An outsize luxury apartment in one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest neighbourhoods has sold for 439 million Hong Kong dollars ($56,5 million).
The five-bedroom duplex suite, near the top of the skyscraper overlooking Victoria Harbor, measures 6,158 sq feet and has a garden of 340 sq feet.
Hong Kong luxury home prices and sales have jumped this year as low supply and ample liquidity drive demand for real estate.
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This past Thursday Washington’s luxury W Hotel opened its doors, finally. The W Hotel is the closest hotel to the White House.
So close, in fact, that an underground tunnel leads from the White House, under the Treasury Department and ends at the front door of the hotel.
The new W Hotel, the 25th to open in North America, takes over the historic Hotel Washington, which opened in 1917.
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General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its Hummer brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery, the company announced Friday.
The price was not disclosed, but industry analysts had estimated that the Hummer division would sell for $150 million.
The deal would make Tengzhong the first Chinese company to sell vehicles in North America, though Hummer’s operations would remain in the United States.
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Vacheron Constantin recently inagurated its newest flagship boutique in Hong Kong at 1881 Heritage.
The upscale Heritage 1881 shopping center is in a historical Hong Kong landmark which for a period of years served as headquarters for the Marine Police.
To celebrate, they have also released a very exclusive limited series of 3 “Dragons” watches, each of them available in only 9 numbered pieces.
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Armani have teamed up with Samsung to release another “haute couture” phone, this time it is a smartphone using the Windows Mobile operating system.
It’s one of the first phones available with the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, which will lead the way to a new generation of mobile applications.
The phone was released by none other than Steve Ballmer who felt, the phone was “the most fashionable phone he’s ever had a chance to talk about.”
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The headquarters of American International Group (AIG), near Wall Street, is being turned into pricey condominiums. Read the Full story @ PropgoLuxury
The Campari Calendar 2010 has just been released and Olga Kurylenko is this year’s featured model.
Titled Campari Milano, Kurylenko graces the calendar’s 12 months in ultra glamorous fashion.
She appears in a series of vignettes in different locations around Milan indulging in the classic Italian aperitif.
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Hublot and Wally Yachts have already been partners for several years: Hublot is the official timekeeper of the Wally Class during their regattas.
To commemorate this long time collaboration with Monaco-based Wally Yachts, the Swiss watchmaker has unveiled the special Big Bang Wally timepiece.
The watch made from an ultra-light alloy of aluminium and magnesium, amongst others, with a titanium movement and a rubber strap.
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Nokia will launch after October 29 a limited edition Nokia N97 mini RAOUL in only 1000 units and for Singapore market for now.
The kit will include a special back battery cover with fashion house RAOUL signature stripes, a leather pouch and leather dangler.
The whole package is sold in a big leather bound box, all for about $590. It can be pre-ordered now from Nokia Singapore.
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Do you like running? And do you like sophisticated object, too?
If yes, Technogym has launched a new product just for you: Run Personal, the first treadmill putting together your architect and personal trainer.
RUN Personal is a revolutionary product which combines the most innovative Technogym running technologies with the unique Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen design.
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We have recently had the opportunity to have dinner @ FINDS, Hong Kong’s pioneer of Modern Northern European Cuisine.
FINDS is an acronym for Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden – the collection of countries that inspired its menus and design.
The modernist decor and menu of updated Northern European classics attract a clientele of design-minded locals and stylish travelers.
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Cristiano Ronaldo will be the new official worldwide spokesmodel for Emporio Armani Men’s Underwear and Armani Jeans starting from Spring/Summer 2010.
He will be replacing David Beckham who has been the spokesmodel for Emporio Armani Men’s Underwear since January 2008.
In June Ronaldo signed a contract with Real Madrid, after a successful stint at Manchester United, in a deal that totaled nearly $130 million.
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Japanese clothing designer Yohji Yamamoto’s fashion house has filed for bankruptcy protection in a Tokyo court.
The company said Friday its sales had been battered by sluggish demand amid the global economic slowdown with debts totaling six billion yen ($67 million).
Integral Corp., a Japanese investment company also announced today that it will be sponsoring the fashion company’s restructuring plan.
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Paris-based jewelry designer Lorenz Bäumer, that had designed anonymously for Chanel and Baccarat has designed a fine jewelry collection for Louis Vuitton.
The collection is named L’âme du Voyage (“the soul of the tripâ€) and connects Louis Vuitton’s travel heritage with Bäumer’s own penchant for going places, in fact he has lived in Bonn, Germany; Amman, Jordan; Montreal; and Tel Aviv.
The collection consists of six sets, a one-of-a-kind necklace the focal point of each, with prices running up to $2.5 million.
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Designed for Bergdorf Goodman, this bejeweled and really amazing Dell Adamo features shining Swarovski Crystal studded sterling silver snake.
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Stuart Hughes from Goldstriker International has a reputation of taking ordinary items and turning them into luxurious limited edition pieces.
They have teamed up to open a unique website, Republica Fashion, with a range of amazing designs for the super rich.
The highlight of the collection is the new Gucci diamond belt, which is being described as the most expensive belt on the planet.
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Want to spend New Year’s Eve at The Curtis? This year, it’ll cost you a minimum of $51,000.
But at least you can bring along 600 of your nearest and dearest party people to share in the experience.
The Curtis Hotel, a boutique with a mid-century modern theme and 330 rooms, has started an auction to sell its services for the night of Dec. 31.
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Bloomberg reports that Gianni Versace will shut down its stores in Japan as there is decline in the demand for luxury goods.
The fashion company has three stores in Japan, one in Osaka, one in Tokyo and one in Chiba according to the Versace website.
Versace, which entered Japan in 1981, isn’t the first brand to take this step. Last year Louis Vuitton scrapped its plans to open a store in Ginza, Tokyo.
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Asia-Pacific Boating magazine is releasing its highly anticipated and sought-after Top 50 Superyachts of Asia listing in the coming November-December issue.
This one-of-a-kind listing draws together the biggest and most luxurious yachts of the region, from India to the South Pacific, and from Indonesia to Japan.
The 2008 edition saw the entry of the 95-metre Indian Empress, the personal yacht of Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, entering the list at number one.
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Chinese artist Lu Hao signed a very cool edition of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano model: 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition.
This specially- designed supercar will be auctioned the 3rd of November at a special Gala Auction Event hosted by Ferrari in Beijing.
