Porsche’s Fine Dining Experience

All you need is the right companion behind the wheel, the right companion for the road, and …some good food. Performance on an empty stomach can be difficult, if not impossible. Porsche made the move into the gourmet business with a fine dining restaurant at the New Experience Center in Atlanta. The restaurant sits on … Read more

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

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

LVMH’s performance for the first half of 2015 to further strengthen its leadership in the luxury industry

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €16.7 billion in the first half of 2015, an increase of 19%. Organic revenue growth was 6% compared to the same period in 2014. The Group recorded strong growth in Europe and the United States, excellent performance at Parfums Christian Dior, … Read more

Is wearable technology set to take over our wardrobes?

From Katy Perry’s LED-lit dress to smart soldier uniforms, Suzanne Bearne speaks to the small businesses innovating in smart fashion and wearable tech

Shanghai in slow lane as market crash accelerates slump in luxury car sales

Little interest in showrooms as deep discounts fail to drive in customers

The world’s largest private foundations

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