Vivienne Westwood put art in the service of sustainable development. At the launch of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)’s new ‘GreenUp’ initiative, conceived to bring the Green Economy closer to Europeans, British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood unveiled a ‘Tree-shirt’ to raise funds for re-connecting Europe’s forests. Forests across the globe will be central to combating … Read more
London ‘Super Prime’ Home Sales Surge to Record on Overseas Purchasers Overseas buyers make up 65 percent of the London market for homes costing more than 5 million pounds Buyers from the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union are pushing prices in London ‘Super Prime’ Home Sales to new records. Values … Read more
Turkey Car Tax Rise Means $943,000 for a Bentley Turkey Imposes also special Consumption Tax on Game Boards Turkish sales of luxury vehicles with large engines will drop at least 70 percent after the government increased the special consumption tax, Hurriyet Istanbul-based newspaper reported. It is expected that the sales of vehicles with engines up … Read more
The hatmaker of the British Monarchy bought by Liberty (BlueGem Capital Partners) Upmarket London department store Liberty has purchased Christy’s, maker of ‘fine hats’ to luminaries as diverse as Winston Churchill and Johnny Depp. The hat maker, synonymous for its Trilbys, Fedoras and Ecuadorian Panamas, was established in 1773 and is the first addition as … Read more
• Smarter, more realistic racing campaign budgets • Quick conversion to a comfortable day-cruiser • Much greater longevity and value Wally introduces a new era for Maxi racing yachts with the launch of Wally//Otto, a 80ft, One Design racing yacht, with a uniquely versatile design that increases year-round enjoyment and long-term value. Wally Otto has … Read more
It is the cruise industry’s version of the Oscars & Emmys rolled into one – renowned cruise expert Douglas Ward‘s ratings of 285 ships in 2012 Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Although the economy has been on a roller coaster ride towards recession, serious discounting has allowed the cruise industry to remain … Read more