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Hong Kong investors buy fashion brand Sonia Rykiel

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Fung Brands is acquiring 80 per cent of Sonia Rykiel, with the founding family retaining a 20 per cent stake.

Spain's Prado museum puts Mona Lisa 'twin' on display

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The painting has belonged to the Madrid museum since it was founded in 1819.

Italian fashion designers look to China for salvation

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

"It has become essential to focus attention on Asian and American markets," said Mario Boselli, head of the chamber which organises fashion week.

Australian tycoon turns on luxury hotel chain Hyatt

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Clive Palmer alleges Hyatt "siphoned" millions of dollars from a resort he owns to the US.

Megaupload's Kim Dotcom granted bail in New Zealand

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The bail decision is a setback for US authorities, who are seeking to extradite Dotcom and three others arrested in the January 20 raid.

Sotheby's to sell Munch's "The Scream", eyes $100 million

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Proceeds from the sale would go towards building a new museum, art centre and hotel at the owners's farm in Norway.

Cavalli says no sale contact with Tashir

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The main hurdle towards a possible sale would be the group's valuation, with the designer wanting a high price for any stake he might sell.

White-hot pairings

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

White wines still lag behind their red cousins at dinner tables here despite their proven affinity with Asian food.

First duty of a wine

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Pleasure is the single, overarching quality that any wine must possess.

150 exclusive guests are first to see new SLS AMG Roadster

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The new Roadster adds a second car to the AMG - the high-performance brand of Mercedes-Benz Cars - model family.

US luxury group Michael Kors eyeing China expansion

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The designer apparel and accessories company plans to open 100 stores in the greater China region in the next three to five years.

Private jet makers woo Asia's super rich

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For the super rich of Asia, owning a private jet has become the ultimate status symbol.

Ambassadors and socialites at The Peak's reunion dinner

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Peak and Park Hotel Group held 'A Social Reunion' dinner that saw prominent personalites celebrate Chinese New Year.

PPR 2011 profits up as luxury demand defies economic slump

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Recurring net income soared 26.4 per cent to 1.05 billion euros.

Franco's eyebrows on sale at Spanish art fair

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Artists who grew up after his death are tackling the legacy of his decades-long dictatorship through irony and satire.

Rich shouldn't pay taxes, Santorum backer says

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In an age of rising income inequality, one of the big questions is what impact the growing gap will have on democracy.

World stage beckons Indian designers

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

After India held its first fashion week, its fledgling industry is trying to break into the international market.

High-profile VIP guests attend Singapore Airshow 2012 opening dinners

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Aviation Leadership Summit and Singapore Airshow opening dinners saw foreign delegates and high-level ministers mingle.

Skewered by politics, corporate jets set for rebound

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Industry experts say that even a White House proposal to end a tax break for private jets has yet to damp sentiment.

Graffiti star's invisible ink work sells for $8 million

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat depicts a figure emblazoned with the artist's iconic crown motif.

Richter helps Sotheby's contemporary sale hit target

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The German artist's "Abstraktes Bild (numbered 768-4)", executed in 1992, fetched $9.8 million.

First look into Jackie Chan's jet

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Plush gets an exclusive look into Jackie Chan's Embraer Legacy 650 jet.

Singapore a heavyweight in Asian superyacht sector

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

But the nation is still a shade behind Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Wine without whines

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Derring-do opens up taste adventures with Spanish and Italian wines.

Nissan Infiniti throws launch party for its latest models

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Three models were introduced when the brand was officially launched by Wearnes Automotive - the FX37 SUV, the M37 sedan and G37 convertible.

February is the month for art

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Art lovers can look forward to a month of various viewings, some with the theme of love.

Grey Goose hosts swanky party at Ku De Ta

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Premium vodka label Grey Goose presented the fourth instalment of Blue Velveteen Sessions at Ku De Ta on top of Marina Bay Sands.

Limited edition Breitling watch to be given away

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Navitimer "Super Constellation" watch has only 1,049 pieces worldwide and is worth $10,000.

Unexpected opulence: Malaysia

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Malaysia has few luxury retreats built with the eco-conscious, high-end traveller in mind.

Unexpected opulence: Cambodia

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Overlooked destination, Cambodia, is an up-and-coming luxe travel spot.