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Virtuosity - Ralph & Russo Streetwear & Luxury Fashion Contemplating the Natural World - Boucheron Stay Safe & Stylish - Covid Fashion Accessories
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The Exclusive World of RM Champagnes Dome Dining in the Windy City Gourmet News Brad Pitt Launches a New Rose Champagne
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Aston Martin Unveils Two 007 Special Editions Nemisis One - World’s Fastest Luxury Yacht Gordon Murray T-50 Supercar Ever Wanted to own a Le Mans Winning Car?
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FASHION There are numerous brands of luxury clothing spread throughout the entire world that influence the fashion industry and it is they who dictate the trends you see sashaying along the high streets and catwalks. Luxury Living Magazine goes behind the scenes to bring you not just fashion reviews but some of the fashion world’s best kept secrets.
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VIRTUOSITY
Ralph & Russo presents its first virtual couture collection in the wake of COVID 19
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British couturiers Ralph & Russo have unveiled its Fall-Winter 20/21 collection as a fantastical collaboration. Showcasing their stunning gowns against virtual backdrops of the “wonders of the world� they encourage our minds to travel to a world during a period of international lockdown and doom and gloom
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Envisioned by Tamara Ralph while at her home in lockdown the Collection is uniquely presented against the seven contemporary wonders of the world as a journey through the seasons and brought to life by an equally international individual; avatar and muse, Hauli. Named in traditional Swahili after strength and power, Hauli is at once rooted in African origins and a reflection of womankind; of the beautiful and inspiring women bringing courage and positive change to all four corners of the world. Abundant with vibrant tones of yellow-gold and sky blue, hues of lavender and fuchsia pink, the collection harkens to the natural palette of our planet, citing seven of the globe’s most unique and awe-inspiring locations, and enhancing silhouettes with intricate floral details.
Floral details were key – adding the nature aspect to the creations. From three-dimensional organza blooms to swathes of oral taffeta and tweed – each distorted, blurred like watercolours, and digitally printed – the collection defies singularity, bridging the gap between technology and the elements. Starting from sketches, the designs were transposed either in fabric or on screen and given the attention to detail it is difficult to spot the difference. The couture house describes the collection as a reflection on the “far-reaching beauty of our natural world and the digitally charged future.”
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ARE MODERN DESIGNERS BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN
STREETWEAR AND LUXURY FASHION? Streetwear is one of the most striking retail and fashion trends to have evolved in recent years
After Louis Vuitton’s men’s Spring Summer 2020 show, man of the moment Virgil Abloh appeared in front of the cameras in a laid back
sportswear jacket and trainers not attire you’d expect from a luxury fashion
brand designer or was it? Whilst in the past fashion houses had avoided associating with streetwear brands, fearing that the association would
dilute their luxury appeal today every luxurious brand has a streetwear collection once again blurring the lines between streetwear and luxury.
But wait a minute this isn’t the first time that Louis Vuitton have tapped
into the growing market of the streetwear / urbanwear movement, back
in 2009 Marc Jacobs, then-creative director of Louis Vuitton, collaborated with Kanye West to design a capsule collection of luxury sneakers for the
French fashion house this collection was the start of West’s journey as
a designer and more importantly cemented the fact that streetwear had invade our high-end luxury market.
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Gucci, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Tommy Hilfiger and Yves Saint Laurent to name but a few all have streetwear brands but why have such storied brands with long histories and legacy taken this alternative path? The answer is simply whereas most fashion labels struggle to redefine themselves, streetwear evolves organically by staying close to the ground. As a result, more and more traditional fashion brands are trying to capitalize on streetwear’s particular element of cool. We all know that the rain mac by Yves Saint Laurent is elegant, timeless and luxurious but it’s the same year after year after year and for millennials who want to look edgy and different day in, day out street wear allows them this opportunity whilst still being able to flaunt the fact that they are a wearing a named brand. Consisting of a loose combination of apparel like hoodies, sneakers, t-shirts, face caps, tracksuits, and jackets, one of the most captivating things about streetwear is that it is a hundred percent practical. Before, almost everyone who wanted to be fashionable would wear whatever it took to achieve high fashion status – however, uncomfortable or impractical it might be. So when streetwear turned into a high fashion style, it was only a matter of time that consumers would latch onto it and demand it in high volume after all who doesn’t want to feel comfortable!
