Wynn Wynn's world, where gems and metals tell a story
LONG before Spanish conquerors came to our shores, we enjoyed a lavish and highly sophisticated culture. Gold jewelry was worn with extravagance by women and men alike-necklaces and woven belts...
View ArticleTycoon's divorce hearing can continue in Britain, court rules
PETALING JAYA: The divorce case between Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng and his estranged wife Pauline Chai can continue in Britain, the Court of Appeal there has ruled.According to newspaper...
View ArticleAustere times for luxury brand names in China
China's economy is slowing and luxury retailers are struggling to find their footing, although overall retail sales seem to be not only holding their own but barreling forward.Luxury brand Louis...
View ArticleChinese shoppers in South Korea shun luxury for local brands
SEOUL- Chinese visitors to South Korea are buying less from global luxury mainstays like Louis Vuitton and Chanel in favour of cheaper homegrown brands, as young, independent travellers make up a...
View ArticleRevamped Louis Vuitton boutique pays playful tribute to its famous trunks
SINGAPORE - The newly-revamped Louis Vuitton boutique at ION Orchard not only gives off a more youthful vibe but also subtly pays a playful, modern tribute to the fashion house's luggage trunks by...
View ArticleRecord $50m auction sale for 1957 Ferrari
Paris - A legendary 1950s Ferrari has fetched a world record 32 million euros (S$50.3 million) at auction, going under the hammer in Paris.Applause broke out after the hammer came down on the bidding...
View ArticleWhat the super rich can give for Valentine's Day
Christmas is not the only season for giving, so is the special day for love on February 14 celebrated around the globe.If you are one of the world's super rich and looking to shower your loved one with...
View ArticleBurberry faces US lawsuit accusing it of deceptive price tags
LONDON - British luxury fashion brand Burberry is to face a class action lawsuit in the United States, claiming it used misleading price tags at its outlets stores to fool shoppers into believing they...
View ArticleA taste for luxury
Ms Mercy Goh has a big appetite for power and speed.The 28-year-old boutique manager likes her cars fast and furious - starting with a Mercedes- Benz SLK roadster that her father bought her when she...
View ArticleTo wear and to hold
MEN timepieces still dominate the annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), where new luxury watches - mostly Swiss - are launched, though this year's pre-releases led many to expect...
View ArticleStill a man's world
MEN timepieces still dominate the annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), where new luxury watches - mostly Swiss - are launched, though this year's pre-releases led many to expect...
View ArticleStill a man's world
MEN timepieces still dominate the annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), where new luxury watches - mostly Swiss - are launched, though this year's pre-releases led many to expect...
View ArticleTo wear and to hold
THERE seems to be a glimmer of hope in these uncertain times: after all, the recent precious metal price rally has been relatively stellar compared to the performance of other investments. Smart...
View ArticleThe Italian driving fashion's mobile revolution
Milan - With his high-waisted jeans and sneakers, nobody could have accused Steve Jobs of being a style leader.Posthumously however the Apple founder is becoming an icon of the luxury fashion business...
View ArticleRare Ming dynasty Buddhas sold at French auction for over $9.19 million
BORDEAUX - A set of three Buddha sculptures from the 15th-century Ming dynasty went under the hammer in France on Saturday for more than 6.2 million euros, over 10 times the estimated sale price, the...
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