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Rolex begins 2025 by raising prices up to 8% on select models

Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex began the year by raising prices of some of its most popular models after gold values...

Published 02 Jan, 2025 07:23pm

Luxury

Priced at $21,000: the sweet smell of success for niche perfumes

PARIS: They don’t advertise and they are largely unknown to the general public but niche perfumes are able to...

Published 23 Dec, 2024 02:37pm

Luxury

Luxury labels focus on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers

PARIS: Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:02pm

Currency

As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments

PARIS: Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:26pm

Luxury

Local in focus: 5 bridal designers on our radar

With wedding season underway in full force in Pakistan, event planners, florists, photographers and designers are...

Updated 17 Dec, 2024 06:51pm

MENA

Walmart to Gulf Royals: world’s richest add $2trn to their wealth in 2024

The owners of US retail chain Walmart – The Walton family – topped Bloomberg’s annual ranking of the world’s...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 04:58pm

Real Estate

Dubai’s real estate sector is evolving, moving towards ‘branded residences’

Dubai’s recent crown as the ‘global leader in branded residences’ is also accompanied by high occupancy level in...

Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:29am

Arts

The $6.2 mn banana: Sotheby’s auctions controversial artwork

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold to a cryptocurrency entrepreneur

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Real Estate

Why Dubai’s current real estate boom is here to stay

Knight Frank official says buying patterns point towards genuine end users rather than speculative investors

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 05:34pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton opens bold pop-up store on NYC’s Fifth Avenue

Five-story location houses a cafe and chocolate shop

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:38pm

Luxury

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8 million

GENEVA: A diamond-studded necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that hastened the downfall of the doomed 18th...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:22pm

Luxury

Global luxury sales to fall 2% in 2024, among weakest years on record, Bain says

MILAN: Sales of personal luxury goods are set to fall 2% this year, making it one of the weakest on record, with...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:17pm

MENA

Dubai real estate developer DAMAC Properties launches luxury airline

DAMAC Air will offer journeys to coveted tropical destinations like Bali, Hawaii, and Maldives

Published 11 Nov, 2024 04:13pm

Luxury

Diamond necklace allegedly linked to Marie Antoinette’s demise up for auction

GENEVA: A diamond-studded necklace thought to be involved in a scandal that led to the eventual downfall of the last...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 02:04pm

MENA

Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 aims for AED 1 trillion market valuation

Dubai Land Department launched the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 on Tuesday, targeting doubling the sector’s GDP...

Published 30 Oct, 2024 10:39pm

Luxury

Hermes defies luxury slowdown, reports strong sales

PARIS: French luxury group Hermes posted Thursday a jump in third quarter sales, bucking the overall gloom in the...

Published 24 Oct, 2024 04:41pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor named new Dior brand ambassador

French luxury brand Christian Dior has named Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor as Brand Ambassador, it was announced on...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 04:45pm

Luxury

Luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

LONDON: French luxury brand Chanel will sponsor Britain’s historic Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race next year in the...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 05:41pm

Luxury

Prices from $41,243 to $88,378: Patek Philippe’s first new collection in 25 years

Patek Philippe released a new collection, the Cubitus, announced the luxury Swiss watchmaker earlier, a development...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 05:15pm

MENA

Global rich are picking Dubai’s luxury real estate over a volatile stock market

City is already considered 'safe haven' for wealthy individuals amid global economic fluctuations and political uncertainties

Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:08pm

Travel

Cipriani demands Venice tackle speeding boats and ‘damaging waves’

ROME: The owner of Harry’s Bar, a Venetian bar and restaurant frequented by Ernest Hemingway, has filed a legal...

Published 02 Oct, 2024 02:27pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton shows flouncy, layered looks at the Louvre for Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Louis Vuitton womenswear designer Nicolas Ghesquiere showed a lineup of layered looks with short, flouncy...

Published 02 Oct, 2024 02:16pm

Luxury

Victoria Beckham shows breezy, minimalist dresses at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: For the spring-summer collection of her namesake label, Victoria Beckham showed a line up of minimalist...

Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:41pm

Arts

Van Gogh painting set to break Asia record in Hong Kong auction

HONG KONG: A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist’s shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:14pm

Luxury

Dior’s arrows and Amazons as Saint Laurent revives its master

PARIS: Dior gave Paris Fashion Week a shot of Olympic adrenaline on Tuesday with a troop of athletic Amazons...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:28pm

Luxury

Rolex begins selling used watches, but at a premium

Luxury Swiss watchmaker moves into the 'certified pre-owned' market

Published 24 Sep, 2024 04:22pm

Luxury

Diamond necklace valued at up to $2.8mn heads to auction

LONDON: A rare diamond necklace with possible links to former French queen consort Marie Antoinette is to be...

Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:09pm

Luxury

Musical chairs at top as Paris Fashion Week starts

PARIS: Paris Fashion Week starts Monday in a swirl of rumours of musical chairs at some of the sector’s most fabled...

Published 23 Sep, 2024 04:58pm

Luxury

China-EU trade spat’s next swipe may hit LVMH

LONDON: Few Western corporate chieftains command as much attention in China as Bernard Arnault. The 75-year-old boss...

Published 23 Sep, 2024 01:56pm

Luxury

Versace’s Milan show aims for ‘optimism and joy’ with colourful prints

MILAN: Presenting a playful and colourful collection of mismatched prints, Italian designer Donatella Versace said...

Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:10pm

Luxury

Harrods’ ex-owner Al Fayed raped, assaulted staff over decades, lawyers say

LONDON: The late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed sexually abused female staff at his London department store...

Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:08pm

MENA

Wealth migration: Dubai, Abu Dhabi among cities leading way for centi-millionaire growth

The Centi-Millionaire Report 2024 marked Abu Dhabi, Shenzhen, Austin, Taipei for high growth by 2040

Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:31am

Luxury

Harrods apologises for sex abuse allegations against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed

LONDON: High-end London department store Harrods has apologised over allegations its former owner, Egyptian...

Published 20 Sep, 2024 03:19pm

Luxury

World’s 50 best hotels 2024: Asia leads the way in hospitality

Capella Bangkok tops list, Dubai's Atlantis The Royal at 9th place

Published 19 Sep, 2024 06:30pm

Luxury

How migrant workers, including from Pakistan, suffered to craft the ‘Made in Italy’ label

Investigation exposes sweatshop-like conditions at Dior, Giorgio Armani

Updated 18 Sep, 2024 05:09pm

Luxury

LVMH names UK designer Sarah Burton Givenchy creative director

PARIS: French luxury goods company LVMH named on Monday Sarah Burton, the longtime-Alexander McQueen designer behind...

Published 09 Sep, 2024 02:17pm

Luxury

Ralph Lauren takes fashionistas to the Hamptons for spring show

BRIDGEHAMPTON, New York: Veteran designer Ralph Lauren chose the upscale Hamptons seaside resort for his Spring 2025...

Published 07 Sep, 2024 03:52pm

MENA

Burj Azizi: Dubai set to see ‘world’s second-tallest tower’

Luxury building is slated for completion in 2028

Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:39pm

Luxury

One of the world’s largest diamonds found in Botswana

GABORONE, Botswana: One of the world’s largest diamonds ever unearthed – a rough 2,492-carat stone – has been found...

Published 22 Aug, 2024 05:35pm

Luxury

Mukesh, Isha Ambani strengthen Reliance Retail with INR1bn Kiko Milano acquisition

Mukesh Ambani and Isha Ambani have further strengthened Reliance Retail’s position in the beauty sector with the...

Updated 21 Aug, 2024 07:51pm

Luxury

Crown Prince to build Louvre of Saudi Arabia featuring $450mn Leonardo da Vinci: report

Saudi Arabia is planning to build a version of the Louvre museum in Riyadh, according to a new BBC documentary on...

Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:54pm

MENA

Dubai leads the way as GCC retail spending set to hit $300bn by 2028

Emirate ranks second to New York City in terms of retail spend per capita

Published 17 Aug, 2024 08:00am

Luxury

Jewels stolen in Germany’s Green Vault heist back on display

DRESDEN, Germany: Nearly five years after millions of euros’ worth of jewellery was stolen in a museum heist in...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 02:31pm

Luxury

Jeweller’s eye-popping watch is love letter to Albania

TIRANA: Albanian jeweller Pirro Ruco laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:26pm

Luxury

LVMH’s Dior lagged on anti-slavery and sustainability certification

PARIS: LVMH’s second-largest fashion brand Dior was until last month behind on disclosures required by UK law about...

Published 06 Aug, 2024 01:50pm

Luxury

Sotheby’s bets on Chinese spending with Hong Kong retail outlet

HONG KONG: Sotheby’s embarks on a new kind of selling in Hong Kong on Saturday, with its first retail outlet,...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 02:38pm

Luxury

Jennifer Lopez wears custom Manish Malhotra for Bridgerton-themed birthday

Indian couturier opened first global flagship in Dubai last year

Updated 25 Jul, 2024 03:44pm

Luxury

LVMH sales miss estimates as Chinese market slows

PARIS: LVMH sales growth slowed in the second quarter as Chinese shoppers reined in spending on high-end fashion at...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 02:49pm

Luxury

Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold

NEW YORK: What asset class do millennials and Gen Z investors both want to own? Here is an answer you may not have...

Published 19 Jul, 2024 02:09pm

Luxury

Richemont: luxury group in sights of LVMH’S Arnault?

ZURICH: The Swiss luxury group Richemont, which owns Cartier and other jewellery brands, is regularly the subject of...

Published 18 Jul, 2024 06:05pm

Luxury

Prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe extend decline, down 23% over 2 years: report

Prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet are down an overall 23% as they slipped on the secondary market...

Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:56pm

Luxury

Lavish Indian wedding for the Ambani family to snarl Mumbai traffic

MUMBAI: When the son of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani gets married in Mumbai this week, traffic in a key part...

Updated 10 Jul, 2024 08:40pm

MENA

Dubai’s high-end property sales undented by drop in listings, consultancy says

DUBAI: The number of homes worth $10 million or more that were sold in Dubai held steady in the first half of the...

Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:09am

Luxury

Michelin Guide reveals 2024 Dubai list

New Michelin-starred restaurants include Row on 45, Orfali Bros, Smoked Room

Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:43pm

Luxury

Experience the Taj lifestyle: living in luxury and comfort

The Sardar Group of Companies has long been an innovator in Pakistan’s luxury real estate market. With the success...

Published 03 Jul, 2024 04:58pm

Luxury

Singapore retains title as the world’s most expensive city for second year in a row

Singapore retained its title as the world’s most expensive city to live extremely well in for the second year in a...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 06:04pm

Luxury

‘Dubai’s residential property still relatively affordable compared to regional cities’

Global Wealth & Lifestyle Report 2024 says emirate's status as robust and stable economic hub make it attractive place of residence

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 05:48pm

Luxury

Handbags and ball gowns: Princess Diana finery goes under the hammer

BEVERLY HILLS, United States: The biggest auction of Diana memorabilia since the late British princess sold dozens...

Published 26 Jun, 2024 11:22pm

Luxury

Chanel shows at Paris Opera as it seeks new designer

PARIS: Chanel held its haute couture show on Tuesday just three weeks after the very abrupt departure of creative...

