Brazilian most promising footballer, NEYMAR was spotted wearing a Hublot watch: King Power Foudroyante in Zirconium. Apparently, he’s one of Hublot’s big fans.
It’s no wonder Hublot is very famous in Brazil since the luxury watch-making company often launches special edition series associated to the country, such as Hublot Ayrton Senna and Hublot Oscar Niemeyer. Meanwhile, in the world of football, Hublot is not an alien name as it has been linked to this world’s most popular sport. Currently, the Swiss ‘art of fusion’ brand is an official sponsor for FIFA. Continue Reading »
Following “Hublot + Ferrari” a few weeks ago, here comes another “Swiss + Italian” partnership. The iconic high-end watch maker based in La Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland since 1791, GIRARD-PERREGAUX has just supported the most popular Italian and classical singer in the world, ANDREA BOCELLI on the launch of his new foundation, with a 2011 Benefit Gala Dinner, December 9th.
David Foster, Heather Headley, Anna Maria Martinez and Bocelli himself made performances at the fundraising event – organized by Studiomusica and Jo Champa, presented by Grammy Museum Foundation, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The proceeds will go to Andrea Bocelli Foundation fighting poverty around the world as well as to help people overcome barriers caused by illness, discomfort or disability. The Foundation will actively seek to identify innovative and original projects to support.
The biggest-selling solo artist in the history of classical music (70 million copies worldwide), Andrea Bocelli was born with poor eyesight and became totally blind when he was twelve. Continue Reading »
Sylvester Stallone is simply associated with Officine Panerai; but since November 2011, he has to leave his Panerai collections at home. Why? It’s because Montegrappa – the Italian writing tools manufacturer in which Stallone is the ambassador, has just extend its line of product by releasing a luxury wristwatches – NEROUNO at this year’s Baselworld 2011 watch and Jewellery Show in Switzerland.
Produced in limited 999 pieces for each model, Montegrappa NeroUno Watch is characterized by:
faceted black gemstones mounted at 12 o’clock position and at the crown, symbolizing ‘NeroUno’ (in Italian means “Black One”);
a conventional ‘small second’ sub-dial positioned at 6 o’clock;
a ‘Skeleton Date’ where the date disk is visible through a transparent window at 3 o’clock.
a luxurious wide leather strap with crocodile pattern plus a deployant clasp. Continue Reading »
I remember featuring Blancpain + Lamborghini partnership more than two years ago; and today, such alliance between a watchmaker and a carmaker comes back to live by HUBLOT and FERRARI, not in a single and simple agreement but a very complete one that we can list as follows:
Hublot is the “Official Watch” and “Official Timekeeper”of Ferrari
Hublot is the “Official Timekeeper” and “Official Watch” of Scuderia Ferrari – the racing team division of the Ferrari automobile in which the current drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa are.
Hublot is the “Official Timekeeper” of the Ferrari Challenge – a single marque motorsport championship for owners of the Ferrari F430 and 458 Italia, held annually in United States, Italy, and Europe, plus one in Asia Pacific for this year.
Hublot is the partners in Ferrari special events with which the Swiss luxury watch brand will be closely associated.
Jean Claude-Biver, CEO of Hublot S.A. said,
“Ferrari will be an ambassador for Hublot. Giving it exclusivity, performance and prestige.”
To mark this ultra-exclusive five-year partnership, Hublot will release the first genuine Ferrari-stamped Hublot watch series at the 2012 Basel Fair, March 8th – 15th. But for the fans in China, the Swiss luxury watch making company has made special preview as at this year’s Guangzhou International Auto Show, Hublot unveiled this special edition watch produced only 20 numbered pieces to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of first Ferrari in China. Meanwhile, FERRARI will fit the future car models with Hublot dash clocks. Continue Reading »
WILL LEATHER GOODS, the American luxury leather accessories company presents its latest “Found: Made in America” Collections featuring authentic Mexican tribal rug patterns as hand-woven by Navajo Indians thousand of years ago. Each OAXACAN BAG is inherently unique bearing such Zapotec weaving that includes natural elements such as berries, moss, tree bark and larvae, giving vibrant colors of reds, greens, browns and yellows.
THE OAXACAN DUFFEL BAG has dimensions 21″ x 12.5″ x 11.25″, spacious enough to bring all your stuffs for the weekend. Its top flap, made from vegetable dyed Oaxacan wool rub, is set with natural shrunken leather, top zipper closure, as well as detachable cross body strap and top handle.
