DEAR APPLE: We Don't Want A Smart Watch Because The Classic Wrist Watch Will...
Hey Apple head honchos, we don't care about smart watches, so don't even bother trying. Watches have been around for over 500 years, surviving wars and tech revolutions. We may have advanced past the...
View ArticleRaffles Dubai Just Unveiled The Middle East's 'Most Luxurious Floor'
Raffles Dubaiput the world's most expensive dress on display last fall, and leave it to them to outdo themselves in a matter of months (who else could, really?).This spring Raffles is introducing what...
View ArticleNo One Has Any Clue How To Pronounce The Names Of Luxury Brands
If you've ever gotten tripped up trying to pronounce the names Louis Vuitton, Hermès, or Ermenegildo Zegna, you're not alone.Bomoda, a Chinese luxury fashion newsletter and e-commerce site (think...
View ArticleHow Prada Grew Its Brand Value Faster Than Any Other Last Year
Millward Brown and BrandZ just released its list of the most valuable brands in the world, and one of this year's big surprises was how quickly and substantially Prada's value grew.In 2012, the luxury...
View ArticleA Look Inside The Massive Restoration Hardware Flagship Now Open In Boston
While strolling through Boston’s Back Bay area more than two decades ago, Gary Friedman found himself fascinated by a neoclassical redbrick-and-brownstone building that commands a parklike block of...
View ArticleCAMP CUPCAKE: Take A Tour Of America's Cushiest Prison
An ex-Michigan Supreme Court justice who pleaded guilty to mortgage fraud is likely heading to federal prison camp in West Virginia.But Diane Hathaway could have it a lot worse. A judge has recommended...
View ArticleA Sexy Dutch Supercar Is Headed To The UK For A Luxury Auto Show
The Dutch are hardly famed their auto manufacturing prowess, but here's proof they can produce great work. Salon Privé, the UK luxury car show, has announced it will play host to Dutch supercar maker...
View Article10 Things To Ask Before Renting A Luxury Apartment
So you’ve seen the heated indoor lap pool in the state-of-the-art fitness center, toured the screening room, entertainment lounge, game room, catering kitchen and pet spa. But take a moment before you...
View ArticleGet Behind-The-Scenes Secrets Of Luxury Real Estate
Luxury listings are in a league of their own, not only in terms of price and amenities but also in the often elaborate lengths agents must take to get these exclusive properties sold.Whether sold...
View ArticleHOUSE OF THE DAY: A Stunning Miami Beach Penthouse Can Be Yours For $50 Million
A super-luxe penthouse condo at the very top of Miami Beach's Faena House is on the market, and it can be yours for a cool $50 million.The "House," developed and built by Argentina's Faena Group, is an...
View ArticleYou Can't Cut The Line For A G650, The $65 Million Private Jet Billionaires...
For more than two years, there's been speculation about who is lining up for the Gulfstream G650, the new private jet that has quickly become one of the most impressive aircraft in the skies today.In...
View ArticleStep Inside The Factory Where Steinway & Sons Makes Its Gorgeous Grand Pianos...
Steinway Musical Instruments is about to be taken private in a $438 million deal with an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company, a private equity investment firm.Last year we toured the Steinway &...
View ArticleRich Chinese Adults Are Spending $3,300-A-Month On Breast Milk For Themselves
A Chinese company has been scouring the countryside for wet nurses to meet a growing market for breast milk for adults, according to Chinese media reports.Chinese tabloid Southern Metropolis Daily...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Hotels In The World
Travel + Leisure just released the results of its World's Best Awards, which ranks the world's best hotels, among other categories. To compile these awards, the magazine asked its readers to vote on...
View Article5 Ways China Could Easily Boost Its Imports
China’s burgeoning middle class will reach 630 million over the next decade and become a strong source of purchasing power.Government leaders, including Premier Li Keqiang, have made increasing imports...
View ArticleHow Swiss Watchmaker Patek Philippe Handcrafts Its Famous $500,000 Watches
Patek Philippe watches are some of the most coveted timepieces on the planet.Not only is each one hand assembled, but they're also made with the finest materials and can take a year to put together.But...
View ArticleA Close Look At China's Growing Appetite For Luxury Brands
Despite China's recent crackdown on luxury spending, wealthy Chinese buyers are becoming increasingly sophisticated when it comes to buying high-end goods, a new report from Digital Luxury Group...
View ArticleYou Can Eat At Every 3-Star Michelin Restaurant In The World For $275,000
Foodies travel the world to dine in the very best restaurants, but getting to all of these places is no easy feat.Two British luxury travel sites, VeryFirstTo.com and Holidaysplease.co.uk, have teamed...
View Article10 Extravagant Items Fit For The Royal Baby's Nursery
The Royal Baby Watch begins in earnest today as Kate Middleton was reportedly helicoptered to London from her parents' home.But it still remains to be seen: How will Kate and William decorate the...
View ArticleHow To Enjoy All The Perks Of A Luxury Resort Without Staying There
Hotels are offering a new kind of luxury staycation. These days, many luxury hotels offer special memberships to the public, giving them free reign of amenities like the pool, spa or gym without ever...
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