The rose has been a key design motif for the Swiss House of Piaget since the 1960s. Yves Piaget‘s passion for the flower was recognized in 1982 when the winner of the Geneva International Competition of New Roses was christened the “Yves Piaget Rose,” further solidifying the House’s connection to the rose. In tribute to … Read more
Royal Princess cruise ship was officially welcomed into the fleet of Princess Cruises, one of the world’s largest international cruise lines. The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all … Read more
Robert Pattinson named the new face of Dior. English actor, model, musician and producer Robert Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) replaced fellow actor Jude Law as the face of Dior Homme fragrance. The sum earned by the actor reaches $12 million, reported sources close to the star. In 2010, Pattinson was named one of TIME … Read more
The Caribbean is well-known as a playground for the wealthy – private all-inclusive resorts, marinas full of yachts, designer shopping and perfect sand. If you like your bubbles underwater as well as in a glass, the snorkelling and diving here is also world-class, and there’s no need to book a year in advance. Be … Read more
Fighting with LVMH’s attempts to amass a stake in Hermès, the French luxury fashion house appointed Axel Dumas (42 years old), a member of its founding family, as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hermès International. Since Axel Dumas‘ arrival at Hermès in 2003 he has held a number of key positions, including Managing Director of jewellery … Read more
Six-stringed works of art belonging to Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Lou Reed, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Nancy Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Rick Nielsen, Slash, Billy Gibbons, Ace Frehley and others were incorporated into a new art book called 108 Rock Star Guitars (published by Glitterati Incorporated). Photographer/author Lisa S. Johnson imagined a … Read more