Hermès honoring its roots with customizable saddle service

Customizable saddle options available at Hermès.       A saddle that is perfectly adapted to the owner’s riding style is of major importance in equestrian sports. To build awareness for its wide range of equestrian items for rider, horse and stable, French luxury house Hermès (established in 1837 as a saddlery) officially launched its … 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

Hermès’ Coffre à Lutrin portable desk

  Last April at the Milan design fair, Hermès uber-luxury French Maison unveiled a folding desk that closes up in to a trunk like piece of exclusive furniture. The vintage mini desk suggest a leather trunk evoking past luxuries, depositing the work tools of our era – tablets and smartphones. The three-part design features adjustable … Read more

(RED) Auction 2013: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s custom timepieces

Jaeger-LeCoultre custom pieces to support (RED)TM AUCTION:  Atmos 561 by Marc Newson clock & Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea. The Atmos 561 by Marc Newson clock and the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea luxury diving watch, two Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic pieces now feature unique red accents and will be auctioned at Sotheby’s New York to benefit The … Read more

Le Flaneur sportif d’Hermès

Ride around town with elegance. Hermès vision of a luxury bicycle could emulate only the famous Kelly bag. Completing its annual theme: “chic le Sport”, Hermès teamed up with French cycling company Time Cycling to create Le Flaneur sportif d’Hermès – a hand-built sporty bike that costs in the neighborhood of $10,750. Le Flaneur is … Read more

Luxury brands stay strong: Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Brands

Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Brands. The luxury sector.    Despite the fact that China’s GDP growth has slowed, luxury brands performed solidly in this year’s Best Global Brands ranking by Interbrand. Seven of this year’s 100 most valuable brands hail from the luxury sector, and each increased its brand value by five percent or more. The top … Read more