Published 26 Jun, 2024 05:20pm

Luxury

Dior nods to sports with jersey fabrics in Paris haute couture show

PARIS: Christian Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri nodded to sports with an haute couture runway show in Paris on...

Published 25 Jun, 2024 02:05pm

Movies & Music

Vogue World brings together fashion and sport in Paris

PARIS: Paris played host Sunday to an ultra-glitzy collision between fashion and sport as Vogue put on its latest...

Published 24 Jun, 2024 01:53pm

Luxury

Bugatti’s speedy hybrid has $4mn-plus price tag

PARIS: Supercar maker Bugatti on Thursday showed off its first hybrid car with a top speed of about 445 kilometres...

Updated 21 Jun, 2024 03:47pm

MENA

UAE to stay magnet for global millionaires third year in a row

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to stay as the world’s leading wealth magnet for the third year running,...

Published 20 Jun, 2024 08:12pm

Luxury

Ferrari’s first electric car to cost over $500,000

MILAN: Ferrari’s first electric car will cost at least 500,000 euros ($535,000), a source familiar with the matter...

Published 20 Jun, 2024 01:57pm

Luxury

Pharrell Williams kicks off Paris Fashion Week with Louis Vuitton show at UNESCO

PARIS: Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams took to an outdoor, turf-lined runway at UNESCO...

Published 19 Jun, 2024 01:38pm

MENA

Supercar Blondie: a Dubai Lamborghini has broken the world record for most expensive online car sale

A 2015 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has apparently set the record for the most expensive online car sold online,...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 05:10pm

Luxury

Ambani bride-to-be Radhika shares details of upcoming wedding events

The wedding will take place in Mumbai in July

Published 14 Jun, 2024 03:45pm

Luxury

US luxury travel agents so far see underwhelming demand for Olympics

NEW YORK: Luxury travel agencies in the United States are so far seeing lackluster demand for the Paris Olympics, as...

Published 13 Jun, 2024 05:09pm

Luxury

G7 to meet in luxury Italian oasis favoured by Madonna

ROME: A luxury southern Italian resort frequented by Madonna and Justin Timberlake will host the G7 leaders this...

Published 11 Jun, 2024 02:41pm

Travel

With thistles and tartan, Dior pays tribute to Scotland in cruise collection

LONDON: French fashion house Christian Dior paid homage to Scotland at a catwalk show in a Perthshire castle, with...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 03:39pm

Luxury

Macau casinos play best hands to win over premium customers

HONG KONG: A change in the type of customers coming to Macau has seen smaller casino operators MGM China and Wynn...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:30pm

MENA

‘Most visited place on earth’: Emaar announces AED1.5bn expansion for Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall – the “most visited place on earth” in 2023 – is set to undergo an AED1.5 billion expansion, which will...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:09pm

Luxury

Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown

SHANGHAI: Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish...

Published 28 May, 2024 04:51pm

MENA

Gold rush in Dubai continues to attract all nationalities including Pakistanis

As bullion prices hit record highs in recent weeks, retail demand may have dampened, but traders in Dubai are...

Updated 28 May, 2024 11:33am

Luxury

Wedding gift: Nita Ambani presents $80mn Dubai villa to Radhika Merchant

Nita Ambani, wife of Mukesh Ambani, has gifted an $80-million, luxury villa in Dubai to her daughter-in-law to be...

Published 27 May, 2024 07:19pm

Luxury

Cartier reveals Deepika Padukone’s first campaign as global ambassador

French luxury jeweller Cartier revealed its latest high jewellery collection in Vienna on Monday, with its campaign...

Published 27 May, 2024 05:18pm

Arts

Spain’s national art museum to unveil newly verified Caravaggio

MADRID: A painting by Italian master Caravaggio, once mistakenly thought to be by an unknown artist and almost...

Published 27 May, 2024 01:38pm

Travel

Qatar Airways adds world’s first Gulfstream G700 aircraft to fleet

It will begin commercial service in June

Published 24 May, 2024 03:42pm

Luxury

New details emerge for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding

Couple will host luxury cruise from Italy to southern France

Published 23 May, 2024 03:57pm

Luxury

Jennifer Lopez spotted in jewelry by Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra

Musician and actor's Netflix movie 'Atlas' premieres on May 24

Published 21 May, 2024 06:47pm

Luxury

Bulgari ambassador Priyanka Chopra debuts 140-carat diamond necklace worth $43mn

Brand launched their latest High Jewelry collection, 'Aeterna' in Rome

Updated 21 May, 2024 10:14pm

Arts

Monet painting fetches $35mn at New York auction

NEW YORK: A Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction Wednesday evening, Sotheby’s said, marking a solid start to...

Updated 16 May, 2024 04:36pm

Luxury

Burberry profit slumps as luxury sector takes hit

LONDON: Burberry on Wednesday said its annual net profit almost halved and predicted struggles ahead as the luxury...

Published 15 May, 2024 11:15pm

MENA

Dubai’s real estate MVPs: billionaire Mukesh Ambani leads the way with ‘most valuable’ properties

Asia’s richest man, billionaire Mukesh Ambani topped the list of people who owned the most valuable properties in...

Published 15 May, 2024 05:07pm

Luxury

Shine comes off De Beers as diamonds hit rough

JOHANNESBURG: Mining titan Anglo American announced Tuesday it planned to sell off the world’s long-dominant diamond...

Published 15 May, 2024 04:07pm

Luxury

Yellow diamond brooch resembling Queen Elizabeth’s up for auction

GENEVA: A golden-hued diamond brooch, similar to one worn by the late Queen Elizabeth, is expected to be sold for...

Published 14 May, 2024 01:34pm

Luxury

Gucci takes over London’s Tate Modern for cruise line catwalk show

LONDON: Gucci turned London’s Tate Modern art gallery into a catwalk on Monday, as the Italian luxury label...

Published 14 May, 2024 01:27pm

MENA

Dubai has most millionaires in Middle East, New York tops global list

World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2024, published by Henley & Partners, also shows Delhi has 30,700 millionaires

Updated 09 May, 2024 04:31pm

Luxury

London’s 200-year-old Garrick Club finally to allow women members

Members include King Charles now, Charles Dickens in past

Published 08 May, 2024 06:19pm

Luxury

London’s gentlemen-only club votes on admitting women

LONDON: One of London’s oldest gentlemen’s clubs on Tuesday votes on whether to start accepting women amid a row...

Published 07 May, 2024 11:23pm

Luxury

Starting at $2.5mn: actor Sylvester Stallone to auction rare Patek Philippe at Sotheby’s

Veteran Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone is set to auction off 11 watches at Sotheby’s, along with a rare Patek...

Updated 07 May, 2024 04:18pm

Luxury

Italian shoemaker Tod’s to court US lovers of quiet luxury

MILAN: An investment firm backed by LVMH is betting demand from wealthy Americans for quiet luxury will ensure its...

Published 07 May, 2024 02:30pm

MENA

Wynn Al Marjan releases new details of gaming resort in Ras Al Khaimah

The $3.9-billion resort is set to open in 2027, become MENA's first casino

Updated 06 May, 2024 06:05pm

Luxury

Spain’s fashion and beauty group Puig poised for IPO

MADRID: The iconic Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne and Jean-Paul Gaultier labels make their market debut Friday as Spanish...

Published 03 May, 2024 11:43pm

Luxury

Luxury brands lure Chinese shoppers despite slowdown

SHANGHAI: Sipping champagne and nibbling fried dumplings, Shanghai’s rich and influential posed by Louis Vuitton...

Published 03 May, 2024 05:00pm

MENA

World’s tallest residential tower coming to Dubai Marina

Six Senses Residences to be completed by 2028

Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:32pm

Travel

Condé Nast Traveler reveals its Hot List for 2024

The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai and The Guild restaurant were notable openings

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:48pm

Luxury

One event of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding to take place in London: report

Anant Ambani – son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani – is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, and one event of the...

Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:48pm

Luxury

Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Miss Lieser’ fetches $32mn at auction

VIENNA: Gustav Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Miss Lieser’, a painting of a young woman left unfinished when the Austrian...

Published 25 Apr, 2024 02:33pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton holds ‘Voyager’ fashion show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI: Louis Vuitton debuted its newly-labelled ‘Voyager’ travelling show in Shanghai on Thursday night, showing...

Published 19 Apr, 2024 01:56pm

Luxury

Vintage Alfa Romeo cars go on sale at auction in France

FONTAINEBLEAU, France: Eight vintage Alfa Romeo cars will go on sale at an auction near Paris on Sunday. The...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:47pm

Arts

Michelangelo’s scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction

NEW YORK: A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo sold for $201,600 – 33...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:48pm

Luxury

Newly-opened Soneva Secret is most expensive resort in Maldives

Rooms begin at $3,200 a night with rates going as high as $11,000

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:27pm

Luxury

Bark Air set for launch, will offer $8,000 flights for dogs

Airline catering exclusively to canine comfort set to take-off in May

Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:39pm

Luxury

Swiss watch brands making time for India

GENEVA: Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:47pm

Real Estate

Dubai’s high-end property sales rise on overseas demand

DUBAI: Sales of homes in Dubai worth $10 million or more rose 6% in the first quarter versus last year, an industry...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:07pm

Luxury

Rolex’s new offerings for 2024 dominate headlines as Watches and Wonders Geneva concludes

New variations by Swiss luxury watchmaker include diamond-studded Daytona and Deepsea in 18-carat gold

Updated 15 Apr, 2024 02:53pm

Luxury

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal-print designs loved by showbusiness stars, has died...

Published 13 Apr, 2024 02:41pm

Arts

Sotheby’s next hot auction: a Picasso-backed bond

NEW YORK: Francisco Goya’s Saturn devoured his son; Damien Hirst cut a shark into pieces. Financial markets are...

Published 12 Apr, 2024 02:43am

Movies & Music

Isha Ambani sells Los Angeles mansion to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck for $61mn

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s daughter, Isha Ambani has sold her luxury Los Angeles mansion to musician...

Published 03 Apr, 2024 04:05pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift, Christian Louboutin, Magic Johnson newly-minted billionaires: Forbes

Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 boasts record combined wealth of $14.2 trillion

Published 03 Apr, 2024 03:03pm

Luxury

Valentino hires former Gucci designer Michele as creative director

MILAN: Valentino has hired former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele as creative director, after the announcement of...

Published 29 Mar, 2024 02:56pm

Luxury

Asia gold: unrelenting price rally hammers wedding season demand in India

A sustained record rally in domestic gold prices crippled the typical busy wedding season demand in India, with...

Updated 28 Mar, 2024 06:19pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton makes custom trunks for Paris Games flames, medals

PARIS: The Olympic and Paralympic flames will each travel in a custom-made Louis Vuitton trunk this summer thanks to...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 01:32pm

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris apartment sold for $10.8mn

PARIS: The futuristic Paris apartment of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld sold for 10 million euros ($10.8...

