10/31/2019
London’s Ritz Could Get a Rebrand, Extension in $1 Billion Sale
Deals for London’s super prime hotels are few and far between, with the Barclay brothers’ 2015 disposal of their majority stake in the Maybourne Hotel Group
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10/30/2019
A diamond is not forever at a fashion house
LVMH’s $14.5bn bid for Tiffany shows power passing from gem miners to luxury marketers
10/30/2019
Golf Style Is Cool Now
We know: It sounds crazy. But a wave of cool brands—and one Off-White–wearing pro—is giving golf style a new reputation.
10/30/2019
Rolls Royce unveils a bespoke Horology Phantom that honors watchmakers
The British automaker has sold a record number of bespoke creations, which is in stark contrast to the severe slowdown being witnessed by the automobile sector currently.
10/28/2019
Swiss luxury group and Alber Elbaz announce partnership
Look forward to an exciting partnership.
10/28/2019
Crazy Rich Watches
The reel and real watches of “Crazy Rich Asians” star Pierre Png.
10/28/2019
Ski luxury for less: How to visit the world's most exclusive resorts on a budget
It’s entirely possible to feel as highfalutin as European royalty
10/28/2019
LVMH in Tiffany takeover approach
Famed US jeweller would be French luxury brand’s biggest ever acquisition
10/27/2019
A Crash Course in Luxury Pen Collecting
At the scale of the human hand, a pen's value is all in its details.
10/27/2019
6 Historic Estates Connected to Science, Innovation, and Exploration
Ahead of Christie’s forthcoming auctions of rare scientific artefacts, objects, and manuscripts, Luxury Defined spotlights six estates with unique ties to science and discovery
10/27/2019
How Luxury Brands Should Measure Influencer ROI
The U.S. beauty company Estée Lauder has already put 75 percent of their overall marketing budget into digital channels in China, which includes social media and influencers.
10/25/2019
What you should invest in to get rich, according to latest luxury report
Andrew Shirley, Head of Luxury Research at Knight Frank, shares the latest findings from our Luxury Investment Index (KFLII).
10/24/2019
Israeli fashion mogul submits bid for Barneys, challenging Authentic Brands
Ben-Avraham told Reuters he lined up investors to back his bid and has work to complete before the auction.
10/24/2019
7 affordable luxury SUVs from nonluxury brands
Why pay so much just for a logo?
10/24/2019
Who needs an Amex black card – This diamond-encrusted contactless payment bracelet has a $1.3 million spending limit
The company says the MasterCard-supported bracelet works without a battery and the owners can adjust the limits, access their balance, and turn payments on and off via a dedicated app.
10/24/2019
Cartier Topples Louis Vuitton, But Porsche Still The World’s Most Valuable Luxury Brand
The combination of Porsche’s trusted and long-standing heritage, a commitment to diversification, innovation and after sales-services is what really sets the auto titan apart from its competitors.
10/22/2019
From Bezos, Gates, And Musk To Ralph Lauren: Billionaire Owners And Their Private Jets
As of 2018, there were more than 2,200 U.S. dollar billionaires worldwide with a combined wealth of over $9.1 trillion, compared to $7.67 trillion in 2017.
10/21/2019
Legends & Icons: 5 Estates with Celebrity Provenance
Inspired the sale of the Collection of Lee Bouvier Radziwill at Christie’s this fall, Luxury Defined spotlights five great estates that have played host to luminaries, legends, and icons
10/21/2019
That’s Your Lot: A Guide to Selling Art at Auctions
If you’re wondering how to go about putting that once-favorite piece up for sale, our guide to selling your art at auction has everything you need to know
10/21/2019
Converted Homes: From Public Buildings to Private Retreats
Creative redesigns have converted 10 historic buildings, originally intended for commercial or public use, into elegant luxury homes