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Private railway company Midnight Trains had wanted to offer a luxury night train service from France to other cities in Europe, according to AFP news agency. The plan from the new railway company was to provide passengers with an overnight luxury trip in a private cabin, starting out their journey from Paris to a major European city end destination between 800 and 1,500 kilometres away. The first test route was to have been Paris-Milan-Venice. However, the train has failed to leave the station because of a lack of money and because the idea has not been given sufficient backing from France's p...
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Richemont is set to redefine its CEO position and move Nicolas Bos into the role, effective from 1 June. Bos, who has been at the head of Richemont's jewellery brand Van Cleef & Arpels since 2013, will replace the wider firm's current CEO, Jérôme Lambert. As part of a shake-up at the firm, Bos will take on duties not currently performed by Lambert - who will stay on as chief operations officer (COO). "Building on Richemont’s expanded scale and stronger focus on retail and jewellery, Nicolas will steer the Group through the next phase of its evolution," said company chairman Johann Rupert. "The...
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American tourists are flocking to Tenerife in record numbers. 5.6 million tourists visited the Spanish island in 2023, and more than 26,000 came from the United States between January and September of 2023. This marks a significant 35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2022 and a 51 per cent growth over the 2022 summer. These figures are more than double the number of US visitors from January to September 2019. Tenerife, already known as a luxury destination for Europeans, attracts around 5 million tourists annually. Tourists from the United Kingdom comprise the largest segment, ...
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Do you spend your days scrolling social media, dreaming of the very best hotels and, specifically, their dreamy pools? Many of us are guilty of exactly that, although a luxury escape seems miles out of reach. There is a solution, though. Recently, a number of apps have popped up, offering day passes at affordable prices to some of the very best pools at fancy hotels in Europe and beyond. Resort Pass, DayPass and Hotel Treats are just some of these apps offering a day’s access to some stunning facilities for around €30, meaning you can have a glamorous day out for an accessible price. DayPass i...
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Colombian designer Nancy Gonzalez is known for her luxury handbags which have been worn by Salma Hayek, Britney Spears and Victoria Beckham, as well as featuring in ‘Sex and the City’ and a 2008 exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. But her career frayed at the edges when she was arrested in Cali, Colombia in 2022 before being extradited to the US for a multiyear conspiracy to recruit couriers to smuggle crocodile handbags to showrooms and New York fashion events. Pulitzer-winning writer David Mamet calls Hollywood’s diversity efforts 'fascist totalitarianism' Why is Milan poise...
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Euronews headed to Geneva for the Watches and Wonders trade show to meet the heads of prestigious brands Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and Hermès, and find out the latest trends from the industry. Watchmakers showcased their techniques and designs to watch lovers from all over the world. Leading figures in the sector told Euronews what makes their creations special and what great watchmaking means to them. We spoke to the owner and artistic director of Ateliers Louis Moinet who explained how his brand has carved out a place for its exclusive watches in a highly competitive, niche market whe...
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One of the blockbuster releases at this year’s Watches and Wonders trade show is a pocket watch weighing 980 grams with nearly 3000 components. The Berkley Grand Complication took 11 years to develop by three master watchmakers at Vacheron Constantin, a titan in the industry. With 63 complications, it broke the brand’s previously-held record for the “world’s most complicated watch.” (Complication is a technical term given to any function of a watch that goes beyond keeping time.) The pocket watch goes where no watchmaker has gone before, building on Vacheron Constantin’s long history of haute ...
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Whether you’re a frequent first class flyer, or a trip at the front of the plane is still firmly on your bucket list, a luxury flight is the best start to a trip. New research has revealed the best luxury air travel experiences, with many of the top rated hailing from Europe. The research looked at first-class experiences across different airlines, analysing factors like airport experience, legroom, cabin and seat quality, food and drink, onboard service and entertainment, as well as amenities and facilities. They also focused on short and medium haul flights, scoring each factor out of 10, in...
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Los Angeles (AFP) - Fashionistas desperate to get their hands on an exclusive Birkin handbag are suing Hermes in California on grounds the company won't sell them one unless they buy other luxury products first. A class-action lawsuit argues that would-be customers have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on scarves, shoes and belts just to be given the opportunity to get their hands on one of the world's most sought-after purses. One of the plaintiffs, Tina Cavalleri, says she inquired about buying one of the coveted handbags from the French company in 2022. She "was told specialty bags are...
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