timepieces

Voutilainen Scintillante Pièce Unique watch. Limited Edition to one exemplaire

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Alongside his professional work, Kari Voutilainen, the famous Finnish watchmaker residing in Môtiers, Switzerland,  has devoted himself to developing the ultimate perfection of new and unique mechanisms, which are represented in his highly elegant watches. Scintillante (Sparkling) is a luxurious jewellery piece and a great Haute Joaillerie timepiece available in just one timepiece. Pre-selected for this year’prestigious … Read more

Nature at full gallop: Slim d’Hermès Pocket Panthère

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Hermès Watchmaker unveiled a one-of-a-kind creation born from an association between engraving and enamelling. Echoing the Hermès annual theme for 2016: “Nature at full gallop”, the great cat featured on the dial of the Slim d’Hermès Pocket Panthère is drawn from an illustration by the artist Dallet, who worked with the house in the 1980s. … Read more

When Vacheron Constantin timepieces are attired in the finest apparel

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Vacheron Constantin hosts ‘Travels & Adornments’ exhibition in Geneva. Around 40 Vacheron Constantin historical watch models – chosen from the 1,200 composing the private collection of the Swiss Manufacture are offering a journey across continents in a new themed exhibition (ending October 2014) held at the Maison Vacheron Constantin in Geneva. On the Quai de … Read more

Emerging markets tend to perceive brands as more luxurious

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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

Montblanc opens patriotic shop, company’s first U.S. pop-up store

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Limited-edition presidential pens at Montblanc’s first U.S. Pop-up shop During the Presidential Inauguration week in Washington, Jan. 18 to 22. St. Regis Washington D.C. Hotel is hosting a Thornwillow and Montblanc pop-up shop in the luxury hotel’s lobby. For the famous writing instrument company this is the first U.S. pop-up shop. For the occasion, the … Read more

First Louis Vuitton boutique opened in Kazakhstan

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Louis Vuitton continues its pioneering spirit. Kazakhstan, a country that has recently seen a new generation of luxury customers coming from the mineral and energy sectors, has its first Louis Vuitton fagship store opened on October 11th in Almaty’s famed Esentai Mall. The clients of the new Louis Vuitton boutique will have access to the … Read more