Friday, August 14th, 2009 at
10:21 pm
Asia’s leading online luxury magazine Luxury-Insider.com
will be pushing out a new real estate search service within its Luxury Real
Estate Channel.
Powered by PropGOLuxury.com, the new search function allows
you to search on the latest luxury properties for sale, rent or...
For the full entry along with photos, visit Luxury-insider.com Current Affairs - The Daily Luxury News Blog.
Friday, August 14th, 2009 at
6:15 pm
By LAWRENCE TAN
German luxury fashion brand Escada has filed for bankruptcy
after failing to rally support from bondholders for a restructuring plan,
Bloomberg reports. The Munich-based brand, which makes high-end dresses that
are often seen on celebrities at Hollywood red-carpet...
For the full entry along with photos, visit Luxury-insider.com Current Affairs - The Daily Luxury News Blog.
Friday, August 14th, 2009 at
4:22 pm
By LAWRENCE TAN
Jetsetting executives in Japan will soon be able to slash
their travelling time from downtown Tokyo to Narita International Airport by a
new helicopter service offered by Japanese property developer Mori Building
Co. Ltd., which starts on 16 September.
And it’s...
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Friday, August 14th, 2009 at
2:14 pm
By CRYSTAL GOH
In a series of increasingly bold attacks on European jewelry
houses, London’s Graff Jewelers on the famous Bond Street have emerged as the
latest victims, losing some USD65 million in merchandise at gunpoint to a pair of
robbers.
The duo entered the store...
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Friday, August 14th, 2009 at
2:19 am
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By WONG YUN WEN
Snowskin mooncakes take centre
stage again this Mid-Autumn festival at St. Regis Singapore, which has prepared a
Mid-Autumn menu of premium mooncakes worthy of its first-rate reputation. Under
skilful rendition of award winning chef Yan Ting, the traditional...
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at
10:11 pm
By ASHOK SOMAN
Sinewy and dynamic, the Serpenti Collection from Italian luxury goods brand Bulgari reveals a design evolution rooted in the brand's heritage. In fact, Bulgari was the first brand to bring the serpent motif to watchmaking with the Tubogas watch, which was arguably the design...
For the full entry along with photos, visit Luxury-insider.com Current Affairs - The Daily Luxury News Blog.
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at
6:30 pm
Drawing inspirations from his frequent travels (during which he would set
aside time to source for vintage pieces and exquisite items), Marko Matysik
makes creating haute couture seem so natural and effortless.
Take this
Guinevere Chatelaine Belt for example – the inspiration...
For the full entry along with photos, visit Luxury-insider.com Current Affairs - The Daily Luxury News Blog.
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at
4:26 pm
By LAWRENCE TAN
Relais & Châteaux invites travelers and wellness seekers to
embark on a “Journey of the Soul” and experience the different massages and spa
rituals at its various hotels and resorts in Asia.
Take your pick from traditional Thai massage,...
For the full entry along with photos, visit Luxury-insider.com Current Affairs - The Daily Luxury News Blog.
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at
2:20 pm
By ASHOK SOMAN
Belvedere Vodka introduces its newest tasty beverage to Hong Kong with the Ultimate Luxury Vodka party. We previously brought you news of the launch of Belvedere IX in Singapore and now they’ve taken the hijinks to new heights with this party in Hong Kong.
Held at M1NT...
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at
5:00 am
BMW has officially unveiled the BMW X6 Active Hybrid which is to make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) next month. The BMW X6 Active Hybrid will reach the U.S. late this year.
The BMW X6 Active Hybrid is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine that develops 400 hp and two electric motors that output 91 hp and 86 hp. In total, the BMW X6 Active Hybrid develops 480 hp and 575 lb-ft. of torque. With this powertrain the BMW X6 Active Hybrid is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and to go on until it reaches a limited top speed of 130 mph.
[Source: BMW]