Updated 27 Mar, 2024 10:13pm

Luxury

London’s Mayfair tipped to become ‘world’s most expensive address’

Prices of residences likely to pass current record of £175 million

Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:14pm

Arts

Christie’s to open new Hong Kong HQ, sees growing Asian Gen Z interest

HONG KONG: Auction house Christie’s hopes its new 50,000-sq-ft Asia headquarters that opens in Hong Kong in...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:55pm

Luxury

Hermes sued in antitrust class action over Birkin bag sales

French luxury house Hermes, has been sued in California over claims it unlawfully allows only customers with...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:21am

Luxury

Kering anticipates 10% sales drop due to Gucci decline: statement

PARIS: French luxury giant Kering said Tuesday it is anticipating a 10-percent drop in year-on-year sales in the...

Published 20 Mar, 2024 03:52pm

Luxury

Michelin to announce 62 newly starred French restaurants

TOURS, France: The Michelin Guide unveils its annual list of the best French restaurants on Monday, with its boss...

Published 18 Mar, 2024 03:03pm

MENA

Dubai: Sotheby’s auction of rare cars, watches surpasses $17mn

RM Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Dubai featuring rare cars and watches surpassed $17 million (Dh62 million),...

Published 14 Mar, 2024 07:29pm

Luxury

900 luxury watches ‘go missing’ in Japan

TOKYO: Around 900 luxury watches worth almost $13 million are missing in Japan after a site renting them out folded...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 06:04pm

Arts

Low-end internet auctions upend art market: sector-tracker

PARIS: A boom in internet sales has boosted the lower end of the art market and could ultimately doom showroom...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 01:54pm

MENA

Dubai Mall becomes ‘most visited place on earth’, set to see another ‘record year’

Sees record 105 million visitors in 2023

Published 05 Mar, 2024 05:37pm

Luxury

Most extravagant wedding ever?: Ambanis draw who’s who at three-day extravaganza

Celebrities and tycoons arrived on charter jets for a three-day-pre-wedding jamboree that began on Friday as Indian...

Updated 05 Mar, 2024 03:51pm

Luxury

Stella McCartney serves ‘gentle reminder’ on fashion’s environmental harm at Paris show

PARIS: Stella McCartney drew her audience to a giant greenhouse in a Paris park for her winter runway presentation,...

Published 05 Mar, 2024 02:11pm

Arts

‘Global cultural hub’: Art Dubai draws to a close

London-based Grosvenor Gallery cites interest in Pakistani art as 'robust'

Updated 04 Mar, 2024 11:15pm

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week highlights: teddies, kids and a phone ban

Paris Fashion Week, which runs until Tuesday, has seen no shortage of eye-catching moments this week. Here are a few...

Published 04 Mar, 2024 02:48pm

Luxury

Swiss watchmaker Rolex cements place as number 1 luxury brand, sales top $10bn: report

Analysts at Morgan Stanley say market share 'unprecedented'

Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:30pm

Luxury

Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, launches lavish pre-wedding party in India

NEW DELHI: India’s richest man has kicked off lavish pre-wedding parties for his son by feeding more than 50,000...

Updated 29 Feb, 2024 04:25pm

Luxury

Saint Laurent reins in volumes with sheer, fitted looks at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Saint Laurent designer Anthony Vaccarello trimmed down the label’s silhouettes for winter, tightly wrapping...

Published 28 Feb, 2024 02:38pm

Luxury

Christian Dior postpones much anticipated Hong Kong show

HONG KONG: French fashion label Christian Dior has postponed its planned mega fashion show in Hong Kong due to be...

Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:44pm

Luxury

Prada nods to past, snow at Emporio Armani for Milan Fashion Week

MILAN: Italian luxury label Prada said it looked to the past for its latest womenswear line at Milan Fashion Week on...

Published 23 Feb, 2024 01:50pm

Luxury

Ambani wedding: guests receive wardrobe instructions, chartered flight guidelines

Another Ambani wedding is on the horizon, and this time it is Anant Ambani – the youngest son of Indian billionaire...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 04:18pm

Luxury

Swiss luxury watch exports slow down amidst luxury glut

Buyers of luxury Swiss watches are reining in spending amid economic and geopolitical concerns following a pandemic...

Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:07pm

Luxury

Milan Fashion Week fires up catwalks despite cautious outlook

MILAN: The fashion set moves to Italy Wednesday for Milan Fashion Week, marked by a new designer at Moschino but...

Published 21 Feb, 2024 01:35pm

Luxury

Burberry presents star-studded moody Autumnal collection

LONDON: Burberry’s creative director, Daniel Lee, on Monday showed his third brief at London Fashion Week, which is...

Published 20 Feb, 2024 01:10pm

Luxury

Spring festival spending on China’s duty-free island hits record

SHANGHAI: Shoppers visiting China’s island province of Hainan spent a record 2.49 billion yuan ($346.2 million) on...

Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:01pm

Luxury

London Fashion Week celebrates 40 years despite economic challenges

LONDON: Creators, influencers, buyers and celebrities will gather in London on Friday to celebrate the 40th...

Published 16 Feb, 2024 03:31pm

Luxury

Paris Olympics set for gold medal in luxury promotion

PARIS: From the podium to athletes’ wardrobes, French luxury goods giant LVMH is planning to put high-end Gallic...

Published 13 Feb, 2024 04:55pm

Luxury

Power blooms in Carolina Herrera’s show at New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK: Carolina Herrera aimed to highlight the powerful and resilient side of its clientele at its runway show at...

Published 13 Feb, 2024 04:25pm

MENA

Dubai over ‘crime-ridden’ London: luxury property developer praises emirate

A luxury London property developer has said Dubai is drawing wealth due to “low crime” and “incredible...

Published 09 Feb, 2024 06:24pm

Luxury

Hermes’ shares reach record high as booming sales outpace rivals

PARIS: Hermes’, opens new tab shares rose to a record high on Friday after the Birkin bag maker again outpaced its...

Published 09 Feb, 2024 02:39pm

Luxury

US Apple fans get hands on $3,500 Vision Pro

SAN FRANCISCO: US Apple stores on Friday will start selling the Vision Pro, the tech giant’s $3,499 headset and its...

Updated 02 Feb, 2024 05:42pm

MENA

72,500 millionaires: Dubai third-richest city in BRICS

Dubai lives up to reputation as ‘city of gold’, says Henley & Partners report

Published 01 Feb, 2024 06:10pm

MENA

Dubai property developer partners with Mercedes for $1bn residence tower

Dubai-based luxury developer Binghatti Properties on Wednesday launched a $1-billion new branded residence in the...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 07:06pm

Arts

Early David Hockney pool painting ‘California’ headed for auction

LONDON: An early work by British artist David Hockney, a painting depicting his well-known pool motif and not seen...

Published 26 Jan, 2024 02:59pm

Luxury

Viktor & Rolf take a snip at Haute Couture with Paris runway collection

PARIS: For their spring summer couture show, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, the Dutch design duo behind the label...

Published 25 Jan, 2024 01:10pm

Luxury

Maria Grazia Chiuri showcases moire at Dior’s haute couture runway show

PARIS: Christian Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri threw the spotlight on moire fabric at the haute couture label’s...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 02:14pm

MENA

2023: Pakistanis remain among top 10 buyers of Dubai property, Indians top list

Indians emerged as the top buyers of Dubai real estate in 2023, while Pakistanis were placed seventh and also...

Updated 22 Jan, 2024 08:08pm

Luxury

Dior’s Kim Jones elevates tailoring at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Dior men’s artistic director Kim Jones ratcheted up the elegance for his winter...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 01:22pm

South Asia

Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as controversial Hindu temple opens

AYODHYA: The private jet parking lots at airports near the Indian city of Ayodhya are full and the shops have run...

Published 19 Jan, 2024 03:01pm

Luxury

Top UK Rolex retailer cuts forecast as luxury shopping dips

Watches of Switzerland Group – the top seller of Rolex watches in the UK – cut its sales and growth forecasts,...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 06:37pm

Luxury

Paris gang arrested over Balmain fashion robbery

BOBIGNY, France: Six people have been arrested over the theft of some 50 items from French luxury brand Balmain last...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 01:44pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton opens Paris Fashion Week with Pharrell Williams’ styles from American West

PARIS: Pharrell Williams kicked off Paris Fashion Week with Louis Vuitton’s spring menswear show on Tuesday night,...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 02:28pm

MENA

Sale of $25mn-plus homes doubles in Dubai, cements its ‘ultra-luxury’ status

The sale of top-tier luxury homes – $25 million (DHS92 million) and above – doubled to 56 the past year in Dubai,...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 03:25pm

Arts

In the age of AI, Rashid Rana looks to incorporate more tech in art

Eminent artist Rashid Rana is looking forward to the amalgamation of new technologies in his art practice, including...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 09:00am

Luxury

Between the office and nature for Prada’s winter menswear

MILAN: The contrast between office life and the change of scenery provided by nature is the leitmotiv of the new...

Published 15 Jan, 2024 02:56pm

Luxury

Gucci opens Milan Fashion Week with De Sarno’s dressy looks for men

MILAN: Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno kicked off Milan Fashion Week on Friday with a lineup of refined...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 01:32pm

South Asia

Mercedes lines up new investment and array of cars for India

NEW DELHI: Mercedes Benz will invest $24 million in India this year and launch over a dozen new cars with a focus on...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 04:45pm

Luxury

LVMH roles held by Bernard Arnault’s children

PARIS: LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault’s five children have been moving up the ranks of the luxury empire. All...

Updated 06 Jan, 2024 02:59pm

Luxury

Frederic Arnault to lead LVMH Watches in latest family promotion

PARIS: Frederic Arnault, one of LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault’s five children and heirs, has been promoted...

Published 06 Jan, 2024 02:11pm

MENA

All-time record: Dubai Duty Free registers sales of over $2bn in 2023

Top five selling categories for the year were perfumes followed by liquor, gold, cigarettes & tobacco and electronics

Published 05 Jan, 2024 05:53pm

Luxury

Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex raises prices in the UK, leaves rates in US unchanged

Prices rose by approximately 4% on January 1

Published 04 Jan, 2024 03:27pm

Movies & Music

Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm

Luxury

When science meets art: recycled metal and lab-grown gems

LONDON: For some a natural diamond, created over billions of years, is the ultimate luxury, but an award-winning...

Published 22 Dec, 2023 02:13pm

Luxury

Rolex fined $100mn for crackdown on French online watch sales

Luxury watchmaker Rolex was fined about $100 million by France’s antitrust agency for an illegal decade-long...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 06:20pm

MENA

Dubai property prices hit all-time high, crossing September 2014 peak

The Dubai property market reached new highs in November, crossing a previous record set in September 2014, according...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 04:44pm

Travel

‘Sports tourism, train travel’: Conde Nast Traveler identifies biggest travel trends for 2024

Scoping planes, trains and automobiles, elite travel journal Conde Nast Traveler has marked a series of new...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 05:30pm

MENA

Abu Dhabi emerges as new haven for the ultra-wealthy

Abu Dhabi has emerged a new wealth-hub for those looking to protect their assets in overseas locales, according to...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:16pm

MENA

Ralph’s Coffee set to open at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

Classic American designer Ralph Lauren’s namesake coffee shop, Ralph’s Coffee, is all set to debut in the UAE with...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 03:28pm

Luxury

Indian designer Manish Malhotra opens first global flagship store in Dubai Mall

Eminent Indian couture designer Manish Malhotra opened his flagship store in Dubai Mall within glitzy Fashion Avenue...

Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:45pm

Luxury

Hermès to Gulf royals: world’s richest add $1.5trn to their wealth in 2023

Al Nahyans, the rulers of Abu Dhabi, lead the way followed by the Walton family

Updated 09 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Luxury

Fashion world descends on UK’s Manchester in Chanel show

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Scintillating colours and celebrities lit up a gloomy Manchester on Thursday as the...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 02:06pm

Luxury

New York’s Met takes a feminist look at global fashion

NEW YORK: New York’s Metropolitan Museum has pulled the curtain back on its latest blockbuster exhibit, showcasing...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 02:19pm

Luxury

Pioneer designer Iris Van Herpen on fashion that goes ‘beyond beauty’

PARIS: For Iris van Herpen, whose radical couture dresses have attracted top musicians like Bjork, Beyonce and Lady...

Published 29 Nov, 2023 01:58pm

Luxury

Napoleon hat fetches record $2.1mn at Paris auction

PARIS: A bicorne hat believed to have belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte sold for a record 1,932,000 euros ($2.11...

Published 19 Nov, 2023 09:15pm

Arts

‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The exhibit is set to run until March 24, 2024

Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:51pm

Luxury

Britain’s Burberry hit by slowdown in luxury spending

LONDON: Britain’s Burberry said it was being hit by a global slowdown in luxury spending and it would struggle to...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 01:01pm

Luxury

Thai group takes control of Selfridges as partner wobbles

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Central Group has taken over ownership of historic British department store Selfridges after its...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 04:51pm

Luxury

Focus: Giorgio Armani fashions his own legacy with succession plan

MILAN: Giorgio Armani has always kept a tight grip on the firm he founded, and the Italian fashion king’s attention...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 02:47pm

Luxury

Joby shows off electric air taxis in New York, targeting 2025 launch date

NEW YORK: Electric air taxis could be transporting passengers from JFK Airport to downtown Manhattan by 2025 - on...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 02:19pm

Luxury

1962 Ferrari auctioned for $51.7mn in New York: Sotheby’s

NEW YORK: A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car sold for $51.7 million in New York on Monday, making it the second most...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 01:11pm

Luxury

Greens see red over giant Paris billboards

PARIS: Does beauty lie in the eye of the consumer? That may be the impression many tourists have of Paris, where a...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 10:35pm

Luxury

Picasso, Monet and a Ferrari - New York auction houses eye monster sales

NEW YORK: A $120 million Picasso, a $40 million Monet and even a $60 million Ferrari: New York’s major auction...

Updated 08 Nov, 2023 05:17pm

Luxury

Top UK Rolex retailer plans to double sales by 2028

Watches of Switzerland, seller of Rolex, Piguet and Cartier, outlined plans to more than double its annual profits...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 03:26pm

Luxury

Vivid blue diamond sells for nearly $44mn at Christie’s auction

GENEVA: The largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue diamond ever put up for auction sold for a staggering $43.8...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 01:23pm

Luxury

Vivid blue diamond could sell for $50mn at Christie’s auction

GENEVA: The largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue diamond ever put up for auction could sell for up to $50...

Updated 03 Nov, 2023 03:16pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton, Gucci to open at Mukesh Ambani’s Jio World Plaza in Mumbai

Mumbai's Jio World Plaza will house more than 66 luxury brands, including Dior, Rolex and Bulgari

Updated 01 Nov, 2023 04:26pm

Luxury

Hermes sales beat expectations as US, Europe shoppers splurge on Birkin bags

PARIS: Sales at Hermes rose briskly in the third quarter, beating expectations and outshining rivals as economic...

Published 25 Oct, 2023 01:51pm

Luxury

Moschino names former Gucci designer Renne creative director

MILAN: Italian fashion group Aeffe said on Monday that former Gucci’s head designer of womenswear Davide Renne would...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:14pm

MENA

Naomi Campbell makes her Dubai Fashion Week debut for Malaysian label

Supermodel Naomi Campbell made her Dubai Fashion Week debut on Sunday, walking the ramp for Malaysian brand Rizman...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:37pm

MENA

Popular Dubai restaurant, Zuma, to open third location at La Mer beach

Restaurant already has outposts at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in Dubai and The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi

Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:08pm

Luxury

LVMH shares tumble, hit fashion sector as luxury giant’s sales growth slows

PARIS: LVMH’s shares slumped on Wednesday, to their lowest level since December, knocking other shares in the...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 01:53pm

Luxury

Chloe names new designer Chemena Kamali

PARIS: French luxury brand Chloe announced Monday it had appointed a new creative director, Chemena Kamali, in the...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 05:41pm

Luxury

Europe’s Luxury stocks at risk of going out of style

LONDON/PARIS: Europe’s luxury brands may have sparkled at Paris Fashion Week, but investors are questioning their...

Published 09 Oct, 2023 12:01pm

Luxury

Prada and Axiom Space collaborate to design NASA’s lunar spacesuits

MILAN: talian luxury group Prada and Texas-based startup Axiom Space will collaborate to design NASA’s lunar...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 01:40pm

Luxury

Sean McGirr named as creative director of Alexander McQueen

PARIS: Sean McGirr was named by French luxury goods group Kering as creative director of British label Alexander...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 05:30pm

Luxury

Chanel shows mismatched hems and flip-flops at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Chanel designer Virginie Viard unveiled a breezy, warm-weather collection in Paris on a drizzly Tuesday,...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 01:21pm

MENA

UAE ‘key’ market for Lamborghini, Dubai boasts world’s largest showroom

The UAE has emerged as a “key market” for luxury carmaker Automobili Lamborghini as it focuses on customisation and...

Updated 02 Oct, 2023 05:10pm

Luxury

‘Fast and Furious’: Paris collector offers drives in famous movie cars

PARIS: Dreaming of taking a tour in a Volkswagen Beetle like in the ‘Herbie’ films, a ‘Fast and Furious’-style...

Published 30 Sep, 2023 02:11pm

MENA

Dubai named ‘world’s number one destination’ for second year running: TripAdvisor Awards

Gulf city tops the list, followed by Bali, London and Rome

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:57pm

Luxury

Private jet for dogs: first Dubai-London flight takes off, costs $9,925 per seat

The first-ever Dubai-London flight for dogs and their owners, operated by private jet firm K9 JETS, took off on...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 05:53pm

Luxury

Dior and Saint Laurent bring contrasting feminisms to Paris

PARIS: Christian Dior mocked sexist stereotypes while Saint Laurent was inspired by female pioneers at their Paris...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 05:25pm

Luxury

Balmain races to recover from robbery at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: The fashion world loves drama but normally it does not involve violent robberies, so there is outsize...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 02:26pm

Luxury

Five trends from Milan: quiet luxury to everything green

MILAN: Fashion week in Milan wrapped up Monday after showcasing new designers, from Sabato de Sarno at Gucci to...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 04:13pm

MENA

Picasso masterpiece begins pre-auction tour in Dubai

DUBAI: A Pablo Picasso masterpiece expected to fetch at least $120 million at auction went on show Monday in Dubai,...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 02:39pm

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week promises drama and departures

PARIS: Milan Fashion Week was not even over and the fashionistas were already heading to Paris on Monday for another...

Published 25 Sep, 2023 05:49pm

Luxury

The ‘tyranny of thinness’ still dominates fashion

PARIS: Despite claims that the fashion industry is embracing curvier bodies, the data suggests it could be guilty of...

Published 25 Sep, 2023 01:32pm

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery

PARIS: The hectic fashion season reaches its last stop in Paris on Monday, with the biggest intrigue being whether...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 06:05pm

Luxury

For Gucci debut, new designer De Sarno showcases minimalist glamour

MILAN: Gucci’s new designer Sabato De Sarno sent out a glamorous, skin-baring lineup of minimalist designs for his...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 01:34pm

MENA

Egyptian tourist dishes out AED100,000 for 11 iPhone 15s in Dubai

Thousands of Apple fans flocked to Dubai Mall on Friday to get their hands on the latest iPhone on the first day of...

Published 22 Sep, 2023 02:40pm

Luxury

Prada fringes, breezy looks for Emporio Armani at Milan Fashion Week

MILAN: Models walked amid slime falling from the ceiling at Prada’s catwalk show on Thursday, as the Italian luxury...

Published 22 Sep, 2023 02:03pm

Luxury

Here are some of the world’s 50 best hotels for 2023

Passalaqua, overlooking Lake Como, came out ahead in the first-ever edition of the World’s Best Hotels list, which...

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 09:39pm

Luxury

Pakistan’s fashion heavyweights all set to begin exhibits in Dubai this week

Pakistan’s fashion heavyweights are converging in Dubai, set to hold a series of trunk shows and independent...

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 07:40pm

Luxury

Charles III urges France, UK to ‘reinvigorate’ ties at lavish Versailles banquet

VERSAILLES, France: King Charles III on Wednesday issued a call for France and the UK to reinvigorate their...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 02:14pm

MENA

Tiffany & Co.’s famed Blue Box Café set to open at Dubai Mall

Café to start welcoming guests in October 2023 and will be the fourth location globally

Published 20 Sep, 2023 02:32pm

Luxury

Sabato De Sarno to hit Milan catwalk on Friday with high stakes Gucci debut

MILAN/PARIS: Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno takes to the runway in Milan on Friday, in a high-stakes...

Published 19 Sep, 2023 03:08pm

Luxury

LVMH, Gucci to expand in India with new outlets in Reliance’s luxury mall

MUMBAI: Gucci, Cartier and Louis Vuitton are among brands to sign leases for stores in Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s...

Published 19 Sep, 2023 02:31pm

Travel

7 luxury wedding venues Dubai has to offer as the season approaches

As we await the onslaught of better weather in the region, there is also looming, of course, the impending wedding...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 11:22am

Luxury

London Fashion Week throws spotlight on young designers

LONDON: After New York, the fashion world descended on London Friday for a catwalk extravaganza showcasing big names...

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 05:47pm

Arts

Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120mn in November auction: Sotheby’s

NEW YORK: The November auction of a Pablo Picasso masterpiece, the late Spanish painter’s ‘Femme a la montre’ from...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 01:11pm

Luxury

Carvin French: master jeweler’s art on display in New York

NEW YORK: Miniature lamps encrusted with diamonds and rubies; animals and plants carved out of gold and emerald:...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 05:34pm

Luxury

‘Coco’ Chanel’s influential fashion on show at London exhibit

LONDON: With displays ranging from tweed suits to an array of little black dresses, a new London exhibition looks at...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:40pm

Luxury

Mohamed al-Fayed, ex-Harrods owner whose son died with Princess Diana, dead at 94

LONDON: Mohamed al-Fayed, the self-made Egyptian billionaire who bought the Harrods department store and promoted...

