Relaxed American luxury of David Yurman in Beauty in Contrast

David Yurman debuts Beauty in Contrast Fall 2013 campaign. David Yurman, America’s leading fine jewelry and timepiece design house, debuts its Fall 2013 campaign featuring Kate Upton, Dree Hemingway, Anais Mali, and Catrinel Marlon. Shot by renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, the new campaign, entitled Beauty in Contrast, captures the signature elegance and relaxed American luxury … Read more

Uma Thurman – the star of the Campari Calendar 2014

The iconic, edgy Uma Thurman takes the lead in the 2014 edition of the Calendar which is entitled ‘Worldwide Celebrations‘, with each month focusing on a unique festival from a number of different cultures around the world. Uma, who has starred in a number of high-profile blockbuster movies such as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, … Read more

France’s elite art institution to be restored by Ralph Lauren

Paris’ École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts to be modernized by Ralph Lauren. In an act of artistic benevolence, American fashion designer and business executive Ralph Lauren will help modernize Paris Art School – École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), France’s elite institution of instruction in the arts. Best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand … Read more

Be brave enough to innovate: Wallace Chan, the recipient of JNA’s Outstanding Contribution Award

JNA Awards (Jewellery News Asia), announced that celebrated Chinese artist, sculptor, jewellery designer and master craftsman Wallace Chan is the recipient of the “Outstanding Contribution Award” to the jewellery industry. The accolade will be presented to Chan at an awards ceremony and gala dinner scheduled for 12 September at The Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “Wallace … Read more

The world’s leading luxury products group – an increase of 6% in the first half 2013

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13.7 billion in the first half 2013, an increase of 6%. Organic revenue growth was 8% compared to the same period in 2012, which itself saw strong growth. The luxury conglomerate continued to experience good momentum in the US and Asia, … Read more

Piaget announces Chinese ambassador

Gong Li, Brand Ambassador of Piaget. Swiss watchmaker and jeweler Piaget announced new Brand Ambassador Gong Li in the China debut of its Couture Précieuse high jewellery collection. Piaget selected Gong Li as its brand ambassador, seeing in the actress a woman whose spirit truly matches Piaget’s own traditions of pursuing perfection. “Being an icon … Read more