The watches of 2014 Baselworld. Swiss-Made at its very best. Part II.

  On 27th of March, the world’s most important event in the watch and jewellery industry will open its doors for Baselworld 2014 in Basel, Switzerland. What to expect from Baselworld 2014? Superlative mechanics, intricate complications, sophisticated lines, and fusion of materials. Before visiting this year’s Baselworld, let’s take a look at some novelties of … Read more

LVMH luxury group – 8 percent rise in like-for-like full-year sales

As consumer demand for logo-embossed luxury products has waned, LVMH declares it is is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum. After Tod’s disappointing figures released last week, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €29.1 billion in 2013, an increase of 4% over the previous year. The luxury … Read more

New luxury perfume and cosmetic research centre opened by LVMH

LVMH luxury group inaugurates perfumes and cosmetics research centre in Saint-Jean-de-Braye, one of the largest production sites of luxury perfumes and cosmetics in France.   LVMH luxury giant announced the opening of Hélios – a state of the art facility, dedicated to research and innovation, where researchers from the Maisons of Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, … Read more

Alain Ducasse: the emperor of French cooking

Bill Buford profiles the chef who is the great practitioner of the French tradition, and is one of the 10 nominees for OFM’s chef of the decade

Cher Dior

Knock-out colours in Dior new high jewellery collection.  Deep inside Dior’s ateliers of the haute joaillerie, fantasy and creation come together, united by the exceptional savoir-faire of the craftspeople as they give life to “Dear Dior” jewels down to the last detail. With an internal structure based on a dotted muslin design, “Dear Dior” scrumptious-looking … Read more

The first House to produce sparkling wine in China inaugurates its own winery

Domaine Chandon broke ground for its winery near Yinchuan, China.  To win over wine consumers in China, the second-largest market for Moet Hennessy, the premium wine maker is blending its savoir-faire with Chinese expertise and announced the new Domaine Chandon China, located in Yinchuan. The new 66- hectare (163 acres) estate was inaugurated at the end … Read more