The Latest Sign That Apple Is Taking Over China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Apple Inc has taken the number one luxury gifting spot in China from designer goods maker Hermes International SCA, according to a Hurun luxury report on Thursday, reflecting the...
View Article21 insanely lavish hotel suites to stay in before you die
When you're on vacation, some hotels will make you feel like royalty — and others will treat you like it.These 21 opulent hotel suites are guaranteed to do just that.Most are accompanied by a lofty...
View ArticleNew York’s $100 million penthouse is getting a 95% tax break
The wealthy have lots of good reasons to invest their money in New York's residential real-estate market, panoramic views and strong returns among them.But another perk — incredibly low taxes for some...
View ArticleLuxury real estate ownership in America has never been more secretive
On Saturday, The New York Times released a fantastic investigation into the influx of foreign wealth in the New York City luxury real estate market.Looking at more than 200 limited-liability...
View ArticleSee inside the world's first luxury yacht concept designed specifically for...
Lidia Bersani is known for her lavish luxury designs. But this one is really out to sea.She's taken her talents for gold, filigree, and meticulous soft edges to the boating world, and has created the...
View ArticleThis $1.35-million personal submarine takes up almost no space in your...
The latest underwater vehicle from the Netherlands-based submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx, the HP Sport Sub 2, is also its most compact to date, requiring a footprint of just 71 square feet of...
View ArticleThis new concept mega-yacht is almost 500 feet of breathtaking design
The Italian Sea Group had a busy year in 2014, launching six yachts in the span of less than four months, including the 115-foot Foam, the 148-foot Flying Dragon, and the 154-foot Entourage. But the...
View ArticleFerrari faces an uphill battle
Ferrari faces a battle to persuade investors that it should be priced as a high-flying luxury goods stock, given a carmaker's margins and the heavy investment required to make its prancing horse logo a...
View ArticleWhy the most expensive Apple Watch will probably cost around $10,000 (AAPL)
The most expensive Apple Watch set to go on sale in April will have to cost around $10,000, according to analysis done by the timepiece blog Grail Watch.That's mostly because the Apple Watch Edition...
View ArticleThese are the incredible cars driven by ultra-rich Chinese kids in LA
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View ArticlePrada sales hurt by crackdown in China on gifts for corrupt officials
Italian luxury fashion house Prada mainly blamed China for a 1% decline in sales in 2014, to £2.6 billion.The slump in sales occurred across most of the Asian region. According to the company, Asian...
View ArticleThis is where Bugatti built the fastest cars in the world
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View ArticleThe big opportunity for the Apple Watch isn't with techies
When the Apple Watch debuts, it will be the most expensive smartwatch on the market — and that's just for the cheapest of its three wrist-worn devices. BI Intelligence estimates the Watch Edition, the...
View ArticleCheck out the the Gulfstream G650, the best private jet $65 million can buy
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View ArticleUber riders can now earn free stays at some of the world's most luxurious hotels
Uber has launched a partnership with Starwoods Hotels & Resorts to reward its most loyal passengers. The ride-sharing app announced on Tuesday the "first-of-its-kind" deal, which lets Uber riders...
View ArticleThis is how Rolls-Royce makes the world's most famous hood ornament
The image of a Rolls-Royce has long been inseparable from the famous hood ornament of a woman with her arms spread out behind her, her clothes billowing in the wind.The statuette is officially known as...
View ArticleThis incredible luxury yacht is driven by hybrid water-jet engines
Silver Wind, the latest boat from Italy’s ISA Yachts, is the first in the world to use water-jet propulsion driven by a hybrid diesel-electric system.When powered by its two marine diesel engines, the...
View ArticleYou can already pre-order Brikk's diamond-studded Apple Watch for up to $75,000
Apple still has yet to announce the official pricing of its high-end Apple Watch Edition, and while some are speculating that it could cost between $10,000 and $20,000, luxury design company Brikk is...
View ArticleLouis Vuitton is now a 'brand for secretaries' in China
China's elite have become too savvy for Louis Vuitton, which has exploded in popularity in the middle class."I don't see anybody carrying a Gucci or Louis Vuitton bag," Sara Jane Ho, the founder of the...
View ArticleThe $100,000 razor, and 9 more luxury items no one ever needs to buy
Have more money than you know what to do with?Problem solved: These luxury versions of everyday items are insanely expensive. Or you could, you know, take that money and invest it instead. I'll let you...
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