Hand painted animals by Herend for Asprey. The ultimate edition of the Monkey Orchestra

The Monkey Orchestra, consisting of 21 figurines, is one of the most whimsical classics of Meissen Baroque, and is the most familiar series of collectibles from Meissen, the world famous porcelain factory in Germany. It was created in 1753 by Johann Joachim Kaendler, and revised in 1765/ 1766 together with the modeller Peter Reinicke. Asprey … Read more

In a luxury business environment that remains uncertain, LVMH approaches the second half of the year with caution

World’s leading luxury products group reports good growth in Europe, Asia and the United States; LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €19.7 billion in the first half of 2017, an increase of 15%. Organic revenue growth was 12% compared to the same period in 2016. All geographic … Read more

Top in the biz: luxury anti-aging trend and the beauty business

Premium skincare is big business and it is growing exponentially with each passing year. Unsurprisingly, the number of luxury skincare brands has also exploded, each and everyone of them wanting a piece of this very lucrative and booming multi-billion dollars industry. Why is premium skincare suddenly enjoying this rapid growth? With the conjoint growth and … Read more

LVMH is taking over Tokyo with Ten LVMH Maisons in the new Ginza Six, the largest mall in Japan

Ten LVMH Maisons open in Ginza Six retail complex in Tokyo. Dior took over Tokyo with an exclusive 2-event night on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Ginza Six retail complex in Tokyo – now home to ten LVMH Maisons, including Dior. Located in the heart of Tokyo’s Ginza district, renowned for luxury … Read more

Street art rejuvenates the urban landscape

In an age where Banksy’s work sells at major auction houses, street art is as big if not bigger than any modern art movement For years, street art & graffiti pumped power and succulent creative juices into an atrophied concrete world. For almost four decades, artists splash the urban landscape with color, beautifying grey spaces, … Read more