Luxury Fuelled by US and Qatar's demand, Swiss watch exports set new record Swiss watch exports hit a record high in November as Americans bought luxury timepieces with demand from China... Published 20 Dec, 2022 06:53pm
Luxury Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion, pop and art shows CAIRO: Egypt is using the ancient grandeur of its pyramids as a backdrop for modern pop concerts and fashion shows,... Published 05 Dec, 2022 03:39pm
Luxury Luxury watchmaker Rolex to begin certifying used watches as genuine Company says will only certify watches that have been purchased at least three years ago Published 02 Dec, 2022 01:58pm
Arts Art collective dares wealthy attendees to display their wealth Installation at Art Basel Miami Beach is a working ATM that displays cash balances of anyone who uses it in real time Updated 01 Dec, 2022 06:33pm
Luxury Kim Kardashian 're-evaluating' Balenciaga ties after controversial ads NEW YORK: Reality show star and social media titan Kim Kardashian said she is "re-evaluating" her involvement with... Published 29 Nov, 2022 12:28pm
Luxury Louis Vuitton picks Shanghai for first furniture and homewares store SHANGHAI: Louis Vuitton on Friday announced plans to open a dedicated furniture and homewares store in Shanghai, a... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:41pm
Luxury Gucci faces daunting task to replace top designer PARIS: The abrupt departure fromGucci of Alessandro Michele, the flamboyant designer who was a favourite of Harry... Published 25 Nov, 2022 04:14pm
Luxury Gucci's creative director Michele to step down PARIS: Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving Kering's star label after seven years, a source said on... Published 23 Nov, 2022 06:07pm
Companies Aditya Birla's fashion unit to open Galeries Lafayette stores in India BENGALURU: Indian retailer Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) said it had entered into a partnership with... Published 17 Nov, 2022 05:51pm
Luxury Warhol nephew auctions two early works by pop art visionary NEW YORK: Two early Andy Warhol paintings were sold at auction in New York on Tuesday by the family of the pop art... Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:41pm
Luxury Luxury yachts and 'real VIPs' as Dubai gears up for World Cup To coax football fans, UAE is offering multiple-entry visas at the nominal fee of 100 dirhams ($27) to visiting supporters Updated 16 Nov, 2022 06:01pm
Companies Estee Lauder agrees to buy Tom Ford brand for $2.3 bn NEW YORK: Luxury beauty brand Estee Lauder said in a statement Tuesday it had agreed to buy designer Tom Ford's... Published 16 Nov, 2022 02:05pm
Luxury Warhol nephew to auction two works by pop artist NEW YORK: Andy Warhol's nephew will put two works by his late pop artist uncle on the market for the first time... Published 15 Nov, 2022 01:51pm
Luxury Schumacher Ferrari fetches record $15mn at auction GENEVA: The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for... Updated 09 Nov, 2022 11:21pm
Luxury Fortune Pink diamond sells for more than $28.5mn GENEVA: The Fortune Pink diamond, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, sold for more than $28.5 million at auction... Updated 09 Nov, 2022 01:37pm
Luxury Veteran French designer Philippe Starck now looks to space PARIS: Philippe Starck, the prolific French architect and designer who has made everything from lemon juicers to ... Published 08 Nov, 2022 06:36pm
Luxury Microsoft co-founder's art may reap $1bn at auction NEW YORK: An art collection is tipped to break the $1 billion barrier at auction for the first time when Christie's... Published 08 Nov, 2022 04:58pm
Luxury Michael Schumacher's winning Ferrari up for auction in Geneva GENEVA: The Ferrari driven to five race victories by Michael Schumacher during his World Championship-winning 2003... Published 05 Nov, 2022 10:33pm
Luxury Vivid pink diamond could go for $35mn at Christie's auction GENEVA: The largest pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond ever put up for auction could sell for up to $35 million at... Published 03 Nov, 2022 03:16pm
Luxury Ultra-rich UK PM to move into small Downing Street flat LONDON, United Kingdom: Britain's ultra-wealthy new British prime minister Rishi Sunak and his family plan to live... Published 27 Oct, 2022 02:39pm
Luxury Affluent splash out on pricey Birkin bags but clouds loom PARIS: Brushing off higher prices, affluent spenders are continuing to splash out on luxuries including $10,000... Updated 21 Oct, 2022 11:46pm
Travel Dubai's luxury property market heats up with Ambani's $163mn purchase Mere weeks after a mansion on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah set a new record for the most expensive property to be sold in... Published 20 Oct, 2022 11:41am
Luxury Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week set to begin at Sotheby's Sotheby’s will be holding an 'Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week' in London, featuring important... Published 19 Oct, 2022 08:43pm
Travel Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive DOHA: The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in... Updated 19 Oct, 2022 10:22pm
Travel 'The Golden Canary': Sotheby's unveils record-breaking diamond in Dubai Following a series of luxury reveals this year, Sotheby's unveiled another rare gem, 'The Golden Canary' — an... Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:40pm
Luxury From Eiffel Tower, Michelin-starred chef showcases climate-friendly cuisine PARIS: A fancy restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower may not be the obvious setting for environmental... Published 15 Oct, 2022 02:58am
Luxury Hey big spenders: Qatar woos the rich with luxury World Cup DUBAI: With deluxe match packages selling for thousands of dollars and five-star hotels doing a brisk trade, a sheen... Published 10 Oct, 2022 04:10pm
Luxury Energy-saving in fashion, Valentino turns off lights early MILAN: Italian brand Valentino has decided to switch off the lights in its shops earlier at night to save energy and... Published 07 Oct, 2022 01:46pm
Luxury Chanel evokes cinematic glamour at Paris Fashion Week PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard added a streak of Old Hollywood glamour to a slinky collection for... Published 05 Oct, 2022 02:57pm
Luxury New record for Dubai after sale of $82.2mn Palm Jumeirah mansion Dubai's luxury property surge continues Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:42pm