en-usluxpresso October was another recordbreaking month in the art world. This month buyers flocked toward historic hand guns and paintings. The most notable record broken this month was easily the most expensive piece of art sold by an artist who is currently living. rnSource Business Insider ]]> The late Gianni Versace and his family have an impressive real estate portfolio. In June Versaces Miami mansion hit the market for $125 million making it one of the most expensive homes for sale in America. Now his brother Santo has listed his Milan apartment for $63.8 million (approx Rs 336 crore) according to Curbed. The home spans more than 22000 sq ft across four floors and was built in 1954 ]]> The Maldives will soon be home to a $520 million floating golf course on the Indian Ocean. The worlds first artificial course will be built in India or the Middle East and then towed to the island nation ]]> Every luxury real estate listing seems to have way more bathrooms than bedrooms.nAnd its not just something weve noticed when combing listings for our House of the Day. A 2to1 bathroomtobedroom ratio is practically a new status symbol for the wealthy at least in Los Angeles.nMaster bathrooms now have amenities that rival spas and hotels with emotional showers that change colours and aromas copper tubs and hisandher water closets.nHere are some of the more luxurious loos weve come across recently.nnSource Business Insider ]]> Whether its Kim Kardashian buying a $100000 purse or a photographer burning one for the sake of art Hermes coveted bags create a stir whenever they are mentioned. The 2011 documentary Hearts and Crafts directed by documentary filmmaker Frederic Laffont depicts daily life inside a Hermes factory in France where bags glass goods drawings and leather saddles for horseback riding are crafted. In a month the Hermes staff can produce 15 handcrafted bags of different styles and textures. The bags range from $10000 to $150000 depending on the size and material used. So how exactly are Hermes bags made? Watch the full documentary here or click through to see. Source Business Insider ]]> June registered as another recordbreaking month. Cars computers art and historical documents fill this months list of the most insane and outrageous purchases. Source Business Insider ]]> Dont let its name deceive you. The House is actually a onebedroom apartment that is listed for a huge $21.7 million. For comparisons sake the most expensive onebedroom apartment currently listed in New York is a $9 million place on West 57th Street according to StreetEasy. The 4400 sq ft apartment is located in Japans MinamiAzabu neighbourhood. The kitchen is Hibachi style which can be exciting entertainment for your guests Source Business Insider ]]> Its been called the City of the Future. With its sweeping landscapes and futuristic architecture Dubai has a skyline unlike any other city in the world. Our friends at Airpano a group of Russian photographers and panorama enthusiasts have taken to the skies to document the most visually interesting places on our planet. Dubai sits high on that list. They used Canon 1Ds MarkII Canon 1Ds MarkIII Canon 5D MarkII and a Panasonic Lumix DMCGF1to take their photos. The pictures are so insanely detailed you wont even believe theyre real Source Business Insider ]]> Royal Jet an Abu Dhabi airline plans to spend $9 million (approx Rs 45 crore) to upgrade a single one of its Boeing business jets. With about 11 jets to be refurbished this 46passenger plane apart from its new livery will have new system upgrades. Heres more on it ]]> The New Year started off with some large quirky and outrageous purchases. Diverting away from the fashionista purchases of last December January was about history cars and real estate. Jennifer Aniston bought yet another home presidential memorabilia was auctioned off and someone ate a really expensive piece of sushi Source Business Insider ]]> Raising a glass of Champagne while surrounded by friends and relatives is an ageold tradition around the holidays. The celebratory tradition dates back to when the Romans planted grapes in the northeast section of France around the fifth century. In 1987 when Hugh Capet was crowned King of France he displayed the local wine at coronation banquets impressing visiting monarchs. Here is the story about Champagne Source Business Insider ]]> Zach Galifianakis should pay more attention to the handbags he carries. Luxury handbag company Louis Vuitton is suing Warner Bros alleging that a handbag featured as one of its own in The Hangover Part II is a fake ]]> Just because youre in the middle of the ocean doesnt mean you should sacrifice luxury. These luxury cruise liners will sail pretty much anywhere but the finest staterooms will cost you. From learning how to play piano male escorts for the single ladies at dinner or apartmentstyle lofts these cruise ships show that sailing can be quite luxurious. Source Business Insider ]]> As the holidays approach luxury spending is at its peak. Christies Sothebys and Bonhams kept busy this month with quite a few auctions and a slew of recordbreaking sales. And the big spenders were out in full force buying everything from a $10 million spider statue to John Lennons tooth ]]> If you thought that crown jewels were exclusive to Britain youd be wrong. Heres a look at the crown jewels passed down from generation to generation of monarchs from around the world. Theyre priceless and can include anything from brooches to swords Source Business Insider ]]>