To assume that a luxury item is just another object on a shelf is to undermine its true value. The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is currently hosting an exhibition entitled ‘What is Luxury?’ to explore and appreciate the artistry of fine luxury. The exhibition, which spans over 6 months in the heart of London. […]

Back in 1952, the Parisian fashion house Chloé changed the fashion game. The founder, Gaby Aghion, challenged the standard by introducing the first-ever line of high-fashion ready-to-wear garments. And she called it “luxury prêt-à-porter”. Since then, haute couture made-to-measure pieces have become the exception and Chloé has become a dominant global luxury fashion brand. Through the […]

iFlights are set for taking off as private jets experience a surge in popularity in the Asian Market, especially in China. “Chinese buyers are mainly selecting larger, transcontinental private jets, and the average cost of such planes is around $30 million,” says Jason Liao, chairman and chief executive of the consulting firm China Business Aviation Group. […]

The whisky industry is as much a numbers game as it is one entirely ‘controlled’ by chance. And when it comes to a well-aged statement drop, the right production numbers are anyone’s guess. Over-produced, and you’re left with excess supply that could take years to recover from. Under produce, and surging demand and, consequently, dwindling […]

As currency and stock market shares can go up and down like a cycling yo-yo, real estate investment is usually a secure choice. In the past month, the unexpected devaluation of China’s yuan has accelerated an already growing interest in overseas real estate investment. Especially where China’s rich are concerned.  Popular Destination for Real Estate Investment […]

The Blade: Zero to Hero in just 60 seconds The car of the future is here. It’s not the DeLorean DMC-12 from the Back to the Future trilogy, but it is much lighter and dare we say – just as fast? The Blade, a super 3D printed car, is as its name might suggest sleek, sexy […]

A classic handbag transcends seasons. And the Fendi Peekaboo bag is no exception. Launched in 2009 to the familiar Fendi fanfare, its reception mimicked the usual trending rise and fall but it was what came after that took many by surprise. Six years on and the tasteful top-handle bag is experiencing a renaissance, solidifying its […]

As far as high-end red wine is concerned, China is quickly taking on the position as the largest consumer of fine drops globally. Also, China is the leading export market for French Bordeaux. And the country is credited with pushing prices for coveted vintages to record levels. Along with accumulating fine wine to drink at […]

From Precious Gemstones Producer to Purchaser When it comes to working with precious gemstones and metal, China has a pedigree that goes back around 3000 years. However, in more recent years, ever since the country has shown its potential for economic growth in 1978, China’s precious gemstones market has been on the rise. After establishing itself as […]

Since the initiation of time, watches have been valued as much for their purpose as the prestige and power they bring. While keeping pace with the latest trends, many people have stacked up an opulent collection of the best brands for their hand. To complement their compilation and stay in sync with newly acclaimed devices […]

After a slow start to 2015, the UK luxury property market appears to be rising again. Buyers are flocking in following the General Election result, confident their prized assets will not be hit by new taxes. The market, dominated by London, has long been a magnet for the world’s super rich, who have plowed millions […]

When Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible named Suntory’s Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 as the best whisky in the world, the rest of the globe watched on in shock. Until recently, Japanese whiskies were a novelty on the market. However, the Japanese have been perfecting their whiskies for the better part of a century. Also […]