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The SoroSuub Personal Luxury Yacht 3000 is a luxury yacht made famous by the Lady Luck. The Lady Luck is the personal starship of gambler and New Republic hero Lando Calrissian. Lando has owned numerous starships throughout his long career, but the Lady Luck has been the most durable. Calrissian purchased Lady Luck from an Orthellin royal mistress after the Battle of Endor. At the time, Lando's involvement with the mining operation known as Nomad City kept him from tinkering with the starship, but in the years since he has repeatedly modified and upgraded Lady Luck.

Lando initially planned to transform the Lady Luck into an advanced luxury cruiser. However, Calrissian's near-constant involvement with the New Republic has forced him to convert the Lady Luck into a competent combat vehicle. At first glance, the fifty-meter long starship appears to be an unarmed pleasure yacht, but this placid exterior conceals five retractable laser cannons and a small ion cannon turret. A pair of powerful Chempat-6 deflector shield generators provide moderate protection from enemy fire. The Lady Luck's engines are housed in two long engine pods connected to the main hull. Although the starship's sublight and hyperdrive speeds can't match those of the Millennium Falcon, the Lady Luck can still outrace nearly any other luxury vehicle in the galaxy.

The Lady Luck's secondary systems truly set it apart. It has a highly-sophisticated sensor system allowing Lando to detect, identify, and scan approaching vessels at great range. When the Lady Luck is scanned by customs officials or enemy forces, the ship's transponder can be programmed with up to three separate false identities that include aliases, fake cargo manifests, and modified system specs. Lando frequently changes these identities, although he has used the alias "Stardream" on more than one occasion. A droid brain aboard the starship can pilot the starship in emergencies and direct it towards a summoning unit that Lando always keeps on his belt; this feature proved especially helpful when Lando, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo were forced to flee the mining city of Ilic. The starship also has concealed smuggler compartments.

Although the Lady Luck is now well-suited to combat, it is still a lavish luxury starship. An entire observation level includes an exterior deck and numerous viewports. Lando's private suite and the five visitor cabins are decorated with rare art from around the galaxy. Conform-couches can be found throughout the starship, and the main deck contains a jet-stream meditation pool, and a small crystal garden. Even the Lady Luck's escape pods are furnished with state-of-the-art grav-couches covered in the finest Corellian leather.

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Developer Comments on the Creation of the Lady Luck By Artist Rick Knox The initial design of the Sorosuub 3000 comes from the expanded universe, "Heir to the Empire" which is where I began my search for technical drawings, deck plans and other source information. As it turns out there isn't a lot of source material for the Sorosuub 3000, but fortunately I was given great latitude with its design. First I started with the outside and used the basic profile seen in "Star Wars: The Essentials Guide to Vehicles and Vessels" and expanded that concept. The drawings aren't too exciting so I spiced them up by adding surface detailing, exposed machinery and other subtle details to give the Sorosuub 3000 some character. After the external portion of the model was finished and signed off, it was time to work on the design for the inside rooms. For this part of the ship I wanted to consult with Technical Art Director Jeff Dobson and Lead Designer Cinco Barnes. Cinco wanted the ship to have a lot of windows so players could enjoy the "glass bottom boat" effect in space and wanted the ship to be unarmed and invulnerable (since it isn't a combat vehicle). The only problem we had was why would anyone want an unarmed, invulnerable ship? Well the answer had to be, "because it looks COOL!" We got a look at another version of the Lady Luck shown in a different game but ultimately decided it wasn't large enough and didn't have enough windows. I then did some quick concept layouts and discussed the possibilities with Jeff, but knew that I wanted it to be big and spacious. After a few sessions of mapping out rooms I decided on a final layout, and got started making the ships insides. The main observation deck needed to be 2 floors high with a balcony so you could really get the feel of how large the ship is. After designing this room the others rooms were created using a similar theme of curved pylons and surfaces and deep warm colors. Lastly I had to come up with hull patterns for the Sorosuub 3000. For this I wanted to tie in the inside styling I had come up with, which was a sort of flowing advanced yacht look. So I look at some Winnebagos and real world yachts and came up with 6 patterns that look relevant to star wars but also give it the pleasure yacht look. The Sorosuub 3000 in Jump to Lightspeed is approximately 90 meters long and has 8 Rooms including a Bridge, Stateroom, Meditation room, Armory, Engineering, Bar and two Observation decks. Its Three stories high and has 2 elevators and 26 windows. You may not be able to fight in the Sorosuub 3000, but I bet you will have a good time!

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Craft : SoroSuub Luxury 3000 Type : Private space yacht Scale : Starfighter Length : 50 meters Skill : Space transports: Luxury 3000 yacht Crew : 1 Crew Skill : Varies widely Passengers : 10 Cargo Capacity : 100 metric tons Consumables : 1 month Cost : 250,000 (new), 150,000 (used) Hyperdrive Multiplier : x2 Hyperdrive Backup : x14 Nav Computer : Yes Maneuverability : 1D Space : 5 Atmosphere : 295; 850 kmh Hull : 2D+2 Shields : 1D Sensors : Passive: 25/1D Scan: 50/2D Search: 75/2D+2 Focus: 3/3D

Background:  The SoroSuub Personal Luxury Yacht 3000 was a yacht starship, similar to a transport, only more suited to travelers rather than cargo, and far more luxurious.

The Personal Luxury Yacht 3000 was 50 meters long, with a pair of engine pods that extended from the main hull. Each pod housed a sublight engine and a hyperdrive engine. It also had an observational level with an exterior deck near the aft of the ship, while the interior compartment had a small jet-stream meditation pool and several conform-couches. The main deck offered a dining area, a large private suite, and five visitor cabins, as well as the escape pods, the bridge and the main control systems. In addition, the viewports on the side of the ship were retractable. Above the bridge was a docking coupling. It also housed a retractable laser cannon on the ventral side of the ship in the event of emergencies. It sometimes also utilized ion engines. The power couplings and sensor arrays were at the front of the ship, and in some cases jutted out.

Before the Clone Wars, they were typically associated with diplomats for meetings and travel. They quickly fell out of favor as the war began as they were seen as targets for pirates and Separatists. During the Clone Wars, they were concealed with weapons to better protect themselves against Separatist attacks. Pirate captain Hondo Ohnaka piloted a Luxury 3000 space yacht dubbed Fortune and Glory.

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The SoroSuub Personal Luxury Yacht 3000 is a luxury yacht starship, similar to a transport only more suited to travellers rather than cargo and far more luxurious.

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Personnel transport has always been important to any company and government, but not everyone has the money to spare on large, excessively roomy capital ships. Additionally, smaller ships rarely have the room to transport a significant number of personnel at a time. The Personal Luxury Yacht (PLY) 3000 was designed with personnel transport in mind. Capable of transporting fifteen passengers at a time, the 3000 sports moderate shields and hull to protect itself from enemy attacks. Light armament was also installed to allow the ship a very small amount of defense, but an escort is always preferred to solo travel. Still the PLY-3000 is a perfect transport for important dignitaries and leaders.

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Personnel transport has always been important to any company and government, but not everyone has the money to spare on large, excessively roomy capital ships. Additionally, smaller ships rarely have the room to transport a significant number of personnel at a time. The Personal Luxury Yacht (PLY) 3000 was designed with personnel transport in mind. Capable of transporting thirteen passengers at a time, the 3000 sports moderate shields and hull to protect itself from enemy attacks. Light armament was also installed to allow the ship a very small amount of defense, but an escort is always preferred to solo travel. Still, the PLY-3000 is a perfect transport for important dignitaries and leaders.

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The British-flagged 56-meter-long (184-foot-long) yacht, which the experts estimated cost around $40 million, capsized and went down on Aug. 19 within minutes of being hit by a pre-dawn storm while anchored off northern Sicily.

The superyacht’s hull was insured against physical damage by yacht insurance provider OMAC and a consortium of insurers including Travelers Cos. Inc., Navium Marine, and Convex, Reuters reported last week.

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Its protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance, which typically covers third-party liability claims including for environmental damage, injury and death, was provided by British Marine.

The hull was likely insured for around $40 million, while the P&I cover would be larger, insurance sources said.

“Our understanding is that the cost of the boat was between $40 and $50 million, so the limit of the hull & machinery policy was probably around those values,” said Marcos Alvarez, managing director, global financial institution ratings at Morningstar DBRS.

