Baselworld 2015 watch premieres. Part II: Breitling, Chopard, Burberry, TAG Heuer, Hyt, Aartya & co

Horological premieres at Baselworld 2015. Part II. Countdown to the world’s most important trendsetting show: ‪#‎Baselworld‬ 2015 The jewellery and watch industry is focused on Baselworld 2015 – the annual highlight for the sector and the most important marketplace and global trendsetting showcase. The show brings together the biggest and most prestigious brands in the … Read more

Keys to a passion: seminal modern art works at Fondation Louis Vuitton

Fondation Louis Vuitton presents the exhibition Keys to a passion from April 1 to July 6 2015. The Fondation Louis Vuitton has seen record attendance since its inauguration in October. In four months, this new site dedicated to contemporary creation welcomed more than 400,000 visitors. As the third phase of its inaugural programme, Fondation Louis Vuitton … Read more

In the heart of the Mayan World: El Convento Boutique Hotel Antigua Guatemala

An atmospheric haven set in the historic town of Antigua Guatemala. What is today Guatemala was for centuries part of the Mayan civilization. Most of the country was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, becoming part of the colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). In Antigua Guatemala’s culturally fascinating atmosphere with brightly painted … Read more

Optimism level among luxury industry professionals at the same level seen at the start of 2014

Luxury Industry Bullish On Outlook For 2015, Wealth-X Survey Shows The luxury industry is cautiously optimistic for the coming quarter, according to the latest Wealth-X Luxury Sentiment Survey Report released by Wealth-X. The quarterly Wealth-X Luxury Sentiment Survey polls senior-level executives from various sectors in the luxury industry. The Luxury Industry Sentiment Index (LISI) declined … Read more

Bulgari and Central Saint Martins bag design collaboration

Bulgari partners with Central Saint Martins for bags inspired by Bulgari’s codes. LVMH’s Bulgari luxury jewelry house is supporting the creativity of students through a design competition. Bulgari and Central Saint Martins graduates have collaborated on new handbag designs for the ‘self-confident woman’.The Italian luxury label asked three of Central Saint Martins’ recent fashion graduates to … Read more

Is the crisis in the Chinese luxury market temporary? It is time for us to think of the Chinese market sociologically

Since 2012, Western luxury houses have been going through a slumping phase in their most profitable market China. Gucci has closed stores in second-layer cities across China, Prada has experienced its gloomiest sales in a decade and Swiss watches are struck with the lowest increase in recent years.Moreover, Bain & Company has demonstrated in its newly … Read more