US$100m Antique Pavilion at the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair

  From 12 to 15 October, the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair will display more than US$100 million (S$120 million) worth of fine antique pieces at its Antique Pavilion, the first such showcase in Singapore. Some of these antique pieces date back more than a century, with the oldest being a Victorian diamond tiara … Read more

Show stopping pearl jewellery celebrated at the V&A Museum

Experience the beauty and allure of pearls.     Pearls have long been associated with wealth, royalty and glamour. This autumn London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Qatar Museums Authority explore the history of pearls from the early Roman Empire through to present day. The exhibition has dedicated areas for “Pearl fishing in the … Read more

Emerging markets tend to perceive brands as more luxurious

Chanel and Clinique are leading the way in luxury beauty: Euromonitor International.  Economy, Standard, Premium or Luxury? Brand Perceptions Around the World.  Different markets and regions have completely different perceptions of luxury brands. According to Euromonitor market researcher, the perception of brands as luxurious and trends in buying behaviours differ between developed and emerging markets … Read more

Perfume explosion in London.

  Harrods offers the chance to immerse in the wonderful world of scents. London’s luxury department store announced a month-long festival celebrating perfumes, titled “Fragrance Explosion.” The perfume hall will host fragrance masterclasses, in-store talks, and one-to-one perfume consultations from famous noses and perfume houses like Robert Piguet, Roja Parfums, Chloé, Chanel, Creed, Guerlain, Crabtree & … Read more

Where Beauty Begins? Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself

The French luxury house of Chanel unveiled the first video of the campaign with German actress and Chanel’s ambassador Diane Kruger (born Diane Heidkrüger; 15 July 1976), entitled “Where Beauty Begins.” The video is the frist part of a campaign for Chanel’s new face care products – Le Jour (Day), La Nuit (Night) and Le … Read more

Olivier Polge is joining Chanel in the perfume laboratory

Olivier Polge, the son of Jacques Polge, the famous nose of Chanel luxury house, is about to join Chanel as a perfumer. A native of Grasse, Olivier Polge will be part of a famous team which includes his father and Creative and Research Director Christopher Sheldrake, who has been at Chanel since 2005. Polge junior … Read more