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A master watchmaker was in Manila and assembled a Grand Seiko Snowflake live in just 18 minutes

Gelo Dionora
Updated as of Feb 07 06:33 PM

Takuya Nishinaka showed a group of Filipino watch enthusiasts why he’s one of Japan’s top watchmakers in the grandest way possible—making one of their most coveted timepieces in front of a live audience. Read more »

Fashion legend Jean-Paul Gaultier bows out in style

Olga Nedbaeva and Fiachra Gibbons, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 23 08:42 AM

Jean-Paul Gaultier has bowed out of fashion with all the cheek and showmanship with which he has lit it up over the last half century. Read more »

Look: Omega’s new line of luxury eyewear continues to honor its heritage

Partner Feature
Updated as of Jan 26 09:11 AM

Inspired by Swiss watchmaker’s design universe, its latest collaboration with Italian eyewear company Marcolin includes, of course, a tribute to the Apollo 11. Read more »

As Trump tariffs loom, US wine lovers battle tech giants

Douglas Gillison, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 05 10:22 AM

President Donald Trump last month threatened to punish Paris for a new tax on tech giants like Netflix and Amazon, unveiling sky-high retaliatory duties on about $2.4 billion in French wines, makeup and leather handbags.   Read more »

Why Hublot is reaching out to the Philippines’ young active entrepreneurs

Bam Abellon
Updated as of Dec 08 05:33 PM

With 65 percent of its efforts going to communication, the Swiss luxury watchmaking company under LVMH is making sure young Pinoy entrepreneurs are made aware that Hublot fits right into their aspirations  Read more »

Hong Kong loses luster for luxury brands as mainland China shines - Bain

Sarah White, Reuters
Posted at Nov 28 09:26 PM

Luxury brands are likely to retreat from Hong Kong as the city is wracked by protests at a time when wealthy Chinese shoppers are staying on the mainland, consultancy Bain said on Thursday, highlighting a shift that is reshaping the global industry.   Read more »

French luxury giant LVMH nears deal to buy Tiffany

Vanessa Friedman, Elizabeth Paton and Andrew Ross Sorkin, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 25 08:04 AM

The world’s largest luxury goods company is close to completing a deal to buy Tiffany & Co., according to people briefed on the acquisition. The combination, worth $16.7 billion, would be the largest ever in the luxury sector. Read more »

What it’s really like to fly private in a Gulfstream jet

David Celdran
Updated as of Dec 17 05:32 PM

Everything is better in First Class—until you get to fly private in a Gulfstream, the preferred mode of transportation for the likes of Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Steven Spielberg. Executive Class host David Celdran's first ride in this premium jet stirs up recollections of his early travels, and that day he "lost his innocence" up in the air Read more »

Louis Vuitton group raises Tiffany bid to $16 billion: sources

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 10:15 AM

LVMH, the owner of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moet & Chandon increased its bid for the storied New York-based company to around $130 per share from $120 per share, the sources said. Read more »

Burberry logs rising profit despite Hong Kong protests

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 14 06:12 PM

Profits after taxation rose 14 percent to £150.3 million ($193 million, 175 million euros) in the first half of Burberry's financial year, or 26 weeks to September 28, it said in a results statement.  Read more »

5 hotels to add to your bucket list: Executive Class

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 08:12 PM

If you’re looking for a relaxing trip, choosing the right place to stay is essential, which is why we listed down five of our favorite luxury hotels and resorts from recent travels that might just make it to your bucket list.  Read more »

Hong Kong protests fuel buyer interest in Australia, New Zealand luxury homes

Mell Chun and Jonathan Barrett, Reuters
Posted at Aug 27 11:02 AM

Hong Kong buying enquiries for expensive Australian and New Zealand homes have ramped up due to anti-government protests in the Chinese-ruled city, according to property agents and real estate data, as wealthy investors look for a safe haven. Read more »

2 nagpanggap na taga-Customs timbog sa 'puslit-items' modus

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 18 01:02 AM

MAYNILA—Arestado ng pulisya ang 2 miyembro umano ng sindikato na nagpapanggap na taga-Bureau of Customs (BOC) at nag-aalok ng pagpupuslit ng items mula sa mga bodega nito. Read more »

How a Rolls-Royce is made

Iñigo S. Roces
Posted at Jun 25 06:02 PM

Bespoke in every detail Read more »

Named after an Italian resort town, the Ferrari Portofino is la bella vita

Angelo B. Puyat
Posted at Jun 06 12:37 PM

Maranello’s handsome drop-top proves that there are no entry level disappointments with this Italian marquee. Read more »

Healthy gourmet fare still abounds in haute cuisine

Nana Ozaeta
Updated as of May 21 02:41 PM

These days, luxury dining isn’t all about exuberant flavors and rich excesses. With a growing awareness about wellness, chefs are making thoughtful decisions and using different techniques when it comes to the menus in their restaurants. Read more »

Konsehal ng Makati nakabangga ng 2 sasakyan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 06:16 AM

MAYNILA - Nakabangga ng 2 sasakyan ang isang konsehal ng Makati City habang nagmamaneho ng kaniyang luxury car sa Barangay San Antonio. Read more »

One of the world's most sought-after trouser labels doesn’t give a damn about social media

Nana Caragay
Updated as of May 06 12:50 AM

A pair of Ambrosi Napoli trousers will make you stand taller and instantly give you that distinctly Italian swagger—just like the man who makes them, Salvatore Ambrosi. “When it comes to style,” says the fourth-generation trouser maker, “Italian men don’t need lessons.” Read more »

Tech, green features, power mix to boost luxury car sales

Luc Olinga, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 21 10:03 AM

US auto sales may be slowing, but carmakers have high hopes for luxury vehicles, which are imbued with increasingly sophisticated gadgetry and sex appeal to seduce a new generation of millionaires.   Read more »

Billionaire Arnault's family to donate $226 million for Paris' Notre-Dame

Reuters
Updated as of Apr 16 03:47 PM

French billionaire businessman Bernard Arnault's family and his LVMH luxury goods group will donate 200 million euros ($226 million) to help repair Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral, said a statement issued on behalf of Arnault. Read more »