Luxury Products & Services
"It is impossible to overdo luxury." - French proverb.
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessaries. - John Lothrop Motley.
The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury. - Charles Chaplin.
We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities. - Oscar Wilde.
LUXURY GOODS: In economics, a luxury good is a good for which demand increases more than proportionally as income rises, in contrast to a "necessity good", for which demand is not related to income.
Luxury goods are said to have high income elasticity of demand: as people become wealthier, they will buy more and more of the luxury good. This also means, however, that should there be a decline in income its demand will drop. Income elasticity of demand is not constant with respect to income, and may change sign at different levels of income. That is to say, a luxury good may become a normal good or even an inferior good at different income levels, e.g. a wealthy person stops buying increasing numbers of luxury cars for his automobile collection to start collecting airplanes (at such an income level, the luxury car would become an inferior good).
DEFINITIONS: something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity; lavishness: the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive; something desirable but expensive; lavishness: the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive; wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living; very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.
- 10 MOST DESIRABLE LUXURY WATCHES - by Wealth Bulletin.
- Bugatti Veyron diamond-and-gold 1:18 scale model - 24 karat gold and 7.2 carats worth of diamonds. Costs a reported £2 million. Only three will be made.
- CINEMA DE LA MER - 13-seat private Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A. home theater.
- FIRST IMPRESSIONS THEME THEATRES - private digital cinema interiors.
- HAUTE JETS - the best of luxury in the sky.
- HAUTE YACHTS - the best of luxury on the water.
- LIMECHILLI - the travelling chef.
- LUXURIA AWARDS - the European luxury awards.
- LUXURY - Wikipedia.
- LUXURY GOOD - Wikipedia.
- LUXURY GOOD - Wikipedia.
- LUXURY INSTITUTE - "The Knowledge of Luxury." The Luxury Institute is the uniquely impartial, independent and objective ratings and research and CRM consulting organization that is the global voice of the high net-worth consumer.
- LVMH GROUP - world leader in luxury.
- MILLIONAIRE FAIR - "Discover a world of maximum enjoyment. Familiarise yourself with the best that the top names of the international luxury goods industry have to offer."
- MILWARD BROWN - 100 most valuable global luxury brands 2009.
- MINDSIGN NEUROMARKETING - fMRI brain response market research for product improvement. "We look at the subject brain response to your ad, game, speech, or film. We look at how well and how often it engages the areas for attention/emotion/memory/and personal meaning (importance)."
- ONASSIS' 10 GOLDEN RULES FOR SUCCESS
- PRIORITY PASS - the world’s largest independent airport VIP lounge program since 1992.
- PRIVATSEA - exclusive membership club for luxury yachting and associated lifestyle services. PrivatSea has created a Luxury Alliance and reciprocal Club Network for its members to provide services that naturally complement the yachting experience. Members receive privileges and preferential rates with partners including selective private clubs, premium private residences, highly exclusive events, private jets, limousine services, hotels, premium private residences, private jets, yacht builders, limousines and private banks.
- THE LUXURY NETWORK - recently described as 'the next generation of marketing for luxury brands'. The Luxury Network's objective is simple: To facilitate co-operation and new business development between top-end companies under the umbrella of 'Affinity Marketing'.
- The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions
 - by American sociologist and economist Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929). Famous in the History of economic thought for combining a Darwinian evolutionary perspective with his new institutionalist approach to economic analysis. The Veblen Good is named after his concepts of conspicuous consumption and status-seeking. A MUST READ!
Concierge Services
- CONCIERGE - Wikipedia.
- AMOSU - free international concierge service included when you buy an Amosu mobile phone: "access the inaccessible!"
- BON VIVANT - luxury concierge and lifestyle management service in London.
- COUTTS WORLD - Coutts & Co, the UK’s leading private bank, is today reclaiming the top spot in the super-premium charge card market by launching Coutts World card a ‘cut above the rest’, offering an extensive concierge service, exceptionally high AirMiles collection rate, comprehensive insurance plus privileged access to a range of luxury goods, services and exclusive special offers that have been created with the lifestyle of Coutts’ clients in mind.
