Objet d’art: Caran d’Ache x Lalique Limited Edition Crystal

  Baselworld 2014 saw the launch of CARAN D’ACHE Limited Edition Crystal, an encounter between CARAN D’ACHE’s creativity and French luxury brand Lalique. The famed Coutard design which René Lalique imagined in 1935 was the starting point of the luxury pen crafted from white gold, black ceramic or white ceramic.Caran d’Ache has reproduced this iconic … Read more

The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%

  Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more

Top 5 World’s Most Expensive Pens

If you think about it, almost any ordinary household item can easily become a great example of luxury and sophistication as long as it is made using luxurious materials or is adorned with precious stones. This is particularly true for writing instruments, but since the widespread use of computers is slowly making handwriting obsolete, high-end … Read more

Venice’s Palazzo Ducale in a pen

    “Ducale” or the Palazzo Ducale, the famed Doge’s Palace, is one of the symbols of Venice and a masterpiece of the Venetian Gothic design. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Republic of Venice, opening as a museum in 1923. Located in Piazza San Marco, … Read more

“Icons tribute to Elvis Presley” pens

Montegrappa, one of the oldest manufacturer of high-quality writing instruments, inaugurated its second century with a series of “Icons Tribute To Elvis Presley” luxury pens in honor of Elvis. With this new collection, Italy’s most revered manufacturer of luxury writing instruments, continues its tradition of honoring globally-recognized individuals who have achieved greatness in a variety … Read more

Korloff-in the voyageur spirit

2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013: Korloff – a heritage inspired by the journey; The constant traveling companion ready for the next journey yonder. Privately held and independently owned French jewelry company Korloff continues its development of complications and travel focused timepieces & jewelry. At this year’s Baselworld 2013, Korloff came with Voyager, The Gent Voyager, Odyssey, Highway Voyager, Cassiopee, … Read more