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Maltier le Malletier. The ‘oldest’ new French reference for luxury trunk-making and leather goods

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Article by Caroline Taylor. Maltier le Malletier was born thanks to the successful combination of three stories: the reconnection of two childhood friends, Benoît Maltier and Guillaume Désert; Benoît’s family trunk making history – whose forefathers took the name of their artisanship, “Maltier”, derived from the French word “un malletier” meaning trunk-maker; and finally, their … Read more

1,810 Billionaires Made the 2016 List of the World’s Richest People of the Planet

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This year 198 billionaires were new to the list, down from the high of 290 newcomers in 2015. Sixty-six billionaires are under 40 this year. Mark Zuckerberg (No. 6) is the biggest gainer in Forbes’ 30th Annual World’s Billionaires Issue. Mark Zuckerberg’s (No. 6) fortune is up $11.2 billion for a total net worth of $44.6 … Read more

Why Botticelli’s Venus is still fashion’s favourite muse

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Erotic, youthful, ethereal: the Botticelli beauty who, 500 years on, continues to inspires Lady Gaga, Andy Warhol and Dolce & Gabbana

40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

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Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat

Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary Edition – the longest running production car in the world

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Having been in production since 1936, the 4/4 is the longest running production vehicle in the world and has built up iconic status during that time. Conceived in 1935, the introduction of the 4-4 signalled Morgan’s move to 4 wheeled vehicles and the beginning of the next chapter in the history of British bespoke sports … Read more

World’s super rich keep buying up luxury goods in face of wealth decline

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Sales of super-yachts rose 40% last year despite number of millionaires and ultra rich falling, according to wealth report