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Gain a better understanding of the luxury market. Find out the latest news from the luxury business sectors – openings, launches, financial situations, buyings.

Condé Nast’s style bible is still in Vogue as upmarket publisher sits pretty

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Digital growth may be embryonic, but its luxury publications continue to show resilience to magazine downturn

Prada expanded its empire into Doha, Qatar

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And, Action! First Prada in Doha, Qatar.  Prada opened its first store in the city of Doha, Qatar, in the prestigious “Villaggio Mall”. The store, designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi, occupies a total surface of 545 square metres on a single level and offers the women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and footwear collections. … Read more

Chinese property and cinema mogul named country’s richest person

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Wang Jianlin, owner of world’s biggest movie operator, Dalian Wanda, tops China’s billionaire league

Some tips to further enhance your public image sets

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Most influential celebrities are charismatic, inspiring, and passionate people with the courage to communicate simply. A good step in their public life requires preparation, but can reward them in many ways. Although everything seems natural, each step is usually calculated and well orchestrated. “Good Energy”, “Compassionate”, “Interesting”, “Trend-Setter” are some of the notable attributes of … Read more

Limited inventory and growing demand driving California’s luxury real estate market

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Luxury home values increased in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the second quarter of 2013 compared to a year ago, according to the First Republic Prestige Home Index by First Republic Bank. In the second quarter of 2013, the Index indicated the following: San Francisco Bay Area values climbed 10.9% from the … Read more