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Now, Hawaii auctions luxury homes

Now you can own your very own piece of luxurious Hawaiian paradise. Real Estate Company Concierge Auctions has announced plans to auction a set of super luxury properties in what many consider one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

Porsche zooms in with 911 GT2 RS

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If you are a race car aficionado and love the zip the drive gives then you are the one for the newly introduced Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
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Armani buys most expensive Greek island

Beating bidders Bill Gates, and Madonna Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has paid $190 million to buy one of the most expensive private islands in Greece called Skorpios located in the Ionian sea.
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Inter Parfums signs new agreement for US distribution

Inter Parfums Inc.'s recently launched U.S. subsidiary Inter Parfums Luxury Brands and French subsidiary Inter Parfums S.A. will be responsible for the development and distribution of Burberry (perfumes and cosmetics), Lanvin, Mont Blanc and Jimmy Choo brands from January 1 next year.
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Swiss retailer ties up with Lanvin for Sales season

Swiss cloth Hennes & Mauritz manufacturer has roped in exclusive Paris Fashion group Lanvin to design a collection for its autumn sale. The exclusive Paris fashion group Lanvin would design a collection for the world's third biggest clothing retailer to go on sale in the autumn.
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Luxury Biz takes the Silk Route

The luxury market which has so far been dominated by the West is facing stiff competition from China. Top global luxury brands like Burberry and Coach are trying to affirm supremacy in market by pouring funds in multi-billion dollars and function on their own instead of running on a franchise basis.
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Keira Knightley Set to U.S. Her Home

The sultry British actress Keira Knightely reportedly has left her home country to settle in U.S. According to recent Companies House paper works, Knightley has been listed as the director of her firm Ponder Rights where her country of residence is mentioned as U.S.
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Luxury Brands on Recovery Track

The recession hit US economy had forced the rich spenders go a little tight on their shopping spree, affecting most high end companies. However, there is good news coming as some top luxury brands are already hitting the recovery path.
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China Lusts for Luxury

Mainland China people are more enthusiastic about buying luxury goods than any other part, according to Ivan Tong, chairman of Sparkle Roll company.
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Classic time keepers from Raymond Weil

If your style statement veers towards the classic and the understated then you are bound to like the latest range of watches from master watchmakers Raymond Weil.
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Suit maker Adrian Jules revives regal fashion

Adrian Jules, the American suit maker is reviving British fashion as worn by late Duke of Windsor Edward VIII - who famously said that brown hue is not a color to be worn in the city, but is more suited for the countryside.
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Azimut in a new avatar

Azimut 64, the next gen take on the popular flybridge yacht Azimut 62, is all about sleeker, sportier design and elegant finish. The whole design of the new flybridge is well balanced and space has been used optimally.
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NYC Gets the James

Eco-friendly boutique luxury hotel chain The James has made its entry to New York.
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Dolce & Gabbana to part ways with Selfridges

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana will stop the distribution of its two main lines at London shopping temple Selfridges after reports of a dispute over space in the department store chain, the designers said on Thursday.
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Grace Kelly's classic style comes alive in London

You'd better hurry if you want to see the hats, shoes, dresses and immaculate gloves that were an essential element of the style which made Grace Kelly a fashion beacon for millions of women around the world.
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Muslim-inspired fashion flaunted in Russia's Chechnya

GROZNY, Russia (Reuters Life!) - Models in floor-length gowns of crimson and gold, their heads downturned and framed by hijabs, showed off Eastern-inspired designs on Tuesday to the elite of Chechnya, where Moscow is battling Islamist extremism.
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Lindsay Lohan's fashion adventure ends after one show

(Reuters) - Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's design career has ended after a single collection for Parisian label Emanuel Ungaro, leaving the fashion world divided over whether her work was a disaster or a much-needed bit of fun.
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Moscow socialite opens celebration of Russian art

MOSCOW (Reuters Life!) - Fashion designer and ex-model Daria Zhukova, the girlfriend of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, has opened a new exhibition celebrating Russian modern art at her refurbished Moscow gallery.
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Veteran Costelloe slams celebrity fashion designers

I object to celebrities sticking their toe in and stepping out again, like Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller's sister -- they'll be here for a couple of seasons and then they're off and we're still hanging around, he told reporters backstage after his opening show at London Fashion Week.
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Menswear comes into its own

While male consumers often favor comfort and ease in clothing over the latest styles, the looks on the runways this week are likely to trickle down into mass retail clothing lines as these designers gain influence, they said.
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At NY Fashion Week, couture meets mass market

New York Fashion Week, a twice-yearly event that draws thousands of fashion insiders and fans, has a reputation for glamour, exclusivity and luxury yet is increasingly attracting sponsors such as Maybelline that sell modestly priced goods.
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Fashion world's provocateur McQueen dead at 40

Nicknamed the hooligan of British fashion for his close-cropped hair, trademark Doc Marten boots and shocking catwalk collections, McQueen rose from teenage trainee tailor to runway darling before the age of 30. He had been expected to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week in March.
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Paris haute couture learns to make do and mend

As big names like Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani flew in celebrities for an hour of opulence, newcomers revealed a somewhat less glamorous side of fashion -- such as personally sewing together gowns to save money.
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Eco-chic fashion shows off stylish sustainability

Nearly 50 ready-to-wear and couture designers from 40 countries displayed sleek garments in the Thursday night show that ushered in the International Year of Biodiversity in the middle of the autumn/winter catwalk season under way in Milan, Paris, London and New York.

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