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Mooncake Makeover by Hilton Hotels

Published: 7/5/2009 8:35:00 PM

Keywords: Dining | Hotels

In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival this coming August, Hilton Hotels in Phuket, Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur have created a sinful chocolate-inspired version of the much loved mooncake.

In-The-Glow With Indigo Pearl, Phuket

Published: 7/5/2009 2:18:00 PM

Keywords: Resorts | Spas | Travel

Indigo Pearl, a five-star luxury resort that recalls the tin mining history of Phuket a pebble’s throw from pristine Nai Yang Beach, has launched six attractive packages with the discerning traveler in mind.

HOON Headphones Makes A Perfect Audio Unison

Published: 7/5/2009 10:35:00 AM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

HOON X The Perfect Unison headphones are a classic marriage of beauty and functionality, combining the best of the former’s brand of luxury fashion and the latter’s technical ingenuity.

Back in Black – Blancpain Super Trofeo

Published: 7/4/2009 8:16:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles | Watches

Blancpain President and CEO Marc A. Hayek takes to the track in a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 at the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo competition.

Kanye West Shares Street Style With Louis Vuitton

Published: 7/4/2009 2:03:00 PM

Keywords: Fashion and Design | Style and Sartorial Elegance

Louis Vuitton takes their street style up a notch with help from multi award-winning musician Kanye West.

Smoking Treats in Smoke-Free Hong Kong

Published: 7/4/2009 6:20:00 AM

Keywords: Bars and Lounges | Hotels | Wine Champagne and Spirits

Now that smoking is officially passé at Hong Kong’s clubs and bars, the Mandarin Oriental offers nicotine enthusiasts a suitable replacement: smoking cocktails and canapés.

Selections: Baccarat Reflex Vase

Published: 7/4/2009 2:25:00 AM

Keywords: Home Furnishings

A contemporary twist to the ordinary vase, the Baccarat Reflex Vase is a modern creation from Nicholas Triboulot.

Vertu Vivre – Largest China Store Launched

Published: 7/3/2009 10:24:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics | Mobile Phones

Luxury technology brand Vertu made its grandest mark on China recently with the Beijing launch of its largest boutique in the country.

Mnemosyne Flash Drive Stores Precious Moments for 1 Million Yen

Published: 7/3/2009 6:15:00 AM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

Tired of the Rubik's cube and its various configurations? Here’s a new cube to tease your brain, and once you solve the puzzle by sliding the aluminum pieces to their correct positions, you’ll be rewarded with your prize: a detachable 16GB USB Flash drive.

Summer Fair Seduces Russia’s Elite

Published: 7/3/2009 4:14:00 AM

Keywords: Events

Think of the Summer Fair as a flea market for the wealthy, with the slight difference that instead of trinkets and vintage treats, gold-plated Macbooks, a customized Mercedes and other luxurious products were up for grabs.

Movements in Time - Panerai P.9000 Exhibition

Published: 7/3/2009 2:30:00 AM

Keywords: Events | Watches

Luxury watchmaker Officine Panerai brings its know-how to Singapore in July with the Manifattura Collection exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Madonna Returns with Bunny Ears for LV campaign

Published: 7/3/2009 12:41:00 AM

Keywords: Fashion and Design | Style and Sartorial Elegance | Womens Interest

Where she silently smoldered in the latter for Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009, this time Madonna returns wide-eyed and bunny ear-ed for the Fall/Winter advertising campaign.

Tinkle of Crystal – Zwiesel 1872 Collections

Published: 7/2/2009 10:14:00 PM

Keywords: Events | Home Furnishings

German luxury crystal glass maker Zwiesel Kristallglas AG launched the Zwiesel 1872 Gourmet and Living Collections in Singapore recently.

Lamborghini Honors Test Driver with Special Gallardo LP 550-2

Published: 7/2/2009 6:32:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

Speculation over a rear-wheel drive Lamborghini has finally been ended yesterday when Sant’Agata Bolognese announced the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, named in honor of...

Singapore Butler at your Service

Published: 7/2/2009 4:30:00 AM

Keywords:

A Singapore daily is reporting that a retrenched professional has found a novel way to secure his future – an Executive Butler service.

Cruising Speed – Emeraude Wine Cruise in Vietnam

Published: 7/2/2009 2:14:00 AM

Keywords: Events | Travel | Yachts and Boats

Halong Bay Vietnam played host to the Emeraude 5th Annual Wine & Dine Cruise Classic recently. Described as an otherworldly spectacle, the organisers certainly do all they can to reinforce that notion.

A Sensual Deluge of La Prairie’s Midnight Rain

Published: 7/2/2009 12:18:00 AM

Keywords: Cosmetics and Beauty | Womens Interest

If La Prairie’s Silver Rain were the sunshine-loving sister, Midnight Rain, the new fragrance from the Swiss cosmetics company, would be her nocturnal, vixen twin.

Dramatic Inclinations of Audemars Piguet

Published: 7/1/2009 10:08:00 PM

Keywords: Events | Watches

At the recently concluded Tony Awards in New York City, Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet dressed the proceedings at Radio City Music Hall in its own regalia.

Most Expensive Bridal Gown in Vietnam

Published: 7/1/2009 10:37:00 AM

Keywords: Fashion and Design | Womens Interest

Vietnamese designer Huy Vo has created what is being billed as the most expensive bridal gown in Vietnam with a price tag of two billion dong, equivalent to US$117,000.