Published 02 Sep, 2023 01:59pm

Luxury

Emirates Airlines has an exclusive invite-only tier for frequent fliers

Emirates iO presides over Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum Emirates Skywards memberships

Published 30 Aug, 2023 08:30pm

MENA

‘Dubai makes even luxury travel affordable’ as Gulf city welcomes record tourists

Dubai provides mid-range hotels that match the service and amenities of full-service hotels, says Issam Kazim, CEO, DCTCM

Published 28 Aug, 2023 04:25pm

Luxury

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex to buy Bucherer in retail push

Rolex, the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, is buying watch retailer, Bucherer, in a bid to increase its consumer...

Published 25 Aug, 2023 04:58pm

Luxury

Why Saudi’s billion-dollar football binge is race against time

RIYADH: As star footballers line up to take Saudi money, it is easy to forget this is a phenomenon that stretches...

Updated 25 Aug, 2023 05:01pm

Luxury

Scent of luxury: India’s jasmine infuses global perfume

MADURAI, India: Heady scents fill the air as skilled pickers in India pluck white jasmine before the still fresh...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 04:11pm

Luxury

Hermes defies luxury slowdown with strong sales

PARIS: Sales at Birkin bag maker Hermes accelerated in the second quarter, showing the resilience of global demand...

Published 28 Jul, 2023 03:40pm

Luxury

Crown jewel carries weight of UK’s colonial past

LONDON: The star of Britain’s crown jewels, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, is back on view after a notable absence from...

Published 27 Jul, 2023 02:45pm

Luxury

LVMH shares fall as second-quarter sales fail to impress

PARIS: Shares in LVMH fell on Wednesday as an in-line increase in sales at the world’s top luxury indicated the...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 04:09pm

MENA

Glitzy Dubai hungry for culinary fame

DUBAI: French chef Renaud Dutel never thought his career would take him to the United Arab Emirates’ glam hub of...

Updated 26 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Luxury

LVMH strikes Paris Olympic Games sponsorship deal

PARIS: Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year’s Olympic Games in Paris with top fashion...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 12:57pm

Luxury

Why China could become the luxury industry’s next sore spot

SHANGHAI/PARIS: The luxury goods industry has relied heavily on China and North America for growth in recent years,...

Published 19 Jul, 2023 01:04pm

Luxury

Kering Foundation to hold 2nd annual ‘Caring for Women’ dinner in New York

Event will be co-chaired by activist Malala Yousafzai among others
Beneficiaries of proceeds from the event to include Malala Fund

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:53pm

Luxury

Catering to the ultra-rich: Harrods to launch private members’ club in Shanghai

Only 250 members will be able to join with additional members subject to consideration following peer nominations
Annual fees to start from £16,000

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:24pm

Luxury

Italy’s luxury groups set aside rivalries to keep it local

MILAN: Italy’s luxury fashion groups, which for decades jealously guarded their independence, have started teaming...

Published 14 Jul, 2023 02:30pm

Luxury

First Saudi at Paris Fashion Week underlines dramatic changes

PARIS: Saudi Arabia is continuing its multi-billion-dollar entry into all aspects of global culture, hitting a new...

Published 06 Jul, 2023 03:53pm

Luxury

Valentino takes modern haute couture lineup to Chateau de Chantilly

PARIS: Italian fashion house Valentino took to the Chateau de Chantilly, north of Paris, for its fall haute couture...

Published 06 Jul, 2023 02:30pm

Luxury

Chanel takes haute couture to riverside for Paris show

PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard chose a quai on the Right bank of the bustling Seine River for her...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Luxury

Couture week comes to Paris amid riot fears

PARIS: The fashion world is on edge as haute couture week kicks off on Monday in Paris, which has seen nights of...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 01:05pm

Arts

The $108mn dollar lady: Klimt portrait sets European auction record

LONDON: A portrait of an unnamed woman by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold for 85.3 million pounds ($108.4 million)...

Updated 28 Jun, 2023 03:35pm

Luxury

French luxury house and Gucci owner, Kering buys fragrance label Creed in beauty push

PARIS: Gucci owner Kering said on Monday it had struck a deal to buy high-end French fragrance label Creed, its...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 04:54pm

Luxury

Jacquemus turns Versailles lake into fashion front row

VERSAILLES, France: One of the canniest rising stars of fashion, the French house Jacquemus put on perhaps the most...

Updated 27 Jun, 2023 04:10pm

Luxury

Madrid joins race for high-spending tourists with bet on five-star hotels

MADRID: As pandemic travel restrictions began to ease in the spring of 2021 foreign tourists returning to Madrid...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 01:57pm

Luxury

U.S. luxury sales increasingly coming from high-end shoppers - Bain

PARIS: Luxury brands focused on wealthier consumers in the United States are performing better than those who...

Published 23 Jun, 2023 05:43pm

Luxury

Lot of people died for black culture to triumph: Pharrell Williams

PARIS: As he prepared the biggest fashion show of the year in Paris on Tuesday, musician-turned-designer Pharrell...

Updated 21 Jun, 2023 05:35pm

Luxury

Singapore tops ranking for most expensive city in the world for luxury living

City tops list for first time; Dubai and New York move up in rankings

Updated 20 Jun, 2023 09:13pm

Luxury

Pharrell Williams takes over Paris for fashion debut

PARIS: Some of the most historic parts of Paris are being cordoned off on Tuesday for the first catwalk show by US...

Published 20 Jun, 2023 02:18pm

Luxury

LVMH partners with Epic Games to offer virtual experiences to customers

Luxury conglomerate looks to transform its creative pipeline and customer experiences

Published 15 Jun, 2023 05:45pm

Movies & Music

‘Netflix Bites’: Streaming service to launch pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles

The elevated dining experience will spotlight acclaimed chefs from popular Netflix shows

Published 15 Jun, 2023 02:15pm

Luxury

Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

PARIS: The final shape of LVMH’s likely Olympics sponsorship rests on Antoine Arnault, one of LVMH Chairman and CEO...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 02:22pm

Luxury

Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez wears Pakistani designer Faraz Manan

Rodriguez wears several looks for recent interview with Harpers Bazaar Arabia

Updated 13 Jun, 2023 04:37pm

Luxury

Two Rolex Daytona’s belonging to Paul Newman sell for over $1mn each

Auction house Sotheby's confirms sales of the two timepieces belonging to the late actor and racer

Published 10 Jun, 2023 02:10pm

Luxury

World’s most expensive ruby, rare pink diamond sell for $35mn each

Auction house Sotheby's reported sale of The Eternal Pink diamond and The Estrela de FURA ruby for $34.8 million

Published 09 Jun, 2023 03:29pm

Luxury

‘World’s best restaurant’ to reopen in Spain as museum

ROSES, Spain: Spain’s elBulli, repeatedly voted the world’s best restaurant before it closed over a decade ago, is...

Published 07 Jun, 2023 01:41pm

Luxury

Jordan’s crown prince marries Saudi architect in royal ceremony

The wedding took place at Zahran Palace in Amman

Updated 02 Jun, 2023 05:27pm

Travel

Dubai, Doha, London among top cities where international travellers loved to splurge in 2022

World Travel and Tourism Council's list puts traveller-spending at whopping $29.4 billion in Dubai

Published 30 May, 2023 03:52pm

MENA

Hollywood actor Penelope Cruz named Emirates airline ambassador

Hollywood actor Penelope Cruz has been announced as the newest brand ambassador for Emirates, announced the airline...

Published 26 May, 2023 10:37pm

Movies & Music

Cannes fans dig deep for black-market tickets

CANNES, France: Two thousand euros for the world premiere of the latest 'Indiana Jones', or how about 20,000 for an...

Published 26 May, 2023 02:27pm

Arts

Tipu Sultan’s famed sword sells for £14mn at London auction

Tipu Sultan’s famed Bedchamber Sword sold for £14 million at the Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London on...

Published 25 May, 2023 04:08pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton braves rain on its Italian island paradise

STRESA, Italy: Louis Vuitton valiantly battled pounding rain on an Italian island paradise while presenting its...

Published 25 May, 2023 12:33pm

Luxury

Losing sparkle: Russia sanctions loom over India’s diamond hub

NEW DELHI: The prospect of fresh G7 sanctions on Russia’s diamond trade weighs heavy on India’s diamond hub of...

Published 20 May, 2023 04:00pm

Luxury

Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya attend Bulgari event in Venice

Italian luxury jewellery brand, Bulgari showcased its new ‘Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry’ collection in Venice...

Published 17 May, 2023 05:26pm

Travel

Alia Bhatt makes debut as Gucci’s global ambassador in Seoul

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made her debut as global ambassador for Gucci, attending their Cruise 2024 show staged in...

Updated 17 May, 2023 05:26pm

Luxury

Coronation tiara crowns Geneva jewels auction

GENEVA: A dazzling tiara worn at two British coronations and the Star of Egypt diamond purportedly once belonging to...

Published 17 May, 2023 12:27pm

Luxury

Johnny Depp signs record-breaking $20mn-plus Dior fragrance deal

Luxury French couture house Christian Dior has signed Johnny Depp as the face of its men’s fragrance campaign for a...

Published 13 May, 2023 04:30pm

Luxury

Richemont sales boosted by China bounceback, shares hit record

Luxury goods group Richemont beat expectations on Friday after high demand from Chinese consumers for jewellery and...

Published 12 May, 2023 02:41pm

Arts

Alia Bhatt named as Gucci’s first Indian global ambassador

Bollywood actor set to attend first show with Gucci’s upcoming Cruise 2024 showcase in Seoul

Updated 11 May, 2023 05:12pm

Luxury

Ushna questions if ‘Lahore Diamond’ would have ‘remained state property’ in Pakistan

The coronation of King Charles III on May 6 displayed much of the pomp and splendour the royal family garners, and...

Published 09 May, 2023 07:19pm

Luxury

Austrian billionaire’s jewels seen fetching over $150mn at auction

GENEVA: The 700-piece private jewellery collection of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten, the world’s...

Published 09 May, 2023 12:39pm

Luxury

Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe

SHANGHAI/PARIS: China's five-day Labour Day holiday in early May was once a good excuse for a quick European jaunt -...

Published 05 May, 2023 01:33pm

Movies & Music

Stars shine bright in New York as Met Gala honors Lagerfeld

NEW YORK: A-listers from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sports celebrated the late king of couture, Karl...

Updated 02 May, 2023 03:40pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton dazzles luxury-seeking Seoul with first pre-fall show

SEOUL: LVMH’s top fashion brand Louis Vuitton held its first-ever pre-fall fashion show on Saturday on a bridge in...

Published 29 Apr, 2023 09:06pm

Arts

Tiffany to reopen NYC flagship under French management

NEW YORK: The tarpaulins and scaffolding that obscured the facade of Tiffany and Co’s flagship New York jewelry...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 07:06pm

Companies

Tiffany, now owned by LVMH, reopens on a Fifth Avenue in flux

NEW YORK: The splashy reopening of Tiffany & Co’s flagship store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 57th...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:06pm

Luxury

Rolex Daytona’s prices exceed expectations after company debuts new model

In a continued boon for luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex, pre-owned Daytona models are outperforming the secondary...

Updated 25 Apr, 2023 04:51pm

Luxury

Sotheby’s to auction world’s largest ruby in New York in June

HONG KONG: The largest ruby in the world to come to auction will be offered by Sotheby’s in New York in June, the...

