Dedicated to Brazil: Pershing Samba Madeira by Parmigiani Fleurier

The lively Samba rhythm has inspired a new piece to the ranks of Haute Horlogerie. Parmigiani Fleurier’s Pershing collection, elegant and sporty, has added Pershing Samba Madeira to its range. The limited-edition watch celebrates Brazil, with its vibrant colours and Samba effervescence. In 2011, Parmigiani Fleurier signed a unique partnership with the Confederação Brasileira de … Read more

Turkey’s Mardan Palace, Fouquet Barriere Paris, and Grandes Alpes – among the winners of the 20th World Travel Awards,

World Travel Award winners triumph in Europe.    World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies and organisations that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence in product and service. Lufthansa, Cornelia, Mantis, Intercontinental, Avis, and Kuoni were among the … Read more

2013 Vienna Design Fall

During Vienna Design Week from September 27-October 6, 2013 the whole of the Austrian capital will be given over to design. The event showcases a broad range of Austrian and international products, furniture and industrial design creations, as well as experimental projects. Vienna Design Week will draw all the leading lights on the international design … Read more

The smarphone with high luxe factor.

The Haute Couture phone: Savelli’s luxury android powered haute phones The humble smartphone is elevated to the haute couture status thanks to Alessandro Savelli‘s 11-piece collection of statement mobile phones. Savelli’s luxury android powered haute phones debuted at this year Paris Couture Week and are now available only at Printemps and Harrods luxury retailers.   … Read more

Who eats the most chocolate? The world’s most devoted chocoholics

Who eats the most chocolate? Top chocolate-consuming countries. Which nations had the highest chocolate consumption per capita in 2012? Using data provided by Leatherhead Food Research, Confectionerynews publication have mapped the top 20 countries who ate the most chocolate last year. Switzerland population is the biggest fan of chocolate. Each Swiss person ate an average of … Read more

Be brave enough to innovate: Wallace Chan, the recipient of JNA’s Outstanding Contribution Award

JNA Awards (Jewellery News Asia), announced that celebrated Chinese artist, sculptor, jewellery designer and master craftsman Wallace Chan is the recipient of the “Outstanding Contribution Award” to the jewellery industry. The accolade will be presented to Chan at an awards ceremony and gala dinner scheduled for 12 September at The Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “Wallace … Read more