First-ever Cruise Design Award goes to Crystal Serenity

Hospitality Design Magazine Awards Crystal First-Ever Cruise Design Award Crystal Cruises’ largest ultra-luxe ship, Crystal Serenity, has won its seventh award since undergoing a $25 million “Extreme Makeover” redesign last year: Hospitality Design (HD) magazine’s “Judges Award for Distinctive Cruise Design.” This is the first time a cruise line has ever been recognized in the … Read more

Leica Camera opens first North American store

Leica opens first store in US The luxury German camera and sport optics brand Leica announced the opening of the Leica Store Washington DC., marking the debut of the North American retail concept. Located at 977 F St, NW and brokered by Streetsense, the Leica Store Washington DC showcases the iconic retailer’s full line of industry … Read more

Second gold-dispensing ATM machine unveiled in North America

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Partners With the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City to Unveil Gold-Dispensing ATM Machine – Only the Second of Its Kind in North America   Stack’s Bowers Galleries, leading retailer and auctioneer of premium collectible coins, currency and precious metals, unveiled its first GOLD to go ATM machine at the Golden Nugget Casino … Read more

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin win Russian trademark court case

No more Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin T-shirts and coats in Russia Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin, through their Richemont luxury goods group, has won a trademark lawsuit in Russia. Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin brands were used in Russia to sold …clothing. The company Ritter Gentlemen was using names and logos belonging to Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin, … Read more

What means sustainable development ? Speaking with Bertrand Catteau – CEO Catinvest

“The sustainable development is becoming a key issue for all luxury brands respecting consumers’s demand” – . An 2LUXURY2’s interview taken during 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Paris with Bertrand Catteau – CEO Catinvest The first energy-positive outlet The design features outdoor walkways protected from the elements by stunning glass canopies, so no energy is consumed for … Read more

LVMH: 25% increase in first quarter 2012 revenue

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury group reported a 25% increase in first quarter 2012 revenue to 6.6 billion Euros   In Fashion & Leather Goods, Louis Vuitton continued its double-digit growth (+ 17 %). The Wines & Spirits business (+ 22 %) as well as that of Perfumes & Cosmetics (+ 12 %) saw … Read more