Managers of Wealth

Luxury marketers express optimism

A majority of luxury industry executives are confident of seeing an increase in revenue from ultra high net worth individuals in the first quarter a new study has revealed.

Special editions of Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 unveiled

Aston Martin, the British luxury car maker has finally unveiled the special editions of its V8 Vantage and DB9 at the ongoing 84th Geneva Motor Show

French handbag maker Longchamp sees more potential in China

It competes against brands such as Italian leather goods maker Furla and France's Lancel, owned by Swiss luxury group Richemont.

Saks Fifth Avenue renews interest in India’s luxury market

US-based high-end retailer’s senior officials meet realty developers, consultants, retailers in Delhi and Mumbai

Tag Heuer to open more stores in India

Swiss luxury watch brand TAG Heuer plans to open six new boutiques in India this year.

New small Bentley to tempt James Bond away from an Aston Martin considered, as Britain's luxury car makers push ahead

A new ‘baby’ Bentley fit for a 21st century James Bond is being drawn up in secret by the British luxury car company, its bosses revealed today.

5 Reasons Why the Chinese Luxury Market is Slowing Down

The largest global luxury brands are seeing growth stall in the world's second-largest economy. Here are the five primary reasons behind the slowdown in the Chinese luxury goods market.

Hermès trots out heritage with personalized saddles

Leather goods maker Hermès is honoring its roots by promoting customizable saddle

Luxury brands slowing China expansion

The world’s biggest luxury brands are slowing their expansion in China as more consumers shop abroad, leaving mall operators holding the bag.

Apple’s iOS in the Car Will Soon Launch With Several Luxury Carmakers

It appears that Apple is gearing up for a major expansion of its “iOS in the Car” device integration system.

Tesla electric car earns top honor

Lexus receives highest marks in the annual Brand Report Card from Consumer Reports.

Branson eyes Arab investment for Virgin cruise ships

British billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has flagged plans to launch a fleet of Virgin cruise ships with the help of Arab investment, it was reported.

Fine wine fund closes amid allegations it is a 'Ponzi scheme'

Bordeaux Fine Wines Ltd has been put into liquidation by the High Court amid allegations it was a Ponzi scheme and that little of investors money was spent buying vintage wines

Middle East leads 2013 luxury shopping with EUR 1,400 per capita spending, says Bain & Company

Changing generational shifts & unprecedented fragmentation form rise of '7 New Faces of Global Luxury Consumer

Fashion, jewelry brands look to Academy Awards as prime product placement

Throughout the year, some fashion and jewelry brands keep up a steady stream of social media posts dedicated to who wore their gown or gem on the red carpet.

Rémy Cointreau to launch super-premium artisanal gin into travel retail

Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail will introduce The Botanist Islay Dry Gin from its Bruichladdich distillery through Dufry airport stores in Italy, Switzerland and Russia next month, with further releases planned.

Swiss luxury watch brand to add more boutiques as it hikes advertising spend

Swiss luxury watch brand TAG Heuer plans to open six new boutiques in India this year and increase its marketing budget to its highest since it entered the country in 2002

Savile Row Society empowers busy male professionals with fashion guidance

Savile Row Society is targeting affluent men too busy to scour the latest fashion trends or looking for a cohesive wardrobe with a made-to-measure service and digital platform.

BMW i8 gets tailor-made luggage from Louis Vuitton

‘Exceptional luggage for an exceptional automobile'

Google-backed online limo service Uber launches in Dublin

Uber received $258 million in new funding last August from Google Ventures