The most valuable motor vehicle ever sold at auction. Fangio’s Mercedes becomes most valuable car ever sold by auction (£19,601,500, US$29,650,095, €22,701,864) at Bonhams Goodwood Sale Automotive history was made at this year Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, when the car that took five-time champion Juan Manuel Fangio to the second of his … Read more
The romance of imperial life meets modern luxury at the first Four Seasons in Russia opened in the heart of St. Petersburg. Nearly two centuries after its debut as the city’s most exclusive residence, the “House with Lions” is reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral … Read more
Europe is the leader when it comes to MUSEUM culture, according to the 2012 Theme Index – The Global Attractions Attendance Report prepared by analysts at Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM. Nine of the top 20 most visited MUSEUMs in the world split between London and Paris. The National Palace MUSEUM in Taipei (No. … Read more
“Wanda’s acquisition of Sunseeker is strategic.” Although the private yachting market is in its early stages in China, this industry is growing rapidly. China’s consumption has been growing, with an exceptionally strong appetite in the luxury market. In 2012 China surpassed Japan as the world’s largest luxury market and by 2015 McKinsey & Co. predicts … Read more
Step-by-step Berluti Maison expands globally. After the enrollment of Jeremy Irons and Pierre Casiraghi as Ambassadors, the manufacturer and retailer of luxury men’s shoes and fashion has landed again in London. The luxury label has unveiled a new three floors London home for its ready-to-wear, menswear, accessories and shoe collections. Designed by French-born designer Gwenaël … Read more
THE ANDREA PALLADIO JEWELLERY AWARDS – The winners of the 2013 edition The Opening of VICENZAORO Spring, the International Gold and Jewellery Show open at Fiera di Vicenza until 22nd May coincided with the prize-giving ceremony of the second edition of the Andrea Palladio International Jewellery Awards, the Jewellery Oscars, where the very best in … Read more