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Global Cities – Sources of power. Which cities are considered the most important to the world’s high-net-worth individuals?

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To gauge which cities are considered the most important to the world’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), Frank Knight’s “Wealth Report 2012” surveyed Citi Private Bank’s wealth advisors around the world and Knight Frank’s global network of luxury property specialists. The survey asked which are the most important cities to their clients now, which will be the … Read more

Shylight poetic luminaire by Studio Drift

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Studio Drift creates a dialogue between the viewer and the objects the studio creates. It is the case with Shylight installation – a lamp hung from the ceiling and hidden in a cocoon – an intriguing recipe of poetic design. Drift’s Shylight mimics a natural process of blooming flowers. When the lamp is switched on, it … Read more

John Lobb for Aston Martin. Winner Sport Launch Party

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Design in Motion – Aston Martin x John Lobb driving Shoes The ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe Aston Martin opened the new Aston Martin W-One Store in London’s Park Lane with “Winner Sport” – the ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe made in partnership with John Lobb. The sleek aerodynamic luxury shoe was co-designed by Aston Martin’s Director … Read more

Crown Jewels, the enduring symbol of the British Monarchy, have a 21st Century makeover

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Crown Jewels: the new exhibition that puts the diamonds into the Queen’s Jubilee This year will see the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Crown Jewels, the enduring symbol of the British Monarchy, have a 21st Century makeover in form of a … Read more

Richard Branson’s luxury travel brand to open Mahali Mzuri – a new luxury hotel in Africa

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Virgin Limited Edition’s Mahali Mzuri to open in 2013   Virgin Limited Edition will join Accor, Carlson Rezidor, Marriott, Movenpick and other chains with a new luxury hotel in Africa, located in the Masai Maara ecosystem. The luxury 12-tented camp called Mahali Mzuri is due to open in 2013 and will cater for a maximum … Read more

How many square metres will $1M buy you?

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The Most Expensive Real-Estate in the World The Wealth Report 2012: The annual update on prime property and wealth The map of the latest concentrations of global mega-wealth drawn by Knight Frank’s “The Wealth Report 2012” reveals that the momentum is undeniably with the world’s emerging economies. However, when it comes to choosing a home, … Read more