Mauron was surprised at the enthusiasm for luxury goods among the Chinese when he first arrived in Shanghai. "I grew up in Geneva, the city where watches are part of the city life, and it was mesmerizing. When I arrived in Shanghai, I was impressed to …

Over the past ten years, luxury investments such as classic sports cars and watches have offered returns of 174 per cent, according to Knight Frank's Luxury Investment Index. Classic cars, such as Ferraris and Bentleys, have displayed the strongest …

"Modi has a weakness for designer fountain pens – Montblanc in particular…also likes to wear premium designer watches", the book says, and adds that his favourite brand is Movado, a Swiss luxury watch company. He likes to eat `khichdi' and prefers …

In response to this growing demand, island owners ranging from families to celebrities – like business magnate Richard Branson and magician David Copperfield – have put their whole island resorts up for rent. Both Vladi Private Islands and Private …

Costa Rica Vacations The Springs Resort and Spa is one of the most spectacular choices for a Costa Rica vacation. This luxury resort boasts the best view of the Arenal Volcano and onsite guest amenities including a 14,000 square foot luxury spa. On top …

Marshall spent his ill-gotten swag on himself, the SEC says, "including luxury vacation, child support and alimony payments, and private school tuition and camps for his children." He also blew some on "cash transfers to his current wife," the SEC says.

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It is very difficult now to find a school district anywhere in the US that hasn't made technology an integral part of their strategy for classroom learning and communicating to their public. Districts are asking themselves, is an iPad a luxury item or …

The US researchers, who are based at Minnesota University, said: “Whereas men often display luxury products to the opposite sex, women often seek to flaunt expensive possessions to the same sex. “This might be particularly interesting to luxury brand …