Starks Chair, the most widely sold design chair in the world, turned 10

The Louis Ghost chair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 2002 is celebrating its 10th anniversary  On October 3rd, Philippe Starck celebrated, in Milano, the anniversary of the Louis Ghost chair, launched in 2002. Louis Ghost becomes not only a Kartell absolute best-seller but, on the strength of 1.5 million pieces sold, it is, … Read more

How quickly your skin will age: First in-store DNA tests

Choosing the cream genetically suited to skin type The Organic Pharmacy offers in-store DNA testing How quickly your skin will age? A British firm is ready to answer this question by launching the reportedly first in-store DNA tests. These tests will allow London shoppers to choose the cream and serum genetically suited to their skin … Read more

LVMH’s sales continued to show strong momentum. 22% increase in revenue for the first 9 months of 2012

LVMH: 22% Increase in Revenue for the First Nine Months of 2012 LVMH’s Beauty Sales Remain Strong  LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €19.9 billion for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of 22% on the comparable period in 2011. After taking into account the … Read more

Zenith Stratos – the first watch to break the speed of sound in a near space environment

Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th chronograph in the stratosphere with Felix Baumgartner Historic achievements are made with exclusive watches. While James Cameron took to the bottom of the ocean a Rolex, Felix Baumgartner was equipped with a Zenith when he successfully jumped from an altitude 128,100 feet, reaching 833,9MPH and parachuted safely on … Read more

Geneva Time Exhibition 2013

4TH EDITION  OF GENEVA TIME EXHIBITION TO BE HELD AT BFM – A PRESTIGIOUS VENUE IN CENTRAL GENEVA Geneva Time Exhibition, now in its fourth year, is relocating to the very heart of Geneva… to a new venue that offers the perfect location for both exhibitors and visitors: the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices. The move to the … Read more

Luxury alcohol industry to be reshaped by the BRIC countries

  The global market for luxury goods has returned to steady growth, after the recessionary decline of 2008. While the developed countries dominate sales, the emerging ones are growing faster. In consequence, luxury brands manufacturers and retailers will continue to switch their focus to these new sources of growth. Three BRIC countries will be the … Read more