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Superhouses: the allure of fantasy homes where money is no object

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As our homes increasingly reflect identity, financial security and status, a new book about some of the world’s most striking designs taps into our daydreams

• Inside the world’s superhouses – in pictures

Why does fashion hate old people?

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Designers appear to favour ever skinnier, sexier and youthful women to model their clothes despite only a tiny percentage of women under 40 being able to afford them. But isn’t this a reflection of society’s worst fears?

The world’s largest private foundations

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Globally, there are over 5,000 UHNW-founded private foundations, according to Wealth-X. Collectively, these foundations have total assets of US $560 billion – equivalent to 19.4% of combined net worth of the UHNW individuals who established them. In the past year, these foundations gave out a total of US $45 billion, equal to 8% of their … Read more

Love to hate luxury property in London? This is why you’re wrong

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Luxury high-rises like the Aykon Tower, ‘poor doors’ and off-plan sales to the overseas super-rich can all play a role in tackling the city’s housing crisis

The Most Expensive Plastic Surgery Procedures

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When considering the most expensive plastic surgeries now available there are two things which should always be borne in mind. The first is that the prices charged will vary depending upon exactly where the treatment is taking place. Different countries, cities and even clinics will charge their own rate, and the charges quoted below are … Read more