Managers of Wealth

Tonino Lamborghini releases high spec luxury phone

Lamborghini – the famed Italian luxury car brand – hopes this will not be the case with the Tonino Lamborghini 88 Tauri, a high-specced luxury Android smartphone.

UK set to become largest luxury goods market in Europe by 2018

Luxury goods retailing in Europe is forecast to reach $150bn by 2018, and retail research agency Conlumino forecasts the UK is set to overtake France and Italy to become the leading luxury shopping market in Europe by 2018.

James Bond Will Drive a Limited-Edition Aston Martin in ‘Spectre’

The new film, titled Spectre, will see James Bond climb behind the wheel of a new special-edition Aston Martin DB10, which is sleek, sexy and completely fitting of the secret agent.

Madonna returns as face of Versace

Designer Donatella Versace calls pop icon ‘the most powerful and directional artist’

Top 10: the best family-friendly beach hotels

Our experts select the best family-friendly beach hotels in destinations worldwide, including Crete, Thailand, Mauritius, Dubai, Tenerife and the Caribbean

For cruise operators, high networth individuals offer a sea of opportunity

An industry official said there was a cruise tourism terminal in Mumbai Port and the government was looking to scale up and optimise it to attract more cruise liners to make it a regular port of call.

First Drive: Audi Prologue

The designers and engineers in Ingolstadt, Germany, have cracked one of life’s mysteries: how to make something incredibly complex look simple.

How to create a £500 luxury hamper on the cheap

A Fortnum and Mason Christmas hamper may be the final word, but here's how to create one for under £100

David Beckham Inks JV with Global Brands

David Beckham and his business partner Simon Fuller have inked a joint venture deal with Li & Fung spinoff Global Brands.

Superyacht? Sir, there’s an app for that

As a discerning UHNWI you’ll no doubt love your yachts, but isn’t it a pain choosing one?

The New Luxury Buyer: Younger, Richer and Well-Wired

For decades, it seemed, the most avid patrons of exclusive boutiques around the world sprang from a predictable, almost monolithic, caste of global elites

Luxury car owners in China - Research

The Luxury Car Brands in China 2014 report was released by the Hurun Research Institute on Nov. 26, comparing eight names: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover, Cadillac and Infiniti.

Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Mitsubishi unveil concept cars with price tags from $63,000 to $200,000

Troubled British luxury brand Mulberry hires top Celine designer

Troubled British luxury goods brand Mulberry will be looking to improve its fortunes with the appointment of top Celine designer Johnny Coca as its new creative director.

Ritz-Carlton penthouse, on sale for $6 million, has it all: space, light, views

Space, light, views and location: those are certainly expected in a $6-million condo.

An Island Escape: The Mulia & Mulia Villas in Bali

A glittering jewel set amidst the softly lapping sapphire waves of the Indian Ocean, Bali is a textbook tropical paradise.

In Vietnam, the rich advised to not buy luxury cars

In Vietnam’s metropolises like Hanoi and HCM City, even if you drive a super-car, your speed cannot exceed 40km per hour and your car will have to inch in traffic jams or floods.

Luxury car owners try to drive with distinction in China

Chinese luxury car owners are, on average, 33.5 years old, 1nd choose selective car brands as status symbols to support their image

LVMH woos private banks to bag A$ debut

RBC Capital Markets led the A$150m ($128m) five year EMTN transaction, which was priced last Friday in line with guidance at 55bp over mid-swaps.

Starbucks goes into the precious metals business

Forget the seasonal coffee drinks. Or the gift-worthy brewers. Starbucks’ newest item for the holidays is something seemingly mundane as a gift card.