LVMH luxury group, Catterton and Groupe Arnault partner for super investments

The private equity arm of the largest luxury conglomerate merges with Catterton. Rather than compete, LVMH luxury giant, buyout firm Catterton and Groupe Arnault, the family holding company of Bernard Arnault, announced a partnership for investments. The new partnership will combine Catterton’s existing North American and Latin American private equity operations with LVMH and Groupe … Read more

Designed to last a lifetime: The new Bianca Mosca – couture accessories made from ethically sourced exotic leathers

Legends never die. As the Legend goes, when the Phoenix resurrects from the flames, she is even more beautiful than before.  Paris Fashion Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum are real treasure chests for many fashion phenomena and personalities that have shaped the luxury and fashion industries. Each object, each button or meter of precious … Read more

Wealth creation at different ages: wealthiest person at each decade

Wealth-X released a list of the wealthiest person at each decade, from their 20s through their 90s, revealing insights into wealth creation at different ages. The list shows that: The wealthiest individual across all age groups is Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and the Bill & Melinda Foundation co- chairman, age 60, with a net worth … Read more

From Posh to classy: how Victoria Beckham won over fashion world

Hard graft, force of will – and cash to invest – helped turn former Spice Girl into a respected designer and businesswoman

Most generous expat packages are found in the Middle East, but expats look beyond financial rewards

Singapore, New Zealand, Sweden, and Bahrain are Best Place to Live and Work, says The Expat Explorer survey. Singapore emerges as the best place overall for expats to enjoy an excellent quality of life, financial wellbeing and improved career prospects. Expats are moving abroad to improve their quality of life and take on new challenges, … Read more

Chop-E – the cool electrical two-wheeler

This device looks like a chopper, but it does not qualify as a bicycle according ro EU specifications. Estonian Chop-E aims to change our understanding of cool electrical transportation with a minibike described by its manufacturer as “metal/fun/emotions/simplicity”. It’s not only a real headturner, but a custom made electric minibike made for those who want … Read more