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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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New York beats Paris to be named the culinary capital of the world in Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Restaurants
· New York has 12 restaurants in the Top 100, two more than Paris, the spiritual home of fine dining · Eleven Madison Park once again finishes in third place while Per Se and La Bernardin also finish in the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2019 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Christie's Handbags & Accessories Auction Achieves A European Record For A Handbag Sold At Auction - London, 12 December 2018
Christie’s London Handbags & Accessories Auction Totals £2,936,500 / $ 3,670,625 / €3,236,023 European Record Achieved For A Handbag Sold At Auction London – On 12 December 2018 Christie’s Winter Season Luxury sales in London concluded with the Handbags &... Continue reading
Posted Dec 12, 2018 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Billionaire Census reveals that billionaire wealth surged by 24% to a record level in 2017
The fifth edition of the Wealth-X Billionaire Census reveals that billionaire wealth surged by 24% to a record level in 2017, and the billionaire population rebounded by 15% to 2,754 individuals, surpassing the previous peak of 2,473 in 2015. The... Continue reading
Posted Jun 12, 2018 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Billionaire Bill Gates announces a $1.7 billion investment in U.S. schools
By Moriah Balingit Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday that his foundation will invest more than $1.7 billion in public education, money that will go to support schools interested in developing and testing new approaches to teaching. “Every student should... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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10% of ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals – those with a net worth of at least $30 million – own five properties or more
The Global Property Handbook, a collaboration with Warburg Realty and Barnes International Realty Thursday, 19 Jan 2017 Wealth-X presents “The Global Property Handbook”, in collaboration with Warburg Realtyand Barnes International Realty. The first edition of the “Global Property Handbook” reviews... Continue reading
Posted Aug 28, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Ferrari fever as Salon Privé unveils full Concours Masters line-up
Thursday 31st August - Saturday 2nd September | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Concours Masters to showcase key models of Ferrari’s 70-year history From the oldest-surviving UK-delivered Ferrari to latest LaFerrari Aperta Highlights include the third-ever 250 GT LWB California Spider, a... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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DAMEN's SeaXplorer Yachts Redefine Superyacht Luxury
SeaXplorer.nl SeaXplorer 75 Now that Dutch shipbuilder DAMEN, in cooperation with its luxury yacht builder AMELS has announced the sale of their second SeaXplorer 75—a stylish, sturdy and highly customized 246-foot-long expedition yacht that’s capable of breaking through polar ice... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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How Voice will Reshape Luxury Consumer Behaviour
Luxury brands have recognised the opportunity in voice technology to make exclusivity more accessible to their consumers. But the real challenge lies in inspiring new customer behaviour. Voice is the new interface into the world. From Amazon Echos to Apple... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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NEW YORK TRAVEL GUIDE
New York tops the list of must-visit places for a good reason. The city is a heady combination of 24-hour commerce, fascinating history and cutting-edge culture. Sunny and hot through to October, the city then turns into a winter wonderland... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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We Squared Off Jet Cards Vs. On-Demand Charter For Mayweather Vs. McGregor. Who Won?
Critics of jet cards say it is “overpriced charter.” The flipside of the argument is that if you have a jet card with guaranteed availability at a contracted rate it means even during high demand periods, you know you are... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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New $1 million travel package to Calala Private Island in the Caribbean
For $1 million, up to 10 guests (eight adults and two children) can transform the Southern Caribbean island of Calala Island into their own personal paradise for a week—complete with 25 dedicated staff members, ultra-exclusive experiences, and five-star dining. After... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Chinese luxury consumers: an in-depth analysis of their changing profile
With luxury consumption dropping in 2016 to its lowest level since 2009, much attention has been focused on one of the biggest forces in global luxury spending: Chinese consumers. As the Chinese economy slows, and growth in luxury consumption cools... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Our Story In the 15th century, Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the first who recognized birds gliding very easily and effortlessly over the water, once they have succeeded to enter into gliding. The ConceptFLYSHIP realizes the vision of almost... Continue reading
Reblogged Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Steeped In History, Majestic J Class Boats Return To Newport
Share closemore Newport is hosting a first in the sailing world this week: the J Class World Championship. J Class yachts are rare, and they’re huge. Picture a sailboat about as long as a basketball court racing around Newport harbor.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Now, More Than Ever, You Need To Find A Good Travel Agent
Bill Gates, a pretty smart guy, supposedly once said something along the lines, “Now, you can throw away your travel agent’s phone number.” Whether he believed it or not is hard to say. At the time he would have been... Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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5 EVENTS NOT TO MISS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN THIS SEASON
Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy August 30 – September 9 Founded in 1932, this is the oldest film festival in the world, set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Venice Lido with films being shown in the historic Palazzo... Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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How to survive a film festival by luxury yacht |
Cannes is the best-known destination for superyacht owners who want to enjoy a film festival buzz, but Venice has its own attractions. It’s relatively un-marketed so is less of a fan-magnet than Cannes and, unlike its French counterpart, where red-carpet... Continue reading
Reblogged Aug 17, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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European Luxury Markets Resurge, China’s Dominance Weakens
Knight Frank’s 41-city prime price index increased 4.4% in the second quarterBY FANG BLOCKORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 02, Guangzhou leads the global cities in prime price increases, rising 35.6% year-over-year in the second quarter. European cities, such as Madrid, Berlin,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Can art boost sales for luxury brands?
For several months, FENDI‘s Palazzo della Civilita Italiana has been hosting an exhibition of works by the Italian artist Giuseppe Penone. But the Palazzo is not a gallery. Since 2015, it has been the headquarters of Fendi, the fashion brand.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Saint-Tropez gets sinking feeling as luxury yacht owners ditch the 'billionaires' harbour'
Luxury boats in port of Saint-Tropez in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of south-eastern France CREDIT: ZOYA STAFIENKO Saint-Tropez, the glittering Riviera resort favoured by celebrities and the super-rich, is lamenting a decline in the number of yachts berthed at its marina... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Luxury Retailers Have To Sell Experiences To Keep Asian Consumers Interested
Shoppers walk past a Christian Dior store in Shanghai in June 2017. (Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) The buzzword that drives retail today is experience. And if luxury retail is to retain its place at the top, it must capitalize on the... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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'Business of Luxury 101' series in Monaco Life (1st in the series)
Posted Jul 29, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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For Luxury Travel, Participatory Experience Is the New Black
Luxury travel isn’t what it used to be—and has evolved into a richer definition of how to “be” while traveling. A new study by travel industry giant Sabre Hospitality Solutions underscores the new landscape, as well as the opportunities, for... Continue reading
Posted Jul 29, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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Experiential Benefit: Luxury Purchases Beyond Product
“Experience” is the buzzword for many luxury marketers today. Major luxury brands, as well as financial brands targeting affluent and High Net Worth consumers are finding new ways to create experiences consumers can encounter that are beyond the product they... Continue reading
Posted Jul 29, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds
Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday. Louis Vuitton store on the Champs-Élysées, Paris | Source: Shutterstock PARIS, France — LVMH, the world’s biggest... Continue reading
Posted Jul 29, 2017 at Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury
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