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Another major factor in this paradoxical shift from haute couture to luxury streetwear is Instagram today followers of fashion want it at their fingertips, gone are the days when fashion magazines were the traditional authoritarians on fashion, today social media has made what was once niche brands such as Stussy, A Bathing Ape, and Supreme once reserved only for followers of Hip Hop and other sub cultures into mainstream brands with A-listers like BeyoncÊ, Kanye West and others all signing up for collaborations. Streetwear is not a trend that is going to fade away anytime soon, aligned with a popular culture that spans fashion, art and music it is estimated that of the global apparel market which is worth some 15 trillion dollars streetwear represents 10% of this market and is expected to continue growing. So it’s time to ditch the heels and grab a pair a sneakers!
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CONTEMPLATING THE
NATURAL WORLD
Boucheron’s long-standing history has blossomed since its creation in 1858 and although it may be the oldest jewellery house in Paris’s iconic Place Vendôme, the maison is never one to stand still having captured real flowers for eternity and turned sand and shavings of marble into precious baubles in the past its newest collection looks to the skies utilizing modern technology and expert craftsmanship
Titled Contemplation, the collections focuses on the natural beauty of the world capturing the ephemeral movement of a cloud a raindrop falling or a feather’s swirling in flight. Comprising of sixty-seven pieces, it is to date the most personal and intimate collection of High Jewellery ever created by Creative Director Claire Choisne with an extremely sensorial approach: pieces seem to quiver with the slightest breath on the skin, fragments of stars are caught in airy matter, a cloud of diamonds swirls on a weightless necklace.
Here Claire Choisne highlights the key pieces within the collection
GOUTTE DE CIEL – SKYDROP One of my most favourite pieces within the collection with this necklace “I wanted to capture the impalpable and to offer a piece of sky to wear around the neck. This dream was made possible the day we discovered Aerogel.” Aerogel is the material that has the lowest density in the world, consisting of 99.8% of air and 0.2% of silica. NASA actually uses it in space, on panels, to capture stardust. Aerogel has the same properties as the sky, and is blue for the same reasons the sky is blue. Therefore its colour varies depending on the light. Outwardly this stone looks similar to that of a moonstone but in terms of strength it is much more inferior to a mineral so the stone is enclosed by a shell of rock crystal set and encrusted with diamonds. There is also a bracelet with an aerogel insert to complete the set.
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NUAGE EN APESANTEUR “I wanted to evoke a cloud surrounding a woman’s throat, rather than represent one literally”, explains Claire Choisne. But how could it be possible to replicate, the vaporous effect of the millions of droplets which come together to form a cloud in nature, in a piece of jewelry? Maison Boucheron consulted a programmer, who devised an algorithm to bring this unique cumulus to life. It took two years to develop the materials for this unprecedented necklace, which consists of nearly 10,000 titanium threads capped with 4,018 diamonds and glass beads simulating the droplets of water. Following every movement of the neck and appearing weightless like a cloud.
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FLÈCHE SUR CIEL The inspiration behind the necklace was the “Open Sky” work of art by James Turrell located in Naoshima, Japan. When laid, this necklace depicts a window onto the sky. When worn, it has the suppleness of fabric. The structure of this necklace is made of titanium, composed by numerous hexagons forming a supple knit. Every hexagon is covered with airbrushed mother of pearl and with diamonds. What is also fabulous about this piece is that the 30 layers of lacquer covering the mother of pearl are so thin that we can still see the iridescence of mother of pearl under them. On its surface, Claire Choisne has chosen to represent a stormy weather with the mother-of-pearl diamond clouds set off by slate coloured lacquer. This celestial vision is further illuminated by a 35-carat sugarloaf tanzanite with a deep ultramarine hue. In the same cloudy spirit, a rectangular ring has a plateau of white lacquer adorned with an 8.52-carat tanzanite, surrounded by a diamond-paved setting.
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EN PASSANT - PASSING THROUGH Utilizing designs from the archives and dating back to 1901, Boucles D’Oreilles en Passant represents the movement of passing clouds hovering over the ear “expressing the lightness and movement of a cloud perfectly.” The result is a wholly contemporary earring simple enough to be worn every day.
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MURMURATION A murmuration is a flock of birds performing an aerial ballet through the sky. With this piece Boucheron wanted to make such an ephemeral moment eternal by engraving it into rock crystal.
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CARESSE DE PLUME - FEATHER CARESS It is the softness of a feather and its caress that we wanted to depict here. The mother of pearl was worked extremely thinly, to the point that we engraved the “lashes” of the feather in it while keeping the natural curve of the feather. The necklace is set with 1.6cts of diamonds and Akoya cultured pearls. There is also a ring and brooch to complete the set.
