Bundle did a little research project into the most expensive shops in the United States – that is, the stores that have the largest receipts on average.
Oscar de la Renta in NYC that holds the title, with their average customer leaving the shop spending around $3,217.
This isn’t atypical considering dresses in his ready to wear line have price tags from $1,890 to $4,790 (his cocktail dresses can go as high as $10,690).
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Aman Resorts, the luxury hotel chain, has been put up for sale with a price tag of over $400m, the Sunday Times reports.
The chain has been put up for sale by its owner, Indian property company DLF. The company is also seeking to sell its real estate joint venture with the Hilton Group.
Aman Resorts, which was set up in 1988 by Adrian Zecha, runs 25 resorts in places such as Thailand and Bali.
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Christy Turlington is back for the third consecutive season as face of Louis Vuitton High Jewelry — here’s a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot of the F/W ads.
Turlington, who like her fellow “original supermodels” still stars in campaigns on a regular basis, can currently also be seen in Maybelline’s beauty ads.
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The Porsche Design P’4911 is a new baby stroller designed by David Dawod for the luxury automaker.
The Porsche Design P’4911 is invented to be lightweight and easy to handle. The stroller is constructed of carbon fiber, aluminum, leather and ball-bearing wheels.
This Porsche stroller is foldable and can be fit into any compact Porsche, making it an easy ride for both parents and the infant.
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Shu Qi is the new face of Emporio Armani for the fall campaign season – in China, Singapore and Malaysia – photographed by Mario Sorrenti.
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New York designer Thom Browne has released a new iPad case ($1,005) as part of their Fall/Winter 2011 Collection.
Browne decided to give the case the looks of a classic mens suitcase. It comes in black leather with gold details and lock and several hits of his tricolor branding.
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Here’s a look at Franck Muller’s contribution for the 2011 ONLY Watch charity auction.
The unique watch designed for this occasion is dubbed “Totally Switzerland” and painted in a distinctive vibrant shade of red, characteristic for the Swiss flag.
This model is a variation of the Franck Muller Crazy Hours design, which offers an innovative approach to the concept of time.
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Drawing on its 19th Century heritage, the Marnier-Lapostolle family have created Quintessence, a reinterpretation of the original Grand Marnier liqueur.
Set to be introduced at the 2011 TFWA World Exhibition next month, Quintessence blends rare Cognacs with a subtle orange essence.
It is described as having a more subtle bouquet, fusing long-held standards with a contemporary vision.
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Ferrari officially released today the first images, together with all the details and a video of the new open-top, Ferrari 458 Spider.
The top is made from aluminium, achieving a 25 kilogram weight reduction over the previous system, and Ferrari says it can be raised or lowered in 14 seconds.
Power is supplied by the same 4.5 liter V8 unit from the 458 Italia coupe which delivers 570 PS (425 kW / 563 bhp) and 540 Nm of torque (398 lb-ft).
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Dior presents their latest mobile phone – a sleek looking touch screen phone with custom ringtones and menu, 3G, camera, mineral glass, MP3 player, WI-FI and Bluetooth connectivity. Price: €3,300 ($4,800).
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Moet & Chandon will be the official champagne of the US Open, the largest sporting competition in the world.
The sponsorship includes an on-site suite at the US Open, which is held in the Queens borough of New York.
The Moët & Chandon luxury suite will not only serve as a celebration station for attending guests, but host an auction to benefit the corresponding charitable effort titled “Cheers for the Champions.”
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It’s a marketing attempt meant to melt away the negative relationship between two industries that have historically been at odds with each other: food and fashion.
Krispy Kreme UK has been commissioned by Glamour magazine UK to create a ‘bespoke’ collection to coincide with London Fashion Week next month.
The result is two dressed-up flavors draped in a glossy pink, strawberry glaze, and an equally shiny orange-flavored donut.
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Porsche has officially revealed the new generation of the 911 family of sports coupes that will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Described as a “completely new generation” of the iconic coupe (which first hit the road in 1963), the new Carrera features a 100mm longer wheelbase for improved stability and a heightened presence, with a lower roofline and wider frontage.
A new lightweight body, formed from aluminium-steel composite, makes the model up to 45 kg lighter than its predecessor, while a wider spoiler reduces lift to keep the car handling properly.
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China is currently the world’s third-largest market for cosmetics and toiletries, behind the United States and Japan.
While wealthy Chinese once had to travel overseas to get their cosmetics, the domestic market is now spoiled for choice as the world’s leading cosmetic companies open shops across the nation.
That makeover of the Chinese market received another boost this week with news that massive New York-based Estee Lauder Companies group is planning to expand its presence in the country with new stores and e-commerce channels.
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Iconic American luxury auto brand Cadillac has unveiled its new hybrid concept, described as an “expression of Cadillac’s historical grandeur.”
The Ciel concept, which will be on show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, is a four-seat convertible powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, paired with hybrid drive.
Designed to fit in with the touring cars on display at Pebble Beach, the model is “about the romance of the drive,” says Cadillac-owner General Motors, featuring generous room for two couples across two rows.
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Much has been speculated ever since Dior’s creative head John Galliano fell from grace due to an anti-Semitism scandal five months ago.
Everyone from Azzedine Alaia to Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci has been named as a potential replacement in the process.
But when respected trade publication Women’s Wear Daily adds water to the rumor mill, it is usually an entirely diffrent story in terms of credibility.
Monday’s paper reads that according to an anonymous source, Marc Jacobs is entering negotiations with the house this week.
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Rolls Royce will produce an exclusive suite of modifications in celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which begins next January.
The new Year of the Dragon Collection has been created in “preparation for this festive celebration… Inspired by the legendary creature that is revered in China.”
The collection features a set of particular details created by Rolls-Royce’s bespoke team that can be installed on its handbuilt vehicles, the popular Phantom and luxury Phantom Extended Wheelbase.
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For its new perfume, Candy, the Italian brand Prada hired the young French actress Léa Seydoux to lose control and take the lead.
Inspired by the Apache, a dance performed in Paris in the 1930s, Seydoux engages in a wild yet elegant routine with her piano teacher, guiding him instead of being guided — presumably the idea of a woman conveyed by Prada, which is clearly after a new younger, more daring audience.
Infiniti has debuted a new concept aimed squarely at families at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
The seven-passenger Infiniti JX crossover is a three-row model set to go on sale in the US in spring 2012, becoming another contender in the country’s fastest-growing luxury vehicle segment.
Infiniti describes the model’s new shape as that of a greenhouse, promising ‘class-leading roominess’ and an innovative access method to the rear row.
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Chic city guide publisher Luxe has launched a new bespoke gift set designed as the traveler’s perfect Christmas gift.
The new Bespoke Boxes hold eight or 12 Luxe City Guides and can be personalized with a selection of specific guides tailored to personal preference.
There are 33 Luxe City Guides covering cities around the world to chose from to fill the box, which is hand-crafted in carbon bookbinding linen and features a crimson interior and embossed gold logo.
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Jaguar has released the first image of a new concept car due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September.
The C-X16 is described as a “production concept” and is likely to hint strongly at the future style of Jaguar vehicles when it is formally unveiled on September 13 at the huge motor show.
It has been designed by the same team that produced the Jaguar XJ, XF and XK, which is headed by the brand’s design chief Ian Callum, and is expected to be smaller than previous models in an attempt to compete with rivals such as Porsche.
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