Baselworld 2012: Antoine Preziuso, Chopard, Frederique Constant, Dubey & Schaldenbrand, De Bethune, Alpina, Christophe Claret, Artya

Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries, together with related sectors, showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. The world’s most renowned brands display their collections exclusively at BASELWORLD. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world … Read more

TOD’S reveal the perfect shoe both for men and women

Destruction breeds creation: Jefferson Hack and TOD’S to reveal the perfect shoe both for men and women TOD’S reveal the teaser trailer for Jefferson Hack collection Jefferson Hack the founder of Dazed and Confused magazine has turned his hand to design. He created a footwear collection in collaboration with Tod’s. The purpose of the partnership … Read more

Cavalli partnering with Franck Muller for luxury watch line

Roberto Cavalli has teamed up with Swiss haute horlogerie brand Franck Muller for the “Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller” watch collection, scheduled to bow globally this fall. WWD reports January 16 that the timepieces will be available in Cavalli boutiques, as well as Franck Muller stores and selected retailers. Available for men and women, prices … Read more

Luxury menswear market growing at a rate almost double that of womenswear

The luxury menswear market has been growing at a rate almost double that of womenswear, say the recent figures from global consultants Bain & Co. The men’s luxury fashion market (40% of the global market) is growing at about 14 percent a year, while luxury womenswear is growing by a mere 8 percent. This change … Read more

What successful women are looking for in their financial advisor

What Wealthy Women Really Want Both the amount of wealth controlled by women and the rate at which it is increasing are surprising — 95% of women will be their family’s primary financial decision maker at some point in their lives, says the Family Wealth Advisors Council, a network of independent wealth advisers in their … Read more

The sexiest lingeries: a few grams of the art of seduction

Bordelle, Agent Provocateur, La Perla, ID Sarrieri, Chantelle, Guia La Bruna, Carine Gilson, Intenzioni represent sounding names of the high-end lingerie market. Women appreciate their finesse of execution, exciting patterns, refined materials and the effect on others. If at the hearing of these brands you sturtle, the lookbooks will make you melt.   Bordelle With … Read more