The Cuban leader Fidel Castro, a revolutionary Che Gevara, politicians Winston Churchill and Bill Clinton, writers Somerset Maugham and Mark Twain, the actor and the political figure Arnold Schwarzenegger – these names are well-known and these figures are best known to the world for their political, social, literary and other achievements. Moreover, the abovementioned people highly esteem cigar smoking and, thus, they come as people who own the greatest number of tools and accessories so requisite for this leisurely process and among others there are cigar lighters.
In the light of a variety and availability of glass items, glass ware is still appreciated by plenty people, especially when it comes to cut glass. The cut glass produces a long, lingering and musical tune when you put your finger at the cut-glass edge. So, in Japan the craftsmen make unique musical instruments. A crystal violin, completely transparent, is estimated for fifty thousand USD. Crystal glass tableware is not so much expensive though it is able to produce the charming, unique and so brittle music providing it is properly cared.
Wealthy persons are mostly known for their fortune only. However, despite they make billions, these people possess some personal features that attract people when estimating them. While Warren shovels up money, he has to do with quite conflicting image he created: he is known to be the proved miser and at the same time he privately donates huge amounts for charity purposes.
Awards and some kinds of skill appreciation exist almost
everywhere, while for the film industry it is «Oscar», for the world's elite
jewelry it is «Diamonds International Award». Of course, the more awards are
gained by any company, the higher is the status. Only one jewelry house
received this honorary award as recognition of jewelry artisanship and
excellent design for 18 times. It is not surprising, because black and white «Damiani»
beauty conquered almost everyone. In fact, black diamonds were brought into fashion
by the jewelers of this Italian house.
These achievements are particularly surprising because «Damiani» jewelry shops appeared
relatively recently (when comparing with most eminent and renowned jewelry
houses). The history of black luxury begins in 1924 in a small Italian
town. Valenza is known for its vineyards and truffles, but not wine or cooking
glorified this Italian town, but it was the Italian «capital» of jewelry artistry.
And Enrico Grassi Damiani was not the exception, he also opened his shop.
By creating a classic elegant jewelry design, the novice jeweler was able to conquer
the many Italian families, quickly becoming one of the most famous jewelers in
Italy and leaving the competitors far behind. Even then, the works of jewelry
home «Damiani» were very highly appreciated by European aristocrats who were at
the top of higher society. Classic elegant decorations could be worn at both
the ceremonial reception, and every day. Then appeared the «Damiani» motto saying
that decoration is the final addition to help the elegant lady to complete her
image.
The Enrico's son continued the beginnings of his father. Domiano Grassi Damiani
began to move forward rapidly. This talented jeweler had not only improved the
design of jewelry, but he also developed several new techniques for processing
jewelry. For example, the invention of lunette effect (specific enhancement of
radiance and brilliance diamonds), belongs to him. In addition to designing
jewelry, Domiano owns a PR company. Thanks to him and his policies brand
«Damiani» is known so widely now.
Now the third generation of Damiani manages this famous jewelry company. Among
them are Gabriella Damiani, who is honorary president of the company, and her
children. Guido Damiani is Managing Director of the jewelry at home, Silvia
Damiani is VIP-PR-director, responsible for communication with stars, Giorgio
Damiani is the President of the «Damiani» in the U.S. and concurrently the main
designer of the company. Thus, all the main posts are in the hands of Damiani family
and they are said to move into the hands of Gaya who is the daughter of Giorgio
and other children in the family.
The favorite colors of «Damiani» are black and white, and Guido Damiani first
produced large quantities of black diamonds. However, he made them popular not
because of philosophical thoughts about life and death, or black and white
stripes of life, but just this jeweler is a fan of Italian soccer club
«Juventus», that has these colors in the court of arms. Incidentally, Guido Damiani
knows the delight, he is not only keen on football, but also enjoys gambling at
the casino, loves good wine and rest in the friends company. He is trying to
convey every pleasure in his works and he is able to perform that simply
brilliant.
Those jewelry pieces created in collaboration with other people are no less
interesting. For example, the «D. Side» collection was released recently. It
has been developed together with the famous Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. «Mister
Smith» was first fan of the jewelry House and then asked to make a few products
for customers. But after talking to him, Silvia Damiani decided not to miss this
extraordinary opportunity. Pitts sketches were indeed very unusual and
consistent with the spirit of «Damiani» jewelry. Perhaps in future «Damiani»
will work with other talented stars, as well as the next prize «Diamonds
International Award» is waiting for them.
Lingerie for women was just the plain underwear until the 20th century when it became the mean self-expression, as the subject of esthetic admiration. A piece of lingerie seen in between the women wear looked quite shocking to be shame and no one thought of designing luxury items based on lingerie, leaving alone works of art. Today every woman dreams of having a pair, or even more, of luxury and high quality lingerie to associate with sexuality, sensibility and attraction with male.
Today the knitwear is presented in so many styles and
it is so popular that no single autumn and spring collections can do without
hosiery. Knit
women's coats are offered in classic, sporty, romantic, vintage, casual and
ethnic styles. The demand for knit coats
grows in line with the more increasing range of color and texture of woolen
yarn as merino wool, angora, alpaca, Kashmir. Globally known brands launch knit
coats for women in their latest collections and most celebrities today appear
wearing knitwear for many occasions and that's hard to picture that some time
back it was something different.
First established in 1980, the brand by Carolina Herrera is one of the well-known fashion brands; collections by Carolina Herrera make a conquest for the public love and demand due to elegance and delicacy of the fashion wear models. The collections were successful, though Carolina Herrera opened its perfume line first in 1988 presenting Carolina Herrera for Women. Carolina Herrera 212 is known to be the bestseller first launched in 1997, and today this fragrance takes its niche among the most recognized perfumes of the world.
First established in 1860, Chopard is one of the reputed watch and jewelry houses producing incredibly beautiful, fascinating jewelry items and watches of dream. The house also launched a number of celebrated fragrances as Casmir, Wish, Madness and Infiniment. Despite the long and solid history of the brand, it appeared only recently in the market of fragrances with the first fragrance Chopard launched only in 1992. Six years later, in 1996, the Chopard House presented its Mira-Bai, the fragrance which is still in favor among women keen on oriental scents. Mira-Bai shows no intentions to compete with such a fashion-setter in the sphere of oriental compositions as Guerlain Shalimar, though the fragrance by Chopard takes its niche among the classic perfumes in the market of oriental perfume.
