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Lorre White
I'm a luxury marketing consultant who makes appearances on TV, radio and the Web as the only Luxury Media Personality "The Luxury Guru".
Interests: International Travel, European Events, Boutique Hotels, Yachting, Private Jets, Gourmet Food, Wines and Champagne, Yoga, Interior Design/Architecture, Spas, Dogs, Fashion, Polo, Arts, and Good Manners
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Rolls-Royce sees growth in brand-exclusive bespoke service
Rolls-Royce bespoke design Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is seeing increased popularity of its bespoke service that allows customers to personalize the details and style of their vehicle. The British automaker reported that nearly every Phantom vehicle and three-quarters of the Ghost... Continue reading
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LUXURY BRANDS BANK ON ART SPONSORSHIPS TO BOOST SALES IN CHINA
Luxury brands like Bottega Veneta believe that philanthropy translates into good publicity in China, especially when art and culture are involved, says Live Trading News. Recently, Bottega Veneta launched an exhibition named Facing Faces, a collection of portraiture by aspiring... Continue reading
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5 stand-out hotel spas in cities around the world
Traveling to sprawling, bustling world cities like London and Paris is unquestionably exciting, but even for the most energetic traveler, urban journeys can be sensory overload. Thank goodness for lavish spas that transport you from pounding the pavement to the... Continue reading
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The 5 most luxurious castle hotels (Paradores) in Spain
While in English we say “castle-hotel” meaning one of the most luxurious types of dwelling Spanish-speaking countries have the word “Parador” to denote this phenomenon. As you already understand, “paradores” are usually located in historic buildings such as a castle... Continue reading
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Day two of Match Race Germany, the opening event of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour
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Jewellery theft rocks Cannes Film Festival
Exclusive Chopard jewellery, worth 750,000 euros and destined for stars of the red carpet, has been stolen during the Cannes Film Festival. In a bizarre turn of events, the robbery coincided with the screening of 'The Bling Ring' - a... Continue reading
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Luxury Growth Seen Sustained in 2013 Amid Southeast Asia Boom
Growth in luxury-goods spending will be sustained this year as booming demand in Southeast Asia offsets a slowdown in China and Europe, according to Bain & Co. Worldwide luxury sales will rise 4 percent to 5 percent to as much... Continue reading
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Richemont Chairman and controlling shareholder Johann Rupert will take a year off
Cie. Financiere Richemont SA (CFR) Chairman and controlling shareholder Johann Rupert will take a year off, leaving management of the world’s second-biggest luxury-goods company to a team of executives including Cartier’s former CEO. The stock rose as much as 7.6... Continue reading
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Bentley to launch full range home collection in Paris next year
British luxury carmaker Bentley (owned by Volkswagen Group) has recently partnered with Italian luxury furniture maker Club House Italia to launch a full range of home collection products. The first showcase of Bentley’s home collection has been illustrated with the... Continue reading
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Luxury goods revenues to grow 50pc faster than global GDP: Bain
Burberry accessories - a category expected to grow Fueled by current consumption habits and key global markets, luxury goods revenues could grow as much as 50 percent faster than the global gross domestic product, according to a new report from... Continue reading
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Bill Gates Retakes World's Richest Title From Carlos Slim
Associated Press/Eduardo Verdugo - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, left, and Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim poses for photographers during the inauguration of the new research center at the International …more Bill Gates became the world's richest person today, the first... Continue reading
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Reeling off races
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Prince Alwaleed bin Talal to sell stakes in 20-30 hotels, worldwide
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has asked investment banks to identify possible acquisition targets around the world and plans to sell its stake in 20-30 hotelsin the next two years, he told Reuters on Monday. “We have talked with certain investment... Continue reading
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Richemont Group reports 30 percent profit increase for the full year to 31st March 2013
Richemont Group, world’s second largest luxury group, reports positive financial results for the full year to 31st March 2013: sales increase of 14% to 10,15 billion euros, 30 % growth in profit to 2 billion euros and an 18% increase... Continue reading
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Brits are now poorer than the French, Swiss, Belgians, Swedes, Austrians, Aussies and Canadians
UK prime minister David Cameron's austerity policies have had a tough run lately. AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin Between 2005 and 2011 British household incomes have tumbled below those of rich-nation counterparts in Switzerland, Australia, Austria, France, Canada, Belgium... Continue reading
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101.73-carat gem: Largest flawless diamond ever auctioned could fetch £20m
The largest colour flawless diamond ever to be auctioned is expected to sell for nearly £20 million. The pear-shaped gem weighs 101.73 carats and is one of the most perfect diamonds in the world, according to Christie's, which will hold... Continue reading
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The wealthiest cities in the world
According to WealthInsight’s World City Millionaire Rankings Report 2013, Tokyo is home to more millionaires than any other city in the world, followed by New York and London. But interestingly, a different pattern emerges if you look at the cities... Continue reading
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Important Developments at 2013 BaselWorld
Like every year, BaselWorld features great new products. If there are 1,400+ exhibitors and they all have an average of 15 new products, we’re talking about at least 21.000 new products. How to make sense of all these new offerings?... Continue reading
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What's The Future For Ultra-Luxury?
The sales of ultra-luxury services and goods are booming. This trend is likely to continue because the number of exceptionally wealthy individuals is increasing arithmetically. More telling is that their levels of wealth are magnifying at an even greater rate.... Continue reading
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IMG Media To Distribute Alpari World Match Racing Tour Series
IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has signed a long-term partnership with the Alpari World Match Racing Tour to increase global viewing of the leading professional sailing series. The engagement will see... Continue reading
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South Africa Wine Exports Setting Records on China Demand
South African wine exports are poised to beat their 2012 record this year following high yields and on demand for premium vintages from North America and Asia, industry executives and growers said. Wine exports rose to 469 million liters (124... Continue reading
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Lamborghini celebrates its 50th anniversary, it has unveiled the Lamborghini Egoista
As Lamborghini celebrates its 50th anniversary, it has unveiled the Lamborghini Egoista Concept, which is powered by a 600 hp V10 engine. At the last stop of the Grande Giro d’Italia tour, the single-seater concept was shown off, which was... Continue reading
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Lamborghini teams up with Car Shoe for limited edition moccasin collection to mark its 50th anniversary
When the strong automotive branding of Lamborghini, it is natural that the core of the brand expands into entities different from the original to cash in on their cult status with a range of branded accessories. Other than just great... Continue reading
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Ferragamo reports record 103 percent increase in net profit for Q1 2013
Italian luxury house of Salvatore Ferragamo reports a 103% growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2013 to 24 million euros, compared to the same period last year. Ferragamo also reports for the Q1 of 2013 a 9%... Continue reading
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Richard Branson shaves legs and sports red lipstick and short skirt to honor a bet
British business magnate Richard Branson has lost his latest job because of orange juice. The Virgin Group founder had his legs shaved, put on lipstick and squeezed into a red skirt to honor a bet by serving as a flight... Continue reading
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