Month: July 2022

Versailles’ gardeners and Francis Kurkdjian unveil unique Perfumer’s Garden

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Thanks to patron Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the Palace of Versailles is bringing its Perfumer’s Garden to life. LVMH-owned Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the patron of the Château de Versailles, unveils the unique Perfumer’s Garden creation. With the Perfumer’s Garden, visitors will have a chance to discover Versailles from a fresh bucolic perspective amidst a captivating garden … Read more

Luxury Auction House Reports Best Performance Since 2015 and Record Prices for 21st Century Art

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Christie’s Global Sales Achieve £3.3 B / $4.1 B in First Half 2022 “Our results in the first half of 2022 have been remarkably strong, with many memorable moments like the sales of Warhol’s Marilyn and of the Bass collection in New York, and of the Givenchy collection in Paris. These results have been achieved … Read more

Australia is home to some of the finest whisky and spirits in the world

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While the real gold is in the bottle, each distillery is always thrilled to be recognised on the global stage amongst the world’s best. Starward Whisky is the world’s best spirit distiller after being named Most Awarded Distillery of the Year at the largest and most competitive international spirit competition in the world: the 2022 … Read more

High-end consumers continue to treat themselves and have a growing interest in luxury health and wellness

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Saks Luxury Pulse Finds Consumers are Spending on a Luxury Lifestyle Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has unveiled its latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey of luxury shoppers with consumer insights on spending habits and lifestyle preferences. The survey found that higher income consumers are continuing to spend on luxury, including treating themselves with fashion … Read more

The Opal Effect: This is the first time the artificial gemstones are used in a cosmetic solution

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How this Luminizing Face Enhancer uses powdered nature-identical opal for a 360-degree glow. The Luminizing Face Enhancer has 360-degree radiance due to the unique play of color of Kyocera’s Kyoto Opal technology, giving wearers a lustrous shine as if wearing jewels on their face. Kyocera and SHISEIDO Develop the World’s First-Ever Cosmetic Face Powder Using … Read more

Diners are eager to dine al fresco: Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

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Offering outdoor dining is now a key part of restaurants’ business: OpenTable Announces 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining for 2022 More al fresco spots to love: OpenTable data shows 54% increase in restaurants listing outdoor dining nationwide. Outdoor dining is heating up, and this year, diners will find more patios and streeteries to love: … Read more