Asia
It's raining millionaires in Asia
The world's fastest-growing major economies of China and India are minting millionaires at break-neck speed.
Luxury from a bygone era
Simple elegance for debt-ridden Europe met glitzy gold for booming Asia at this year's watch fest.
Exporting butlers to China
Belfast English butlers are answering more calls from super-rich Chinese and Russian clients.
Liz Taylor's rock sells for $8.8m
A 33.19-carat diamond ring given to Elizabeth Taylor by actor Richard Burton, whom she married twice, has sold for $8.
Blinged-up blowers
Sylvia Pennington Got a spare zero or two in the bank account and want to treat yourself to a little high-tech bling this holiday season?
The secret life of luxury
For the first time in its history, luxury conglomerate LVMH has provided a peek into its exclusive workshops, design showrooms and wine cellars - to reveal the hundreds of hands and delicate...
Men fuel growth in spa industry
The spa industry is booming, particularly in China and India, as more men and ageing boomers seek pain relief as well as relaxing and luxury treatments, including $US1,250 facials.
Number of Australian millionaires on the rise
Gareth Hutchens The number of Australians who can call themselves ''high net worth individuals'' swelled by nearly 20,000, according to the latest study of the world's wealthy.
Cuba's cigar trade recovers from crisis
Production of Cuban cigars and tobacco leaf are on the rise after falling on hard times in the country famed for its "puros" .
Supercars at super prices
Toby Hagon They’re the fastest cars on the market but their prices have shot up in recent years, not that it’s stopped people queuing to own them.
Is the Playboy party over?
Kira Cochrane in London Playboy has opened a new club in London aimed at men 'with money and taste', but can Hugh Hefner's brand regain the glamorous sheen it had briefly in the 60s?
Super rich propel luxury yacht sales
With their sleek, modern lines and polished finish, the two yachts built by Samuel Wong's shipyard fit right in among the multimillion-dollar floating palaces moored at a Hong Kong yacht club.
Packer's $1.3b gaming palace
Adele Ferguson In the private gaming salons on the 39th floor of billionaire James Packer's Crown Casino, turnover on a baccarat table can be $30 million an hour.
Wolseley Road is world's ninth priciest
Jonathan Chancellor Wolseley Road, Point Piper, has been named the ninth-priciest street in the world.
China's middle class bag 'luxury' labels
China's growing middle class is prepared to spend up big to bag a bit of luxury.
China's million-dollar dog
Sarah McInerney An 11-month-old Tibetan mastiff male puppy has gained the title of the 'world's most expensive dog' after being bought for $1.5 million in China.
Big splash of cash for million-dollar dog
Sarah McInerney Hong Dong is a 81kg puppy presumably with the same bad breath, flea and flatulence problems as every other dog. So what makes this bundle of fluffy red fur worth $1.5 million?
Attention-seeking airlines: they want your business
'Cuddle class', saunas in lounges, on board showers - airlines will go to great lengths to get noticed.
Aussies take to cruising in luxury
A record number of Australians will be living it up onboard Cunard's luxury superliners Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 this year.
Even higher rollers: Star City to jet in big gamblers
David Humphries A campaign to jet in international high-rollers to Star City casino is targeting punters willing to bet hundreds of thousands of dollars on a card.
