Speaking about luxury with Fiona Kotur – founder Kotur

Fiona Kotur Marin is a New York fashionista, close friend of designer Tory Burch and mother of four boys. In every sense a New Yorker – born, raised and educated in Manhattan – Marin, however, started her thriving handbag empire, Kotur, from her home in Hong Kong.  We thank to our contributor Yang Di for … Read more

Pièce unique: Hermes Arceau Pocket Amazones

Hermes Arceau Pocket Amazones – the very essence of the Hermès style A pocket watch inspired by a tie designed by Henri d’Origny, Arceau Pocket Amazones exudes nobility and shows centuries-old hand-crafted expertise successfully mastered by Hermes. Grand feu enamelling (enamels at a temperature of around 800°C), miniature painting and paillonné (spangled) techniques are all … Read more

Kelly bag for picnic

Kelly Picnic bag in wicker and barenia calfskin, natural and fauve color   In 1935, the leather Sac à dépêches, later renamed the “Kelly bag” after Grace Kelly was introduced, being integrated into French culture. In 1956, a photo of Grace Kelly, who had become the new Princess of Monaco, was shown carrying the Sac … Read more

2012 Brandz Top 100: most valuable global luxury brands

Feeling entitled, consumers spent on luxury goods Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Report. Luxury category   Conducted by influential market research firm Millward Brown, Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Report is monitoring the value of the great brands around the globe for a full seven years. This year almost half of the Top … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Adele Shaw – owner Adele Shaw/Society store in Paris

Many times I walked rue Jacob, passing by her shop and wondering if it could be her. Until the day I stopped by, entered and started to laugh as she was so surprised to meet me after 25 years. She did not changed at all and the way she laughed remind me all the laughing … Read more

Marq on Paterson Hill Singapore: World’s first apartment fully decorated by Hermès

  SC Global Developments, a leading developer of up-market residences in Singapore, unveiled the first apartment entirely decorated by Hermès. The private hospitality apartment is situated in The Marq on Paterson Hill, in Singapore. The luxury 6,200 sq ft apartment at the Signature Tower at The Marq features a combination of Hermès furniture, furnishing fabrics, carpets, tableware, wallpapers, … Read more