SWITZERLAND—

Christie’s International  set a record auction price  for a Rolex wristwatch  owned by Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida in this spring’s Geneva auction season.

The 1942 split-second Rolex chronograph, described by Christie’s as the “most exclusive” model ever made by the Swiss brand, sold in Geneva for $1.16 million, including the buyer’s premium, the auction house said.  Actress Gina Lollobrigida views a Geneva exhibition of her jewels, many of which she wore at landmark occasions in her career. The collection will be auctioned by Sotheby’s to fund an international hospital for stem cell  treatment.

 Source: Sotheby’s via Bloomberg.

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AW Media Group Welcomes Innovations Furniture & Lighting to Expanding Lifestyle Division

AW Media Group Welcomes Innovations Furniture & Lighting to Expanding Lifestyle Division

AW Media Group will execute an integrated PR campaign for Innovations, including a competitive trade program for the design industry professionals nationwide. With AW Media Group’s assistance, home/office furnishing and lighting connoisseurs will have access to several resources Innovations has to offer.

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DETROIT, MI –  With the global media focused on Detroit, GM unveiled the 2014 Cadillac ELR at the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday, January 15th 2013.

Woodlawn Post; Cadillac 2014 ELR(Interior) Unveiling At NAIAS 2013

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Woodlawn Post; Cadillac 2014 ELR(Front Wheel) Unveiling At NAIAS 2013

The “GRAND” unveiling was presented by GM Executives Mark Adams(executive director) of Cadillac Global Design and Bob Ferguson(vice president) of Global Cadillac.

“The 2014 ELR is a further expansion of Cadillac’s Art & Science DNA… delivering luxury, dramatic design and energy efficiency — creating this engaging, fun-to-drive coupe.” and “ELR further advances the expression of Cadillac design,” Executive Director, Cadillac Global Design MARK ADAMS said.

The 2014 Cadillac ELR embodies everything that you could envsion from a luxury automobile and the 2014 Cadillac ELR  re-established “DETROIT” as a leader in the production and innovation of luxury  automobiles through the Cadillac brand.

“We have a lot of work to do but we have the vision, the product and the people to rise to the challenge,“ Vice President, Global Cadillac BOB FERGUSON said.

The 2014 Cadillac ELR  has an interior(hand-wrapped cut-and-sewn ) that resembles a multi-million dollar luxury home and feature’s an 8″inch(203 mm) CUE’s LCD screen. The 2014 Cadillac ELR  has an exterior that feature’s a classic Cadillac grille, aerodynamic design, bold color’s and beautiful 20″ wheel’s. The 2014 Cadillac ELR offers customer’s a full driving range of more than 300 miles.

With the display of the new 2104 Cadillac ELR, it is safe to profess’ that Cadillac’s luxury image has been protected and enhanced under the the vision, concept,and design of the new 2014 Cadillac ELR. The ELR will be manufactured in limited numbers in Detroit and will be exported to China and Europe.

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DETROIT, MI - The Ferrari brand was on display at the NAIA in Detroit and the luxury car maker showcased two cars. Ferrari continues to deliver excellence to customer’s and racing partner’s in North America.

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The Ferrari brand is filled with a rich history of winning automobile awards and racing titles, like no other car company in the world and the Ferrari staff prides itself in delivering the best automobiles equipped for the road and race car track.

Ferrari has received awards for having the best high performance engine for two consecutive years! Ferrari hires the best engineer’s to continue giving clients and enthusiasts alike all around the world “the best” driving experience

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DETROIT, MI –  With the global media focused on Detroit, GM unveiled the 2014 Cadillac ELR at the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday, January 15th 2013.

Woodlawn Post; Cadillac 2014 ELR(Interior) Unveiling At NAIAS 2013

Woodlawn Post; Cadillac 2014 ELR(Rear) Unveiling At NAIAS 2013

Woodlawn Post; Cadillac 2014 ELR(Front Wheel) Unveiling At NAIAS 2013

Woodlawn Post During Cadillac 2014 ELR Unveiling At @NAIAS 2013

The “GRAND” unveiling was presented by GM Executives Mark Adams(executive director) of Cadillac Global Design and Bob Ferguson(vice president) of Global Cadillac.

“The 2014 ELR is a further expansion of Cadillac’s Art & Science DNA… delivering luxury, dramatic design and energy efficiency — creating this engaging, fun-to-drive coupe” and “ELR further advances the expression of Cadillac design,” Executive Director, Cadillac Global Design MARK ADAMS said.

The 2014 Cadillac ELR embodies everything that you could envsion from a luxury automobile and the 2014 Cadillac ELR  re-established “DETROIT” as a leader in the production and innovation of luxury  automobiles through the Cadillac brand.

“We have a lot of work to do but we have the vision, the product and the people to rise to the challenge,“ Vice President, Global Cadillac BOB FERGUSON said.

The 2014 Cadillac ELR  has an interior(hand-wrapped cut-and-sewn ) that resembles a multi-million dollar luxury home and feature’s an 8″inch(203 mm) CUE’s LCD screen. The 2014 Cadillac ELR  has an exterior that feature’s a classic Cadillac grille, aerodynamic design, bold color’s and beautiful 20″ wheel’s. The 2014 Cadillac ELR offers customer’s a full driving range of more than 300 miles.

With the display of the new 2104 Cadillac ELR, it is safe to profess’ that Cadillac’s luxury image has been protected and enhanced under the the vision, concept,and design of the new 2014 Cadillac ELR. The ELR will be manufactured in limited numbers in Detroit and will be exported to China and Europe.

