10/16/2018
Gucci wary of Chinese ecommerce tie-up because of fakes
Counterfeiting fears make luxury brand ‘stay away’ from Alibaba and JD.com platforms
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10/16/2018
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Luxury On the Trail
The company describes the Cullinan (named after the world’s largest diamond) as “quite possibly, the most anticipated Rolls-Royce of all time.”
10/16/2018
Waldorf Astoria debuts in South East Asia
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is located by the bustling Ratchaprasong intersection, within walking distance of renowned shopping precincts.
10/15/2018
How Europe has become a powerhouse in luxury
LVMH, Kering and Richemont dominate, but fears of trade war hit record valuations
10/12/2018
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise ship touches water for the first time
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will feature luxury yacht-like cruise ships with all-balcony cabins, multiple dining venues and water toys accessible via an onboard marina. Fares will be all-inclusive, covering alcoholic drinks, crew gratuities and Wi-F
10/12/2018
Mike Ashley snaps up Glasgow’s House of Fraser for £95m
The iconic store on Buchanan Street, which includes Hermes, Christian Louboutin, Prada and Gucci, would continue to operate as Frasers once the agreement completes.
10/10/2018
Luxury Connect: How to become a wealth advisor to high-net-worth clients
Ultra-high-net-worth real estate agents doubling as wealth advisors
10/10/2018
Forget Airbnb: The wealthy are spending months at a time in luxury extended-stay hotels that can cost upwards of $4,000 per month
More and more people are staying in luxury extended-stay hotels for months at a time, choosing the convenience and amenities over apartments and Airbnbs.
10/08/2018
Bugatti Could Flip the Super Luxury SUV Market If It Green Lights an SUV
The sentiment within Bugatti is that the company wants to add a second model
10/08/2018
Switzerland: Five-star luxury travel from Bern to Geneva
For more than 200 years, the hoteliers of Swiss Deluxe strive to provide the highest levels of quality and service found anywhere.
10/07/2018
Christie’s auctioning rare Balvenie whiskies with bespoke classic car-looking chaser
The lot is a first-of-its-kind for the storied auction house
10/07/2018
Collecting Bubbles Instead of Burgundy
Champagne “now represents a serious contender to other fine wine producing regions,” the report said.
10/07/2018
French Connection founder ‘looking to sell stake’ after 49 years
Mr Marks approached potential buyers for his 42pc stake in the last week, according to Sky News.
10/05/2018
Insight: How difficult is it to finance a superyacht?
Once you have established what type of financing you need, another key question you may ask is what is the maximum amount or percentage you can finance a yacht for?
10/03/2018
Beck on the road! David Beckham launches Vietnamese luxury car firm Vinfast...
David Beckham appeared on stage at the Paris Motor Show today to unveil cars
10/01/2018
Summit Sotheby's International Realty Receives Luxury Real Estate Award for Best Overall Marketing
Our in-house advertising and creative agency is just one facet of how Summit Sotheby's International Realty is different from our competitors.
09/28/2018
Exotic and Vintage Cars: A Passion That Can Build HNW Client Relationships
To build client relationships with HNW auto enthusiasts, wealth managers are not required to know current market values of specific marques
09/24/2018
Uptown/Downtown: The Changing Luxury Landscape Of New York City
On Chanel, a company spokesperson assured me that the rumor it was abandoning New York City are not just greatly exaggerated but false.
09/24/2018
Fashion house Versace to be sold?
US private equity group Blackstone already has a 20 percent stake in the business.
09/19/2018
Ferrari plans 15 new models, SUV to deliver earnings growth
This is an ambitious plan, but a doable one based on a concrete, detailed framework