11/16/2013
London Lures Billionaires as Mansions Seen as Safe Haven
Damien Hirst butterfly prints hang on the earth-tone walls of the recently renovated, fully furnished 1820s house.
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11/15/2013
Belgian court investigating LVMH chief Arnault-owned firm
Brussels prosecutors have opened an investigation into a 2.9 billion euro capital increase in a Belgian company owned by French billionaire and chief executive of LVMH Bernard Arnault
11/14/2013
Moet From 1914 Sells for More Than $8,000 at Sotheby’s
A two-bottle lot of Moet & Chandon Champagne from the 1914 vintage fetched 10,340 pounds at a Sotheby’s wine sale in London this week
11/14/2013
Astley Clarke launches Beyond Fine luxury site
Beyond Fine aims takes users on a journey from original sketches to the selecting of gemstones and the making of bespoke designs
11/13/2013
Laurent-Perrier appoints partners to assist UK sales development
Laurent-Perrier, known for its premium range of champagnes, has appointed The House Worldwide and its partner Path, to assist with the development of its UK sales and marketing strategy.
11/12/2013
Rolls-Royce: Showing the world you are wealthy and successful (or in our case, pretending for the day)
When you drop a small fortune on a car, you expect something special. What you get with a Rolls-Royce is much more than a form of transportation. It's a status symbol on wheels.
11/12/2013
Jaguar F-Type Coupe spotted
The camouflaged car was photographed by Rob Barker, 18, a student and keen car enthusiast. Earlier spy pictures have been taken but these are the clearest so far, capturing the car from close range.
11/09/2013
Hong Kong Luxury Property Prices Choked by Tightening: Mortgages
The slowing price growth in high-end apartments is the first sign that efforts to temper rampant speculation that has fueled a surging housing market are working even as it stings luxury developers and potential homebuyers.
11/08/2013
Aston Martin Launches Bespoke Service in Middle East
Aston Martin, the luxury car maker part-owned by Kuwait’s Investment Dar, has launched its customisation and detailing division in the Middle East.
11/07/2013
Richemont sales growth accelerates in October
Sales grew by 4 % to € 5 324 million; sales grew by 9 %
11/06/2013
London Luxury-Home Values Rise at Slowest Rate Since 2009
We are seeing a moderation in price growth across prime central London following a very strong performance over recent years
11/05/2013
Americas surpasses China as luxury goods growth leader
Reversing the trend of recent years, the Americas region is the king of the luxury goods spending hill, estimated to grow at four percent in 2013 versus 2012, surpassing the estimated 2.5 percent growth rate for China, as luxury spending in that country m
11/05/2013
Italian luxury textiles firm Loro Piana eyes future after LVMH takeover
Loro Piana, an Italian luxury textiles maker and fashion house, is so particular about its materials that it bought its own natural reserve in the mountains of Peru to protect the vicuña
11/05/2013
Priciest London Homes Lose Shine as Sellers Aim Too High (2)
Price gains for London’s most expensive homes have stalled this year as concerns that taxes may rise and high asking prices put off even the super rich.
11/03/2013
Harrods pays its directors £100m in bumper year
The firm spent £52.1m on capital expenditure, updating its flagship London store as well as concessions it holds at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
11/02/2013
We Hear: Next Generation Bentley Continental, Porsche Panamera to Share Platform
The MSB platform is designed to accommodate rear-and all-wheel-drive, and hybrid drivetrains
10/31/2013
Tiffany Wins $2.2 Million Judgment Against Fake Websites
The counterfeit sales took place on websites with names including SalesTiffany.net
10/29/2013
Asian consortium in exclusive talks to buy Italian luxury leather goods company
The luxury shoe and handbag brand dates back to the early 1900s when two brothers and their sister set up a workshop in their basement with a share capital of 35 old Italian lira
10/28/2013
A Global Wine Shortage May Soon Be Upon Us
Last year, global supply for wine already barely exceeded demand.
10/26/2013
Porsche Returns to Top Le Mans Endurance Racing in 2014
2014 will see Porsche making a return to the top category 24 Hours of Le Mans race with two LMP1 prototypes