The 2027 Lexus LX Gets New Colors, Red Brakes, and More Standard Tech The flagship SUV adds new interior and exterior options and more standard equipment, while keeping that six-figure starting price. Motor1 · Sep 22
From being fired at her job at 27 to building an $800 million luxury brand: The Tamara Mellon Story At 27, Tamara Mellon was fired from British Vogue, struggling with drug addiction and living in her parents’ basement. A year later, she co-founded Jimmy Choo with shoemaker Jimmy Choo, borrowing £150,000 from her father to build the business. Her fashion instincts, celebrity strategy and business drive helped turn the… The Times of India · Sep 22
Quote of the Day by Coco Chanel: ‘Luxury lies not in the richness of things, but in the absence of…’ - Powerful words by legendary fashion designer explain why true elegance is about quiet confidence, not flashy wealth In a world obsessed with flashy consumption, Coco Chanel’s wisdom reminds us that elegance is rooted in simplicity and dignity, not price tags. Her timeless perspective urges us to embrace quiet confidence, quality over quantity, and meaningful living, offering a powerful antidote to modern materialism. The Economic Times · Sep 22
A Beatles tribute act is coming to an Oceania cruise ship next summer Swap a yellow submarine for a luxury vessel on this themed voyage The Independent UK · Sep 22
This luxury hotel in Kanazawa offers sky-high rooms from £65 per night HOTELS: Olivia Campbell checks into Hotel Nikko Kanazawa to see if a high-rise block can really offer a comfortable stay The Independent UK · Sep 22
India’s no. 2 paintmaker Berger Paints plans expansion to fend off Birla, JSW Berger Paints is strengthening its market position against new competitors. The company plans new luxury paint lines and expanding its exclusive outlets. It is also investing in new manufacturing facilities in eastern India. This strategy aims to counter pricing wars and secure market share. The Indian paint sector anticipates growth… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Who is Dinesh Thakkar, Angel One founder bought an entire 63,000-sq-ft Juhu tower for Rs 711 crore in India’s largest luxury home purchase? Dinesh Thakkar, founder and CMD of Angel One, has entered into a Rs 711-crore deal to buy an entire 63,000-sq-ft luxury residential tower in Mumbai’s Juhu. Here’s a look at Thakkar’s journey, business career, lifestyle, wealth and the landmark property purchase. The Economic Times · Sep 22
Celia Birtwell ‘humanises’ Burberry in London fashion week closing show Textile designer brings florals, vines and smiley doodles to brand’s luxury checks for one-off paired collection The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
London Fashion Week: Romeo Beckham and girlfriend Kim Turnbull among host of famous faces at Burberry show The British luxury fashion house closes London Fashion Week with runway show held at the Chelsea College of Arts Evening Standard · Sep 21
Psychology says people who can afford expensive restaurants but still feel uncomfortable there may be carrying an older money rule Luxury settings often signal exclusivity and status through the entire experience. Everything from the lighting and style of service to the expected dress code, wording on the menu and higher prices can reinforce the feeling that the occasion is meant to be different from an everyday meal. The Economic Times · Sep 21
9 Vehicles That Make Less Financial Sense When Gas Costs More Than $4 a Gallon Gas above $4 a gallon changes the ownership math for some vehicles much faster than it changes the sticker price. A large SUV or performance pickup can still make perfect sense for someone who tows, hauls, or needs its capabilities, but casual driving becomes harder to justify when fuel consumption… Clever Dude · Sep 21
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's new Rs 119 crore sea-facing home has a 1,300 sq ft terrace with panoramic Arabian Sea views and located just a street away from Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat and Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone house tour: The couple have acquired another luxury property in Mumbai. Their Bandra mansion, a sea-facing quadruplex, was purchased for Rs 119 crore. Padukone also bought an additional apartment in the same building for Rs 17.8 crore. The couple also owns a bungalow in Alibag… The Economic Times · Sep 21
OPINION - Limitless lobster? The posh buffet is Britain’s last gulp of democratic luxury High-end buffets are all the rage in London. Set prices help: restaurants like to know how much they’re going to make in Burnham’s Britain. But aren’t they a bit… naff? Probably, but just as they work for accountants, guests quite like to know how much they’re going to spend. À… Evening Standard · Sep 20
How a luxury trip to Cyprus finally taught me the true art of switching off I DON’T always find holidays relaxing. The timekeeping, the sweltering sun, the feeling that you must soak it all up for everything that it’s… The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
The Economic Times · Sep 20 The winning: Brands and audiences are hungry for celebrities with distinct, dependable style In the social-media era, personal style has become a valuable business asset for celebrities and influencers. Authentic, recognisable fashion identities can generate massive media value, attract brand partnerships and help luxury labels enter India’s market.
Fortune · Sep 19 'Stealth wealth' is reshaping luxury real estate: How the ultrarich buy multimillion-dollar mansions off the books The ultrawealthy now treat visibility as a liability and they're paying to disappear from luxury real estate records.
The Times of India · Sep 19 Malibu Estate Price Swings: Carson’s former home jumps to $110m; sale history charts luxury surge Johnny Carson's iconic Malibu estate has embarked on quite a price adventure. Initially acquired for around nine point five million dollars, the property was later listed at eighty-one point five million dollars. It ultimately sold for forty million dollars in 2019 and has now returned to the market, boasting a…
MyLifeXP · Sep 19 Tata Sierra Legend Series: 5 Big Changes You Should Know The Tata Sierra has just become more interesting for SUV buyers. Tata Motors has launched the Sierra Legend Series, adding a new set of variants that brings several premium features further down the range. Prices start at ₹11.99 lakh ex-showroom, making the new lineup ₹50,000 above the regular Smart+ in…
Newcastle Herald · Sep 19 Music festival won't go ahead in Maitland after threat to showground, promoter's cars firebombed Frequency Forest was planned as a three-day psytrance rave at the former home of Groovin' The Moo this month. Now, police are investigating.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate Exclusive: Survivors say luxury store’s attempt to recoup money is at odds with its public acceptance of responsibility
MyLifeXP · Sep 19 Why Modak Became Ganesha’s Favourite Sweet What if a small modak sitting on your plate carries a story much older than the festival itself? For generations, modak has been closely associated with Lord Ganesha, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. It is often described as his favourite offering, but traditional stories give this simple sweet a much deeper…
The Economic Times · Sep 18 A 17,000-sq-ft Aspen mansion once rented by Rihanna was listed for as much as $79 million; it sold for $63.5 million as Colorado’s trophy-home market began to cool A large Aspen mansion, once rented by Rihanna, sold for $63.5 million. This property had previously been listed for as much as $79 million. The sale occurred as Aspen’s luxury housing market experienced a slowdown. Home sales above $10 million saw a significant decrease compared to last year. Buyers are…
International Business Times · Sep 18 Why Sustainability Could Become the New Standard of Care in Luxury Events ISO 20121:2024 addresses environmental, social, and economic considerations across event planning and delivery. But applying these principles across markets requires an understanding of regional differences.
France 24 · Sep 18 Air France bets on caviar and champagne to lure luxury flyers Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that premium bookings and revenue…
The Economic Times · Sep 18 HRTC charges Rs 29 extra on return ticket from Haridwar; passenger says super luxury toll paid for ordinary bus, wins Rs 50,000 A passenger who paid Rs 55 toll on his Una to Haridwar return bus ticket, against Rs 26 charged on the onward journey for the same route, approached the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Una after HRTC failed to justify the increase. The commission found HRTC's own records contradicted…