The best way to protect valuables from unauthorized access is to make them “invisible”

2LUXURY2 at Baselworld 2013.Doettling Gyrowinder At this year’s Baselworld 2013, Döttling, the manufacturer of finest handcrafted luxury safes since 1919, presented the Döttling Gyrowinder. In contradistinction to conventional watch winders, Döttling Gyrowinder allows completely free rotation of the watch in all directions – including a complete rollover – which comes closest to the movement of … Read more

Sicis breathes new life into micromosaic jewelry and timepieces

Baselworld 2013: SICIS’ micro-mosaic techniques in jewelry and watches collections, handcrafted in a limited edition. The craftsmanship of micromosaic is an ancient art. Micromosaic jewelry reached the heights of its glory in the 18th and 19th centuries, when worn by Marie Louis of Austria, Caroline and Josephine Bonaparte, and many other figures of French and … 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

Baselworld 2013: Sylvester Stallone’s Chaos Pen, Salvador Dali and Elvis Presley at Montegrappa

Baselworld 2013, the biggest watch & jewelry show of the planet, is the perfect stage to demonstrate to the world the fruits of a whole year’s work. At Montegrappa‘s third appearance at Baselworld, the Italian house of luxury writing instruments showcases its products on a stand designed to match the new guise of Montegrappa’s boutiques, … Read more

Innovations: The 10 technologies most likely to change the world

Smart watches, Prenatal DNA Sequencing, UIltra-Efficient Solar Power, Memory Implants, and Deep Learning are among 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2013 issued by MIT Technology Review magazine, the most respected technology magazine. Breakthrough technology is defined by MIT Technology Review an advance that gives people powerful new ways to use technology. “Every year we pick the 10 technologies … Read more

Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … Read more