Severin Wunderman died at the age of 69 at his vacation home in Nice resulting from a severe stroke. The owner of Corum since 2000, Severin revitalized and re- established the Corum Brand with his creativity and ingenuity. Severin was a man of the Arts and Culture whose personality and charisma influenced his innovative designs which elevated him to an Icon in the watchmaking industry.
Archive for June, 2008
Severin Wunderman, Chairman and Owner of Corum Dies After 50 Years of Watchmaking History.
On June - 27 - 2008
Tiffany & Co. To Open A Store In Qingdao, China
On June - 15 - 2008
Tiffany & Co. today announced plans for a July 2008 opening of a store in the coastal city of Qingdao, China. The approximately 2,000-square-foot store will open in Hisense Plaza, the city’s premier destination for luxury shopping, located at 117, Ao Men Road, in the Shi Nan District. Qingdao is famous as a summer resort, with a strong cultural heritage and scenic setting.
Anne Hathaway wears Boucheron
On June - 11 - 2008
On the occasion of launch of Lancôme’s new fragrance “Magnifique” held yesterday evening, June 10th in Paris, Anne Hathaway, actress and ambassador of Lancôme chose to wear creations of the Maison Boucheron. She wore the Sophia necklace and the Galigai earrings, both in white gold and diamonds. The Brand New Heavies performed at the event. N’Dea, the lead singer, also wore a creation of the Maison Boucheron: the Shanghai necklace set with a 12 carat cushion-cut ruby, paved with diamonds and bowl-shaped rubies on white gold
The Big Bang starts the countdown to “Euro 08”
On June - 8 - 2008
Just over a year after announcing its partnership with UEFA EURO 2008 which heralded the entry into the world of football of the first brand of luxury watches! Hublot is getting ready to experience the European championship “live”. The contribution of the watchmaking company to football has provided it with numerous opportunities, and many personalities in this sport have been able to get to know the brand, which is progressing in their field. Many synergies and an increased creativity have arisen from these contacts.
Tiffany & Co. To Open Store In West London
On June - 7 - 2008
NEW YORK, NY (May 27, 2008) — Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF), the internationally renowned jeweler, today announced plans for a Fall 2008 opening of a store in Westfield London, a new retail and leisure complex due to open in White City, West London.
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR MR. BIG
On June - 7 - 2008
IWC Schaffhausen proved to be the perfect fit for the men of the new hit “Sex and the City.” Not only did the infamous Mr Big, played by Chris Noth wear the timelessly elegant Portofino Automatic in the entire film, but Smith Jared, played by Jason Lewis, was shown as the face of a fictional IWC advertising campaign.
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TORONTO, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (TSX: HW; NYSE: HWD) today reported first quarter results for the period ending April 30, 2008. The Company recorded an increase in consolidated sales for the quarter of 10%, generating an 18% increase in gross margin and a 10% increase in consolidated earnings from operations compared to the results of the first quarter of the prior year. Consolidated quarterly sales totalled $156.1 million with earnings from operations of $39.6 million compared to $141.4 million and $36.0 million, respectively, for the comparable quarter of the prior year.
Jane Lauder Named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Origins, The Est�e Lauder Companies Inc.
On June - 7 - 2008
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 3, 2008–The Est�e Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Jane Lauder has been named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Origins. The appointment is effective July 1, 2008. Ms. Lauder will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, President, who overseas BeautyBank and Ojon, and who now will add Origins to her portfolio. Read the rest of this entry »
