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Despite economic uncertainty, luxury is experiencing a sort of ‘anti-crisis
Worldwide luxury goods market poised to surge 10 percent in 2011 as growth in China and mature markets increases, according to newly-released 10th edition of Bain & Company’s luxury goods worldwide market study. Global luxury goods sales have continued 2010’s double-digit growth trajectory and will see an increase of 10 percent, to €191 billion in…
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Turkish sales of luxury cars to Drop 70 percent on Tax Rise
Turkey Car Tax Rise Means $943,000 for a Bentley Turkey Imposes also special Consumption Tax on Game Boards Turkish sales of luxury vehicles with large engines will drop at least 70 percent after the government increased the special consumption tax, Hurriyet Istanbul-based newspaper reported. It is expected that the sales of vehicles with engines up…
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Luxury-car sales continued to surge
Luxury-Car Sales Defy Crisis Luxury-car sales continued to surge in September despite Europe’s deepening debt crisis and slowing economic growth in several major markets, making it likely that BMW AG, Daimler AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi brand will report solid third-quarter earnings growth. BMW expects to hit its 2011 sales target of more than 1.6…
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La Marquise, World’s oldest running motor car makes a record at auction
The world’s oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, entered the history books on Friday, Oct. 7, selling for an impressive $4.62 million. Commissioned by French entrepreneur, Count de Dion and named “La Marquise” after his mother, the 127-year-old vehicle drew a standing ovation from the audience.…
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Women from the Middle East have become the world’s biggest buyers of high fashion
Out of public eye, Arab women power haute couture The trend may surprise given that many Arab women, particularly in the Gulf region, are traditionally kept under wraps. But their social calendar, which usually consists of 15-20 weddings a year and private parties every month, creates much bigger demand for couture than the occasional charity…
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Dior phone touch – A real privilege for those who love Dior and luxury
Haute Couture mobile phone – Dior phone touch: The Dior universe comes to life A gem in the palm of your hand, an alter ego The Dior phone is a real architectural gem, with complex and intelligent constructions: 99 pieces assembled by hand in a French workshop where the finest and most precious materials –…