For many of us, when we think about Switzerland, we picture images of beautiful, snow-capped mountainscapes, lush meadows filled with cattle and picturesque medieval towns with towering chateaus watching over them. Ask most people what Switzerland is famous for and they will very likely tell you: luxury chocolate, expensive wristwatches and secretive private banking. Indeed, Switzerland is defined by its luxurious outputs. Thus, it is not surprising that Switzerland is home to many of the world’s greatest luxury brands and we explore those brands here.
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LUXURY BRANDS OF AUSTRALIA
The land down under, Australia is a geographically massive country with a relatively small, albeit, rapidly growing population. The country has become an economic powerhouse, maintaining close cultural and economic ties to the major European and North American markets whilst also acting as one of the financial and legal hubs of the Asian and South Pacific region. Sydney has established itself as a global city and Melbourne as the cultural soul of the antipodean country. The nation’s abundant resources, including deep reserves of oil and gas, vast gold and mineral deposits, verdant meadows of the eastern highlands and oceans rich with seafood have made Australia a luxury destination for visitors and emigrants alike. We look at some of the luxury brands that have shaped Australia’s journey.
LUXURY BRANDS OF DUBLIN
Ireland’s capital city is being tipped as one of the world’s emerging global cities: a financial and technological hub which has become a preferred destination for Silicon Valley’s forays into Europe. A vibrant and youthful city, Dublin has a reputation as a fun and charming tourist destination, whilst its extremely well-educated population has made it a first-choice market for foreign investment and enterprise. Indeed, successive governments have made every effort to ensure that Ireland remains a dynamic and attractive location for capital, whether established multinational company or start-up venture. This combination of factors has seen the rapid expansion of the Irish middle class and an exponential increase in national wealth. Consequently, Ireland, and, in particular, Dublin has become a luxury destination, with high-end shopping, well-established heritage brands and top-class hotels and restaurants. We take a look at some of the brands that have put Dublin on the map.
LUXURY SHIRT & SHIRTMAKER BRANDS
Many of the world’s most iconic fashion and tailoring brands began as by making shirts. Most of these houses still continue that tradition today, offering bespoke, made-to-measure or ready-to-wear shirts to their discerning clientele. Indeed, a well-fitted shirt is often the difference between being well-dressed and being poorly dressed. The subtle detailing and nuancing of a well-made shirt are often signifiers of one’s status and one’s mindset.
LUXURY TRUNK AND TRAVEL CASE BRANDS
In the golden age of travel, well-heeled passengers needed to be sure that they had the best cases to protect and secure their possessions. Many of today’s most well-known luxury brands and fashion houses were born in this era – designing and crafting suitcases and steamer trunks to service this exclusive clientele. Famous brands suchContinue reading “LUXURY TRUNK AND TRAVEL CASE BRANDS”
LUXURY BRANDS DIRECTORY
Luxury brands are those renowned makers that produce highly sought-after luxury goods, from fashion and accessories, such as couture or bespoke sartorial pieces; leather goods; jewellery; wristwatches, to big-ticket purchases, such as cars and yachts. Many of these brands boast a long, celebrated and illustrious history and a carefully curated heritage intertwined with significant contributionsContinue reading “LUXURY BRANDS DIRECTORY”
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