i3 and i8 concept vehicles based on carbon fiber revealed by BMW

German luxury carmaker BMW presented two electric models, signalling its arrival to a segment that is key to the industry’s fortunes. The all-electric i3 is aimed at the urban car market and should hit dealerships in 2012. The hybrid i8 is due for delivery in 2014 and is more geared towards high-performance auto enthusiasts. “This … Read more

Poker without limits: Geoffrey Parker signed the most expensive poker set

London based Geoffrey Parker is a name with resonance in the gaming world, his sets of games are present since 1958 in the most exlusive residences worldwide. Starting with leather bound books, owner Geoffrey Parker was commissioned to make a chessboard. From this commission, he found the craftsmanship interesting and easy to the growing group … Read more

Lotus Showroom in Romania, the sport car addressed to the connoisseurs

“A new era” – Lotus Showroom in Romania – the car addressed to the connoisseurs Many of us were children or teenagers when the pilot Nigel Mansell won the Formula 1 world title. Because his name is part of Lotus history, Forza Rossa (leader on the Romanian market for luxury and sports cars) invited Mansell at the official opening of Lotus … Read more

Bucharest International Boat Show 2011 – The yachting story goes on

Bucharest became the new marina where boats, dream vacations on water and lifestyle experiences are launched. The 3rd edition of Bucharest International Boat Show 2011 (23- 27 March, at Baneasa Romaero, Bucharest) gathered 28 exhibitors characterized by diversity and a natural optimism about a projected economic “thaw”. 2011 will be a year to resize and adjust the … Read more

People with visions are the future in the watch industry – The Watches of Geneva Time Exhibition 2011

If you don’t take care of the young watchmakers, then who will? – Geneva Time Exhibition 2011 watches 60 exhibitors at 2011 Independent Watchmakers’ Fair in Geneva, 6 jury members, 1 winner – Frederic Jouvenot’s Helios watch In every January, Geneva invites us on a unique journey to the heart of the Art of Watchmaking.  … Read more

SIHH 2011 watches – the foremost private trade fair for Fine Watchmaking

For 21 years, in January, all the those interested in the refined and intricate world of luxury watches turn their sights toward Geneva, the host for SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2011 – the private luxury watch fair). Between 17 and 21 January 2011 SIHH was the arena for 19 exclusive watch brands. … Read more