Hulchi Belluni – A diva on a world tour diamond chandelier

Italian Belgian jewellery brand Hulchi Belluni has brought to Switzerland’s Baselworld 2012 a chandelier with diamonds – an exclusive design for Claeys Lighting by Roel Haagmans. “Marilyn”, a modern interpretation of the classical model of the bag chandelier, is designed by Martin Hul and inspired by Feng Shui and the five essential elements of nature. … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Bernard Julémont – creator Raidillon

Born out of a passion for fine timepieces and the motor racing spirit.  Raidillon watches are powered by Swiss-engineered movements, which are self-winding.  All watches are part of a limited series of 55 timepieces. A number derived from the company’s official partnership with the epic Spa 24-hour race, in which 55 cars are eligible to … Read more

Jil Sander: I am very happy and excited to be back

Jil Sander, a prolific German designer known for her innovative looks in the 70s, is returning to the label she created 40 years ago, fuelling industry speculation about the possibility that outgoing creative director Raf Simons could wind up at Dior. Japanese fashion conglomerate Onward Holdings, who owns Jil Sander fashion brand since 2008, said … Read more

Sonia Rykiel, one of the last family controlled French fashion houses, bought by Hong Kong’s Fung

80 percent of French fashion house Sonia Rykiel, one of the last family controlled French fashion houses, was bought by Hong Kong investment firm Fung Brands. This partnership will boosting the brand’s global presence and will double Sonia Rykiel’s sales in the next five to six years. The fashion house’s sales stagnated in 2011 after … Read more

Antique Cufflinks 1860 – 1960: the first historical reference book on cufflinks

The first comprehensive picture catalogue of one of the gentleman’s most defining accessories Guy-David Lambrechts, a Belgian cuff link collector and menswear designer, published the first historical reference book on antique cufflinks. “Antique Cufflinks 1860 – 1960” is a comprehensive picture catalogue of one of the gentleman’s most defining accessories. The book is based on … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Francois Schwennicke – owner Delvaux

Delvaux was founded in Brussels by Charles Delvaux in 1829, a year before the creation of hte Belgian state. Its heartquarters have always been located in the capital,  now more specifically in the Arsenal. Since 1883,  Delvaux has been a warrant holder to the Court of Belgium. Delvaux is the oldest fine leather luxury goods … Read more