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One&Only Unveils New Expert Series February 4th, 2012 Under the expert tutelage of Reethi Rah master chefs, guests learn the delicate nuances of food presentation and world cuisine. Read more >
The Siam to Open June 2012 February 3rd, 2012 Owing to the ongoing flood situation in Thailand, The Siam’s board of directors and management have announced a new hotel opening date set for June 2012. Read more >
Four Red Carnation Hotels Voted 'The World's Best Places To Stay"
February 2nd, 2012
Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have again honored four Red Carnation Hotel Collection properties as "the world's best places to stay." The Milestone Hotel, 41, and Egerton House Hotel in London; and The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in South Africa were all named on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List for 2012.
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Phoenician/Phoenix Art Museum Partner To Create “Art Of Luxury”
February 1st, 2012
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Taliesin West, the Scottsdale, Ariz., winter home, studio and architectural campus of American icon Frank Lloyd Wright, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician and Phoenix Art Museum have joined together to design an exclusive and exquisite cultural experience of discovery for visitors to the Valley of the Sun.
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New Lord Balfour Hotel To Open In South Beach February 1st, 2012 The Lord Balfour, will be making its debut in winter 2012 after a multi-million dollar renovation. Read more >
Thompson Hotels Opens Its Doors To London January 31st, 2012 Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel, the hotly anticipated new property from the stylish Thompson Hotel collection will open its doors to London's Belgravia neighborhood on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Read more >
View All News in Jewelry and Watches >Jewelry and Watches
Breguet Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the First Wristwatch
February 2nd, 2012
Through February 12th, 2012, Breguet will be paying tribute to the Queen of Naples through an exhibition held in Geneva’s Cite du Temps and timed to coincide with the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH).
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Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils Third Maison in Hong Kong
February 1st, 2012
Joining the ranks of Van Cleef & Arpels’ first two stunning Maisons in Paris and New York, the celebrated jeweler’s Hong Kong Maison opened in unparalleled style in September 2011. Although the jewelry house boasts 89 boutiques around the world, it is their elegant Maisons that truly showcase the poetry that Van Cleef & Arpels weaves with its sparkling creations.
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Di Modolo Bows Triadra Argento Pink For St. Valentine’s
January 30th, 2012
Since the launch of DiModolo's Triadra ARGENTO Collection this past Summer 2011, the brand now introduces its line extension in pink sterling silver. Named for the Latin argentum, or silver, the Triadra ARGENTO collection designs portray eclectic organic forms, iconic brand designs and evocative shapes, available to a wider audience.
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Pequinet Debuts New Steel Version Paris Royal Timepiece
January 26th, 2012
The Paris Royal Collection by Pequignet Manufacture, currently available only with a gold case (yellow, white and red), is now, starting at the 2012 Basel Fair, to be released in a steel version. A range of 4 models, offering a choice in terms of dial color. This highly acclaimed new product, keenly anticipated by fans of the elegant, charismatic design of the Paris Royal, with Arabic numerals all around and complications in perfect symmetry, is sure to make plenty of people happy!
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Hanhart Offers Pioneer Stealth 1882 Limited Edition To Celebrate 130th Anniversary
January 18th, 2012
As Hanhart celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2012, the Swiss-German watch brand, which was originally founded by Johann A. Hanhart in the Swiss town of Diessenhofen and still enjoys a reputation as a leading manufacturer of precision timekeeping instruments today, is looking back on an unbroken tradition of manufacturing and a successful and innovative company history.
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Master Watchmaker Joins Girard-Perregaux Team
January 18th, 2012
Girard-Perregaux is proud to announce the addition of visionary watchmaker, Dominique Loiseau, to its manufacturing team. His latest timepiece, the Loiseau 1f4, is the most complicated automatic watch in the industry with eight patents in its movement.
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Fashion and Accessories
The Surrey Hotel & Spa Launches “Tous Les Choises Français” Package
February 3rd, 2012
New York’s only Relais & Châteaux property, The Surrey Hotel & Spa, is rolling out the red carpet with a new package inspired by the Academy Award-nominated French film The Artist.
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Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Launches Champagne Bar
January 30th, 2012
December saw the launch of Bubble Lounge, one of the first champagne bars in the Maldives, at Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa.
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Sophie Théallet Partners with Gramercy Park Hotel
January 25th, 2012
New York-based designer Sophie Théallet has paired with the city’s ultra-luxurious Gramercy Park Hotel to launch an exclusive capsule collection of dresses. The limited edition designs will be displayed in celeb hot spots Rose Bar and Gramercy Terrace to celebrate the completion of a recent hotel-wide renovation.
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Jerusalem Kicks Off International Opera Festival In June January 24th, 2012 Jerusalem will host its 2nd annual International Opera Festival, featuring performances by world-renowned vocalists and musicians taking place around its Old City historic sites, in June and September 2012. Read more >
W Fort Lauderdale Hotel Welcomes Ted Gibson Salon
January 15th, 2012
Hair stylist to the stars Ted Gibson—whose client list includes Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway—will open the doors to his newest eponymous salon, located at Florida’s W Fort Lauderdale Hotel, this January.
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A Perfect Match: Ralph Lauren Partners with St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow
January 13th, 2012
Ralph Lauren recently announced its partnership with the St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow as Team Sponsor and Official Outfitter for 2012. This glamorous, world-renowned event will be held on the frozen Lake St. Moritz from January 26 through January 29, 2012.
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Other Luxury Goods
Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smart Phones Arrive At Luxury Retailers
January 26th, 2012
Scientific Cellular Innovations, Ltd. (SCI) announces the first deliveries of the highly anticipated Ulysse Nardin Chairman, the world’s first and finest luxury hybrid smart phone, to the United States as well as international locations.
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Award-Winning Perfumer Partners with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
January 22nd, 2012
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park smells a whole lot sweeter, thanks to a collaboration with London-based perfumery Ormonde Jayne. The chosen scent is Isfarkand, an award-winning unisex cologne with top notes of mandarin, pure pink pepper, cedar and vetiver. All rooms and suites now feature a full range of Isfarkand products, including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion and soap.
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Champagne Lanson Arrives in U.S.
January 21st, 2012
After a quiet introduction into the US market, Lanson, the world’s fourth-oldest French Champagne house, is gearing up to make a splash with their prized authentic Champagnes this year
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Kerstin Florian Launches Eye Rescue Pads
January 18th, 2012
Kerstin Florian’s Correcting Eye Rescue Pads are the ideal antidote for post-plane dehydrated skin. Launching in February, the under-eye treatment helps treat dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.
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Royal Salute Supports Top Polo in India
January 17th, 2012
Royal Salute, the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky, marked its third year as title sponsor of the Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup – one of the world’s most prestigious polo events – with its largest and most international crowd ever watching the impressive Central Academy team win the 10-goal tournament.
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Stolichnaya Announces Limited Edition “elit” Series
January 16th, 2012
Stolichnaya’s highly rated “elit by Stolichnaya” vodka comes in a new limited edition this winter. The Himalayan Edition, introduced on December 13, is the first of the elit Pristine Water Series, a collection that will source the most pure of waters from around the globe to craft the ultimate white spirit. Only 300 bottles of this precious first edition are available for purchase worldwide, at $3,000 a bottle.
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