luxury

Baselworld 2012: Antoine Preziuso, Chopard, Frederique Constant, Dubey & Schaldenbrand, De Bethune, Alpina, Christophe Claret, Artya

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Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries, together with related sectors, showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. The world’s most renowned brands display their collections exclusively at BASELWORLD. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world … Read more

Sumptuous indulgence: world’s best luxury hotels of the world 2012

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Seeking remarkable properties around the world? Take a look at the TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travelers’ Choice awards in the Luxury category. This 10th annual awards has revealed premier properties in the world, in addition to winners in the categories of Best Luxury and Bargain, Best for Service, B&Bs and Inns, All-Inclusive, Spa, and Trendiest. In total, … Read more

Belvedere Cinema Flashbox

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Belvedere, the world’s first luxury vodka, makes preparations for 2012 Cannes Film Festival (from 16 to 27 May 2012, Cannes, France). Belvedere pays homage to the film industry by launching a box reproducing the flash of a professional photographer. This ultra limited edition will be released in 25 units containing a bottle of Belvedere vodka. … Read more

Deep Blue luxury catamaran designed as submarine support vessel

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Need a support vessel for your submarine? U-Boat Worx and Ardoin Yacht Design launched “DEEP BLUE” submarine support vessel. Naval architect Cedric Ardoin aptly designed an elegant multipurpose catamaran combining “open sporting” style with advanced technologies that support efficient submarine operations with the full line-up of U-Boat Worx submarines. The Deep Blue luxury catamaran is … Read more

The return of manufacturing: Let’s make it in Britain

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UK manufacturing skills a lure for luxury brands The last fifteen years have seen a dramatic fall in UK manufacturing as emerging markets have become more competitive. Oxford Economics estimate that the value of UK fashion manufacturing has fallen by two-thirds since 1995. More recently, however, some companies have started to see the benefits of … Read more

Baselworld 2012: Chopard, Louis Erard, Longines, Maitre du Temps, Dewitt, Frederique Constant

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Here are some of the new horological creations present at the 2012 BASELWORLD Fair – the World Watch and Jewellery Show. The fair is expecting 1,815 brands on 160,000 sqm from all over the world: CHOPARD  L.U.C. Quattro watch Chopard’s prestigious L.U.C 98.01-L manufacture movement with four barrels has a new luxury showcase. The refined … Read more