The foundations of a sustainable future?
Nanoparticles have the potential to revolutionise the construction industry, but we need to tread carefully until the potential hazards of these “wonder materials” are fully understood
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‘This is not a harem’: the sheikh and his 60 attractive young personal shoppers
A wealthy Dubai sheikh is scouring Venice for a small army of female assistants to help him spend his cash
Chanel and Mulberry bag prices have soared – but why?
Designer fashion prices are aimed at the phenomenally wealthy from Russia, China and the Middle East. Just walk away if you feel ripped off
The mechanics of Hermès time
Watchmaking and leather are brought together as one in “The mechanics of Hermès time” inspiring and playfull video animation dedicated to Hermes’ stable of watches. The magnificent fun animated film on the universe of Hermès’ watchmaking history presents Maison Hermès’s timepieces from 1912 to the present day illustrated by Philippe Dumas. The apparent … Read more
The investment buyer and the holiday home buyer. Russian real estate buying trends.
2014 Russian Property Investment in Europe. Russian interest in real estate, both domestic and abroad, has increased steadily over the last decade. However, this has led to a lot of conjecture among European estate agents. The western mentality creates the assumption that the typical Russian buyer will be spending an extravagant amount of money in … Read more
Iconic 105 year old “Car of Kings” at auction
Bonhams house to auction 40 iconic Mercedes-Benz this July. A 1909 35hp Mercedes with a rugged past, estimated at €480,000-680,000, is being offered on 12 July as part of Bonhams’ Mercedes-Benz Sale at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The Sale will feature a choice selection of some 40 motor cars manufactured by the renowned … Read more