The brainchild of London socialite Arya Marafie, The Diamond Lounge is fast becoming THE online members club to join. Accepting just 25% of applications after thorough searches the Diamond Lounge is causing a frenzy amongst the rich and successful as applications to become a member are in high demand.
Members are typically CEOs, celebs and high net worth individuals who want to meet and socialise with people with similar interests and wealth.
Arya Marafie said: “Diamond Lounge is filling a huge gap in the market for people at the top of their game who want to meet similar people. We’re getting a huge number of application enquiries every day from all around the world. People are going crazy for it.
“This is not like any other online club where just anybody can get in. It’s for the absolute creme de la creme.”
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First Luggage is a direct baggage collection service that is fast getting a name for itself with high fliers and celebrities such as Dannii Minogue, Joan Collins, Normandie Keith and Alan Whicker. In fact it was recently recognized as one of the top 10 most promising businesses in the UK.
This door-to-door luggage forwarding service ensures that all you need for your business ventures, from computer software and important documents to personal belongings, is delivered directly to your destination. It means no more hanging around in check-in queues, trawling baggage carousels or battling with airport staff over lost luggage.
The company has a flawless record for safely delivering its clients luggage, and incorporates a state of the art tracking system that scans items up to 20 times en route ensuring that nothing disappears.
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Becker Automotive Design Partners and STRUT have collaborated to produce this impressive Custom Escalade Limousine.
The new Becker/STRUT Cadillac Escalade ESV combines a blend of privacy and European luxury interior craftsmanship with cutting edge mobile office capabilities in a floor to ceiling custom leather interior designed for comfort, convenience, and ergonomic utility.
Integrated into the vehicle is an Apple iPod ready audio video system featuring satellite HDTV, DVD, and digital surround sound that yields picture and sound quality that apparently rivals those of any high end home audio or theater system. Becker has chosen high-end components from Alpine, JL Audio, LG, Dynaudio, and other manufacturers, all controlled by a custom Crestron touchscreen using proprietary Becker Automotive Design software.
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London’s iconic Harrods store will be featuring Lalique, the luxury crystal brand, within the premium Personal Shopping service - By Appointment until the 31st July.
Exclusive By Appointment clients can view Lalique’s delicate crystal chandeliers, tables, vases and wall panels.
Of particular interest to me was that Lalique is offering to help customers incorporate existing pieces into their interior design projects which could include altering them accordingly. So if you have a yacht that requires “bespoke crystal ornamentation” Unique Lalique could be the answer.
Also, between the 28th July and 31st July, there is an opportunity to work with Lalique’s head Designer, who will help personalise each piece (including an etched signature) a pretty unique opportunity in bespoke crystal designing.
The Chinese luxury market appears to be enjoying stratospheric growth of 20%-30% according to the World Luxury Association’s - China Luxury Dressing Market Report, 2008 .
Now officially classified as the fastest growing luxury market - China appears to be sustaining increased demand for private planes, yachts, perfume, jewelry and fashion to the tune of $8 billion (£4 billion approx) a year. This comprises a staggering 18% of total global demand for such luxury consumables.
According to Chinese customs figures it also appears that designer brands hold a particular cachet - with Gucci, Versace, Fendi and Prada holding most appeal. What about Dolce and Gabbana?
