Easily broken and frequently lost, the humble umbrella is not usually seen as a luxury item. But for Frenchman Michel Heurtault, whose creations can sell for thousands of euros, that is just what they are. The 48-year-old artisan uses the finest of …

A Dublin man who stole over €300,000 from his employer to fund a lifestyle of luxury cars and foreign holidays has failed in an appeal against his four-year sentence. Also in this section. Father-of-two opposed to vaccinating children challenges judge …

It's capable of that, but it's really meant for a more urban lifestyle," she said. By aiming for a younger clientele, the high-end carmakers also hope to gain loyal customers who might later buy even more luxurious cars, as they grow older and wealthier.

Modern Luxury describes itself as "the preeminent luxury lifestyle publisher in the United States." Its media kit pegs the median net worth of its readership at $815,200. One of its titles, Riviera, serves Orange County, California. And over the …

Retailers have reported an increase in the sale of 'affordable luxury' as trends show that people tend to reach for little sweeteners that won't break the bank during a downturn. From Brown Thomas throwing the doors open on a unique collection in the …

I was asked why I did not do a lifestyle audit into an executive who owned a Rolex watch. I was accused of receiving … Dhlomo was in the media recently after she received a R34.1m loan from the NEF for her luxury boutique Luminance in Gauteng …

Delhi-based Carzonrent, which has a fleet of 200 luxury sedans, saw a growth of 30% in bookings of such cars in October and November in comparison with those in the same period last year. "With the onset of the festive and wedding season, people are in …

Reserve a luxury room with fireplace and spa tub, linger over drinks in the Ship's Cellar Pub (it's like sitting in a multimillion-dollar yacht), and then have dinner in the inn's award-winning dining room. Right outside the door is America's original …

I've decided I'm not buying Christmas presents this year, for various reasons. But mainly because I'm skint. I have to think of my child, who will be getting here right after Christmas. Also, you never know how long I'll have the luxury of being able …