sign of highly professional shadow workers

Dior has yet to name a new chief designer — but sales are booming At Paris Fashion Week in September, Christian Dior‘s chief executive Sidney Toledano batted away questions about Galliano‘s succession, saying the fashion house would take the time it needs to find the right fit. Dior posted in October a turnover of 705 … Read more

Ralph Toledano, ex chairman at Chloe, named head of Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier gets new boss Ralph Toledano, ex-ceo and chairman at luxury fashion house Chloé, was named new head of Jean Paul Gaultier, announced Spanish perfume and fashion group Puig. Ralph Toledano will now take over the Puig fashion division beginning January 30, and will initially run Gaultier, which Puig took over last year, … Read more

Heart of Babylon – The Klepcys Collection by Cyrus

Klepcys collection by Cyrus pays tribute to the ancient city of Babylon. The case is decked out in 18-carat red gold or 18-carate grey gold and brushed with Grade 5 titanium, topped off with a DLC finish. The Klepcys Collection by Cyrus patented mechanism is limited to 88 pieces and boasts three exceptional functions: I) … Read more

Geneva Time Exhibition 2012 – at the end

The third Geneva Time Exhibition, which closed here on Friday 20 January, proved again its success. Nearly 6’000 persons in all – watch professionals, collectors, international media and passionate public – attended the Fair devoted to the Art of Making Time and admired the creativity of its 52 exhibitors. The enthusiastic response re-affirmed GTE’s status … Read more