He found success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz’s profits. He declared bankruptcy after his ventures buckled in the global financial crisis.
Category: Luxury Goods and Services
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Milan Fashion Week: Stop-and-Shop the Runways
If you’re just looking (but not buying), there’s pleasure in creating an imaginary wardrobe from the men’s wear catwalks at Gucci, Fendi, JW Anderson, Ralph Lauren and Tod’s.
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On Canal Street, A New Exhibition on Fake Designer Bags
A new exhibition that looks like a store is meant to draw attention to the prevalence of “superfake” handbags.
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Before the Paris Olympics, the Fabulous French Fashion Flex
Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton have turned cruise shows into diplomatic currency.
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Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.
Some Gen Z kids can’t seem to get enough of the luxury fragrances.
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Cindy Chao Credits Her Success to Perseverance
The jewelry brand is turning 20, boosted by expanding its focus increasingly toward Asian clients.
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The Best Yellow Bags for Summer
Bright yellow carryalls and cross-bodies enliven any outfit.
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These Butlers Are Neither Carson Nor Hudson
The rise of “executive butlers” — a breed whose job combines silver polishing with being a concierge and a maitre d’ — reflects the changing nature of the very rich.
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Luxury Hotels Are Adding More and More Guest ‘Experiences’
From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.