Bulova Accutron creatives, with Sir Richard Branson, shown
At the recent BaselWorld 2011 watch and jewellery show, fine watchmakers Bulova Accutron announced Sir Richard Branson as their brand ambassador. Sir Richard’s appointment is part of a company growth strategy for Bulova, which follows the opening of four new divisions in the last year. As a highly recognized global innovator and entrepreneur, Sir […]
Cloud 9, one step away from heaven in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands
Top Long Beach, in Russell, New Zealand. Above and bottom Stunning views at Cloud 9. I could hear the waves below washing over the golden sands along Long Beach, massaging my mind and soul. This was heaven in northern sub-tropical New Zealand. It’s a warm night; the French doors at my NZ$1,750 a night […]
Naomi Campbell, Karolína Kurková headline de Grisogono party at Cannes
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images The de Grisogono party, in association with Maybach, wasn’t as big a headliner as 2010’s (which managed to get more press on account of Britain’s sweetheart, Cheryl Cole, performing), though there were still some huge names. How about supermodel Naomi Campbell? Or Czech model Karolína Kurková? De Grisogono founder and […]
Les Jupons de Tess continues to stun for spring–summer ’11
Les Jupons de Tess is back with a spring–summer 2011 collection that is more than just elegant but also evocative and completely wearable. The new season is inspired by its French heritage, going back to the luxury and ‘coquetterie’ of women in the 18th century. With all figures in mind Les Jupons de […]
Clearing out those virtual cobwebs
Hopefully, after three hours of tidying up and link-checking, we’ve weeded out the dead links in our magazine links’ section. If you have any good suggestions for new links who are willing to swap with us, please let us know—we ask that they not be content mills or filled with affiliate links, but contribute something […]
Eco-luxe, conjured in the Bay, refined in Portland
Former fashion model and budding designer, Courtney Leonard, has no hidden agenda when it comes to conveying her love for luxury goods and the environment. The Oregon native, who has made her way back to the inspiring grounds of her childhood, creates what she calls ‘eco-luxe’ products, from accessories and dresses to one-of-a-kind leather handbags […]
Vendôme Woollahra brings true luxury to Australian retail
From top The Boucheron Mini Macaroons. Cinna Pampille earrings in emerald. Cinna Pampille ring. Laperouse aquamarine ring. Boucheron Cameleon ring. Vendôme Woollahra, opening late this month, brings luxury brands under one roof in the growing Woollahra shopping precinct. Brands represented include DeWitt, Maîtres du Temps, Hautlence, Franc Villa and Romain Jérôme. These mark Australia’s […]
More limited editions from Frédérique Constant and Alessandra Gucci
This appeals to us on several fronts: Frédérique Constant SA of Genève has produced two limited-edition watches to celebrate the 2010 Austin–Healey Motor Challenge featuring a hand polished, 43 mm case diameter in either 18 ct plated rose gold (A$3,999) or stainless steel (A$3,790), automatic chronograph movement, leather strap and sapphire crystal. They are individually […]
La Martina opens at Emirates Mall
Argentinian label La Martina has opened a second flagship shop at the Emirates Mall, following an earlier one at the Dubai Mall. La Martina’s owner, Lando Simonetti, says the opening was prompted by ‘double-digit growth in most prominent markets … including the UAE. ‘Our UAE sales are higher than many other major global […]
Raymond Weil relaunches Parsifal range
Raymond Weil has relaunched its Parsifal range, inspired by Richard Wagner’s final opera of the same name. The fifth generation of the flagship Parsifal line combines the traditional style with contemporary design. It commemorates the 20th anniversary of the original Raymond Weil Parsifal. The chronograph in pink gold features a black, full-skin alligator […]
