Manufacturers

Counterfeit goods account for about 2.3% of global trade, which is around USD 467 billion in 2021. Sounds abstract? In 2024, goods worth approximately EUR 3.8 billion were seized in the EU alone, a 30% increase compared to 2022. This is no longer a small market margin.

Giorgio Armani once said: “Actually, I am very glad that people can buy …Read more

Just five years ago, that sounded like a joke, right? A guy with a cream for 100 euros. But let’s look at the numbers:

• 52% of men in the USA use facial care products (+68% since 2022)
• Global men’s grooming market: USD 19.2 billion in 2026, forecasts indicate USD 52.1 billion by 2036

This is no longer a niche trend. …Read more

Miniature luxury without compromise – why CMC fascinates collectors

Classic Model Cars models consist of 1,000 to 2,365 individual parts. No, that’s not a typo. The M-170 Transporter really does have 2,365 components, 95% of which are assembled by hand. It’s hard to call these “toys” when a single model requires weeks of meticulous work.

“Too realistic to be topped”

Imagine a material that has withstood 230 years of tradition and firing at 1,405°C. Such durability means that Czech plates and cups can handle anything: from thermal shock in the dishwasher to the daily tapping of a spoon against the rim. That’s precisely why this porcelain is found just as often on home tables as in hotel breakfast rooms or …Read more

In the 16th century, a Venetian mirror could cost more than a painting by Raphael. Sounds absurd? Maybe. But something from that story remains true today: truly exclusive mirrors are still objects at the intersection of art and craftsmanship, transforming interiors into something more than just functional spaces.

What sets luxury mirrors apart? The materials, to be honest. Low-lead glass, …Read more