8 for 80: 8 Maisons Françaises for Crocodile’s 80th anniversary

8 prestigious Maisons Françaises celebrate 80 years of Lacoste   Lacoste’s iconic polo shirt turned 80. The lifestyle brand was born of the inventiveness of René Lacoste, a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, nicknamed the Crocodile. The tennis champion created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends. Before moving on … Read more

Suzy Menkes’s personal wardrobe at auction

“In My Fashion: The Suzy Menkes Collection”. Iconic fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, awarded an O.B.E by Her Majesty the Queen (Order of the British Empire) for her services to journalism in 2005, and made a Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur in France the same year, will sell her own wardrobe online via Christie’s “In My … Read more

Baselworld 2013: new ways to wear time like a second skin

Grandiose new timepieces at 2013 Baselworld; New blooming watch jewels from Patek Philippe, Rolex,  Ulysee Nardin, Breitling,  Tag Heuer, Artya, MB&F, Chopard … One of the most important events in the watch industry, 2013 BASELWORLD presented a panoramic vision of exceptional products ideally suited for distance travellers, art, fashion and sport lovers. Baselworld provided 2luxury2 with an exclusive … Read more

Baselworld 2013 – spectacular stand structures & greater radiance

2luxury2’s team at Baselworld 2013. The leading show for the watch and jewellery industry BASELWORLD, opened in Basel on Thursday, April 25, 2013 presenting the innovations and trends of the industry. The fair proudly unveiled a new mega hall complex designed by Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron, a giant brand book – a premiere … Read more

Luxury Goods Landscape: China. Infographic.

Benefitting from a fast-growing middle class and a fast-developing distribution network, sales of luxury goods in China have consistently outperformed the global market. Sales of luxury goods in China tripled in value in the 5 years to 2012 and by 2017 the country’s luxury market is set to double in value again, according to the … Read more

The most sought-after luxury brands in Brazil

The most-searched luxury brands in Brazil What are the most sought-after luxury brands in Brazil? 20+ million consumer online searches originating from Brazil shaped the key trends of the Brazilian luxury market identified in the latest World Luxury Index – Brazil released by Digital Luxury Group (DLG). The study covers 300+ luxury brands within six … Read more