And though the company is hardly abandoning promotion of its core products, Mr. Elbaz, whose line includes false eyelashes and a “doll palette,” is bringing a soupçon of whimsy to an industry giant. “The real luxury of today is not what has always been …

In comparison, they note that the Great Recession group also showed a bit less interest in luxury items than the students who were surveyed in the mid-2000s. For instance, 41 percent of high school seniors questioned 2008-2010 said it was important to …

If you love antiques, “American Pickers” and animals, then you don't want to miss an extensive estate sale happening this weekend. The sale features the contents of late animal lover Dr. Victor Dolezal's home. Dolezal lavishly collected luxury items …

Swann paid more than $5 million for the 48 items on the asset register. Police have seized all but the three luxury cars and four trailers. The assets recovered predominantly sold for less than they cost. The police have recovered, according to the …

They also brought “luxury” items such as fresh food and drinks – simple amenities that on some days, were enough to bring residents to tears. “One guy I gave a can of pop to looked at me and said, 'I haven't had anything cold in three days,' and just …

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong claps during a ceremony to unveil a pair of Qing dynasty bronzes that were looted from a Beijing palace more than 150 years ago and returned this year by the family that runs French luxury–goods conglomerate Kering at …

Boston, MA — (SBWIRE) — 07/16/2013 — Coach is among the best-known American luxury brands. The company in the US is positioned as "accessible luxury" and has over time come to rely to a large extent on its considerable network of factory stores.

But Mr. Repetti noted that with agencies expanding flood zones to include areas like Bergen Beach — opening them up to the possibility of high premiums — he might as well buy in Belle Harbor, where he always wanted to settle. He hopes to find the …

The second quarter of 2013 showed a continued increase in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate with supply continuing to be low, pending sales down, and closings up with the average sales price higher in Lafayette, Moraga and …