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Morocco’s Love Affair

There is much more to the exotic land of Morocco than Marrakech or Casablanca. We look into one unknown, unique custom, which forms a part of the whole allure of Morocco…

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Trousseau Time

If you are still staring at the limitless options available in the market and trying to determine what and how much to purchase for your trousseau, this column should help you clear your thoughts and put you on the exact track!

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For that Sparkling Sensation

Shopping together for the perfect engagement ring is probably one of the most exciting moments for a soon-to-be married couple before the wedding. Make it special for the rest of your life too by choosing only the best. We tell you how…

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Bridal Wear – An Exotic Bride

Bridal wear has gone beyond the traditional red and maroon colour, embellished with some gorgeous, but cliche zari and embroidery work. We list a few bridal lehengas by some of the best Indian designers – which have defied the long-established look and experimented with colours, designs and styles

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Giorgio Galli – Creative Timing

Mr Giorgio Galli’s expertise has led to him creating many ‘bestsellers’ in the watch industry for some of the biggest brands. We converse with him about his thoughts and views on watch design

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Cecil Purnell – For the love of a Tourbillon

While most watch brands attempt to project themselves as a ‘complete’ brand with every kind of mechanism in their stable, Cecil Purnell has been daring enough to restrict itself to tourbillons only. Read on to know more about the brand, its owners, and the watches…

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Summer Style

Summers connote bright shades and vibrant moods. The fashion trends this season say the same! Read more about what you should be wearing and seen in at this time of the year!

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A. Lange & Soehne – A Horological Extravagance

You can feel it, hear it and see it in the darkest of alleys as well. A Lange & Sohne transcends all boundaries and creates a fascinating set of watches – which have long been declared as the most technologically advanced in the world…

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Summer Fragrances – LF Team Review

It’s time to skip, hop and jump. It’s summer! And your best friend this season is a trusty, aromatic fragrance. we list our favourites, which may probably help you choose yours as well!

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Getting Hired in the Luxury Market

With luxury brands increasing their presence in emerging markets and trying new strategies post the recession, there is a rise in jobs. But there is a lot of confusion too. while students don’t know how to find a job opening and succeed in the interview, luxury brands don’t know how to judge the right candidate!

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Summer Palace – Chinese in China

Which is the best place to have authentic Chinese? China of course! Take a step into the luxurious restaurant Summer Palace, located in China World Hotel, and immerse yourself in the tastefully done interiors and their famed seafood delicacies

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A. Lange & Soehne – Scientific Craft

As we have been saying time and again, watchmaking is an art – and very complicated at that one. Couple it with scientific savoir-faire, and you have a magnificent piece in your hand by A Lange & Sohne

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SIHH Review – The Watch Club

We maybe no watch experts, but we surely have some strong views on them. In a bid to project our opinion, the LuxuryFacts team spells out its favourite timepieces from the recently concluded SIHH

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Aspri Spirits – Black Tower

Aspri Spirits launches Black Tower wines In India February 16, 2011: Aspri Spirits Pvt. Ltd. recently introduced one of the most widely sold German wine

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California – Panoramic Love

Surprisingly, California provides a host of activities to connect meaningfully with your partner. The most unlikely destination you ever thought would make for a romantic spot? We thought so too – till we found it to be otherwise…

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Narada Resort & Spa – Far, far & away…

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Head to Hainan Island and stay at Narada Resort & Spa. The destination will certianly mesmerise you, while the resort will charm you beyond belief!

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Experts on Luxury – The Past, present & future

Luxury has various definitions. It has been a topic for endless debates for centuries now. To take a retrospective look into all that has been good, bad and ugly in this industry, we ask a few of our columnists to tell us their definition of luxury, luxury in the past decade and luxury in the next decade

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Russian Luxury – Brave New World

Russia, one of the BRIC nations, is no stranger to luxury with around 60 Russian billionaires buying yachts and sports teams. However, apart from those 60 odd individuals, there is a huge market which can be and has to be tapped. Is going online the correct strategy?

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Paris – Tres Chic

Paris is the city of love, lights, food, wine and luxury of course. The perfect way to explore this city is to revel in and understand its unique culture…

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Jiva Spas – An Indian treat

Jiva Spas, a brand of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, is true to its Indian roots. Their treatments are truly effective in easing out those bundled up nerves, but in an Indian way!

