Luxury News from Luxury Insider

Branson Creates New Toy For Necker Guests

Published: 1/31/2010 11:07:00 PM

Keywords: Aviation | Celebrities | Sporting Equipment | VIP Services | Yachts and Boats

Branson Creates New Toy For Necker Guests

Richard Branson is working on his latest gizmo, an underwater plane called Necker Nymph. The prototype submersible will be lent out to visitors at his luxury private retreat, Necker Island, and can dive to depths of 130 feet.

$7,000 For A Cigar – Already Smoked

Published: 1/31/2010 10:34:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions | Celebrities

$7,000 For A Cigar – Already Smoked

Cigars can sell for pretty hefty amounts, but for $7,000 you'd be expecting a cracking smoke. So you'd imagine it would be a shame if you forked out that and someone had already got there first.

Emocean Lift Lid on the King of Yachts

Published: 1/30/2010 4:05:00 PM

Keywords: Opulence | Yachts and Boats

Emocean Lift Lid on the King of Yachts

The Belgian-based ship designers at Emocean have offered us a rendering of the largest megayacht in the world. When completed it will stretch for 200 metres.

Historic Rolls-Royces Up for Auction

Published: 1/30/2010 3:40:00 PM

Keywords: Auctions | Automobiles

Historic Rolls-Royces Up for Auction

26 of the most exquisite Rolls-Royces known to man are to be sold on May 1. They belong to Hans-Günther Zach - widely viewed as the greatest collection in the world.

B & W's 800 Series Diamond Works for Abbey Road

Published: 1/29/2010 6:08:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

B & W

Bowers & Wilkins, the smashing sound artists, have created a new series of speakers that you're going to want to hear. You're even going to be happy just looking at them.

World's Oldest Commercial Camera On Sale

Published: 1/29/2010 4:03:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions

World

In May the world's first commercial camera, dating back to 1839, is to be auctioned in Vienna.

Aperto Menswear Shop Opens in Kowloon

Published: 1/29/2010 3:14:00 PM

Keywords: Fashion and Design | Style and Sartorial Elegance

Aperto Menswear Shop Opens in Kowloon

A new Aperto shop selling specialist men's apparel and accessories has opened in the Ocean Centre, Kowloon.

Dubai Ruler Offers VB £25M to Design Fashion Hotel

Published: 1/29/2010 1:29:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Celebrities | Fashion and Design | Opulence | Travel

Dubai Ruler Offers VB £25M to Design Fashion Hotel

The ruler of Dubai has offered Victoria Beckham £25 million ($40 million) to design a fashion hotel in the Emirate state.

La Prairie Launch New Products at Grand Hyatt HK

Published: 1/29/2010 12:27:00 PM

Keywords: Cosmetics and Beauty | Events | Womens Interest

La Prairie Launch New Products at Grand Hyatt HK

The luxury cosmetics brand, La Prairie has launched two new products in their range of skin whiteners. They chose the Pool House at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong as the venue for the event.

Footballer Creates Extravagant Green Bunker

Published: 1/29/2010 10:59:00 AM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Celebrities | Real Estate

Footballer Creates Extravagant Green Bunker

Gary Neville, the Manchester United player is planning on building an environmentally friendly luxury home to the tune of £8 million.