A distinctive identity and a winning offering for Chinese customers are more important than luck for the luxury companies owned by the French group. Chinese nationals bought a quarter of the world's luxury goods by value in 2012, at home and abroad, …

BARCELONA, Spain — Missy Franklin won her fifth gold medal of the world championships with an easy victory in the 200-meter backstroke Saturday. The 18-year-old American tied the record for most golds by a woman at worlds, matching Tracy Caulkins of …

"Lauren isn't a gold-digger. She came from a very comfortable family and never lacked anything," said Carole Saland. "Her and Simon are very fond of each other. She tells me great things about him and has always spoken very highly of him." She added: …

Lithuanian teenager Ruta Meilutyte has another crack at the women's 50 meters breaststroke world record after setting a new best in Saturday's qualifying and Cate Campbell of Australia can win the sprint double in the 50 freestyle after her gold in the …

Crafters demonstrate their skills without the use of modern conveniences — not even electricity. The crafts include basket weaving, blacksmithing, broommaking, leather work, paintings, pottery, quilts, custom garden stones, plants, toys, jewelry and …

she said. Davis does handmade “eco-friendly” jewelry, using items such as newspaper, plastics and clay to make her wares. STAR WARS … with a summer cold. It arrived Friday morning; she was fine at the Here Come the Mummies show Thursday night.

Now that Direct Buy Huntsville has sealed its partnership with top jewelers such as Jilco, Benjamin and Co., and Imperial, it is inviting all their members to check the store's huge array of fine jewelry collections. Clients can find virtually all …

The Tryon Garden Club celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, but the gifts began coming in last year when regional artists were invited to render the natural beauty of Pearson's Falls through paint, photography, sculpture and even fabric and …

In a bustling economy, luxury retailers often thrive as confident consumers open their wallets to buy jewelry or expensive handbags. Depending on the state of … That might be fine if you've got "play money" that you don't mind losing. For most of us …