The story of artistic excellence
Kuala Lumpur, 8 May 2008
The story of Mouawad began in the 1860s as David Mouawad set out from his home in Lebanon to learn the craft of the watchmaker, goldsmith and jeweller.
Delfina Delettrez Fendi makes jewelry for women with a sense of humor
IHT, 4 May 2008
The name is familiar. The designer is new. Delfina Delettrez Fendi, 20, is creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces in a gothic-romantic and slightly disturbing vein - jeweled skull necklaces, enamel rings adorned with frogs and bracelets that look back at you through eyes of Murano glass.
Top jewelers turn to their heritage to sell on the global stage
IHT, 3 May 2008
Agiant in a scarlet uniform directs customers to the museum of historic jewelry in the basement of Chaumet. But this is not a flunky in the discreet Place Vendôme salons in Paris. It is a larger-than-life Napoleon Bonaparte, painted in full, flamboyant military glory in the vast, 410-square-meter jewelry store opened in September 2006 in Hong Kong.
Jaeger-LeCoutre celebrates in style
The Star, 1 May 2008
Jaeger-LeCoutre is kicking off its 175th anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur in July with a series of events planned up to year-end.
Urban Sanctuary @ Starhill Gallery
Kuala Lumpur, 25 April 2008
Urban Sanctuary @ Starhill Gallery is an expression of where all the rich experiences unique to Starhill Gallery are concerted in an exclusive showcase that celebrates life with the art of luxurious living. Some of the world’s most renowned brands in award-winning homes, designer furniture and interior decor as well as financial solutions by the region’s leading bank are collaborated to redefine the benchmark of luxury lifestyles, all in one single destination at Starhill Gallery.
The oriental culture of Yeslam
Kuala Lumpur, 22 April 2008
Artist, designer and businessman, Yeslam grew up in Saudi Arabia and spent his student years in Lebanon where life was infringed with traditional oriental culture.
Armani turns back to 1930s for home collection
Yahoo News, 22 April 2008
Giorgio Armani turned to the 1930s for his latest furniture collection, where tables, sofas and beds stood in settings reminiscent of movie sets during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Chinn up
NST Online, 18 April 2008
Chef Bobby Chinn plays the comic in his cooking demo, but gets serious talking to Eu Hooi Khaw about his circuitous route to fame.
Designer watches challenging handbags as most popular luxury fashion accessory
DIB Online, 16 April 2008
Designer watches are fast becoming one of the most popular accessories in luxury fashion, threatening to usurp the number one position from designer handbags, reports the International Herald Tribune. Jewelry follows closely behind luxury watches in the category of consumer “must-haves,” with designer sunglasses not far behind.
Royal Selangor Launches its Spring 2008 Collection at The Majestic Malacca
Kuala Lumpur, 15 April 2008
Royal Selangor launched its Spring 2008 Collection at a media getaway in the elegant surroundings of The Majestic Malacca, YTL’s latest luxury boutique hotel.
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