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Why is China obsessed with luxury brands? Status-conscious buyers still covet Herms, Chanel, Dior

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Traditions provide identity. As CCP has destroyed Chinese traditions, luxury brands step in to provide thatDesmond Shum, authorBehind the country’s luxury boom is Chinese buyers’ quest for “identity” in the absence of traditions, says Desmond Shum, the author of a contentious book titled Red Roulette, An Insider’s Story of Wealth, Power, Corruption and Vengeance in Today’s China. In a lengthy tweet on Friday, Shum – whose rags-to-riches story “vaulted him into China’s billionaire class” according to the book’s blurb – said he spoke with an unnamed “leading authority of global luxury industry” who shared insights about China’s love for all things luxury. Read More...

Why Lady Gabriella Windsor chose Luisa Beccaria as her wedding dress designer

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The bride chose an Italian designer to create her wedding dress Lady Gabriella Windsor broke with tradition in a big way for her royal wedding on Saturday, by wearing a dress designed by Luisa Beccaria. While royal brides including Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Cambridge typically work with British fashion designers on creating their bridal gowns, it was an Italian designer who was given the honour of making Lady Gabriella's dress for the third royal wedding of the past 12 months. Read More...

15 exotic cat breeds that you can legally keep as pets (pictures)

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Homeowners consider cats the best pets to keep because they are quiet, low maintenance, easy to house-train, and cost less. Also, cats provide companionship, emotional comfort to their owners, and affection. But in recent times, there has been a trend where people opt to buy exotic cats as pets. These cats have unique traits and appearances and can be a form of entertainment in the house. However, not all exotic cat breeds are legal to keep as pets. Read More...