Luxury Life

7 Ideal Winter Sports To Keep Your Competitive Spirit Burning

January 5, 2022

Annie Button, professional content writer and branding aficionado, recommends some winter sports to keep your competitive spirit burning during the colder months. Winter is a time to find someplace warm and bunker down until the spring. But, this approach doesn’t work for everyone, especially if your aim is to keep firing on all cylinders throughout […]

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The Future of Fine Wine in 2022

January 4, 2022

As you would expect, the big three wine regions - Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne - drove demand, but there was interesting activity right across the market, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing. On average, the wine market has increased by over 15%, driven primarily by purchasing habits of high-net-worth individuals, who are […]

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The Future of Sustainability Within Luxury Fashion

January 4, 2022

Study after study shows that younger generations of consumers are more environmentally and socially conscious than their elders. More importantly for brands perhaps, is that their disquiet with the current state of the world colours their shopping habits. Fashion brands around the globe are beginning to realise that they must adjust their offering (and more […]

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The Future of Luxury

January 4, 2022

Luxury is arguably the industry that has undergone the most disruptive changes over the years. To operate successfully in the luxury universe calls for a new and nuanced understanding of how luxury is changing and how companies create economic value and cultural value out of that change. Dr Federica Carlotto, lead faculty of a new […]

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Audi Unveils First Luxury EV Charging Lounge

December 24, 2021

The charging concept, located in Nuremberg, Germany, is part of a pilot programme aimed at making life simpler for EV owners living in urban areas, particularly for those who don’t have access to a supercharger at home. “We want to use it to test flexible and premium-oriented quick-charging infrastructure in urban space,” says Ralph Hollmig, […]

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Superyacht Building Boom Leads To Supply Crunch For Buyers

December 22, 2021

According to Boat International’s 2022 Global Order Book, a record 1,024 superyachts are currently in construction or an order, a figure up 25% over the same period a year ago. The heightened demand for superyachts throughout the pandemic has led to many shipyards struggling to keep up. Consequently, many buyers have been told they will […]

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British Virgin Island’s Bitter End Resort Reopens With First Overwater Suites

December 21, 2021

The Bitter End resort was established as a family retreat by the Hokin family in 1973 and quickly became an esteemed destination for seafarers. However, following Hurricane Irma, the luxury 64-acre resort was forced to close its doors for four years. The Hokin family used the forced closure as an opportunity to renovate, with the […]

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Shelby Reveals New 900 HP Ford Mustang GT500KR

December 17, 2021

Shelby is set to mark its 60th anniversary by reviving one of its best-loved models, the Ford Mustang GT500KR, with production to be limited to just 180 examples, with an additional 45 set aside for foreign markets. The vehicle will be the third Mustang GT500KR that Shelby has released. The “King of the Road” vehicle […]

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Alpha Marine Unveils New Superyacht Concept

December 15, 2021

Alpha Marine has unveiled a giant 318-foot expedition yacht concept — Future — which was drawn up by the Greek yacht design and naval architecture company to appeal to a new generation of adventurous seafarers. Future is praised for its ability to explore “any place on earth” from the Mediterranean to Antarctica. The yacht is […]

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Phillips’ 2021 New York Watch Auction Hits A Record-Breaking $35.9 Million In Sales

December 15, 2021

Over the weekend, Phillips brought in $35.9 million as its annual New York sale sold 100% by lot and value and set a new record for the highest-value watch auction in US history. According to the New York auction house, the $35.9 million figure brings the annual total for Phillips in Association with Bacs & […]

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Japanese Billionaire Blasts Off To International Space Station

December 8, 2021

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has fulfilled his childhood dream today as he travelled to space as one of two passengers on board a Russian rocket headed for the International Space Station (ISS). Yusaku Maezawa, the founder of Japanese online fashion retailer Zozo, and his production assistant, Yozo Hirono, have become the first space tourists to […]

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Patek Philippe To Bring Its Most Popular Watch Back For 170 Buyers

December 6, 2021

On Monday, luxury Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe announced that it is making 170 special versions of its most popular timepiece — the Nautilus Ref. 5711 — as part of a partnership with Tiffany & Co. The surprise move comes almost a year after Patek Philippe discounted the famed timepiece, causing demand and prices to soar. […]

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