Nokia sells its luxury arm Vertu to EQT

Nokia is selling its luxury division Vertu to private equity group EQT for an undisclosed amount. The move is a part of Nokia’s strategy to dispose of its non-core assets, the Finnish phone maker will retain a 10% minority shareholding in Vertu. “With its strong brand, undisputed category leadership and attractive growth outlook, Vertu fits … Read more

Dr. Romanelli x Bamford: The Popeye vs. Beetle Bailey Rolex Collection

Darren Romanelli, founder of the acclaimed fashion brand Dr. Romanelli (DRx), has partnered with Bamford Watch Department to create a playful yet luxurious series of custom Rolexes. The collaboration features the Beetle Bailey Submariner and the Popeye the Sailor Yacht-Master. Each timepiece integrates its respective animated character onto the dial and is paired with custom … Read more

Givenchy Unveils the ‘Rottweiler’ Capsule Collection

French luxury label Givenchy under the creative direction of Riccardo Tisci introduced the Rottweiler print last year, and due to popular demand it’s back again offering more goods. The popular rottweiler print is featured on tees, tank tops, sweatshirts, scarves, bandanas, PVC Tote, Clutch, Pouch Wallet, Coin Purse, BlackBerry Case and iPad Case. What do … Read more

Girard-Perregaux WW.TC Dark Night

Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux released a special “Dark Night” edition of their iconic world-timer. The Girard-Perregaux WW.TC Dark Night features a 43mm black ceramic case with rubber coated crowns and push-buttons. Housed inside is the Swiss automatic GP in-house caliber GP03387 with 63 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 46 hours. “The movement was … Read more

adidas Originals 40th Anniversary Trefoil Watch

Adidas, the brand with the three stripes, celebrates 40 years of its iconic Trefoil emblem with a limited-edition watch: the adidas Originals 40th Anniversary Trefoil Watch. Limited to just 500 pieces, this watch features a 50mm solid steel case with gold-tone plating and the inscription “adidas Originals 1972 Year of the Trefoil” on the dial. … Read more

Lamborghini Unveils Luxury Phones and Tablet in Russia

Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini has recently introduced a new range of luxury mobile devices for the Russian market. The company unveiled three handsets and one tablet; notably, both the tablet and one of the handsets run on Android. The first luxury phone, the TL688 Spyder, features a handmade leather body with gold accents, a 2-inch … Read more