8 for 80: 8 Maisons Françaises for Crocodile’s 80th anniversary

8 prestigious Maisons Françaises celebrate 80 years of Lacoste   Lacoste’s iconic polo shirt turned 80. The lifestyle brand was born of the inventiveness of René Lacoste, a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, nicknamed the Crocodile. The tennis champion created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends. Before moving on … Read more

Baume & Mercier extends US E-Boutique experience

Luxury watch manufacturer Baume & Mercier announces the launch of its E-Boutique on their US website, an online and over-the-phone personal shopping service. Baume & Mercier‘s shopping experience begins online and is followed by a personal phone call to ensure the customer finds exactly what they’re looking for, whether shopping for themselves or for a … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Patrick Roger – Chocolate Artist

Exacting, Passionate, hard Purist and rebel, appointed best craft-man of France in 2000, Patrick Roger didn’t put the genuineness and the subtlety of his chocolates after profitability and fame. Patrick Roger places great importance on the world, flavours, cuisine and gastronomic heritage, and makes no compromise with the source of the ingredients used in his … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Daniele de Winter – founder DANIELE de WINTER – Natural Scientific Skin Care

Earning the reputation as a beauty visionary at the early age of 21 when she wrote the bestselling book “Eat Yourself Beautiful” Daniele de Winter has been recognized as a groundbreaking beauty “guru” for many years.  Daniele launched the DANIELE de WINTER INSIDEOUT beauty™ natural skin rejuvenation concept, which combines (external) botanical skincare with (internal) … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Pierre Marcolini – Haute Chocolatier

Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier with a passion who always strives for the very best. In his world, simplicity rhymes with enjoyment,sharing,discovery, with a touch of refinement and creativity… And last but not least, with a childhood dream: to give this delicious treat – wrongfully considered a deadly sin – a new image. Sink your … Read more

Affordable luxury gifts: Yankee Candle Unveils Pure Radiance

The Yankee Candle Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles,  launched its new contemporary candle line, Pure Radiance. Made of a custom soy wax blend, Pure Radiance features patent-pending LumiWick technology. When lit this flat, all cotton ribbon wick provides a consistent burn and a wide, radiant flame. With a clean design, the … Read more