The P&I policy would likely be “several multiples” of the hull policy, or $200-300 million, Alvarez added, noting it would also likely cover liability payments even if the captain or crew are found to be negligent.

Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, are investigating the captain and two other crew members. An investigation does not imply guilt or mean formal charges will follow. Prosecutors have said the probe would take time and require salvaging the wreck.

Oscar Seikaly, CEO of broker NSI Insurance Group, that provides yacht insurance, estimated the hull value at $40-70 million, but said P&I cover might not total more than $100 million.

P&I insurance would also cover recovery of the Bayesian, said Francesco Dubbioso, country manager for Italy for insurer Alta Signa Europe, who estimated the superyacht’s value at $30 million to $40 million.

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Seikaly said four clients had last week been ready to buy boats but changed their minds because of the high cost of insurance.

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Cocina later confirmed to Sky News that a fifth body had been found and was being brought to shore. One passenger remains missing.

The identities of the bodies were not immediately released. Their recovery follows a dayslong search in the deep waters off Italy where British tech tycoon Mike Lynch  and several others were believed to be trapped in the hull. Fifteen of the 22 people aboard survived.

The rest had been missing since early Monday, when the Bayesian was caught in the storm anchored off the coast of Porticello, a village near the Sicilian capital city, Palermo.

The body of the ship’s cook, identified as Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian Antiguan national, was recovered Monday. 

On Wednesday, NBC News witnessed what appeared to be at least three body bags being lifted from fire department boats after they pulled into port at Porticello. It was unclear whose bodies they were. Some were later transferred to ambulances and driven away from the dock.

Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Neda, are also missing. 

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was among the survivors rescued by a nearby vessel after they got into a lifeboat.

Built by the Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered yacht could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist boating sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world, according to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters.  

Regularly described in U.K. media as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” Lynch was  acquitted of fraud by a San Francisco jury this year, stemming from the sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011.

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who brought Bloomer, who testified in his defense, and Morvillo, one of his U.S. lawyers, on the trip.

Lynch's co-defendant Stephen Chamberlain was not aboard the Bayesian, but in what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a  car struck and killed  him Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

Claudio Lavanga and Claudia Rizzo reported from Porticello. Henry Austin reported from London.

Claudio Lavanga is Rome-based foreign correspondent for NBC News.

Claudia Rizzo is an Italy based journalist.

Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

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Business | Revamped Pier Sixty-Six Resort now taking bookings for new levels of luxury

New year’s presidential suite going for just under $10k a night.

As 2024 draws to a close, Tavistock Development Company of Orlando, owner-developer of the historic Pier Sixty-Six resort in Fort Lauderdale, is on the cusp of reopening its landmark property after a dramatic $1 billion redevelopment project that started in 2020.

The 32-acre destination, located at 2301 SE 17th St., on the east end of the high-arching 17th Street Causeway bridge, will boast a revamped version of its iconic 17-story tower with Pier Top Lounge, a 10-story hotel addition, two condominium projects called Azul and Indigo, residential resort units, as well as 30,000 square feet of commercial office and retail space. Condo prices start at $3.85 million.

A Tavistock spokeswoman has confirmed the resort is now booking hotel rooms for occupancy starting on Jan. 1, 2025. But the room price list is eye-popping, analysts say, suitable for a business model designed to chase big-spending travelers who are willing to pay hundreds of dollars per night for premium service

“Grand opening” rates start at $854 a night, according to a spokeswoman. By the time mid-January rolls around, the lowest rates will dip to around $630.

And then there’s the newly added 3,000-square-foot presidential suite on the 15th floor of the iconic tower building. Guests who reserve the suite will start the New Year at a discounted $9,855 a night. The suite, with a wrap-around balcony on the original tower’s 15th floor, has two bedrooms, two baths, a media room, private workout space, and a dining area for eight. The suite normally goes for more than $10,000 a night, according to the hotel’s online price listings.

“They’re coming in hard and strong,” said Peter Ricci, director of the hospitality and tourism management program at Florida Atlantic University. “The industry people all wonder how they’re going to pull it off.”

