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China becomes biggest market for red wine, with 1.8bn bottles sold in 2013
Boom attributed to new urban affluence – and to Chinese fondness for lucky colour
Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red
China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor
boot 2014 – a much-hoped-for boost to the industry
A good deal of optimism at the world’s biggest indoor yacht and water sports trade. Booming market for boat equipment. Charter market improving. Diving center attracted over 25 percent. Themed worlds extremely popular. boot Düsseldorf 2014 injected a good deal of optimism into the boat and water sports industry at a time of economic difficulties. … Read more
Bentley Limited Edition Birkin Mulsanne – an automotive homage to one of Bentley’s most influential visionaries
Bentley Motors has reinforced its position as one of the leading manufacturer of luxury vehicles after announcing a 19% increase in global deliveries in 2013. The luxury car brand announced a new Limited Edition model exclusively for European customers, the Birkin Mulsanne. The car is inspired by Sir Henry ‘Tiger’ Tim Birkin, a legendary … Read more
Inside the billionaires’ superyachts: helipads, tennis courts and a missile defence system
Boat builders can now design almost anything that the mega-rich can imagine – but most just want room for a giant TV