Too damn high: Manhattan average apartment prices reach record of $1.87m
- Trend of renting over buying driving up real estate prices by 11% from 2014
- 99% of borough’s apartments and homes available for rent are occupied
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Met’s China: Through the Looking Glass show presents a fantasy of the far east
Ahead of its annual gala, the Met’s Costume Institute risks accusations of cultural appropriation to explore how ideas of China have inspired fashion, art and film
Hello, Kitty: Japan’s obsession with cats hits New York
Centuries before Maru the YouTube star, cats were revered in Japan – despite the fact they are not native to the country. That love endures, as a new show reveals
Number of ultra-rich swells to almost 173,000
The world gained an extra 5,300 UHNWIs last year and, as with other people worth $30m or more, they like property and luxury items in a big way
Victoria Beckham unveils sexier collection in New York
Designer plays with twists, volume and asymmetry to bring a much less uptight look to the catwalk
New York City real estate prices soar to record $1.7m per apartment
New ultra-luxury apartments in New York rake in millions of dollars, and demand is increasing