Walpole British Luxury Summit 2012: luxury in Greater China

Annual Walpole British Luxury Summit to focus once again on China The 2012 Walpole British Luxury Summit (9th May 2012, Bafta, 195 Piccadilly, London) will once again be focussed on China. Concentrating on the main markets for luxury in Greater China, covering the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. The Walpole Summit will look at the … Read more

Mansory McLaren MP4-12C

Mansory upgraded the McLaren MP4-12C with a tuning package that included 3.8-litre twin turbo engine, high-performance exhaust system, a new engine-management system and a sports air filter. Mansory widened the dimension of the car by 60mm, replacing parts for the roof, the front and rear aprons, the mirror housings and the fenders. Mansory has also … Read more

Books: Dior Joaillerie

Dior Haute Joaillerie book The jewelry is timeless, unlike those who wear them. “We are mortal, but jewelry remain,” says Victoire de Castellane, one of the most creative and fearless jewelry designers in the world and creative designer at Dior Haute Joaillerie. Since launching Dior Fine Jewelry in 1998, Victoire de Castellane has been celebrated … Read more

Love affair with leather – Hermès Leather Forever Exhibition in London

The “Hermès Leather Forever” exhibit with live demonstrations of the Hermès craft. Get up close and personal with some of the most stylish bags in the world   Hermès is landing in London for its 175th anniversary celebrated with Leather Forever exhibition held in the Royal Academy of Art’s sister space, 6 Burlington Gardens. The … Read more

Driving a Leopard 2

Being the driver of a Leopard 2 radio-controlled tank The Main Battle German Tank Leopard 2 A5 is a radio controlled model tank completely made of aluminum in scale 1:8 with a length of 1200 mm and a weight of 50 kg.  German technology and craftsmanship combined with various optical details make this serious big … Read more

Savoir-fair Fatto a mano: Valentino Timestrings capsule collection

Valentino Timestrings capsule collection, signed by duo Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, is a celebration of time, luxury, unique Italian craftmanship and haute couture expertise. Valentino created a collection of 10 pairs of shoes fully executed by hand that have stamped on every model the time spent in its manufacture. “When we talk about … Read more