Jacques Grange to recreate the Versailles Gardens under the iconic Grand Palais @ Biennale des Antiquaires 2014

27° Biennale des Antiquaires, Grand Palais, Paris.  As the must-visit event for the art market for more than 60 years, the 27° Biennale des Antiquaires at the Grand Palais in Paris draws together the finest art and antiques dealers who gather to present their greatest masterpieces. Biennale des Antiquaires – the premier showcase of art and … Read more

Top 10 luxury brands make exclusivity a priority over ubiquity in 2014.

Consumers felt entitled to buy luxury again. Top 10 luxury brands The value of top 10 luxury-goods brands surged 16 percent to $111 billion, according to the 2014 BrandZ study published by research company Millward Brown. The luxury category brand value rose 16 percent, following a 6 percent rise a year ago.The strong performance illustrates both … Read more

Global luxury goods sector remains resilient: LVMH tops list of world’s largest luxury goods companies

Global luxury goods sector remains resilient, despite tougher consumer market, according to a new Deloitte report. The world’s 75 largest luxury goods companies generated luxury goods sales of $171.8 billion through the end of last fiscal year (fiscal years ended through June 2013) despite a slowdown in the global economy. The average size of the … Read more

Chopard takes over the Hôtel de Vendôme

For over 140 years, Chopard has embraced elegance, originality and individuality in its jewelry lines. Its jewelry collections include an array of designs that adorn celebrities around the world. From this year, “Happy Diamonds“, luxurious diamonds, necklaces and pendants will adorn Chopard’s first forray into the hospitality market. The famous jeweler have diversified its portfolio … Read more

4th IAIR global award for innovation and sustainability

Australian green cosmetic company Kismet Jardin has won IAIR global award for innovation and sustainability in the beauty & health category Australia. Held at Sheraton Towers, Hong Kong, the fourth annual IAIR awards – Excellence in Global Economy and Sustainability ceremony were attended by more than 400 international guests. IAIR is one of the world’s leading … Read more

Polo and timepieces

Polo is the fastest non-motorized team sport. Travelling on the back of a horse at breakneck speeds, trying to hit a object the size of a baseball using a four foot pole, while your opponents crash into you with nearly a ton of weight and muscle, this sport requires precision timing. In fact, the ability … Read more