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In 2011 the Bulgari family, majority shareholder of the renowned Italian jewellery house established in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, joined forces with the LVMH Group and transferred its majority shareholding in Bulgari SpA. The L3.7bn, all-share deal made the Bulgaris the second largest family shareholder of the LVMH Group. After the acquisition FRANCESCO TRAPANI, great-grandson of the founder, CEO of Bulgari SpA and the driving force behind its success over the past 20 years, was made a member of the LVMH board of directors and appointed President of the LVMH Watch & Jewellery Division. From his position now supervising Bulgari, Chaumet, De Beers, Fred, Dior Watches, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, he gives LUCY REITER the view from the top of the luxury pyramid.

Nick Foulkes - The luck of the drawer

Today heritage is a term that is used with a sort of wilful abandon. In fact I would guess that ‘heritage of the brand’ fights it out with ‘DNA of the brand’ for the title of most abused marketing cliché...

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Queen of whiskies

Date: March 2012 (155) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: John Walker & Sons

To celebrate 60 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Scotch whisky distiller John Walker & Sons is to launch Diamond Jubilee By John Walker & Sons, a blend of rare malt and grain whiskies, which was distilled in 1952. “An extraordinary amount of care and attention has gone into every stage of crafting […]

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Bowmore

Date: October 2010 (141) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Bowmore

Islay Single Malt whisky brand Bowmore has unveiled two limited edition whiskies: Bowmore 40 Years Old and Bowmore 1981. Bowmore 40 Years Old – priced at £6,500 per bottle – has been maturing since 1969 in an American bourbon cask below sea level in the Bowmore No1 vaults. Only 53 bottles are being released for […]

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British Silver Week

Date: May 2010 (137) Category: Interiors & Design, Reports Brand: British Silver Week

Celebrating the art of decorative silversmithing, British Silver Week starts on June 7. The event is a series of exhibitions showcasing statement interiors pieces by more than 100 established and up-and-coming silversmiths in supporting locations. Exhibitions will take place in Hamilton & Inches in London and Edinburgh and De Vroomen and the Barbara Tipple Gallery […]

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Shining example

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Features, Limited Editions Brand: Hamilton & Inches

BRANDING may come and go, but fine craftsmanship, theoretically, goes on for ever – as the extant medieval painting, gilding and carving in Venice, for example, would attest. And while luxury has a different meaning for everyone, there’s a feeling in the air that surrounding yourself with highly personal, carefully chosen, beautifully crafted objects that […]

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