Published 17 Apr, 2023 03:39pm

Luxury

Analysis: LVMH’s caution points to Americans’ waning lust for luxury

PARIS: Luxury shoppers in the United States are curtailing purchases of high-end fashion and leather goods, LVMH’s...

Published 13 Apr, 2023 04:40pm

Movies & Music

Dubai: Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan perform at Anant Ambani’s birthday bash

Indian billionnaire Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, celebrated his 28th birthday at Terra Solis, a...

Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:55pm

MENA

Dubai: world’s most expensive car license plate auctioned for $15mn

A wealthy buyer has dropped a record-breaking 55 million dirhams ($15 million) for a car license plate in Dubai,...

Updated 10 Apr, 2023 11:05pm

Luxury

Is it possible to have too much Picasso?

PARIS: Why can't the world get enough of Pablo Picasso? On the 50th anniversary of his death, it seems the appetite...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 05:12pm

Movies & Music

Ambani cultural centre: Gigi Hadid cherishes ‘unforgettable first trip to India’

Supermodel Gigi Hadid termed her first trip to India “unforgettable”, sharing photos on Instagram from a celebratory...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 05:38pm

Arts

Basquiat-Warhol: a rare artistic duo, reunited in Paris

PARIS: There are vanishingly few great collaborations in the annals of fine art. For a brief moment in the 1980s,...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 03:59pm

Luxury

Swiss luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe all set to release prototype

Patek last introduced a new line in 1999

Published 02 Apr, 2023 11:01pm

Arts

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Sonam Kapoor attend Dior show in Mumbai

French couture house staged its Pre-Fall 2023 collection at the historic Gateway of India monument

Updated 31 Mar, 2023 03:11pm

Luxury

Rare pink diamond worth $35mn set for auction in New York

NEW YORK: A rare, vividly rosy-purple diamond, called the Eternal Pink and valued at $35 million, is set to be...

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 12:26pm

Arts

Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs

HONG KONG: As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 02:58pm

Luxury

Paul Newman's Rolexes celebrating his racing career up for auction

NEW YORK: Two Rolexes that carried "sentimental" value for actor Paul Newman will be auctioned as part of a broad...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 01:41pm

Luxury

Wealth managers ramp up staff in Hong Kong to chase Chinese demand

HONG KONG: Wealth management firms are expanding operations aggressively in Hong Kong to meet pent-up demand from...

Published 24 Mar, 2023 01:46pm

Arts

Vienna ‘few degrees’ exhibit tilts paintings to call for climate action

VIENNA: A Vienna museum where climate activists recently attacked the glass screen shielding a Gustav Klimt...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 02:08pm

Luxury

Amid an uncertain economic environment, Pakistan's fashion industry pivots to maintain sales

A weakening rupee, rising inflation and a tight leash on imports brought on by depleting foreign exchange reserves...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 04:52am

Arts

Art Basel Hong Kong aims to bounce back after COVID years

HONG KONG: The organisers of Art Basel Hong Kong, one of Asia's leading contemporary art fairs, said on Tuesday they...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 02:08pm

Luxury

London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris and Milan

LONDON: London’s luxury retailers fear the city is losing its pull as a shopping destination, with tourists from the...

Published 15 Mar, 2023 01:24pm

Luxury

New York state vs New York City: the war over foie gras

FERNDALE, United States: In New York, one of the most celebrated culinary centers in the world, a war over foie gras...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 04:24pm

Luxury

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex looks to accelerate production to meet rising demand

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex is gearing up to create three temporary production facilities that will begin churning...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 01:18pm

Luxury

Investment in Rolex, Patek watches exceeds S&P gains over five years: report

Prices for luxury timepieces such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet appreciated by an average of 20% a...

Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:19pm

Luxury

Deepika Padukone attends the Louis Vuitton show at Musee d'Orsay in Paris

PARIS: Louis Vuitton took to the Musee d'Orsay for its fall-winter catwalk show on Monday, sending a modern lineup ...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 01:48pm

Luxury

Nannies on call, spas; India witnessing 'mad rush' for luxury housing

NEW DELHI: India's DLF sold a $1 billion upmarket residential project in 72 hours while rival Godrej Properties is...

Published 06 Mar, 2023 03:22pm

Luxury

Christian Louboutin on 30 years of red obsession

PARIS: It was 30 years ago that Christian Louboutin borrowed his assistant's nail varnish to fix a problematic sole...

Published 04 Mar, 2023 03:52pm

Arts

Art Dubai 2023 opens with focus on the 'Global South'

Art Dubai is back and opened for previews on Wednesday, March 1. It will open to the public on Friday, March 3, and...

Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:12pm

Arts

Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record $45 million

LONDO: Wassily Kandinsky's masterpiece 'Murnau Mit Kirche II', recently recovered by the descendants of its owner, a...

Published 02 Mar, 2023 02:20pm

Arts

Pakistan's Canvas Gallery to showcase at 16th edition of Art Dubai

Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from March 3 to 5

Updated 27 Feb, 2023 09:51pm

MENA

Dubai housing boom buoys buyers, burdens tenants

DUBAI: With rents soaring and properties selling fast, the expatriate hub of Dubai is in the throes of a housing ...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 06:34pm

Luxury

Fendi, Alberta Ferretti kick off Milan Fashion Week

MILAN: Milan kicked off its leg of the month-long catwalk calendar on Wednesday, with Italian luxury labels Fendi...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 01:29pm

Luxury

Hermes beats forecasts on robust growth in China, U.S.

PARIS: Birkin bagmaker Hermes said that wealthy Chinese clients snapped up its products in the fourth quarter even...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:00pm

Luxury

Electric boat goes airborne for cleaner ocean voyage

SAUSALITO, United States: Appearing at a glance to be just a simple pleasure boat floating on the San Francisco Bay,...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 04:51pm

Luxury

Returns on luxury Swiss watches still beat stocks and crypto: report

Returns on luxury watch purchases have exceeded those from stocks and cryptocurrencies even as prices for brands...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 04:41pm

Luxury

Burberry set for 'Britishness' refocus at London fashion week

LONDON: London fashion week kicks off Friday with Daniel Lee's debut as Burberry creative director among the...

Updated 17 Feb, 2023 03:06pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton picks Pharrell Williams to head menswear designs

PARIS: LVMH's top label Louis Vuitton said on Tuesday it has hired Pharrell Williams to head artistic direction of...

Published 15 Feb, 2023 02:11pm

Luxury

Hermes, NFT creator spar over ‘MetaBirkins’ in trademark trial

NEW YORK: Hermes International SCA urged a U.S. jury on Monday to find that a creator of non-fungible tokens...

Published 07 Feb, 2023 04:21pm

General News

China's mega-rich move their wealth, and partying, to Singapore

SINGAPORE: Singapore is seeing an influx of ultra-wealthy families from China looking to protect their wealth from a...

Updated 04 Feb, 2023 03:54pm

Luxury

Disillusioned at home, super-rich Chinese set their sights on Singapore

SINGAPORE: Like many rich Chinese, graduate student Zayn Zhang thinks Singapore could be ideal to park his family's...

Published 31 Jan, 2023 05:04pm

Luxury

Gucci’s challenge: reigniting heat while boosting timeless appeal

PARIS: Sabato De Sarno, newly appointed by Kering to reinvigorate its prized Gucci brand, needs to spark heat with a...

Published 31 Jan, 2023 02:38pm

Luxury

Kering appoints De Sarno as Gucci creative director

PARIS: French luxury giant Kering has appointed Sabato De Sarno, a senior fashion designer at Valentino, as creative...

Published 28 Jan, 2023 05:25pm

Luxury

China's luxury shoppers free to travel, but many buy locally

SANYA, China: China's scrapping of travel curbs this month is expected to revive demand in the global luxury retail...

Published 26 Jan, 2023 04:52pm

Luxury

Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches

ZURICH: Swiss watches are in high demand these days, but sales of second-hand timepieces are also booming, driven by...

Published 25 Jan, 2023 02:01pm

Arts

The Mumbai atelier that's the secret workshop of top French fashion

MUMBAI: Sitting in a lotus position, four men weave glittering beads through gold thread on an organza sheet,...

Published 24 Jan, 2023 12:08pm

MENA

Beyoncé gets $24mn payout to perform at opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal: report

Beyoncé's very first full-length concert in five years marked the opening of Dubai's grand new Atlantis The Royal....

Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:29pm

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week highlights: Rosalia, women designers, stark contrasts

PARIS: One of the buzziest menswear weeks in recent memory wrapped in Paris on Sunday. Here are some of the...

Published 23 Jan, 2023 12:47pm

Luxury

Dior Homme gives new life to age-old classics at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Dior Homme took to the runway with a polished lineup of reworked classics on Friday, kicking Paris Fashion...

Published 21 Jan, 2023 01:07pm

Luxury

Subcontinent treasure: in age of mechanisation, the Kashmiri shawl looks to stand out

Syed Mohsin Shah, a shawl trader, says only way for craft to stay alive is for people to keep appreciating it

Updated 20 Jan, 2023 06:39pm

Arts

Rosalia performs in Louis Vuitton catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Louis Vuitton switched up the traditional fashion runway format with a performance from Spanish singer ...

Published 20 Jan, 2023 03:14pm

Arts

Indian haute couture master dreams the 'impossible' for Paris

NOIDA, India: As he stitches together the final threads of his latest Paris Fashion Week collection, acclaimed ...

Published 20 Jan, 2023 02:13pm

Luxury

Kim Kardashian buys pendant worn by Princess Diana

LONDON: American reality television star and social media colossus Kim Kardashian has purchased the Attallah Cross,...

Published 19 Jan, 2023 02:17pm

Luxury

Givenchy doubles down on suits and hoodies at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Givenchy creative director Matthew M. Williams hit the runway Wednesday with a collection of layered looks ...

Published 19 Jan, 2023 12:47pm

Luxury

Formal shoes making comeback after years of sneaker dominance

PARIS: Once the preserve of nerds and stuffy young conservatives, loafers, moccasins and other formal shoes are...

Published 18 Jan, 2023 05:24pm

Luxury

Saint Laurent opens Paris Fashion Week with chic evening wear for men

PARIS: French luxury house Saint Laurent kicked off Paris Fashion Week's menswear shows Tuesday night with a sleek...

Published 18 Jan, 2023 03:03pm

Luxury

Gucci hits runway as fashion world awaits new designer

PARIS/MILAN: Gucci kicked off Milan fashion week on Friday with a lineup of slouchy, androgynous menswear styles,...

Published 14 Jan, 2023 03:58pm

Luxury

LVMH shakes up leadership at Dior, Louis Vuitton

PARIS: French luxury group LVMH announced a leadership shuffle on Wednesday, naming new chief executives at major...

Published 11 Jan, 2023 02:10pm

Luxury

Real estate: Dubai's SmartCrowd highlights 6 key areas to invest in 2023

SmartCrowd, UAE’s first regulated digital real estate investment platform, has highlighted six areas to invest in...

