HNWI and low cost of production to drive the yacht market in China

China Yacht Market Set to Grow at 13% Cagr During 2012-2017 Says TechSci Research   Increasing number of high net worth Individuals (HNWI), favorable government policies, and low cost of production are contributing to the growth of yacht market in China. Several foreign players are now manufacturing yachts in China to lower their costs of … Read more

The gardens of the Baccarat House

Baccarat crystal manufacturer celebrated the launch of Paris Design Week by staging the Home, Lighting and Jewellery collections in its gardens and VIP lounges. The new collection include Céleste lamps, ceiling lamps Clochette, Pegase horse, vases and votives Eye in red or black lacquer. Discover a photo selection of the new pieces, available in stores as … Read more

Google Street View videographers to take wine drinkers into Bordeaux chateaux

Any wine connoisseur with an internet connection would be able to visit virtually the Bordeaux chateaux. Google’s team of videographers will unveil Bordeaux chateaux secretes and the families behind every estate. Using backpack-mounted cameras videographers are currently capturing behind-the-scenes footage of nine chateaux: Chateau de Malle, Chateau de Pressac, Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Chateau de la Brede, … Read more

Duval-Leroy & Baccarat for holidays

The work on luxurious gift set for the holidays is in full swing. Luxury crystal and champagne are excellent friends, as Duval-Leroy champagne house unveiled a new exclusive Baccarat crystal carafe. The luxury gift box presents the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Sommeliers champagne, an exclusive Duval-Leroy champagne, alongside a high-end Baccarat decanter. In the red and … Read more

Guitar hero: Coriolanus goes rock

China’s most controversial director is bringing Shakespeare’s Coriolanus to Edinburgh – with two heavy-metal bands in tow. Andrew Dickson went to Beijing to hear the Bard turned up to 11

Spoga Horse 2013: Showpiece horse whips

Premium whip maker Fleck and Modastrass, a premium supplier of Swarovski Elements, announced showpiece horse whips embellished with Swarovski crystals. Modastrass has a history of working with top designers, but this collaboration marks the company’s first foray into equestrian sports accessories. The Swarovski Elements supplier was approached by Fleck  to supply the crystals for the company’s premium horseriding whips … Read more