Richemont acquired Varin-Etampage and Varinor (‘VVSA’) Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, has acquired 100 % of the capital of VVSA in a private transaction with the shareholder group. Based in Delémont since 1962, VVSA is a high-end manufacturer of stamped exterior components for watches, gold refiner and producer of semi-finished precious metal products destined … Read more
Saks Incorporated Announces Opening of Saks Fifth Avenue Store in Almaty, Kazakhstan The growing and vibrant Almaty, Kazakhstan has its own tri-level, approximate 91,000 square foot Saks Fifth Avenue store – the first of its kind in Kazakhstan. The new store will include a VIP Club for both women and men and offer an ongoing … Read more
From September 14th to 23rd, French Syndicat National des Antiquaires (SNA) invited worldwide antique lovers to discover a selection of preciuous pieces with the occasion of the XXVI° Biennale des Antiquaires, one of the most prestigious fairs organized for over 50 years, where the best professionals of the world display their most luxurious objects. The … Read more
Versace launching work of art jewelry collection Versace’ Fall 2012 Atelier couture show at the Ritz Paris (July 1) will see the lauch of Versace’s Atelier Jewelry collection. The label’s creative director Donatella Versace created 16 designs of hand-sculpted rings mounted with precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and amethysts. The jewelry will be custom-made … Read more
July 1-5 the most illustrious couturiers and design houses will open their doors for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Christian Dior, Chanel, Maison Martin Margiela, Alexis Mabille, and many others will present what we will wear for Fall/Winter 2012-2013. Thursday, July 5, will be dedicated to haute joaillerie housed. BOUCHERON, CHANEL JOAILLERIE, CHAUMET, DIOR JOAILLERIE, … Read more
Fausse Cartier, vrai casier The luxury sector continues to advocate against counterfeiting “Buy a fake Cartier, get a genuine criminal record” “With this phone, you better be ready to call your lawyer!” “Real ladies don’t like fake” “Are you ready to unravel this one?” “A bet on the wrong horse can be very expensive” “Counterfeits … Read more