One cannot really put a price on luxury. But for HK$100,000 ($12,200, plus a 10 per cent service charge), you can now get 3,920-sq-ft of unparallel luxury on the 117th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong - space truly befitting a king. And we aren’t exaggerating by any measures. To start with, the room has been designed to resemble the inside of a jewelry box. From its dramatic chandelier standing majestically over a dark wood dining table at the...
There is a brand new tower gracing the skyline of Hong Kong and sitting majestically on the top 17 floors of this 490 m-tower (1,588ft) is the brand new The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Sitting in the International Commerce Centre (ICC), the world's highest hotel marks a comeback for the hotel company, which closed operations in its former location in Central in 2008. [Review continues after the jump]...
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Visionary, Passionate, Focused, Brilliant, Ace marketer, Innovator, Resilient are some of the words used to describe Steve Jobs who left us at the age of 56. Simply put he was a sheer genius who founded a company in a silicon valley garage and after many ups and downs transformed it into the most valuable tech company in the world. As Bill Gates said - "The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the...
Getting closer and giving unrestricted access to consumers, in every way possible, is the mantra of success. Burberry is banking on this mantra to go live with its Burberry Spring Summer 2012 collection from Hyde Park from today. Well-heeled buyers or keen admirers from all over the world can now watch this collection live on digital platform. It will be streamed live online at Burberry.com as well as on the Burberry Facebook page. Twitteraties can follow Burberry Twitter account...
You know its summer, when you have a line-up like this! Starting with cruises, the Azamara Club Cruises have just announced new cruise-routes, which means longer, more exciting holidays. If you plan to stay on-ground, Ritz-Carlton, a name synonymous with luxury hotels, ahs launched their first-ever Ritz-Carlton Credit card, which means more benefits, more savings. The Mandarin Oriental Paris is the newest kid on the block, but don’t be expecting anything less than sheer decadence. And while you’re planning...
Breitling has renewed its financial support for the preservation of the Breitling Super Constellation and also launched in its tribute a limited edition chronograph. It will also launch a limited edition of its legendary Navitimer aviation chronograph – from whose sale a $229,022 will go for the association. The watch will bear the inscription “Breitling Super Constellation” on its dial, a golden B shaped logo and an initial echoed on the plane’s three rear stabilizers. The case will have...
Maurice de Vlaminck’s work broke all records at Christie’s when the French artist’s 1905 Paysage de Banlieue, oil painting on canvas fetched $22,482,500. It highlighted a ‘vivdly-hued’ landscape which experts describe as ‘a fitting tribute to springtime in New York’. The winning bidder was Conor Jordan, head of Impressionist & Modern Art at Christie’s New York, on behalf of an unidentified client. The previous record of the artist’s work set in 1990 which fetched $10,756,419 for his work Les...
Trussardi has unveiled a new range for its 100 year anniversary and it looks good, very good. The glasses cost $875 and there will be only 750 made in total. These have a unique touch with its hand made camouflage effect featuring an embossed serial number and a luxurious leather camouflage case. They are expected to be released in June. [HighSnobsociety]...