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The new Porsche Design P'9981 Black

The all-black look creates a stylish new take on the product’s outstanding design and high-quality materials. The P’9981 Black consists of a stainless steel frame encased in black plastic with a hand-wrapped leather backing. Additional highlights include a special black QWERTY keyboard and a crystal-clear touch-screen display. Just like the original P’9981, the black version features a customized Porsche Design user interface and an exclusive, premium BlackBerry-Messenger-PIN. The choice of materials and sleek black design are typical hallmarks of Porsche Design.

“Since the beginning, our brand has been identified with the colour black,” said Juergen Gessler, CEO of the Porsche Design Group. “Our first product was a completely black watch. It was a revolutionary product and was a sensation all over the world. As is typical of Porsche Design, the colour black had a functional significance. The “Chronograph I” was inspired by the non-reflective design of racing car controls, with everything in matte black apart from the instruments. The aim was to ensure a clear and easy-to-read display. The Porsche Design P’9981 Black follows this tradition.”

In May 2012, the judges for the prestigious Plus X Award® selected the original Porsche Design P’9981 Smartphone from BlackBerry® as the “Smartphone of the Year 2012.”

The products are designed in the Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See, Austria and sold around the world in the company’s own stores, shop-in-shops, high end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers as well as the official online shop (www.porsche-design.com/shop).

SINGAPORE – Aston Martin is continuing its bold expansion in Asia with the opening of the luxury British sports car maker’s second showroom in Singapore.

Aston Martin Opens 2nd Luxury Showroom in Singapore

Opened in conjunction with the existing dealer partner, owned and managed by Dr SK Djeng & Mr Derek McCully, the new showroom continues Aston Martin’s ambitious expansion throughout South East Asia. It follows the recent appointment of Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur, and comes in addition to the original location in Tuas, which has been the home of Aston Martin Singapore for more than 18 years.

A gala celebration saw the stunning new showroom officially opened in the company of Aston Martin partners and more than 120 guests. The event also served as the official Singapore launch for two exceptional new sports cars: the ultimate Aston Martin Vanquish and timeless new DB9.

The event was attended by Aston Martin’s Network Development General Manager, Maria Plunkett and Asia Pacific Regional Operations Manager, Shoichi Terashima. Maria Plunkett said: “Aston Martin is delighted to present our new model line-up in this fantastic city centre location as we begin a year of fantastic centenary celebrations in 2013.

“With our existing network of experienced Aston Martin dealerships in the region, further market growth planned throughout 2013 and our strongest model line-up to date, our business in South East Asia is expected to grow strongly this year.

The new showroom is conveniently located in Singapore’s premier automotive belt in the city centre and will feature the full Aston Martin model range including Vanquish, the ultimate super grand tourer, the timeless new DB9, the sporty and nimble Vantage range and the luxurious and elegant Rapide – the world’s most beautiful four-door sports car.”

Shoichi Terashima added: “We are expecting Singapore sales to increase further in 2013 with more visitors to the new city centre location, exciting new cars and the Aston Martin centenary celebrations.”

ENGLAND–

Hublot hosted an exciting and unique event at the Hublot Boutique on New Bond Street 31 in London. Three of the greatest names in English football, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Young and Danny Welbeck, players from the prestigious Manchester United squad, came to the boutique to “assist’ the sales team and welcome the Hublot clients.

The purpose of the event was to raise funds to the Manchester United Foundation. Hublot has committed to donating 10% of the boutique sales during Christmas time (the most important month of the year) to the Manchester United Foundation.

The atmosphere was fun, warm and intimate. The very exclusive cocktail party was attended by around 50 VIP guests invited by Hublot, TimeProduct (the exclusive long-term partner agent for Hublot in UK) and members of the Manchester United.

(Hublot)

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Carrie Underwood Wears Jacob & Co. at CMA Awards

Among the many jewelry collections, the most famous is the Lace. Pieces from this collection showcase harmonious and ornate jewelry pieces which command special hand crafted workmanship and distinctive detail. A blend of antique design inspiration with modern skill that translates lace blueprint crafted in various gold metals and encrusted in diamonds is a timeless treasure for anyone who owns it.

Most recently, Country Superstar and America’s Sweetheart — Carrie Underwood sparkled on the red carpet at the 40th Anniversary American Country Music Awards with her Lace Chandelier Rose Gold Earrings, featuring 8 carats of pave set diamonds from Jacob & Co.’s signature Lace Collection.

Carrie Underwood is not the only celebrity choosing the New York designer’s Lace Collection. Kim Kardashian wore the Lace Collection Full Finger Ring that features 4.50 carats of diamonds, in 18K Black Plated Gold at a Nets game earlier this year.

Kyle Richards, the famous Housewife of Beverly Hills, also shone in Jacob Arabo’s Lace Collection jewelry for her book signing at The Grove in Los Angeles. Her glamorous look for the night was topped off with the same Rose Gold Full Finger Ring and the Lace Chandelier Rose Gold Earrings.

Milla Jovovich, Star of the hit Resident Evil films, also completed her look for the Dream Ball event in September this year with a Full Finger Ring from the Lace Collection.

Always the innovator, Jacob Arabo continues to amaze people with bold and interesting designs. It’s no wonder that the jewelry house’s celebrity roster includes: David & Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Elton John, Stacy Kiebler, and Pharell to name a few.

Official Jacob & Co. Website and Retail Locations – http://www.JacobAndCo.com