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Monaco Tourism Board

Monaco Tourism hosts Wine and Cheese evening October 28, 2010 – The Principality of Monaco recently hosted a Wine and Cheese party for discerning Indian

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Love Where You Live

Homes are evolving, and so is the consumer’s aspirations. Having travelled the world, Indians are finally realising that homes can be developed to be more than just roofs to sleep under.

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Superyacht Style

Monaco Yacht Show is the leader among the numerous boat shows that happen across the world. Here is a brief report about the glamourous superyachts, unique fashion and the flow of sparkling champagne over there.

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Fly at you own Comfort

Private jet travel, though a small industry, is rapidly growing in India. And corporates and executives are demanding more from their air charter service provider than just flying from one point to another.

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Aquariva by Gucci – A Fashionable Union

Yacht company Riva and fashion brand Gucci came together to create a boat which is way different from their respective mechanical sensibilities and usual design. Quite a challenge to other manufacturers…

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Mandarin Oriental London – Ornate Designs

The large facade of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, may seem daunting at first. But the richness and Victorian influences soon make you feel like one of the royal families who have so often graced this hotel

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Three Graces – In Good Graces

Three Graces Spa from the House of Amatrra will make you look and feel good. Their advanced treatments, mixed with traditional therapies, help you maintain a good balance of body, beauty and lifestyle

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CII Luxury Goods Forum 2010

CII is pleased to bring its second edition of Luxury Goods Forum 2010, which will aim at fostering cross-country collaborations and propose the way forward to make the luxury retailing sector grow further and faster in India.

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Rose – A Jewelled Experience

Forget running around boutiques and tailors to create your trousseau. Just visit Rose salon, tell your preferred brands to do the same, and you’ll be done shopping for your wedding!

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Mauritius – A Union in Nature

Mauritius is known as a tropical luxury island and a honeymooner’s paradise. Hosting your wedding here will make it the beautiful and serene experience it should be!

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Belvedre – A Class of Vodka

Belvedere Vodka, created with the strictest quality control, is handcrafted in small batches to ensure superior value and exclusivity. No wonder it attracts fierce loyalty…

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Indian Jewelry Brands – Sparkling Sensations

Nothing can overtake a woman’s love for her jewels. Their brilliance and cuts thrill a woman to the core! We profile three luxurious jewellery houses – Rose, Mirari and TBZ Nirmal Zaveri – and some of their exquisite pieces for you.

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Luxury Watches – Alluring time

Watches are more than just instruments to tell time. They are a style statement. Take a peek at these beautiful watches which will bring the glamourous side of your personality to the forefront

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Beau-Rivage Palace – Magnificence Redefined

Hotel Beau-Rivage Palace is a splendid palatial hotel with a history spanning more than a century. It has housed refugees in its magnificent rooms during the World War I and has seen various important treaties being signed under its roofs

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With Saad to Africa – The African Adventure

Dusty vistas, jeeps moving slowly between huge elephants and an exotic looking tent as your abode. Africa has no parallels. It is the land of adventure – raw and savage – yet gentle. Go for an exciting safari with Nawabzaada Saad Bin Jung

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Eden Lun – Fur Fashion

Nothing can beat the feeling of soft fur caressing your skin or black leather making that evil, but smart impression. A fur and leather couture house based in Spain, Eden Lun, was founded by Xavier Gali and Cris Roca in 1999. Their innovative design, excellent craftsmanship and focus on quality has us completely awed

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Embraer Lineage 1000 – Fly High

Fly high in the Embraer Lineage 1000 which can host 19 people. It has five distinct privacy zones and lavish interiors. In short, an absolutely luxurious drive for your company executives

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Petrus Wines – Rooted in Excellence

The story, of how Chateau Petrus went from one hand to the other in the past two centuries, is very intriguing. Take a sip of their spectacular vintage wines and you’ll know what we are talking about

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Zen Serena Spa – For that Zen Feeling

The first thing that you notice, when you enter Zen Serena Spa at Metropolitan Hotel in Delhi, is immense space. It has wide open spaces with simple light coloured walls, those soothing scents and soft music

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Bvlgari – Steely looks

Bvlgari’s iconic B.zero1 ring rolls successfully through 10 years into the expert hands of artist Anish Kapoor who gives it his Midas touch

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Cingari – Smoke Status

Did you know that cigars have a palate where you can savour different aromas and flavours, much like wine, malts and food. Cingari owner and cigar czar Chetan Seth demystifies some cigar etiquettes and offers a collection of finest cigars

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Lancome – Eye bloom

The Genifique Youth Activating Eye Concentrate by Lancome is enriched with a unique extract known to stimulate the eye contour area

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