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Stars ‘Toast for a Cause’ with Moët and Chandon

Posted by: Laura Yarborough on February 10th, 2012

At this year’s 32nd London Film Critics’ Circle Awards and Golden Globes, many stars raised flutes of champagne for a good cause. Since three years ago, Moët and Chandon’s annual charity gala has helped over sixty organizations. What makes this annual philanthropic initiative so great is that the champagne house makes a donation to an award nominees’ charity of choice for every glass that is raised by the nominee while on the red carpet. [...read more]

Novak Djokovic Wins Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award

Posted by: Alison Cavatore on February 10th, 2012

The world’s number one tennis player, Novak Kjokovic, won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award during a ceremony in London. The Serbian athlete won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open grand slam titles in 2011. [...read more]

Russians Taking London Luxury Home Market by Storm

Posted by: Alison Cavatore on February 10th, 2012

Russia’s wealthiest individuals are keeping a firm grasp on the London luxury home market, accounting for 16% of all home purchases in the city’s most luxurious and expensive neighborhoods. [...read more]

Racks on Racks…of Gold Underneath London

Posted by: Dennis Brinkworth on February 9th, 2012

Underneath the heart of London in the dark cavernous passageways, in a bombproof World War II era canteen plastered with posters from the 1940’s, blue metallic stacks hold over 4,000 tons of gold belonging to the Bank of England. Priced at $246 billion, the storage is a treasure hunters dream. But don’t expect to easily get into this, unless you have a three-foot long key to open the blast proof door. [...read more]

Johnnie Walker’s Diamond Jubilee $158,235 Whiskey

Posted by: Alison Cavatore on February 9th, 2012

To celebrate the Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee marking her 60th year at the throne, Johnnie Walker has released “Diamond Jubilee”, a special $158,235 bottle of rare malt and grain Scotch Whiskey distilled in 1952, the year of her majesty’s coronation. [...read more]

Top 5 London Romantic Valentine’s Day Dining Destinations

Posted by: Anna Dysinger on February 8th, 2012

Want to make your Valentine's Day extra special? Check out Haute Living's top 5 picks for the most romantic dining destinations in London. [...read more]

Exhibition Road In West London Re-Opens After £30 Million Reconstruction

Posted by: Julia Jacobo on February 5th, 2012

One of the most famous London streets, Exhibition Road, has reopened after three years of construction work. The entire project costs about £30 Million. [...read more]

Moscow Ranks in Top 20 Investible Cities Worldwide

Posted by: Alison Cavatore on February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the market for a good investment, look no further than Russia. According to recent reports, Moscow is comfortably positioned within the top 20 most investable cities worldwide, alongside frontrunners London, Tokyo, New York, Hong Kong and Paris. [...read more]

Lady Gaga Purchases a Home in London

Posted by: Alison Cavatore on February 3rd, 2012

Pop sensation Lady Gaga has just purchased an apartment in London’s posh Fitzrovia neighborhood. [...read more]

London Premiere with Fassbender & Knightley

Posted by: Laura Yarborough on February 3rd, 2012

The star-studded UK premiere in London for the cast of A Dangerous Method was just as lavish a one could imagine, with beautiful actress Keira Knightley and Co-stars, Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen gracing the red carpet with such elegance. [...read more]