With Impressionists on their walls and priceless books on their shelves, Pierre Bergé and his former partner Yves Saint Laurent were the ultimate collectors. But now the art and YSL have gone, Bergé says it’s time ‘to attend the funeral’ of his library
On Monday, Modigliani’s Reclining Nude joined an elite band of artworks that have commanded over $150m at auction or private sale – but are they worth it?
Gain insight into investment strategies of the UHNW population. Luxury home buying has become a truly global enterprise. An increasing number of ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals are buying non-traditional homes outside their domiciles according to a new study by Wealth-X and the Sotheby’s International Realty. The Wealth-X and Sotheby’s International Realty reports look … Read more
Trends driving buying decisions of ultra-high net worth individuals around the world. As the wealth of UHNWI grows, so will their investment fueled by various motivations. Buying a second or third home is a popular activity for ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals – 79% own at least two homes, and 53% own three or … Read more
More and more luxury brands are incorporating mobile apps. These can be fantastic learning tools for the user, as well as providing fun entertainment and improving the customer’s understanding of the product. In light of this, we have put together a list of our favorite mobile apps, as used by luxury brands, to sell and improve their … Read more
Opportunities for wealth creation: First-hand investment perspectives. Big fans of properties and luxury goods, the extra 5,200 ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) gained last year on an international scale, translates into plans to buy more high-end items and uber-investments. Political and economic fluctuations, growing wealth in emerging markets and the sophistication of clients intervene in the … Read more