Most buzz-worthy partnerships in the world of luxury in the year 2010
The year 2010 has seen the rebound of luxury after the worst global recession of 2009. Luxury shoppers were back to splurging on the materialistic possessions yet again and the luxury brands reported a surge in their dipping profits with strong growth is sales. The year saw some of the finest collaborations between the luxury brands and also the partnerships between the top-notch designers and the luxury retailers. In case you have missed the hottest news in the luxury industry, we have compiled a list of the most buzz-worthy collaborations in the world of luxury in the year 2010, so check it out!
1. Leica limited edition camera's
Leica is known for its limited edition cameras crafted out of ostrich leather, dipped in gold, made out of solid titanium or silver chrome set. The luxury camera specialist never fails to make headlines for its commemorative cameras. http://www.bornrich.org/entry/leica-m9-limited-edition-silver-chrome-set-on-sale-for-12950/
2. Hermes teams up with Marc Berthier, Yamaha
The French luxury house Hermes has collaborated with designer and architect Marc Berthier for this limited edition Carre H watch. Limited to only 173 pieces, the Carre H watch is priced at $15,000.
Hermes has also collaborated with Yamaha for its one-off V-Max concept bike. The leather-clad is priced around £20,000.
3. Riva luxury speedboats with Marc Newson, Gucci
Riva known for its wooden speedboats, has sent ripples in the yacht world with its luxurious designs in collaboration with Marc Newson to reinterpret the "Aquariva" speedboat at one instance and “Aquariva by Gucci”, customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, to mark Gucci’s 90th anniversary year in 2011.
4. Gorenje Kitchen collection with Ora-Ito, Karim Rashid
Gorenje has partnered with Karim Rashid and Ora-Ïto this year to add glamor to your kitchen this year. Gorenje Ora-Ïto Carbon Collection cashes on the flavor of the season, “Carbon black” while Gorenje’s “The Touch of Light” collection, features colorful collection for contemporary homes.
5. Peter Crisp $25K sapphire-studded glass for Bombay Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire is equally known for its designer bottles as much as it is known for its extraordinary gin. This year Peter Crisp recreated $25K sapphire-studded glass for Bombay Sapphire’s charity auction.
6. Phillipe Starck teams up with Duravit, Parrot
Phillipe Starck has partnered with Duravit for its “SensoWash” range of showers and toilets.
And, the designer has also collaborated with Parrot Zikmu audio system for its limited edition sculptural stereo sound system.
7. Herman Miller & Yves Béhar for Fuseproject
Herman Miller & Yves Béhar came together for fuseproject's new SAYL chair.
8. Karl Lagerfeld partners with Döttling, Volkswagen
Karl Lagerfeld partners with Döttling for the ultimate safe titled “Narcissus.” Only 30 models will be made with a price tag of $339,000.
The designer has also collaborated with Volkswagen to promote a new trim line.
9. Range Rover teams-up with Design Q, Victoria Beckham
Range Rover has partnered with the UK design consultancy Design Q for the “Q-VR Range Rover” to transform VIP travel in the Middle East.
The brand has also teamed-up with Victoria Beckhamas, for the special edition of Range Rover Evoque.
10. Rolls-Royce teams-up with Bijan Pakzad, Corum
Rolls-Royce has teamed-up with Corum for very special edition Rolls-Royce Grill watch in gold.
The luxury automobile manufacturer has also collaborated with Bijan Pakzad for limited edition $1 million coupes.
