April 3rd, 2009
Michael Jackson is reported to have paid £1 million to rent a large country house near the edge of an ancient 22-mile maze of haunted passageways.
The undisclosed home is thought to be close to the Chislehurst Caves in Bromley, in the south-east suburbs of London.
The three-storey pile – built in the 1800s – has quarters for 20 staff as well as an underground cinema, music room, indoor swimming pool, lake and private wood.
March 25th, 2009
In order to celebrating the new Gucci’s flagship boutique, newly designed on Londons Sloane street, the company created a funny handbag.
Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini designed the Gucci bag featuring a Union Jack with a new funkier make-over.
March 25th, 2009
London has been pushed off its top spot by Monaco as the most expensive place to buy residential property, with the UK capital and surrounding counties suffering some of the biggest price falls in the world.
Monaco, where prime property is being sold for €50,000 ($68,000) per sq m (your average 1,500 square foot apartment would theoretically run you $10 million), is now followed by London, at €28,000 per sq m, then Manhattan, at €16,500 per sq m.
The Wealth Report, compiled by Citi Private Bank and Knight Frank shows that property values fell 17 percent in London and 25 percent in Hong Kong.
Source: Financial Times
March 12th, 2009
Harrison Varma have created “The Mansion”, a luxurious home, located near the Kenwood House in the Hampstead area of London.
This magnificent modern mansion located in Courtenay Avenue has been built to the highest specification with over 16,300 sq. feet of accommodation comprising of 8 bedroom suites, 6 reception rooms, cinema, indoor pool, gym and leisure facilities, staff apartment, 8 person lift as well as secure underground parking for 6 cars.
The property is currently for sale with Savills for £35,000,000 ($49,000,000).
Source: Adelto
March 8th, 2009
Air Harrods, the high-end private aviation program run by the world famous London luxury depot, is partnering with Watkins Yacht Management to provide air and concierge support via helicopter and corporate jet to the superyacht set.
The two firms will provide a streamlined and ultra-stylish luxury travel experience for those embarking on a luxurious private ocean voyage.
Transfers to the yachts will now start at the owner, charterer or guests own front door. The seamless incorporation of limousines, flights and/or helicopter transfers to and from the vessels will be overseen by Harrods highly-trained staff.
February 22nd, 2009
London designer Carri Vacik has unveiled a stunning new line of jewelry.
Whether it’s the gorgeous cocktail rings, of breathtakingly colourful gemstones set in lavish gold bezels, or the sparkling and sleek Firebird collection of earrings, this line is a real treat.
The designer’s inspiration is highly eclectic, ranging from Ancient Egypt to Hollywood of the late 1950’s. For this collection, inspiration was drawn from the East and particularly India.
