British Airways yesterday launched a luxury, all-business class transatlantic service to fly twice daily from London City Airport to New York. It features 32 seats in specially configured Airbus A318 aircraft offering extensive comfort in flat beds. The latest communications technology also means that passengers will be able to send emails and texts and use the internet while aboard. Return fares will start at ($3056.60) £1,901 and marks an upward turn in the market for luxury travel with transatlantic all-business class flights from Stansted by Eos and MAXjet both ceasing after just a few months, while the Silverjet services from Luton to Newark in New Jersey and to Dubai stopped when the company went into administration last year. Hopefully BA will find the market to continue with their glamorous venture.
Archive for September, 2009
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Luxury Travel for your Champagne
As the holiday season fast approaches, the launch of luxury holiday merchandise is well underway. Among the most elegant of gifts are Mumm’s ultra-limited edition collection of three champagne trunks. Especially for Christmas and New Year 2009, the unique ‘In Case Of…’ set features three travel trunks with tailor-made caskets for Brut Cordon Rouge and Vintage 1998 available in white, red and brown leather.
The chic “Mumm Cordon Rouge” in white features a crude bottle of Mumm Cordon Rouge and two flutes for champagne. The adorable “Mini Mumm Cordon Rouge Gross,” the smallest in the collection comes in a glamorous red and features four mini bottles of Cordon Rouge.
The most opulent of the range, the “Mumm Vintage 1998 Magnum” in brown, hides a Vintage 1998 together with four flutes. Brut Cordon Rouge and Cordon Rouge Brut Mini sell for $5,094 and Vintage 1998 Magnum sells for $5,675.
Clinique’s Superdefense Age Defense Mouisturiser Combats Signs of Internal Stress
The masters of skincare Clinique have come up with an amazing moisturiser that not only contains SPF 25 to protect your skin from sun damage, but also fights the signs of everyday and emotional stress.
Clinique is one of the world’s most recognisable premium beauty brands and it’s also one of the only luxury beauty brands that focuses on actual science to create their products.
This is what Clinique have to say about their Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer “Everyone experiences psychological stress on one level or another and it has long been known that stress can impact skin’s immune system and disrupt its barrier function.”
Luxury House Prices Rise in London as Demand Outstrips Supply For Premium Luxury Property
According to established Estate Agents Savills, the cost of purchasing a luxury london home has risen by 4% in the last 3 months. Savills say the price rise is due to more buyers fighting over less available luxury property.
Camilla Dell who is managing partner of luxury estate agents Black Brick Property Solutions has said “There isn’t enough property on the market in prime areas and priced attractively to satisfy demand.”
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London Fashion Week 2009: It’s A Wrap
London Fashion Week has just drawn to a close, and what a week it’s been. This year saw LFW celebrate its 25thanniversary, and it did so with a bang, bringing in top designers and A-list fashionistas, the likes of which have not been seen in the front row in London for far too many years. For some inexplicable reason, London Fashion week has recently been eclipsed by its counterparts in New York, Paris and Milan; those fashion capitals showcased big designers whilst London focused on presenting raw, young talent. London has by no means forgotten its roots, playing host to the hot young things in their Fashion East and New Generation shows, but this year the big boys came out to play too.
It’s hard to decide who were the real stars of this year’s LFW: was it the top designers showing their stuff on the catwalk, or the renowned fashion editors and style-savvy celebrities perched in the front row? The answer is both, and let’s remember that one would probably not exist without the other – it is doubtful whether French Vogue’s Carine Roitfeld or the infamous Anna Wintour would have deigned to make appearances had LFW not stepped up its fashion credentials. This year was all about Wintour, spurred by the fact that she has recently become a global superstar thanks to the American Vogue frockumentary The September Issue. Her presence in the front row of numerous shows and her sharp eye for talent (albeit hidden behind sunglasses) added the final gold star to an already stellar week.
Alongside Wintour’s welcome presence, LFW’s main fashion boost came in the form of Burberry’s return to the London catwalk. This most eagerly awaited show was switched from Milan to London to help celebrate 25 years of fashion in Britain, and everyone was certainly glad it did. The fashion gliteratti were out in force to celebrate its return, with the front row boasting the likes of Burberry model and actress Emma Watson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Testino and Victoria Beckham. Other designer highlights included Luella’s girly mini-dresses, Erdem Moralioglu’s abstract-floral frocks, clashing colours galore and the unveiling of the new silhouette of the season – sharp shoulders, nipped-in waist and diamond-shaped skirt, as shown at Peter Pilotto and Antonio Berardi.
Black Ferrari Enzo a Rare Luxury
The Enzo is a rarity in itself; but even more so in black. With only 399 of the models built in 2003, the Ferrari Enzo is named in honour of the Italian auto maker’s founder. For the Ferrari enthusiast Italian red is the colour most prized, but this unusual jet-black beauty can put a hex to the collection. The stunning Enzo is up for sale on Ebay for a cool $1,325,000 as one of only three with its configuration in the US. This entails a gorgeous black leather interior to match the opulent exterior. It comes with the original window sticker, two keys, car cover, battery tender and luggage.
Designer’s ‘Dorothy Ruby Red Slippers’ in Online Auction
From today 24th September, the online auction opens on the most iconic shoes in movie history – Dorothy’s ruby slippers. But these red slippers have been reinvented by the world’s top shoe designers to produce luxury footwear marking the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz; courtesy of Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Swarovski Crystallised Elements. Nineteen of the greatest shoe designers were chosen to give their individual take on this piece of history, including Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Roger Vivier, Moschino and Alberta Ferreti. They have been up for display in a Soho store since 15th September, but now are available to purchase online as one-of-a-kind Hollywood memorabilia. Not only can you have the pleasure of owning a luxury collectors item, but all proceeds from the auction will go to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Retail Rental Prices Down On The World’s Most Popular Luxury Shopping Streets
The price of renting retail space on the most expensive shopping streets around the world has seen the biggest drop in 24 years.
According to real estate brokers Cushman & Wakefield Inc. rental prices haven’t gone down to such a low level since 1985. Their report also found that Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, a haven for luxury shoppers, has retained it’s title as the priciest retail address for the eighth year in a row.
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Majestic Alfa Nero for Sale
The 269ft Oceanco superyacht has been listed for sale via brokerage firm Edminston & Co for ($190 million) €129,750,000. Bearing a resemblance to its namesake, the Roman emperor Nero, it is a fitting purchase for a Lord of the seas. Designed by Nuvolari & Lenard and launched in 2007, Alfa Nero was ranked 43rd in Boat International’s list of the world’s 100 largest yachts in February 2009 and is Lloyds classed and MCA compliant. It has a range of 6,630 miles at 16mph and reaches a top speed of 23mph.
Sparkle While you Shower!
For the classiest of homeowners, where even the bathroom is required to show flair and elegance, Aliseo has designed bathroom accessories of the upmost in quality and luxury. The collection features bathroom appliances made with genuine Strass Swarovski Crystals and includes Aliseo’s revolutionary LED Cubik cosmetic mirror, hair dryer, towel rail, toilet roll holder, hook and towel ring. All sparkle with Swarovski Crytal and there is even available an innovatively designed futuristic mirror TV design ‘MaJico’ with integrated 6,4’’ LCD monitor. These deluxe items take your bathroom relaxation and entertainment to new heights of interior design.
