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Socialites get funky at G-Star Raw party

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

G-Star Raw held an invite-only launch party for its new store.

Luxury carmakers trade up to China market

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Analysts believe that with the economy growing again wealthy individuals will increasingly drive demand for luxury vehicles in China.

Malaysian socialites tie the knot

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The executive chairman of Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd and his wife hosted their daughter's wedding reception at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Japanese prime minister, brother top list of lower house asset holders

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The prime minister's assets amounted to about $26 million.

Luxury hotels reach out the low income senior citizens

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford distributed Hong Baos, each worth $8, to 178 abandoned and lonely elderly folk.

Chinese sales boosts luxury goods market in 2009

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

China's growing appetite for luxury goods offset the fall in sales in the United States and Europe.

LVMH says "bling" is out but biz trends on mend

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Business was improving for the French luxury group, particularly in spirits, champagne and watches.

Hermes ups its 2009 profit forecast

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

It posted a 4.1 percent rise in full-year sales at constant currencies to $3.7 billion.

Chivalrous knight for Chivas' first party

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Chivas kicked off 2010 with its first "A Knight with Chivas" at KPO.

Risis Zodiac Tiger Collection 2010

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Made of Liu Li or coloured glaze, the oriental crystal art celebrates the supremacy of the tiger.

Slow recovery for Swiss watchmakers, data show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Swiss watch exports ticked lower in December from the previous month.

Sophisticated evening for aviation dialogue session

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The Singapore Airshow 2010 Aviation Leadership Summit held its keynote dinner address at Swissotel The Stamford.

Distinguished guests at Airshow opening

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The 2,000 invited guests included many ministers, high-level military and government officials and industry leaders.

Hong Kong tycoons' wealth soars: Forbes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Hong Kong's tycoons are worth a combined $191 billion.

High-end hotel boom sweeps Beirut

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Beirut, one-time pearl of the Orient, is reclaiming its lustre, wooing some of the world’s top luxury hotels to set up shop there.

Giacometti sculpture smashes auction world record: Sotheby's

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

A sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti has smashed the world record for an art work at auction, selling in London for $147.4 million.

Hugo Boss crimped by small Asia, retail exposure

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Hugo Boss risks being left behind because of its dependence on department store sales and European customers.

Exposure to luxury can alter decision making

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

For the good of us all, step away from the Rolex.

Hong Kong feng shui master loses battle for tycoon's fortune

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The estimated $18 million fortune of Nina Wang's will go a charity now run by her siblings.

Art and fashion make a glam launch together

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Invite-only guests enjoyed the opening party of an art inspired collaboration between a Singapore fashion label and three Singapore artists.

Beijing billionaires spend bundles in town

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Wealthiest in Beijing spend heavily on luxury cars, collections, golf and health.

Calvin Klein throws glam party for Spring 2010 showcase

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The event was attended by guests spanning the worlds of fashion, art, architecture, and entertainment.

Highlights of Tittot's Chinese New Year of the Tiger collection

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Tittot presents a limited Edition "Winged Tiger" from the 2010 Year of Tiger "Thunderous Force" collection.

Tittot's Chinese New Year of the Tiger collection

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Tittot presents a limited Edition "Winged Tiger" from the 2010 Year of Tiger "Thunderous Force" collection.

This Maserati moves faster

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

The Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line handles better without compromising comfort.

Dazzling haute couture rises from Lebanon's ruins

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

At the Paris haute couture shows this week, a crop of Lebanese designers charmed private clients with sparkling gowns and wispy wedding dresses.

Hit by crisis, million-dollar jewellers out to conquer world

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Five venerable old houses clustered on Paris's Place Vendome for a rare day in the spotlight.

Experiencing LV's infamous snobbery

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

An observer shares her witnessing of brand royalty snubbing in action.

Calvin Klein showcases Spring 2010 collection at Singapore prison

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

Models togged in outfits from the collection lined up in a row between the prison cells at Queenstown Remand Prison.

"Tiny hands" let Paris haute couture sparkle

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:54:47 +0800

They are the nimble-fingered seamstresses who stitch together the world's most expensive evening wear.