Updated 02 Jan, 2023 06:45pm

MENA

Legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer set to enthral audiences as part of Dubai Shopping Festival

A staple of the winter season in the emirates, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world’s longest-running retail...

Updated 24 Dec, 2022 12:39pm

Luxury

Salt Bae: the Turkish celebrity chef at centre of FIFA probe

ISTANBUL: Celebrity chef and social media meme Nusret Gokce – better known as 'Salt Bae' – has turned his...

Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:23pm

Luxury

Fuelled by US and Qatar's demand, Swiss watch exports set new record

Swiss watch exports hit a record high in November as Americans bought luxury timepieces with demand from China...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 06:53pm

Luxury

Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion, pop and art shows

CAIRO: Egypt is using the ancient grandeur of its pyramids as a backdrop for modern pop concerts and fashion shows,...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 03:39pm

Luxury

Luxury watchmaker Rolex to begin certifying used watches as genuine

Company says will only certify watches that have been purchased at least three years ago

Published 02 Dec, 2022 01:58pm

Arts

Art collective dares wealthy attendees to display their wealth

Installation at Art Basel Miami Beach is a working ATM that displays cash balances of anyone who uses it in real time

Updated 01 Dec, 2022 06:33pm

Luxury

Kim Kardashian 're-evaluating' Balenciaga ties after controversial ads

NEW YORK: Reality show star and social media titan Kim Kardashian said she is "re-evaluating" her involvement with...

Published 29 Nov, 2022 12:28pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton picks Shanghai for first furniture and homewares store

SHANGHAI: Louis Vuitton on Friday announced plans to open a dedicated furniture and homewares store in Shanghai, a...

Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:41pm

Luxury

Gucci faces daunting task to replace top designer

PARIS: The abrupt departure fromGucci of Alessandro Michele, the flamboyant designer who was a favourite of Harry...

Published 25 Nov, 2022 04:14pm

Luxury

Gucci's creative director Michele to step down

PARIS: Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving Kering's star label after seven years, a source said on...

Published 23 Nov, 2022 06:07pm

Companies

Aditya Birla's fashion unit to open Galeries Lafayette stores in India

BENGALURU: Indian retailer Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) said it had entered into a partnership with...

Published 17 Nov, 2022 05:51pm

Luxury

Warhol nephew auctions two early works by pop art visionary

NEW YORK: Two early Andy Warhol paintings were sold at auction in New York on Tuesday by the family of the pop art...

Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:41pm

Luxury

Luxury yachts and 'real VIPs' as Dubai gears up for World Cup

To coax football fans, UAE is offering multiple-entry visas at the nominal fee of 100 dirhams ($27) to visiting supporters

Updated 16 Nov, 2022 06:01pm

Companies

Estee Lauder agrees to buy Tom Ford brand for $2.3 bn

NEW YORK: Luxury beauty brand Estee Lauder said in a statement Tuesday it had agreed to buy designer Tom Ford's...

Published 16 Nov, 2022 02:05pm

Arts

Warhol nephew to auction two works by pop artist

NEW YORK: Andy Warhol's nephew will put two works by his late pop artist uncle on the market for the first time...

Published 15 Nov, 2022 01:51pm

Luxury

Schumacher Ferrari fetches record $15mn at auction

GENEVA: The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for...

Updated 09 Nov, 2022 11:21pm

Luxury

Fortune Pink diamond sells for more than $28.5mn

GENEVA: The Fortune Pink diamond, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, sold for more than $28.5 million at auction...

Updated 09 Nov, 2022 01:37pm

Luxury

Veteran French designer Philippe Starck now looks to space

PARIS: Philippe Starck, the prolific French architect and designer who has made everything from lemon juicers to ...

Published 08 Nov, 2022 06:36pm

Arts

Microsoft co-founder's art may reap $1bn at auction

NEW YORK: An art collection is tipped to break the $1 billion barrier at auction for the first time when Christie's...

Published 08 Nov, 2022 04:58pm

Luxury

Michael Schumacher's winning Ferrari up for auction in Geneva

GENEVA: The Ferrari driven to five race victories by Michael Schumacher during his World Championship-winning 2003...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 10:33pm

Luxury

Vivid pink diamond could go for $35mn at Christie's auction

GENEVA: The largest pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond ever put up for auction could sell for up to $35 million at...

Published 03 Nov, 2022 03:16pm

Luxury

Ultra-rich UK PM to move into small Downing Street flat

LONDON, United Kingdom: Britain's ultra-wealthy new British prime minister Rishi Sunak and his family plan to live...

Published 27 Oct, 2022 02:39pm

Luxury

Affluent splash out on pricey Birkin bags but clouds loom

PARIS: Brushing off higher prices, affluent spenders are continuing to splash out on luxuries including $10,000...

Updated 21 Oct, 2022 11:46pm

MENA

Dubai's luxury property market heats up with Ambani's $163mn purchase

Mere weeks after a mansion on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah set a new record for the most expensive property to be sold in...

Published 20 Oct, 2022 11:41am

Arts

Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week set to begin at Sotheby's

Sotheby’s will be holding an 'Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week' in London, featuring important...

Published 19 Oct, 2022 08:43pm

Travel

Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

DOHA: The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in...

Updated 19 Oct, 2022 10:22pm

MENA

'The Golden Canary': Sotheby's unveils record-breaking diamond in Dubai

Following a series of luxury reveals this year, Sotheby's unveiled another rare gem, 'The Golden Canary' — an...

Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:40pm

Luxury

From Eiffel Tower, Michelin-starred chef showcases climate-friendly cuisine

PARIS: A fancy restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower may not be the obvious setting for environmental...

Published 15 Oct, 2022 02:58am

Luxury

Hey big spenders: Qatar woos the rich with luxury World Cup

DUBAI: With deluxe match packages selling for thousands of dollars and five-star hotels doing a brisk trade, a sheen...

Published 10 Oct, 2022 04:10pm

Luxury

Energy-saving in fashion, Valentino turns off lights early

MILAN: Italian brand Valentino has decided to switch off the lights in its shops earlier at night to save energy and...

Published 07 Oct, 2022 01:46pm

Arts

Chanel evokes cinematic glamour at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard added a streak of Old Hollywood glamour to a slinky collection for...

Published 05 Oct, 2022 02:57pm

MENA

New record for Dubai after sale of $82.2mn Palm Jumeirah mansion

Dubai's luxury property surge continues

Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:42pm

Arts

Valentino set to launch first-ever exhibition in the Middle East

Italian couture brand Valentino will be launching its very first fashion exhibition in the Middle East, in Doha,...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 02:40pm

Arts

Victoria Beckham caps French makeover with Paris debut

PARIS: Having turned to French experts to overhaul her struggling business, Victoria Beckham is seeking the highest...

Published 30 Sep, 2022 03:36pm

Luxury

Licence to bill: Bond's Aston Martin sells for nearly £3mn

LONDON: A replica of an Aston Martin DB5 used for the stunts in James Bond blockbuster 'No Time to Die' sold for...

Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:44pm

Luxury

Dior takes baroque-theme to catwalk for Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri looked to the reign of Catherine de Medici and seized on the era’s hoop...

Published 28 Sep, 2022 04:18pm

Luxury

Burberry replaces creative chief Riccardo Tisci with Daniel Lee

LONDON: Burberry said Wednesday that Italian designer Riccardo Tisci will step down this week as creative director,...

Published 28 Sep, 2022 03:26pm

Luxury

Chinese snap up used Rolexes, Birkins to satisfy luxury cravings amid slowdown

SHANGHAI: China's coronavirus-driven economic slowdown is proving to be a boon for Zhu Tainiqi, the Shanghai-based...

Published 28 Sep, 2022 01:39pm

Luxury

Saint Laurent heats up Eiffel Tower runway with sizzling Parisian glamour

PARIS: French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent took to an open-air runway facing the glowing Eiffel Tower to...

Published 28 Sep, 2022 01:11pm

Luxury

Singapore dressed up to party like it's 2019 for F1 return

SINGAPORE: With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70,000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 04:02pm

Luxury

Aston Martin stunt car, Daniel Craig costumes star at James Bond auction

LONDON: From an Aston Martin DB5 stunt car to costumes worn by Daniel Craig in 'No Time to Die', an array of James...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:51pm

Luxury

Rare pink diamond to go under hammer in Geneva

GENEVA: The Fortune Pink, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, will be auctioned in Geneva in November when it is...

Published 26 Sep, 2022 01:37pm

Arts

Emporio Armani brings travel-inspired looks to Milan Fashion Week show

MILAN: Emporio Armani sought to bring a touch of 'freedom and openness' to women's wardrobes for next spring, with...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:13pm

Arts

Gucci surprises with twin-themed show at Milan Fashion Week

MILAN: Fashionistas saw double at Gucci's Milan Fashion Week show on Friday, with the Italian luxury label ...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:58pm

MENA

Sotheby's Dubai set to exhibit $45mn of art, jewellery and watches

In a first for the region, Sotheby’s Dubai is all set to showcase $45 million worth of contemporary art, jewellery...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 01:22am

Luxury

Milan Fashion Week opens with a spring in its step

MILAN: Chinese buyers are back and business is booming -- Milan Fashion Week opens Wednesday on an optimistic note,...

Published 21 Sep, 2022 01:58pm

MENA

Sumo wrestlers and theatrics: TABŪ makes a mark on Dubai’s food scene

It's not enough to have good food, restaurants need to create a unique atmosphere and experience, explains an F&B expert

Updated 16 Sep, 2022 07:12pm

Arts

New York opens immersive digital art show

NEW YORK: Art lovers in New York can now enjoy an immersive digital experience with works by Gustav Klimt projected...

Published 14 Sep, 2022 02:44pm

Arts

Crown Jewels: The royal family's precious gems

LONDON: The Crown Jewels form the centrepiece of the royal coronation, and symbolise the pomp and history of the...

Published 10 Sep, 2022 03:22pm

MENA

Dubai unveils ‘fancy vivid pink diamond’ that could fetch over $21mn

The Williamson Pink Star is expected to fetch over $21m and could set a new price per carat record, given its 'incredible purity'

Published 05 Sep, 2022 05:57pm

Luxury

Dazzling pink diamond could fetch more than $21mn at auction

LONDON: A dazzling pink diamond, described as one of the world's purest, could fetch more than $21 million when it...

Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:21pm

Luxury

Swiss watchmakers remain upbeat ahead of Geneva gathering

ZURICH: Swiss watchmakers are not seeing signs so far that geopolitical tensions and recession fears are hitting...

Published 29 Aug, 2022 07:59pm

Real Estate

Dubai is emerging as a favourite for the ultra-rich, and Ambani's reported purchase cements this status

Dubai has been a red-hot property market, and its status has only gotten a boost as demand was spurred by...

Updated 29 Aug, 2022 08:34pm

Arts

Thousands throng to Iran museum with Western art masterpieces

TEHRAN: More than 20,000 people have flocked to an Iranian museum showcasing renowned Western artists' works, some...

Published 25 Aug, 2022 04:18pm

Luxury

Russian tourists' luxury cars fill up Helsinki airport

HELSINKI: Porsches, Bentleys and other luxury cars with Russian licence plates are filling up the parking garage at...

Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:46pm

MENA

Nakheel unveils vision for development of Dubai Islands

Nakheel, a leading developer based in the emirate, unveiled its vision for Dubai Islands, intending to transform the...

Published 22 Aug, 2022 07:06pm

Luxury

Swiss watch exports at near-record levels as industry booms

Swiss watch exports reached record levels in July with prices reaching their highest values in eight years as demand...

Published 19 Aug, 2022 09:27pm

Luxury

Gen Z poses a problem for the luxury industry

SHANGHAI/PARIS: From $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers and $700 t-shirts, the high-flying luxury sector is fretting...

Published 19 Aug, 2022 04:21pm

Arts

Hanae Mori: grande dame of Japanese fashion

TOKYO: Japanese designer Hanae Mori, who cracked the Parisian haute couture world and was dubbed "Madame Butterfly"...

Published 18 Aug, 2022 12:53pm

MENA

Saudi Arabia's PIF, Cain invest $900mn in hotelier Aman Group

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and London-based real estate investment firm Cain International...

Updated 16 Aug, 2022 05:04pm

Arts

Stolen artwork believed to be Picasso recovered in Iraq drug raid: report

A painting believed to be a stolen Picasso was recovered in the Iraqi province of Diyala, reported The National....

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:24pm

Luxury

Marking 75 years of Pakistan at the V&A Museum in London

Pakistani interdisciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada debuts installation works at Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London

Updated 14 Aug, 2022 04:49pm

Luxury

Aman New York opens, boasts city's most expensive rooms

Aman has finally opened its New York outpost, bringing Asian-inspired interiors and becoming the most expensive ...

Published 12 Aug, 2022 06:44pm

Travel

Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et London restaurant makes £7mn in four months

The London restaurant of Turkish chef Salt Bae made £7 million ($8.55m) in its first four months of trading, after...

Published 11 Aug, 2022 05:57pm

Arts

Issey Miyake, Japan's prince of pleats, dies of cancer aged 84

TOKYO: Japanese designer Issey Miyake, famed for his pleated style of clothing that never wrinkles and who produced...

Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:08pm

Arts

'Living Sculpture' Daniel Lismore brings wearable art to London

LONDON: British artist Daniel Lismore's monumental pieces of "wearable art" featuring everything from rubbish to...

Published 06 Aug, 2022 01:11pm

Luxury

Dubai's Jumeirah Bay Island villa sells for Dh55 million, breaking record

Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty said that it has closed a deal for a four-bedroom Bvlgari Mansion in...

Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:46pm

Companies

Estee Lauder in talks to acquire Tom Ford brand

Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder is in talks to acquire luxury brand Tom Ford in potential $3 billion deal

Published 02 Aug, 2022 04:07pm

Luxury

Sell few, make more: luxury companies' strategy paying off amid economic downturn

Wealthier consumers' savings are still being eroded by inflation, but they currently seem focused on enjoying the freedoms that have returned with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Published 30 Jul, 2022 04:52pm

Companies

Hermes says profits up in first half

PARIS: Hermes, the French maker of luxury fashionwear, said Friday that profits rose sharply in the first six ...

Published 29 Jul, 2022 05:52pm

Energy

Rolls-Royce champions energy transition at Farnborough

LONDON: British aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce is "championing" the energy transition and the decarbonisation of...

Published 20 Jul, 2022 05:32pm

Luxury

Danish 'Geranium' restaurant crowned world's best

LONDON: Danish establishment 'Geranium' has been crowned number one in the coveted list of the World's 50 Best...

Published 19 Jul, 2022 02:11pm

Luxury

American tourists splurge in Paris boutiques as euro slides

PARIS: American tourist Shawna Wilson says she has splashed out on four dresses at the high-end LVMH-owned ...

Published 16 Jul, 2022 03:59pm

Arts

Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind painting in Scotland

LONDON: A self-portrait of Dutch post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh has been uncovered hidden behind one of...

Published 15 Jul, 2022 02:42pm

Luxury

In COVID closedown, Macau casinos take billion-dollar hit holding out for new licences

HONG KONG: In the glitzy dealing rooms of Macau's silenced casinos, the house is down billions of dollars, but can't...

Published 14 Jul, 2022 02:03pm

Luxury

Dior withdraws Valentino compensation demand over glitzy Rome show, source says

PARIS: LVMH-owned Dior has withdrawn a request for 100,000 euros in compensation from rival fashion label Valentino...

Published 13 Jul, 2022 02:33pm

Luxury

Dolce & Gabbana showcases Arab influence in latest menswear collection

Italian couture house Dolce and Gabbana showcased Arab influence in Sicily with its latest menswear collection over...

Published 12 Jul, 2022 10:37pm

Arts

Juana Martin brings Andalusian style to Paris with haute couture debut

PARIS: Spanish designer Juana Martin took to a gravely runway in a Paris school yard Thursday for her haute couture...

Published 08 Jul, 2022 03:17pm

Luxury

Elie Saab adds men to Paris haute couture runway

PARIS: Men swept down Elie Saab's haute couture runway on Wednesday in voluminous capes teeming with feathers and...

Published 07 Jul, 2022 03:45pm

Arts

Louvre Abu Dhabi to hold exhibition of Impressionist art

Will feature more than 150 masterpieces

Published 06 Jul, 2022 09:22pm

Arts

Pakistani artist Zara Mahmood's first institutional solo show in UAE merges light and time

Dubai-based Pakistani artist Zara Mahmood has introduced her first institutional solo show ‘Towards Time’ at...

Published 06 Jul, 2022 05:55pm

Luxury

Chanel shows a casual side of haute couture on Paris runway

PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard opted for a low-key rendition of haute couture for the French fashion...

Published 06 Jul, 2022 03:24pm

Luxury

Armani dazzles Paris with a sparkling couture show

PARIS: Giorgio Armani welcomed guests to Paris for his haute couture show Tuesday in a minimalist, intimate setting,...

Published 06 Jul, 2022 02:04pm

Luxury

Giambattista Valli goes big with haute couture outing in Paris

PARIS: Giambattista Valli went full throttle for his namesake label’s Paris fashion show Monday night, marking 10...

Published 05 Jul, 2022 03:24pm

Luxury

Gucci’s former London headquarters on sale for £55mn

The former London headquarters of Italian luxury brand Gucci is on the market for £55 million, (roughly $66.6...

Published 01 Jul, 2022 07:24pm

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week serves up quintessential French chic with Officine Generale show

PARIS: Contemporary French label Officine Generale took to a grand, column-lined courtyard in the historic Marais...

Published 25 Jun, 2022 01:07pm

Luxury

Deepika Padukone, Rami Malek attend Cartier event in Madrid

Deepika Padukone, recently named brand ambassador, was spotted alongside Egyptian actress Yasmine Sabri and ...

Published 23 Jun, 2022 07:10pm

Luxury

Dubai restaurants earn Middle East's first Michelin stars

Il Ristorante - Niko Romito and STAY by Yannick Alléno got two Michelin stars each

Published 21 Jun, 2022 04:27pm

Luxury

Beverly Hills 9021...oh: Planning row pits new against old in ritzy US zip code

BEVERLY HILLS: It's a dispute that plays out in towns the world over: a new property owner wants to alter a...

Published 20 Jun, 2022 04:44pm

Luxury

Dior show in Spain glitters with flamenco notes, couture collaborations

A live show by Christian Dior in the Spanish city of Seville on Thursday included a colourful celebration of...

Published 17 Jun, 2022 04:45pm

Luxury

Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine 'conflict diamonds'

JOHANNESBURG: Russia, supported by Belarus, Central African Republic, Kyrgyzstan and Mali, has torpedoed a...

Published 16 Jun, 2022 04:03pm

Europe

Rolex worn during WWII 'Great Escape' sells for $189,000 in New York

NEW YORK: A Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the real-life "Great Escape" from the Nazi Stalag Luft III...

Updated 10 Jun, 2022 11:10am

Luxury

Dubai cements position as gastronomy hub, gears up for Michelin stars

Michelin’s team of inspectors are in Dubai working on their first selection of restaurants, which will be revealed later this month

Published 03 Jun, 2022 06:13pm

Luxury

Rolex worn during WWII 'Great Escape' up for auction in New York

NEW YORK: A Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the real-life 'Great Escape' from the Nazi Stalag Luft III...

Published 02 Jun, 2022 10:16pm

Luxury

Pressed for 'time', luxury watchmakers unable to meet demand

Luxury watchmakers this year have experienced an unusually high demand for timepieces, leaving them scrambling to...

Published 27 May, 2022 09:34pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 3	278.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 3	27,843
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 3	157.28
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 3	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 3	1.03

Stock	Volume
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,894.54
S&P 500 / Jan 2	5,868.55
Nasdaq / Jan 2	19,280.79
FTSE 100 / Jan 2	8,260.09
Dow Jones / Jan 2	42,392.27
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 2	20,024.66
France CAC40 / Jan 2	7,393.76
India Sensex / Jan 3	79,739.02

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 2	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 2	242,888.30
Petrol/Litre / Jan 3	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 3	73.26
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 3	2,657
Diesel/Litre / Jan 3	258.34

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Power / Jan 3 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	6.87 ▲ 1.00 (17.04%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jan 3 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	28 ▲ 2.55 (10.02%)
Arpak Int. / Jan 3 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	76.89 ▲ 6.99 (10.00%)
GOC (Pak) / Jan 3 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	79.20 ▲ 7.20 (10.00%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 3 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	200.37 ▲ 18.22 (10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 3 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	175.52 ▲ 15.96 (10.00%)
Dewan Automotive Eng. / Jan 3 Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited(DWAE)	41.71 ▲ 3.79 (9.99%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 3 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	13.68 ▲ 1.24 (9.97%)
Hallmark Co. / Jan 3 Hallmark Company Limited(HCL)	1,199 ▲ 107.60 (9.86%)

Stock	Price
Frontier Ceram / Jan 3 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	31.28 ▼ -3.48 (-10.01%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 3 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	42.92 ▼ -4.77 (-10.00%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jan 3 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	10.81 ▼ -1.19 (-9.92%)
Sindh Abadgar / Jan 3 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	37.20 ▼ -4.05 (-9.82%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jan 3 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	11.33 ▼ -1.17 (-9.36%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jan 3 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	27.30 ▼ -2.57 (-8.60%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jan 3 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	166.60 ▼ -14.78 (-8.15%)
Khalid Siraj / Jan 3 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	8.12 ▼ -0.71 (-8.04%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jan 3 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	32.01 ▼ -2.72 (-7.83%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 3 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	89,478,727 ▲ 0.26
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,001,410 ▼ -0.04
Telecard Limited / Jan 3 Telecard Limited(TELE)	61,073,411 ▼ -0.20
Cnergyico PK / Jan 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	52,175,076 ▼ -0.24
B.O.Punjab / Jan 3 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	37,387,280 ▼ -0.14
Fauji Cement / Jan 3 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	35,164,265 ▼ -2.67
Pak Elektron / Jan 3 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	33,998,434 ▲ 0.75
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 3 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	31,794,537 ▲ 0.40
Bank Makramah / Jan 3 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	28,281,840 ▲ 0.17