Vertu’s new Constellation is all about high-performance

The English luxury mobile phone manufacturer, Vertu, launches the next generation of its high- performance smartphone. The Performance Smartphone combines powerful technology that delivers global connectivity with dual SIM, a stunning 5.5″ display and a fingerprint sensor for biometric security. The Luxury Performance Smartphone is a good companion for those on the go. Constellation features … Read more

Luxury spending trends of the past year. Report

The beauty, fine wines and spirits, and fine food segments all grew, reflecting a redirection of luxury spending away from goods and toward personal pampering and experiences. Last 12 months, the luxury consumption shifted away from goods and toward experiences such as travel and gastronomy, which grew faster than luxury goods by at least 5 … Read more

Sotheby’s creates a Global Luxury & Lifestyle Division

Sotheby’s, the British multinational corporation headquartered in New York City, is uniting its jewelry, watches, wine, cars, and realty divisions under one umbrella. The company announced the appointment of Maarten ten Holder as global Managing Director of the Company’s new Luxury & Lifestyle Division. An accomplished auctioneer, Maarten regularly conducts sales in all of Sotheby’s major … Read more

Mixology at your mansion: World’s First Connected Cocktail Library launches at CES 2017

This device will help us prepare our favorite cocktails, in the smoothest possible way. Originally unveiled in 2014, under the working title Project Gutenberg, Opn is an intelligent system, which aims to transform the way we enjoy premium spirits and experience mixology at home.As ‘hometainment’ sees consumers turn to their homes for new social experiences … Read more

John Hardy debuts first U.S. Experiential Retail Boutique

Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy debuts its first U.S. flagship, situated in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The flagship, opened November 25, offers a highly differentiated and authentic shopping experience designed to engage all five senses with the myth and magic of Balinese artisanship. The highlight of the flagship is an experiential concept space on the … Read more

A polar scientist, a robotic suit designer and an eye specialist are among the Winners of 2016 Rolex Awards

Forty years ago Rolex initiated the Rolex Awards to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Oyster watch in a manner that reflected the spirit of enterprise on which the luxury company was founded. A polar scientist, a robotic suit designer and an eye specialist are among the Winners of 2016 Rolex Awards. The Rolex Awards … Read more