- LAS VEGAS VIP SERVICES
- LE CLUB - private concierge and best luxury services: events, leisures, vacations, shopping, on the move, beauty, business.
- PRIVÉ INTERNATIONAL - "The Art of Living Well." The world's leading bespoke luxury service. Members only.
- QUINTESSENTIALLY - the world's leading private members' club and concierge service.
- TEN - a lifestyle management company that helps members get the most from their lives.
- VERTU CONCIERGE - "Imagine a world where, at the touch of a button, you are instantly connected to a team of experts with a global wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts."
- V1 PRIVATE JETS - offers luxury-minded and high-profile clientele on-demand private jet charter services for both domestic and international travel. Our comprehensive suite of jet charter and concierge services means you won't have to look anywhere else for all of your travel arrangement needs. From ground transportation bookings to dinner reservations, no request is too big or too small for our privileged clients.
- WORLD CLASS CONCIERGE SERVICES - "24/7 World Class Concierge Services."
Luxury & Lifestyle Magazines
- AFFLUENT BRIDE - find the top luxury wedding planning resources for luxury weddings Worldwide within our luxury wedding magazine.
- AQUATORIA MAGAZINE - of luxury life in Russia, Ukraine and UAE.
- DUPONT REGISTRY MAGAZINE - "The World's Premier Luxury Marketplace."
- ELITE TRAVELER MAGAZINE - "The Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine." Features: 101 best suites in the world. High Life. High Style.
- FANTASTIC MAN - the gentleman's style journal online.
- FINEST: THE WORLD'S FINEST CLUBS MAGAZINE
- GOTHAM MAGAZINE - embodies the sophisticated New York City lifestyle by chronicling and celebrating the most influential power players and tastemakers in the Big Apple.
- GOURMET MAGAZINE - focuses on good living, travel, entertaining, and culture.
- HAUTE LIVING MAGAZINE - readers of Haute Living don't dream of the good life, they live it.
- LUXEMAG - luxury magazine.
- LUXOS MAGAZINE - "If you like luxury, you'l love Luxos Magazine."
- LUXURY INSIDER - Asia's leading online luxury magazine.
- PRESTIGE NEW YORK MAGAZINE - the lifestyle magazine of choice for the affluent and influential, Prestige, is packed full of useful, relevant material that enriches, informs and entertains.
- PRIVATE ISLANDS MAGAZINE - islands for sale, luxury travel and lifestyles.
- ROBB REPORT - "The global luxury source. For over 30 years, Robb Report magazine has served as the definitive authority on connoisseurship for ultra-affluent consumers. Robb Report not only showcases the products and services available from the most prestigious luxury brands around the globe."
- SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE - luxury, lifestyle and fashion.
- TATLER - primary focus is on social trends of the upper class. Parties and society events are also portrayed. It also reports on luxury fashions and high-jewellery.
- TREND HUNTER MAGAZINE - "#1 in Trends. The largest community for Trends, Trend Spotting, Cool Hunting, Innovation, Fashion Trends, Style, Luxury Trends, Gadgets, Celebs, Technology, Pop Culture, Art and Design."
- U CRAVE - The uCrave network is comprised of distinct sites covering: Fashion & Luxury, Gadgets, Movies, Music, Design, Comedy, Cars, Video Games.
- WALLPAPER - the international lifestyle magazine.
Luxury & Lifestyle Providers & Websites
- ALEXANDER AMOSU - luxury & customised phones, bespoke suits, jewellery & accessories.
- BILLIONAIRE XCHANGE - online luxury auctions.
- BILLIONAIRES CLUB - buy and sell luxury items.
- BON VIVANT - luxury concierge and lifestyle management service in London.
- BOND LIFESTYLE - clothes, gadgets, guns, cars & lifestyle in the James Bonds movies & novels.
- BORN RICH - cruise to the luxury lifestyle. "Our people are working around the clock to find ways to empty your wallet and make you bankrupt."
- CNN.COM / LUXURY - news & videos.
- COLETTE - Parisian concept store and the preeminent Parisian fashion and style boutique and lifestyle e-shop.
- DRAGON BLAZE - members only!