Ricci equates the remake with the aspirations of The Boca Raton (formerly known as The Boca Raton Hotel & Resort), which reinvented itself in a similar manner under the ownership of technology titan Michael Dell.

“I hope Pier Sixty-Six is in that sweet spot between Miami and Boca where they can accommodate those rates,” Ricci said. “They’re going after that super-high-end traveler. The hotel is 350 plus rooms. It’s doable. But the Presidential Suite suite at $10,000 night is high.”

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood can pull off $800- to $1,000-a-night rates, he added, but largely because of its casino clientele.

Prices aside, signs of the property’s old allure in the community appears to be taking hold, according to management.

“We are seeing so much excitement from the local communities,” said Jessi Blakley, Tavistock’s vice president of marketing and communications. She affirmed that would-be vacationers and other short-term visitors are not the only ones booking rooms. Organizations are signing up to stage events within the resort’s 40,000 square feet of ballrooms and other meeting spaces well into 2027.

The resort’s famous revolving Pier Top lounge is coming back. The preservation of the tower itself was actually a demand put forth by some city officials.

A decades-old destination

Founded in 1957 as a fueling dock and gas station for Phillips 66 Petroleum, the resort is being redeveloped as a luxury destination that bears little resemblance to what vacationers in the immediate post World War II period experienced through multiple decades. Two years later, a marina with 100 berths was added as well as a motel called, “Waterway Wonderland.”

The 17-story hotel tower with its rotating Pier Top lounge was added in 1965. It sported 66 spires; the lounge rotated every 66 minutes.

The revamped Pier Sixty-Six will open with 325 rooms and suites, a 13,000-square-foot fitness and spa, and 12 culinary venues including restaurants along the waterfront promenade. The tower’s 17th-floor observation deck is back offering 360-degree views of Fort Lauderdale and the Atlantic Ocean.

The marina, which remained open during the construction project, will again be a host to “superyachts” during the forthcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October. The marina contains 164 deep water slips for yachts up to 400 feet, 5,000 linear feet of dockage. It is a launch point for fishing charters, diving excursions and kayaking.

Upping the game

All of this speaks to an evolving luxury tourism renaissance for the section of the city bordered by Port Everglades, which is adjacent to the Broward County convention center expansion project on the west bank of the Intracoastal and on the southern edge of the causeway.

There, an 800-room Omni Hotel is on the rise with aspirations for a 2025 opening. A major international travel convention is booked there for 2026.

“With the reopening of Pier Sixty-Six Resort and the grand opening of the Omni Hotel, Greater Fort Lauderdale is entering an exciting new chapter,” Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale, the county’s tourism promotion agency, told  the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

“These premier properties not only elevate our luxury accommodations but also significantly enhance our ability to attract and host world-class conferences and events,” she said. “This investment in our hospitality landscape is a testament to Greater Fort Lauderdale’s growing reputation as a top-tier destination for both leisure and business travelers, further boosting our convention and conference business and driving economic growth throughout the region.”

Besides Pier Sixty-Six and the Omni, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina on the Intracoastal has undergone a major remake, while the waterfront Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is engaged in a renovation project scheduled to be completed before the end of this year.

Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Steve Glassman said Friday he likes what is unfolding at Pier Sixty-Six.

“I think this is a whole new level for Fort Lauderdale,” he said in an interview. “I’ve been there, I’ve seen it. It’s really taking us to that next level.”

Glassman was an advocate for the property receiving a designation as an historic site, which was declared earlier this year.

“It’s a beautiful site,” he said. “I’m not surprised bookings are into 2027. People want to be here. people want to come to Fort Lauderdale.”

The road to progress, though, has been uneven. The project was delayed shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic broke out; more recently, fire alarm testing among the buildings caused a racket that rattled neighbors in nearby multimillion dollar residences. The developer refined the hours of testing.

South Side again a boat show venue

It remains unclear what will be in store for the land Tavistock owns on the south side of the 17th Street causeway, site of the old Sails Marina. It has served previously as a construction staging area for the redevelopment project and as a host site for boat show superyachts.

In 2021, Tavistock retained the global architectural firm Arquitectonica to design three 480-foot residential towers for a future phase of the redevelopment project. Two were to be placed on the causeway’s south side while another would rise on the north side. But the idea was dropped as impractical given height restrictions related to the nearby airport.

