Derek Lam left Tod’s

American designer Derek Lam (born San Francisco, 1967) has parted ways with Tod’s, where he was in charge as creative director since 2006. Derek Lam was responsible with the brand’s pret-à-porter and accessories collections. An official announcement will follow as it is assumed that Derek Lam wants to concentrate on his own fashion line. In … Read more

Chopard Classic Manufactum with in-house movement

Chopard’s Classic Manufactum – An “in-house” movement for an ageless timepiece Chopard introduces new manufacture calibre Chopard launched its third in-house developed movement to be produced by Fleurier Ebauches. The integrated chronograph calibre is based on the Chrono One movement, a high quality in-house developed calibre, which is now being produced in series in a … Read more

Q by Aston Martin

The ultimate personalisation & design service Your supercar needs an extensive palette of paint, leather and trim finishes as well as a wide range of options?  However for some Aston Martin clients, this is simply not enough. The ultimate personalisation design service, called Q by Aston Martin, allows the customer to finish the car in … Read more

Menswear designer John Varvatos to receive the 2012 Spirit of Design Award

John Varvatos, acclaimed menswear designer and fashion mentor on NBC’s new fashion reality show “Fashion Star,” will receive the 2012 Spirit of Design Award at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show. The Spirit of Design Award is presented at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show to a prominent and influential designer.  This prestigious award, first given in … Read more

Fabergé’s Romanov necklace

Fabergé presents the stunning royal lace-like necklace made of emeralds, diamonds and white gold. Romanov necklace can be transformed and worn in several different ways Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920) was appointed supplier to the Russian royal courts in 1885, on the delivery of the first of the famous Imperial Easter Eggs. But these were not … Read more

First unscratchable gold, world’s most expensive watch and other Hublot’s Tutti Frutti at Baselworld 2012

  Hublot, the Swiss watch brand owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, unveiled at 2012 Baselworld Fair the world’s most expensive watch with a price tag of $5 million and inlaid with more than 1,200 diamonds, including six stones of more than 3 carats each. The watch was made by 17 people in 14 … Read more