Price: $495.00
From a small leather brand stand in Venice, CA under the name “Billy Belts”, the former Hollywood star BILL ADLER has shifted the company in Eugene, Oregon in 1981, to become a leading American men and women’s leather accessories brand globally known for high quality material and exceptional workmanship. Today, Will Leather Goods retails its classic-stylish belts bags, wallets, and other small accessories at Nordstrom’s, Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barney’s New York, and many boutiques across the world. Continue Reading »
It’s winter and Justin Bieber wore a beanie hat by TOPMAN at the radio station a few days ago. Made of 100% acrylic, the Navy and yellow contrast stripe knitted bobble beanie hat is sold for US $24.00.
Last night, VVIP from the Latin Grammy Awards gathered at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas to celebrate the alliance between Gucci and the Latin Recording Academy as well as SHAKIRA being honored with the covetable “Person of The Year” Award 2011.
As we featured a few hours ago, GUCCI has just launched digital wristwatch and bracelet specially designed for the occasion. That GUCCI Latin Grammy digital watch promptly caught the eye of celebrities like Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, Latin Grammys’ host Cristian De La Fuente and beautiful Venezuelan TV star Chiquinquira Delgado. Continue Reading »
I remember the Gucci’s first-ever digital timepiece was released in 8-8-2008 to mark the Summer Olympics in Beijing. Since then, that typical I-Gucci watch has been developed into various versions to become one of the brand’s best sellers. Today, GUCCI Creative Director Frida Giannini comes up again with digital watch to honor young and emerging Latin artists and promote Latin Music. Not only a special edition watch, the exclusive two-year collaboration between the Italian leading luxury design house and The Latin Recording Academy® also brings to life a jewelry collection and a special Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry Award to “Best New Artist” nominees at this year’s 12th Annual Latin Grammys: Pablo Alboran (Spain), Max Capote (Uruguay), Paula Fernandes (Brasil), Il Volo (Italy) and Sie7e (Puerto Rico).
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Miami, The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (or the Latin Recording Academy), is a multinational membership-based association comprised of musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other creative and technical recording professionals. They have vision to improve the quality of life and the cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. The organization provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community allowing open dialogue with musicians and members of the music industry; therefore they will understand the business and know how to pursue a successful career. The Latin Academy is internationally known for the annual Latin Grammy Awards – an accolade to recognize outstanding music works anywhere in the world recorded in Spanish or Portuguese. Continue Reading »
To complete the “ICONS” series that consists of Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee pens, MONTEGRAPPA launches special edition pen as a tribute to FRANK SINATRA, a remarkable artist who has redefined the role of the singer and who was the first to make fans swoon, scream and faint. As an unprecedentedly successful singer and actor – recipient of 11 Grammy Awards including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the winner of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1953) – Sinatra has made significant accolades to put him on the list of the 20th Century’s most influential personalities.
Stephen Holden, writer of Grammy Award winning note “The Voice: The Columbia Years, a Frank Sinatra Anthology” rated Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) the first modern pop star who transformed popular singing by infusing lyrics with a personal, intimate point of view that conveyed a steady current of eroticism. “Almost singlehandedly, he helped lead a revival of vocalized swing music that took American pop to a new level of musical sophistication.” Continue Reading »
After Gustafsson & Sjögren, now we feature other William Henry competitor: OMAS – Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni. While the first incorporates pinot noir wine in its design, the latter brings champagne. This Italian manufacturer of writing instruments has just launched 1,811 numbered pieces of luxury pens (1,000 piston filling Fountain Pens and 811 Roller Balls) to celebrate the bicentenary of the Epernay-based producer of champagne: Perrier-Jouët.
Founded by husband-wife, Pierre Nicolas Perrier and Adele Jouet 200 years ago (1881), the Champagne House is famous for its prestige label named Cuvée Belle Epoque (known instead as Fleur de Champagne in the USA). It’s a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier, comes with an exclusive green bottle adorned with enameled images of ANENOMES, the work of the glassmaker Emile Gallé in the Art Nouveau style, in 1902. That champagne is legendary and the bottle is legendary. So, it is unsurprising that Omas incorporates that signature ornament on the details of Perrier-Jouët 200 Ans pen.
Made of green Coton resin evoking the transparency of the prestige magnum bottles, the OMAS PERRIER-JOUËT 200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PEN features the meticulous floral ornament engraved on the barrel as a background while the acronym “PJ” and the number “200” is the enamels lying on it. Along with OMAS logo, the Art Noveau anemones of the Belle Epoque Cuvée also adorn the 18k gold cap, the clip, and the ring of nib holder. Continue Reading »
From a small leather brand stand in Venice, CA under the name “Billy Belts”, the former Hollywood star BILL ADLER has shifted the company in Eugene, Oregon in 1981, to become a leading American men and women’s leather accessories brand globally known for high quality material and exceptional workmanship. Today, Will Leather Goods retails its classic-stylish belts bags, wallets, and other small accessories at Nordstrom’s, Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barney’s New York, and many boutiques across the world. 
