LVMH reports an increase of 26% in the first half revenue

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13 billion in the first half 2012, an increase of 26%. Organic revenue growth was 12%. “All business groups contributed to this performance, which is even more remarkable coming on top of the strong growth in first half of 2011. The … Read more

Bulgari Hotel: London’s first new-build luxury hotel in 40 years

Just in time for the London Olympics, Italian jeweller Bulgari makes its foray into the hospitality business with London’s first new-build luxury hotel in 40 years. Bulgari joins Versace, Ferragamo, Christian Lacroix, Giorgio Armani, Moschino and Missoni, luxury brands expanded into lifestyle hotels business. The 78-room hotel located on the site of the former Normandie … Read more

Queen Elizabeth II’s crown reworked

Designers rework Queen Elizabeth’s crown. Their own versions of the St. Edward’s Crown Celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee at Harrods in London, 31 one-off crowns made exclusively by an array of iconic British and international designers are displayed in the Harrods window till June 10, 2012. A perfect tribute to Her Majesty. Each of the designers … Read more

Bulgari Serpenti snake on your bag

Bulgari Serpenti Leather Goods Collection  Serpenti Snake head closure Beautifully jewel-adorned Bulgari Serpenti, one of the most durable and recognizable symbols of Bulgari house, have been translated into a collection of leather goods. The reinvented Bulgari Serpenti collection is made of exquisite materials like Karung snake skin and includes shoulder bags, double coiled belts and … Read more

Timeless Beauty expo: Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris of the East

‘Timeless Beauty’: Van Cleef & Arpels offering China an insight into its legacyOver one hundred years of high jewellery at Shanghai’s Museum of Contemporary Art Luxury houses like Christian Dior, Bvlgari, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have recently exhibited in Shanghai, often dubbed the “Paris of the East.” Van Cleef & Arpels is the latest brand … Read more

Baselworld V: Dewitt, Bulgari, Louis Moinet, Gucci, Ernest Borel

  Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world to discover the current trends and view the latest creations from the watch and … Read more