Current Affairs

Branson Making Luxury Eco Homes on Private Island

luxuryinsider — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:40:00 +0800

Richard Branson is planning on building several green homes on a private island in the Caribbean. He paid $10 million for Mosquito in 2007 and plans to make it "the most ecologically friendly" island in the world.

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Branson Making Luxury Eco Homes on Private Island

Map Your Genomes For $48,000

luxuryinsider — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0800

If you're concerned about a particular medical condition or merely have a sincere interest in your genetic make-up, then for $48,000 Illumina will map your genomes.

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Map Your Genomes For $48,000

Sotheby’s Offering Iconic Warhol Self-Portrait

luxuryinsider — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:29:00 +0800

An iconic and rare self portrait by Andy Warhol made in 1986 just prior to his unexpected death will be offered by Sotheby’s in a sale of Contemporary Art.

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Sotheby’s Offering Iconic Warhol Self-Portrait

Balkan Donkey Milk Makes World's Priciest Cheese

luxuryinsider — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:05:00 +0800

The most expensive cheese in the world, costing $1,350 per kilogram, comes from Balkan donkey milk.

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Balkan Donkey Milk Makes World's Priciest Cheese

McLaren Launches New Company and MP4-12C Supercar

luxuryinsider — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0800

McLaren announced an exceptional double yesterday when they launched not only a new supercar, the MP4-12C, but also an entire new automaker, McLaren Automotive Ltd.

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McLaren Launches New Company and MP4-12C Supercar

Buy Now: 'Plex + Spazzolato' and 'Mistolino' Bags

luxuryinsider — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:38:00 +0800

For Spring 2010, following in the footsteps of Fendi and Chanel, Prada has designed a set of transparent plastic bags.

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Buy Now: 'Plex + Spazzolato' and 'Mistolino' Bags

Singapore Owners Get Exclusive Porsche Mobile

luxuryinsider — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0800

Porsche Design is offering its new mobile phone exclusively to Porsche car owners who live in Singapore.

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Singapore Owners Get Exclusive Porsche Mobile

Raffles Tianjin Opens City's First Penthouse Hotel

luxuryinsider — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:50:00 +0800

Yesterday, when Raffles Tianjin opened its doors, the city welcomed its first luxury penthouse hotel.

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Raffles Tianjin Opens City's First Penthouse Hotel

2000 Haut Brion Imperial Yours for $17,600

luxuryinsider — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:02:00 +0800

If you're looking for a substantial bottle of wine to celebrate a significant occasion, or you simply looking for a substantial bottle of wine, the 2000 Haut Brion Imperial is a fantastic purchase.

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2000 Haut Brion Imperial Yours for $17,600

Kathryn Bigelow Picks Boucheron For Oscars Triumph

luxuryinsider — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0800

On the night that Kathryn Bigelow triumphed at the Oscars, she chose to wear Boucheron.

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Kathryn Bigelow Picks Boucheron For Oscars Triumph

Queen's Personal Motor Up For Sale

luxuryinsider — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:00 +0800

Queen Elizabeth II's personal vehicle has been put up for sale. Tailor-made to suit her needs, it's a very special car.

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Queen's Personal Motor Up For Sale

Van Cleef & Arpels Making China The Priority

luxuryinsider — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0800

Van Cleef & Arpels, the French jeweller, is planning on doubling its presence in China within the coming year.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Making China The Priority

Buy Now: Oliver Sweeney Spring/Summer 2010

luxuryinsider — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0800

Oliver Sweeney shoes are excellent. Designed in England and hand-made in Italy, the quality and styling is exemplary - typified by the spring/summer line.

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Buy Now: Oliver Sweeney Spring/Summer 2010

Bottega Veneta Celebrates New Boutique in Taipei

luxuryinsider — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:01:00 +0800

Bottega Veneta has opened a new boutique in Taipei and celebrated the occasion by designing a limited edition Knot handbag.

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Bottega Veneta Celebrates New Boutique in Taipei

BMW Makes Advanced M Bike

luxuryinsider — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:19:00 +0800

BMW has created a state of the art bicycle, named in homage to their legendary car line - 'M'.

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BMW Makes Advanced M Bike