Fangio’s Mercedes becomes most valuable car ever sold by auction

The most valuable motor vehicle ever sold at auction.   Fangio’s Mercedes becomes most valuable car ever sold by auction (£19,601,500, US$29,650,095, €22,701,864) at Bonhams Goodwood Sale Automotive history was made at this year Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, when the car that took five-time champion Juan Manuel Fangio to the second of his … Read more

Desired home features found on upscale homebuyer “Wish Lists”

Top home features the wealthy choose: A statistical analysis of home features that differentiated the preferences of upscale buyers from others. The Economics and Housing Policy released a laser focused report on upscale home buyer preferences on home features, as they vary considerably from the general real estate buyer pool. What Home Buyers Really Want … Read more

The leading cashmere specialist in the world bought by LVMH

Loro Piana, the leading luxury and high-end cashmere specialist in the world, sold a majority stake of their family business to the LVMH luxury Group (LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana family remain 20% shareholders and keep their functions at the leadership of the company. The Loro Piana family began … Read more

A little obsessed with shoes – Kate Moss in Stuart Weitzman’s Fall 2013 campaign

Stuart Weitzman, a global leader in designer footwear, decided to use Kate Moss “perfectly imperfect look” as the creative inspiration for the Fall 2013 campaign. From her trademark shaggy furs, to fitted blazers, to cut-off shorts, to hip all-black ensembles, Moss’s must-haves are perfect pairings for Weitzman’s trademark boots. The fall campaign showcases in-demand trends, … Read more

Women in the arts celebrated by De Beers

The talent and unique spirit of female artists around the world are celebrated by De Beers jewelry house with an exhibition in Shanghai, curated by Liu Chunfeng. “The Jeweller of Light” invited esteemed Chinese artists Cui Xiuwen, Liang Yuanwei, Han Yajuan and Peng Wei, to express the “Moments in Light” of their own lives through … Read more

British luxury and craftsmanship: Johnie Walker Blue Label x Alfred Dunhill

Johnie Walker Blue Label launches luxury Alfred Dunhill trunk The pioneering spirit of John Walker and Alfred Dunhill during their journeys from Britain to the four corners of the world inspired JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill. Bolstering the bullish sentiment of growth of luxury offerings are indicators showing that … Read more