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MONTBLANC 1858 GEOSPHERE The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere watch is one of the key icons of the 1858 line with its two distinctive domed turning hemisphere globes and world time complication. This year, Montblanc presented the 1858 Geosphere in grade 5 titanium combined with a glacier blue makeover contrasting with icy white design details. Inspired by the legendary professional Minerva watches from the 1920s and 1930s which were conceived for military use and exploration, reinterpreting these legendary timepieces, the Montblanc 1858 product line expresses the spirit of mountain exploration, embodying the modern trend of returning to nature. The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere is dedicated to the world’s Seven Summit mountaineering challenge, the holy grail of mountaineering adventures. It comes in a 42 mm titanium case combined with blue and contrasting icy white design details, finding inspiration in the colours of glaciers. The timepiece features a manufacture world-time complication developed by the Montblanc watchmakers in Villeret: two domed globes, turning in opposite directions, that complete a full rotation in 24 hours. Price: $5,800. 35
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STAY SAFE &
Stylish For the foreseeable future we are all going to have to wear facemasks whilst out in public, and while these new accessories do have medical function it is inevitable that these will become a fashion accessory. Unless you’re a healthcare worker the best face masks for eve-
ryday use are those made of cloth, so below we’ve rounded up
some of the best designer non-surgical face masks to buy now.
Rich Mnisi
covered in swarovski crystals the Alkebulan face mask is part of a five-piece collection
$115.00
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MARc JAcob Upcycled Face covering
$100.00
AiRinUM + neMen A favourite of Gwyneth Paltrow
$99.00
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collinA stRAdA Fashion face mask with bows utilizing left over fabric
$100.00
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£140.00
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libellula print facemask designed to match your handbag
$75.00
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Virgil Abloh’s brand is selling three different 100% cotton versions
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JACOB & CO UNVEIL 2nd EDITION
BILLIONAIRE WATCH Jacob & Co.’s latest Billionaire watch is encrusted with 189 carats of white diamonds and will set you back a cool $7million
From midtown Manhattan to Moscow Jacob & Co’s jewellery and timepieces have become iconic expressions. His exclusive creations and their assertive character are prized by a great many celebrities, musicians and sportspeople, in particular basketball players Shaquille O’Neal and Stephon Marbury, as well as politicians and royalty. Inspired by the impossible, Jacob Arabo often referred to as “Jacob the Jeweller” is energized by the creative challenge of envisioning and realizing new jewellery and timepiece designs that will continue to intrigue, adding to his already illustrious list of excusive watch designs Jacob & Co. have recently introduced a second edition Billionaire Watch, the first edition which was encrusted with 239 carats of diamonds and famously purchased by Floyd Mayweather for a staggering $18million. The latest incarnation has been dubbed the ASHOKA Billionaire watch and is encrusted with 189 carats of William Goldberg’s Ashoka diamonds which are named after King Ashoka Maurya, a famed thirdcentury warrior also regarded as one of India’s greatest emperors. With a rectangular shape, rounded corners, and 62 precisely-cut facets, the ASHOKA is quite rare firstly because of the ASHOKA diamonds are cut in a way that automatically makes then look larger than a standard emerald cut diamond in addition less than 1% of all rough diamonds even possess the potential to become an ASHOKA - making the Billionaire ASHOKA an extraordinarily special piece. Underneath the diamond facade lays a skeletonized calibre JCAM09 tourbillon movement with a 72-hour power reserve and if the 62 precisely-cut ASHOKA diamond facets aren’t enough bling a further 19 jewels and a final rose-cut white diamond affixed to the crown add to the watches exclusivity 46 LUXURY LIVING
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NEW SEASON
NEW COAT When it comes to choosing your autumn / winter outwear there are two options you can go down, choosing an investment piece that will stand the test of time or follow this season’s latest trend, and when it comes to choosing the right coat this season we have been spoilt for choice with vinyl, wool, trench and even faux fur all hitting the catwalks. Here, we help guide you through this winter’s most important sartorial looks.. 49
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Felice’ faux-fur jacket by Sies Marjan in a rich burgundy tone
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FAUX FUR
This is more than a trend, thankfully, in a recent culture shift many people are starting to
steer away from the use of real fur, for both ethical and environmental reasons with more
and more fashion house adopting the faux effect. This season we are seeing three striking examples of artificial furs, fur lined, teddy effect and full on fur. This striking mix of genres is chic yet cosy, as well as being a celebration of modern femininity.
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‘Hudson’ belted faux-fur coat by Reformation
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Celine by Hedi Slimane
CAPES
If you’re looking for another outerwear option that’s sleek yet warm enough to get you
through the winter months, you should be considering capes. Thinking of this type of coat may conjure up images of superheroes but this piece is a must for an effortless yet elegant wardrobe where comfort is as just important as seduction.
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Marc Jacobs, