Europe
Luxury from a bygone era
Simple elegance for debt-ridden Europe met glitzy gold for booming Asia at this year's watch fest.
Lure of luxury keeps show afloat
In place of the absent superyachts are luxury cars, watches, a contemporary fine art gallery, jewelry and a home cinema.
Curse of the skyscrapers
An "unhealthy correlation" exists between the construction of skyscrapers and financial crashes, according to a new report from Barclays Capital.
The billionaire who lives out of a bag
Jeremy Kahn Nicolas Berggruen lives his life on the move, carrying only a small tote bag and his BlackBerry as he seeks out companies to buy from Berlin to Bangalore to Brisbane.
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...
Aussie yachtsman has sights on world race
He's only 30, but this veteran Australian yachtsman is part of the special breed that loves gruelling ocean races.
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.
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.
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.
Attention-seeking airlines: they want your business
'Cuddle class', saunas in lounges, on board showers - airlines will go to great lengths to get noticed.
A new vintage
Bessie Recep Antiques are finding a home among modern pieces as a fresh breed of buyers seek the best of both worlds.
You chose gold bar - please insert $11,350
BERLIN: Apart from the gold-plated exterior - and the fact that they are bulletproof - they seem much like any other vending machine.
Wallis Simpson bracelet sets $7.3m record
A bracelet owned by Wallis Simpson, whose affair with Edward VIII led to his abdication, has sold for a world record $7.3 million at auction.
Raise a glass to cheaper bubbly
Eli Greenblat While sales dive globally, Australians can't seem to quench their thirst for French champagne.
No bursting our champagne market bubble
Eli Greenblat While sales dive globally, Australians can't seem to quench their thirst for French champagne.
Toy collection could fetch more than $40 million
A collection of toys, including trains and stations, could sell for much higher than the official estimate, expert says.
The wristwatch boom mystery
Mobile phones may have elbowed out the humble wristwatch as the modern timekeeper of choice but the luxury end of the trade is booming.
Spending on luxuries up
The luxury sector is rebounding better-than-expected this year thanks in large part to wealthy Americans replenishing their wardrobes.
Rare pink diamond to go on sale
Auctioneers Sotheby's said yesterday that a rare pink diamond valued at up to $US38 million ($39.11 million) would go on sale in Geneva in November, dubbing it one of the "world's most desirable...
Bentley recall over ornament injury risk
Luxury carmaker Bentley says it's recalling 820 cars worldwide over fears that its famous "Winged B" hood ornament could injure people.
