The most sought-after luxury timepiece brands in China

Chinese interest for luxury watches is growing. The big players get bigger Chinese consumers are becoming more educated and sophisticated   A near 40% increase in searches shows that the interest for luxury watches in China remains strong despite a macroeconomic slowdown, according to the “World Luxury Index China: Watches” study launched by Digital Luxury … Read more

Must-see: Valentino: Master of Couture at Somerset House

Somerset House, the spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, is hosting “Valentino: Master of Couture at Somerset House” – a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Valentino through 130 exquisite haute couture designs. Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries are transformed into a glamorous couture catwalk. In a clever reversal of roles each … Read more

A ladies trio on the 2012 Watch Of The Year’s podium

Watch Of The Year 2012 awards went to ladies luxury timepieces An unprecedented situation at the 19th edition of the «Prix de la Montre de l’année» organised every year by the magazine Montres Passion. The 2012 edition broke new ground: all of the prize-winners were ladies’ models. Breguet also distinguished itself by winning three awards. … Read more

Scandinavia’s leading luxury retailer Georg Jensen acquired by Investcorp

Luxury retailer Georg Jensen sold to Investcorp Teaming up with luxury sector entrepreneur David Chu, to cultivate a leading global luxury brand Scandinavia’s leading luxury retailer Georg Jensen, founded by the eponymous Danish designer in 1904, was sold to Investcorp group for $140 million. As part of this transaction, Investcorp has teamed up with David … Read more

Precious bags to illuminate an evening

Lacquer, guilloché, precious fabrics or gemstone paving: Cartier excels in the art of luxury leather goods. Objects of desire, stars in the night, Cartier evening bags display exceptional expertise and bear the jeweller’s signature. The evening bags line of the luxury house includes clutch bags in water-snake skin (£1,010), long clutch in gold -colored goatskin bag … Read more

Watches & Jewelry brands are ramping up e-commerce and rapidly adopting social media

Digital IQ Index: Watches & Jewelry 2012 edition For the second year in a row, Tiffany & Co. has earned the top position in L2’s “Digital IQ Index: Watches & Jewelry” ranking, a study which benchmarks the digital competence of 47 prestige Watches & Jewelry brands across four dimensions: site, digital marketing, social media, and … Read more