CEO Talk | Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Executive Board, Swarovski

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Nadja Swarovski | Source: Courtesy of Swarovski

As a landmark exhibition tracing Swarovski’s long history in Haute Coutre opens in Paris, Nadja Swarovski speaks to Imran Amed about the design-led vision that she has been advocating for her family business, founded in 1895 by her great-great-grandfather.

Nadja Swarovski is a woman on the go. Having recently been elevated to member of the executive board of Swarovski, she is constantly shuttling between her home in London, Swarovski’s headquarters in Wattens, Austria, and countless other places around the world. Indeed, the crystal manufacturing company that Daniel Swarovski set up in 1895 has since grown into a business with over €2.8 billion in revenues, operating in several disparate market segments, with B2B and B2C businesses, and over 2,000 retail stores. This is a complex, global concern.

Alber Elbaz: Laugh about luxury

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Alber Elbaz hates it when people are too serious about spending money, insisting it should be laughed about.

“DESIRE WITHOUT END”

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A collaborative venture between Director Elizabeth Perrin and Co-Director Kenny Morrison, together they are Beaute et Bete. This fashion film is the classic story of dreams personified in a mythology based on metamorphosis.

Ralph Lauren’s Fall Collection Is A Melting Pot of Aesthetics

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It is hard to pinpoint one specific area of inspiration for the Ralph Lauren Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collection. With clear references to Parisian chic, old-world Russian glamour, and sailor-inspired ensembles this luxury fashion collection is a delightful mixture of some of our favorite trends. Posh and put-together, the outfits certainly contain that quintessential Ralph Lauren appeal along with one of our favorite fall looks: black on black on black. The mixture of dark hues coupled with Ralph Lauren’s sophisticated style results in a collection that blends Old World elegance and contemporary prep.

Pretty Spring with Estee Lauder. The Beautiful Women of Estée Lauder. Meet the personalities behind the pictures.

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“Real beauty comes from being
happy with yourself and your life.”

Constance Jablonsky

Sandrine Dulermo & Michael Labica Photographer

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Elie Saab Spring ~ Summer Shoes 2013

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Elie Saab for sure knows how to spoil your feet and give you unique luxury look. The luxury label brings classy and fabulous collection of heels in glamorous colors worthy any princess. With the power of details these heels have it all, contrast of leather and reptile skin with stunning gold details offer you divine style. This collection have it all, the beauty of these sophisticated designs will rise the diva in you and highlight your style to the perfection.

Morris Yachts Unveils Their New M46 Sailing Yacht

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Photos Courtesy of Morris Yachts

Morris Yachts is a family-run business that has been crafting stunning luxury yachts for the past four decades. Though they already have a pretty impressive line of yachts ranging from 29 to 80 feet, they’re not satisfied yet and are proving it with the announcement of their brand new M46 Modern Classic, which was just unveiled at the 2013 Maine Boat Builders Show.

Ferrari Debuts First Flagship Supercar in 11 Years

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Photos Courtesy of Ferrari

It’s not every day that a new flagship Ferrari debuts; the 288 GTO was released in 1984 and the F40 that replaced it arrived just a few years later in 1987. Eight years passed before the F50 came along in 1995 and the Enzo succeeded that model in 2002. Now eleven years later the Prancing Horse marque has revealed its new hybrid supercar at the Geneva Motor Show.

Elie Saab Fall RTW is a Treasure Trove of Jewel Tones

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Photos Courtesy of Elie Saab

After Elie Saab’s Spring Haute Couture show, we couldn’t imagine a ready-to-wear collection that would be able to top its splendor. However, this is one of those rare occasions when a luxury designer has the ability to put out dazzling designs season after season. While the couture collection was a back-to-back lineup of jaw-dropping garments and red carpet-ready dresses, the selection of ready-to-wear items for fall brilliantly focuses on a jewel-tone color palate with intricate details that can only be considered innately “Elie Saab.”