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World-class collector of automatons and astronaut Richard Garriott offers his eclectic collection at auction

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With items ranging from a historic rocket ship model to a full-sized Wells Fargo replica stagecoach, legendary video game developer and astronaut Richard Garriott will be offering pieces from his eclectic personal collection at an estates auction of significant artifacts and antiques. The auction includes a grand selection of antiques, fine art, oriental art, silver … Read more

Thailand to scrap import duties on luxury goods

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To help the country compete with Hong Kong and Singapore, Thailand’s government announced intention to scrap import duties on luxury products, visitors from China being key target of the new measure. The duty on some luxury goods will be cut to zero from 30 percent by the end of the year, Permanent Secretary for Finance … Read more

LVMH will not appeal AMF fine over Hermès

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Luxury goods group LVMH, the biggest such luxury entity on the market, announced it has decided to terminate the AMF proceedings (France’s markets watchdog) in relation to its acquisition of approximately 10% of rival Hermès’ share capital in October 2010. This decision reflects LVMH’s commitment to ensuring the soundest possible management of its investment in … Read more

Control yourself, says Agent Provocateur

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Agent Provocateur’s fictional fashion show.  Provocative as usual, the British luxury lingerie label Agent Provocateur did not refute its reputation in the last Control Yourself clip. The video is one of the best pieces of the brand. Agent Provocateur believes that exploring your inner desires and fantasies profoundly enriches your life. Models and actresses Melissa … Read more

Back to nature adventures: casual luxury combined with rustic-luxe

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An emerging travel trend is good news for both the eco-tourism industry and the environment, according to The Lodge at Chaa Creek, a Belizean eco-resort specialising in comfortable back to nature adventures. “You’re hearing words like ‘rustic-luxe’ and ‘glamping’ now, along with descriptions such as casual luxury, which we coined as our tagline back in … Read more

Turkey’s Mardan Palace, Fouquet Barriere Paris, and Grandes Alpes – among the winners of the 20th World Travel Awards,

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World Travel Award winners triumph in Europe.    World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies and organisations that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence in product and service. Lufthansa, Cornelia, Mantis, Intercontinental, Avis, and Kuoni were among the … Read more