- ELEGANT-LIFESTYLE.COM - leading up-market lifestyle portal and magazine for luxury goods and top quality brands.
- ELITE CHOICE - "Best of the Breed." Luxury, gadgets, fashion, technology.
- EXTRAVAGANZI - luxury blog: cars, vacation, jewelry, gadgets.
- FELDO LUXURY - watches and luxury goods.
- FANTASTIC MAN - the gentleman's style journal online. Helpful suggestions to make life better, updated each weekday from the world of FANTASTIC MAN and archived here.
- GENTLEMANS GADGETS - the inspirationsource for men.
- GOLDSTRIKER INTERNATIONAL - "Exclusivity for the Fashionista."
- JAMES LIST - the world's largest luxury marketplace featuring more than 35 000 private jets, yachts, exotic cars, exclusive watches and luxury homes from more than 400 trusted dealers around the world.
- JEZEBEL - celebrity, sex, fashion for women. Without airbrushing.
- JUST LUXÉ - a luxury & lifestyle portal.
- LEXPOSURE.NET - the unlimited source for fashion, designer collections, industry news and more. Search the Directory with over 12.000 professional entries worldwide.
- LINDER LUXURY - "Purveyors of the Good Life."
- LUSSORIAN - luxury homes and accessories.
- LUXIST - web site dedicated to covering the best the world has to offer on a variety of luxury and fine living topics.
- LUXOS - "If you like luxury, you'll love Luxos.com." The online guide to global luxury.
- LUXUO - "News and product announcements - We list all kind of luxury items, from estates, boats and watches, to the most expensive gadgets."
- LUXURY-INFO - about the world of luxury.
- LUXURY LIFESTYLE.COM - "Live the good life."
- LUXURYLAUNCHES.COM - one of the leading luxury blogs. "We have been voted amongst the top Luxury blogs."
- LUXURYREALESTATE.COM - "The most viewed luxury real estate website in the world." An international network with more than 60 countries representing the finest residential luxury estates and property brokerages.
- NET-A-PORTER.COM - world's premier online luxury fashion retailer.
- PIANKI - world class luxury gifts.
- PRIVÉ INTERNATIONAL - "The Art of Living Well." The world's leading bespoke luxury service.
- PULLMAN GALLERY - the Pullman Gallery specializes in objets deluxe dating from 1880-1950. Large selection of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage!
- QUINTESSENTIALLY TRAVEL - "We provide the ultimate tailor-made luxury experience whether you are travelling for business or leisure."
- ROBB REPORT - the global luxury source.
- SELECT SOCIETY - ultimate business networking and luxury lifestyle.
- STUART HUGHES - exclusive elite luxury gadgets.
- SUPERYACHT.COM - luxury yachting & lifestyle.
- SYBARITES - for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
- TEN - lifestyle management.
- THE FIFTY BEST - guide to fine living.
- THE LUXURY DATABASE
- THE LUXURY SPOT - "Started by a bunch of fun-loving, posh New Yorkers with a penchant for better living. We’re a jet-set, in-the-know kind of crew and our readers come from every corner of the globe. Where there is good style and a great scene, TheLuxurySpot.com reigns supreme."
- THE MOST EXPENSIVE JOURNAL - resource dedicated to showcasing the costliest consumer items, autos, architecture, government projects, and more from around the globe.
- THE POSH REVIEW - "Stylish, Elegant, and Exclusive 24/7."
- THE PURISTS - "The Serious Connoisseur's Resource."
- THE SHOPS AT MALLERIES - online mall designed for professionals who are in the antiques, art, fine furnishings, jewelry & luxury goods industry.
- THE WORLD'S FINEST CLUBS - VIP nightclubbing around the world.
- THIS NEXT - recommend, share and discover great products!
- ULTIMATE - lifestyle management & luxury consulting.
- ULTIMATE-LUXURY-COMMUNITY - "Can You stand that much Luxury?"
- WATCH-ID.COM - "Luxury Watches Lifestyle Guide." Wristwatches worn by celebrities and spotted in movies.
- WAYN.COM - your one stop travel and lifestyle social network.
- WORLD'S LUXURY GUIDE - "Discover your world of luxury" by WeltOnline.
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