Grooming Products That Every Style-Conscious Guy Should Own

Years ago, a man who spent too much time in the bathroom was someone who was met with a certain level of scorn. But, times have certainly changed, and the male grooming industry today is booming. Even now, though, it can be easy to feel confused with all the different products on offer and the … Read more

Beauty for darker skins: readers’ questions answered

What is the best foundation? Should you pay big bucks or stick to cheap beauty products? Our expert answers the beauty questions that keep coming up

Super rich shift their thrills from luxury goods to costly experiences

Gourmet dining, private flights, bespoke safaris, slimming clinics and art auctions emerging as top status symbols

Thailand to scrap import duties on luxury goods

To help the country compete with Hong Kong and Singapore, Thailand’s government announced intention to scrap import duties on luxury products, visitors from China being key target of the new measure. The duty on some luxury goods will be cut to zero from 30 percent by the end of the year, Permanent Secretary for Finance … Read more

Emerging markets tend to perceive brands as more luxurious

Chanel and Clinique are leading the way in luxury beauty: Euromonitor International.  Economy, Standard, Premium or Luxury? Brand Perceptions Around the World.  Different markets and regions have completely different perceptions of luxury brands. According to Euromonitor market researcher, the perception of brands as luxurious and trends in buying behaviours differ between developed and emerging markets … Read more