THE RICH PEOPLE DON’T DRIVE THE LUXURY SECTOR

If luxury spending was indeed driven by the rich, the luxury industry would be a niche sector serving a fortunate few, rather than a dynamic, global business selling to a consumer market measured in millions. During the past 50 years,…

INSIDE THE SECRET WORLD OF ARAB PLAYBOYS

The death of Sheikh Rashid, eldest son of Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed, has shone a light on the high-spending, party-mad lifestyles of Arab playboys like him. Did Majed Abulaziz Al-Saud, a 28-year-old Saudi prince, sexually accost five women at a…

JONATHAN IVE EXPLAINS WHY APPLE IS ENTERING THE LUXURY MARKET

Jonathan Ive spoke about the Apple Watch at the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference, explaining that the company developed its own gold alloy for the high-end version of its smartwatch. When it came to picking 18-karat gold for the Watch,…

MARSALA 18-1438 PANTONE: The Color Of the Year 2015

It’s that time of year again when the color experts Pantone announce their color of the year. The winner? Pantone Color of the Year 2015 Marsala 18-1438, an earthy rust red that will, no doubt, make you think of wine.…

THE MOST EXPENSIVE CIGARS IN THE WORLD

Want to know which are the most expensive cigars in the world? If you are a true cigar aficionado, you will probably love this list. All in all, this hobby is quite expensive and is generally reserved for mature men…

JIRO ONO: Creator Of The World’s Most Luxurious Sushi

Jiro Ono is the most famous luxury sushi chef in the world. He’s shot to fame in recent years since the release of the American documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, in 2011. The popular documentary centers on Jiro’s life and…

THE AMERICAN BLACK

For quite some time the American express Centurion card or commonly known as the American black was a highly coveted item. For users of the American black there is no such thing as credit limits ordinary folks have to put…

LUXURY BRANDS, FACEBOOK AND THE MIDDLE-EAST

The Middle East has been synonymous with big money for decades. The Middle East as a thriving global luxury market, however, is relatively new. In the Digital IQ Index®: Middle East Prestige report, one of the key takeaways is that…

THE ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH COUPE

The new-look Rolls-Royce has ticked off its first decade in business since relaunching under BMW ownership with the most potent car in its history, the Wraith coupe. The Wraith heralds a major new innovation for the company in its Satellite…

WHY BE HAPPY WHEN YOU COULD BE NORMAL ?

" Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?" is the genius latest work from Manchester born Jeanette Winterson. Honest, brutal and graceful, the earnest dame of sincere writing has, again, presented the world with a piece of consequential writing.…

THE ROLLS ROYCE JONCKHEERE AERODYNAMIC COUPE

One of the highlights of the Windsor Concurs d’Elegance that we featured here a few months ago was the extraordinary 1924/35 Rolls Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe, now owned by the Petersen Museum in California. Jonckheere, the original coachbuilders, are still…

THE WORLD’S FIRST DIAMOND RING

The above is not a gadget, not exactly new, but it is all kinds of amazing. It’s the creation of Mohamed Shawesh, President and CEO of Shawish Jewelry. It could be called “the world’s first diamond ring” and it wouldn’t…

GULFSTREAM G650: The Largest & Fastest Business Jet

Gulfstream Aerospace’s largest and fastest business jet, the G650, has taken another step towards taxiing into aircraft hangars with the receipt this week of a type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration FAA). Having already received 200 orders, the certification…

HERMES: The Keepers Of Savoir-Faire

The legendary French luxury goods house began as a harness workshop in Paris in 1837. By the twenties, Hermès had the patent for the zipper in France, and introduced the first ladies’ bags with zip closures, and in 1937, the…

THE VALLURE VODKA

Is a premium German brand of vodka has been launched in the US market and has become available with select US retailers. The luxury brand has been available in Europe for a long time and has created a super premium…

ASTON MARTIN: World Record Price

A 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coupé was sold by Bonhams for GBP1.23 million (US$1.93). One of just four cars built 30 years after the first batch, the car was previously owned by singer Phil Collins' manager Tony…