The Fabergé Museum in Baden Baden, Germany paid €800,000 to acquire a work by the Russian artist-jeweler Peter Karl Fabergé – the official goldsmith of the Russian imperial family. The $1.1 million breakfst plate casts Fabergé in a new light. The artst was best known for the opulent Easter eggs created for Tsar Alexander III … Read more
A 1,000-piece limited series Swarovski Elis Bangle watch, one of its first models of the brand, became purple, the major colour of Swarovski Fall Winter 2011-2012 collection of accessories and jewellery. A shining example of high-fashion watchmaking, the Elis Bangle comes in right on trend with its cuff bracelet form while the subtle square bezel, … Read more
What can say about “luxury” a true specialist and a luxury expert? What could say about perfumes a true perfumer? Well, Creezy Courtoy is the person you are looking for. Dedicated to luxury and perfume industry in particular, the author of the famous “Les Routes du Perfum” revealed some of the achievements of many years … Read more
Swarovski, Christian Lacroix Team Up for Ballet Swarovski has armed Christian Lacroix with more than 2 million crystals to create costumes for “La Source,” a ballet choreographed by Jean-Guillaume Bart and running for 18 performances at the Opéra Nationale de Paris through Nov. 22. The libretto is described as a typical 19th-century ballet, set in … Read more
It is the cruise industry’s version of the Oscars & Emmys rolled into one – renowned cruise expert Douglas Ward‘s ratings of 285 ships in 2012 Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Although the economy has been on a roller coaster ride towards recession, serious discounting has allowed the cruise industry to remain … Read more
These are the latest creations that the Swiss finest watch brands released for Christmas: BULGARI – Mediterranean Eden watch Mediterranean Eden, the latest creation from Bulgari, draws inspiration from the history and culture of the Mediterranean basin. Its subtle construction, at the crossroads of watchmaking and jewellery, is firmly rooted in the heritage of the … Read more