Jaeger-LeCoultre continues its presence in the Dark Knight trilogy in the blockbuster “The Dark Knight Rises” which released July 20th in the United States.

In the film, the character of Bruce Wayne, philanthropist and billionaire industrialist, wears the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date.

As a Philippine property boom gathers pace, even Paris Hilton, Donald Trump and high-fashion house Versace are getting a piece of the action.

The good times are into their fourth year, fuelled by steady economic growth, Western firms offshoring jobs to the Philippines, the buying power of millions of Filipinos working abroad and low interest rates.

Rising director Quentin Jones has once again worked her magic with a stylish two-minute film showcasing Kenzo’s pre-fall 2012 collection.

London-based director-and- illustrator Jones has previously worked on quirky videos for the likes of Victoria Beckham, as well as French fashion house Chanel and rising creators including Scotland’s Holly Fulton.

A bartender’s dream of mixing the world’s most expensive cocktail has been shattered after its key ingredient, a £50,000 ($77,615) bottle of cognac, was accidentally smashed.

A regular customer at the Playboy Club in London had the unlucky chance of being part of the destruction of the bottle of antique Cognac dating back to 1788.

Virgin Australia’s cabin staff will be taking part in an etiquette program branded Elevate to improve their posture, language, and knowledge of wine and food.

The crew have also been asked to stop calling passengers “mate” unless the individual customer has specifically requested it in documented form as a member of the airline’s frequent flyers program.

Latvian flag-carrier airBaltic on Monday announced plans to offer castles in the air by selling real estate to passengers as they fly.

Interested travellers can buy a voucher for 30 euros ($36), which the airline says will save them up to 9,500 euros when they sign on the dotted line for a real estate purchase with a partner broker.