Top of the line service

At  the moment, Tavistock is focusing on ramping up the operations of the initial redevelopment phase. The resort is loaded with amenities, including a la carte concierge services, “priority restaurant reservations and marina arrangements, as well as in-residence services including catering, entertaining, and housekeeping,” according to a brochure.

A sampling of its extensive list of offerings: a Club Room for entertaining and socializing, three pools with lounges and dining, an exclusive VIP pool with private cabanas and chaise lounge service, and a “rejuvenating spa.”

An adult pool contains “a refreshing water oasis with an outdoor dining pavilion overlooking the marina.” A resort pool contains a three-story slide and splash fountain, “plus a dedicated café, bar, and kids club.”

The options go on and on. But the key to success is to maintain a high level of services that luxury travelers and upper-income residents come to expect for the money they’ll pay, Ricci said.

To do that, Tavistock has retained a respected, top-of-the-line management firm called CoralTree, which is based in Colorado.

“They’re trying to do it by the combination of service and a unique project,” Ricci said. “I’m super positive, but I do think it is going to be a tremendous challenge.”

Timeline to redevelopment

• 2016 : Tavistock Development Co. acquires the 32-acre property.
• 2017: Hurricane Irma damages the property, including rooms in the tower building.
• 2018: Fort Lauderdale commissioners approve 15-year development agreement with Tavistock.
• 2019 : Company lays off 213 workers in preparation for the project. Pier South property (formerly Sails Marina) transformed into Superyacht Village for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
• 2020 : Ground is broken for redevelopment project. As work crews move in, the longtime Grille 66 and Bar steakhouse closes.
• 2021: Project delayed largely due to COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2024: Reopening set before year’s end as future visitors book rooms for 2025 and organizations schedule dates for conferences and other events.

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Hush-Hush Luxuries: 9 Coveted Luxury Brands of the Super-Rich

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This is the rarefied realm where six-figure price tags are merely the barrier to entry. Their clientele spans oligarchs and royalty, titans of industry and chief executives paid in eight to nine figures annually. Shopping here is strictly by appointment or referral, with little, if any, public presence. 

For the select few granted access, the rewards are matchless: access to the absolute best in materials, craftsmanship and design, elevated to the level of art. Join us as we unveil some of the most coveted and exclusive luxury brands that even most of the super-rich have never heard of, but which represent the ne plus ultra for those who can afford it.

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The ultra rich know all about Sunseeker — the luxury brand known for being a global leader in yachts. The website doesn’t list prices, and you’re encouraged to find your local yacht dealer for additional information. One could only imagine how much a typical luxury yacht would go for. If you’re ever interested in browsing the various options, you can check out YachtWorld , where you can pick out your sports yacht for a few million dollars.

If you’re wondering if you’ve ever seen this luxury brand, chances are that you may have caught a glimpse of a Sunseeker luxury yacht in a James Bond film. Sunseeker yachts are in as many Bond films, like Aston Martin cars, so you may have spotted one in the past without realizing what you were looking at.

Brunello Cucinelli

You may have seen pictures of celebrities dressed in this luxury fashion brand, but chances are that you weren’t aware of the brand name. The Brunello Cucinelli brand is called after the Italian fashion designer who started the company in 1978 and has since gone on to dress celebrities and Silicon Valley giants. Despite dressing many famous celebrities, the luxury brand doesn’t rely on celebrity endorsements in advertisements, as it prefers to be more subtle. 

You may not have noticed from the casual appearance, but many tech moguls have appeared in interviews in luxury clothing from the Cucinelli line. On top of the $5,000 blazers, the rich have purchased high-end casual clothing pieces, like $2,500 sweatpants or $800 sneakers. You may be surprised by how many notable celebrities have been spotted in this luxury brand.

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Despite being around since 1766, chances are you haven’t heard about this luxury brand, since it’s a huge auction house for those looking to buy and sell expensive art pieces. The price points at Christie’s auctions range from $500 to over $100 million, with work available from 80 art and luxury categories.

