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The timekeepers

March 1, 2008

Founded in Switzerland, the home of luxury watches, Rotary has been providing timepieces for its clientele for over a century. Claire Adler finds out about the brand’s focus on fashion,the introduction of diamonds and an elaborate treasure hunt

Founded in Switzerland, the home of luxury watches, Rotary has been providing timepieces for its clientele for over a century. Claire Adler finds out about the brand's focus on fashion,the introduction of diamonds and an elaborate treasure hunt

Despite its 113-year history, Rotary watches is refreshingly grounded in the present. Fourth-generation chairman Robert Dreyfuss is trend savvy, fluent about his market positioning and hungry for new ideas.

All aboard! Where to register luxury vessels

March 1, 2008

The market for offshore yacht and aircraft registration is heating up and stimulating a competitive spirit, says Reg Crowder, bringing nothing but good news for both owners and buyers of luxury yachts and aircraft

Never before have owners and buyers of luxury yachts and aircraft had more choice of places to register their sumptuous transports. Finding the right jurisdiction is ultimately more possible, if not a little more challenging.

L’Oréal and PPR in acquisition agreement

January 23, 2008

A €1.1 billion offer from cosmetics giant L'Oréal to acquire Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, owned by fellow family-owned firm PPR, has been agreed.

The luxury goods retailer will retain control of the YSL and Boucheron brands but their perfumes and cosmetics will be made by L'Oréal. L'Oréal will also have responsibility for the same branches of the Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta and Ermenegildo Zegna brands.

New book marks Wiley's bicentennial year

January 8, 2008

A new book detailing the history of family-owned US publisher John Wiley & Sons has been published.

A new book detailing the history of family-owned US publisher John Wiley & Sons has been published. Knowledge for Generations: Wiley and the Global Publishing Industry, 1807-2007 documents Wiley's evolution over two centuries, from a humble printing shop to family firm to publicly-traded global corporation.

The book launch marks the culmination of the firm's bicentennial year in which one of the highlights was the ringing of the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Strumming to greatness

January 2, 2008

For 175 years, some of the world’s most accomplished musicians have chosen Martin guitars. Sixth-generation Chris Martin IV talks to Marc Smith about just what makes his guitars so special

For 175 years, some of the world's most accomplished musicians have chosen Martin guitars. Sixth-generation Chris Martin IV talks to Marc Smith about just what makes his guitars so special.

What links Jimmy Rogers, Hank Williams, Willy Nelson, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash? A guitarist's hall of fame? Greatest ever guitar songs CD? In fact, they are all owners of a Martin guitar – the last word in acoustic guitar making.

Hot stuff!

January 1, 2008

One family, two histories. Niall Firth reviews the fascinating story behind the official and unofficial histories of iconic American sauce manufacturer Tabasco

It could be the script for the opening scenes of a feel-good Hollywood movie celebrating the American dream. With the country lying in tatters in the wake of the American civil war, a weary plantation owner returns to his Louisiana farm to find that the only thing that has survived in the ravaged landscape is a bright red fiery chilli pepper.

The piste de résistance

January 1, 2008

Families and individuals from all walks of life find they can beat the winter blues by gaining a little altitude. Bryce Hubner speaks to a family business owner with a passion for the slopes, the family owners behind a famous St Moritz hotel, and surveys the world’s best ski resorts

John Wiley & Sons comes of age

January 1, 2008

After 200 years of publishing, John Wiley & Sons really has something to celebrate. Sixth-generation family member Peter Wiley talks to Marc Smith about their brand new book, which commemorates the bicentennial of the Wiley business and family

The man with the diamond touch

November 2, 2007

Laurence Graff is possibly the most important jeweller in the world today. However, as he engages in a significant expansion programme for the business, the size of his family is part of the challenge, as Claire Adler discovers…

Claire Adler is a London-based luxury goods journalist.

Aquila: Italians made of the write stuff

November 2, 2007

In a society dominated by technology, luxury pens have taken on a new role. They’re no longer old-world writing instruments, says Giuseppe Aquila, CEO of family-owned Aquila Brands, but ultimate status symbols and luxury fashion accessories

Claire Adler is a London-based luxury goods journalist.

In a society dominated by technology, luxury pens have taken on a new role. They're no longer old-world writing instruments, says Giuseppe Aquila, CEO of family-owned Aquila Brands, but ultimate status symbols and luxury fashion accessories

Giuseppe Aquila is constantly travelling: Budapest, Monaco, Shanghai, Bahrain, New York, London, Paris, Rome, Geneva. You name it, he's probably just come from there – or is about to board a plane there.