That is what the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, is said to have squandered in 2012 on “luxury goods,” including cosmetics, handbags, leather products, watches, electronics, cars and top-shelf alcohol. In that same year, Mr. Kim also spent $1.3 …

Nazri also confirmed that he would soon be leading a mission to India, which is an "exciting market", as rich middle-class Indians were not only spending on travel and tourism but also shopping for luxury goods such as jewellery, designer brand …

The international trade in CITES-listed species is a multibillion-dollar business, ranging from timber to exotic pets to luxury leather products. Since CITES entered into force, the number of trade permits issued annually has risen significantly, to …

Kimye Sets a Wedding Date: The highly-anticipated nuptials between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West officially have a date! On Saturday, May 24, the couple will wed in the City of Lights—the specific venue has yet to be revealed. "We're having a super, …

Ettinger, based in Singapore for the past 6½ years and with 15 years' experience working for luxury fashion and hospitality brands ranging from Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs, to Nobu restaurant and Como Hotels, helps brands close the gap between a …

Yoox designs and manages online stores for more than 30 fashion and luxury–goods brands. The company, which operates an e-commerce venture with Gucci owner Kering SA (KER), also sells third-party products via thecorner.com and shoescribe.com …

She wore expensive luxury brands such as Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Christian Dior, as well as affordable luxury brands, each with a special look for Jun Ji Hyun. Didier Dubot got its name out there thanks to what is now being called "Chun Song …

(600188) lost 2.1 percent while Prada SpA (1913), the Italian maker of handbags, sank to the lowest level since August 2012 in Hong Kong after Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said the government will impose higher taxes on luxury goods and other products …

While Gucci and Louis Vuitton blame slumping sales on their upmarket drive they argue will help them regain some of their lost glory, there is growing evidence they are losing out to newer, more affordable luxury brands. After years of rampant …