Christie’s also has a network of specialists who can assist clients with various services ranging from art appraisal to art financing. The company also offers art education for those new to the space. Even though their wares are mainly on the radar of the ultra-wealthy, there may be an auction house near you — Christie’s has a flagship location in New York City and a presence in 46 countries globally.

If you’ve ever looked into experiencing luxury travel (and are super rich), you’ve likely heard of Virtuoso. Everyone else likely hasn’t heard about this global network of luxury travel advisors. The Virtuoso platform offers luxury experiences, ranging from private yacht adventures to trips based around sporting events. The platform, with over 20,000 luxury travel advisors, has seen tourists spending up to $50,000 per trip.

With many rich folks adding wellness into their travel routine, the demand for unique private experiences has increased. If you’re looking for inspiration, you can create a “Wanderlist” on the Virtuoso website.

While everyone has likely heard of a Rolex watch, another luxury watch brand that isn’t a household name is Omega. The luxury Swiss watch brand has been around since 1848, and the company hired Zoë Kravitz and Zhou Dongyu as brand ambassadors this year to promote the Aqua Terra Shades campaign.

The Omega brand recently partnered with the more affordable watch company Swatch to bring the collaborative effort into the market with a surprising disruption. The MoonSwatch Collection was a viral sensation and the limited edition project was challenging to find in stores.

Farfetch was launched by José Neves in 2008 as an online marketplace for luxury boutiques worldwide — and it’s beloved by the mega rich. The official website touts that the company is the top global online luxury fashion platform. With over 1,400 luxury retailers and 3.9 million active consumers, the platform is growing globally, so you may start hearing about them more often.

The Farfetch platform is known for connecting creators, curators and consumers of luxury brands. You’ll likely discover new luxury brands on the platform, since Farfetch sells various products from men’s, kids’, beauty and women’s styles.

This luxury fashion retailer was founded in Germany in 2006, and the company has expanded to offer luxury children’s wear and home goods. The luxury platform has a simple user interface with a white background and basic black text. With almost two million followers on Instagram, this luxury brand has long been beloved by the ultra-wealthy and is starting to gain traction worldwide.

Mytheresa executives recently announced that it expected to increase net sales by anywhere from 8% to 13% in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Most of the top spenders with this luxury brand are high-powered business leaders with limited time and don’t want to look for the perfect outfit.

Exclusive Resorts

For the jet-setting elite who crave privacy and luxury above all else, there exists a secretive high-end travel club that provides access to the world’s most exclusive destinations. Known only to those who travel at the highest stratospheres of wealth, Exclusive Resorts offers a level of luxury, convenience, and exclusivity that puts even Four Seasons and Aman resorts to shame. 

This members-only utopia comes at an appropriately elite price — with membership initiation fees starting at a cool $100,000 and reaching up to $250,000. But for those who can afford it, what they get in return is the key to unlocking the world’s most coveted locales precisely when they want them. We’re talking finish-line villas in Monaco for the Grand Prix, ski-in cabins beside the Waltons’ own in Aspen for Christmas and penthouses overlooking the Champs Elysees during Paris Fashion Week.

With a $600 million portfolio of owned homes and villas globally, Exclusive Resorts can accommodate virtually any whim or wish of its select 3,000 members. Don’t expect to browse listings on their website — privacy and exclusivity are paramount. Membership is by invitation and referral only. But for those privileged few granted access to this gilded world of luxury travel, no dream is unattainable. One call to their personal travel advisors sets even the loftiest vacation desires in motion — after all, they have Jeff Bezos on speed dial. Exclusive Resorts makes the fantasy vacations of billionaires and titans of industry an everyday reality.

Frette Linens

For those who crave the ultimate indulgence between their Italian percale sheets, there is one iconic luxury name that promises unparalleled comfort and extravagance: Frette. This storied Italian linen company has been clothing the beds of royalty, dignitaries, and the wealthy elite since 1860. 

One touch of their exquisite bed sheets, with a 280-thread count woven from the world’s finest long-staple Egyptian cotton, and you’ll be hooked. But be prepared to pay for the privilege. Their sheet sets start at around $4,000, while their prized Belgian linen duvet covers can fetch up to $25,000. They offer over 20 choices of fabric, including the softest cottons and silkiest linens, in the industry’s highest thread counts. 

Laura Beck contributed to the reporting for this article.

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