International appetite for South African luxury goods growing

What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more

The Tailor-Fit Cygnet city car

Cygnet – the bespoke luxury commuter car. Aston Martin Cignet, the bespoke tailor-fit car for the city, has generated a high level of interest, with over seventy-five percent of customers being new to the Aston Martin brand. Cygnet has the same Aston Martin philosophy and exceptional quality – Just smaller. The Cygnet represents a creative, … Read more

Luxury Shopping site attracts $1.8 Million financing

ModeWalk.com Attracts $1.8 Million in Series A Financing to Offer the Most Immersive Luxury Shopping Experience Online Luxury Shopping site ModeWalk.com attracted over $1.8 million in funding led by Merus Capital with additional investments from prominent Silicon Valley angel investors and luxury industry executives. This Series A financing is designed to accelerate development of technology, … Read more

Alexander McQueen is to launch a made-to-measure menswear service

Are you a Alexander McQueen fan? Be happy!!! It is official – the brand new made-to-measure service will be available. The label is headed up by Sarah Burton and will introduce a couture range for its male customers. Offering a single-breasted dinner jacket, a black-and-white Prince of Wales check double-breasted trouser suit and a black … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Amedeo Scognamiglio – President/CEO at FARAONE MENNELLA by RFMAS

Roberto Faraone Mennella and Amedeo Scognamiglio are the award winning designers behind FARAONE MENNELLA by RFMAS. They draw inspiration for their acclaimed jewelry collections from the classical Italian heritage. The artistic environment of their upbringing along with their eclectic energy, fuel New York City’s pop culture and Fashion society. Each creation is projected to the … Read more

2011 Rolls-Royce sales beat previous record from 1978

Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce enjoys record sales 2011 sales up 31 percent Rolls-Royce reported strong sales across the globe, with sales in the Asia Pacific region up 47 percent, North American sales rising 17 percent and Middle East sales up 23 percent. It also performed well in Britain, despite tough economic conditions, with sales up 30 … Read more