Research, development, design, production, purchase, sale, brokerage, consulting, organization, management, promotion, import, export, rental, exhibition and marketing, also electronic, of all kinds of products and related accessories and/or services, in particular with reference to the fashion, clothing, furniture, art and culture sectors in general; development, purchase, sale, receipt for use and granting of use of technologies, technical know-how, industrial patents, trademarks and intellectual property rights in general; organization and realization of artistic and cultural events, etc., exhibitions, events and shows of all kinds, as well as any related activity; purchase, encumbrance, management, administration and sale of real estate, as well as participation in companies and enterprises, also real estate companies. However, real estate in Switzerland or participations in real estate companies and enterprises with real estate in Switzerland may only be acquired (without LAFE subordination procedure) on the condition that the properties are intended for the exercise of an economic activity in accordance with Art. 2 para. 2 lit. a) LAFE; to carry out all commercial, industrial and financial transactions deemed necessary or useful and functionally connected with the company's purpose.