Speaking about luxury with Randy Barnett – founder Indivijual Custom Eyewear

The true luxury  means crafmanship and total dedication. Randy Barnett is the founder of the Individual Custom Eyewear, a “artisan ” luxury brand who produce 100 % custom eyewear. Growing up in West Texas, Barnett was keenly aware of the famous custom bootmakers in the region who create the best looking and best fitting cowboy … Read more

Fake Swiss watches from China more difficult to spot than ever

The counterfeiters have now mastered ultra-complex watch movements Counterfeiting costs the watchmaking industry billions each year, as China has perfected the art of forgery and fake Swiss Watches reach new levels of sophistication. Flaws and inconsistencies with the original product can be seen only with magnifier. “That was one of the first times I’ve held … Read more

New wealth estimates for France, Italy and Germany. Wealth-X intelligence report on ultra high net worth populations

France, Italy and Germany: Wealth Preservation report French and Italian UHNW Populations Lose at Least One UHNWI Every Three Days Since the Start of 2012   Wealth-X‘ latest intelligence report on ultra high net worth (UHNW) populations in France, Italy and Germany, estimates that there are 22,612 individuals resident in France, Italy and Germany worth … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Richard Hatter – general manager Hotel Icon – Hong Kong

The just-opened Hotel Icon located in the heart of  Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, is one-of-a-kind. Owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON has been able to forge its own identity and serves as a resource center for the hospitality industry. Since its launch, it has earned numerous readers’ choice awards and … Read more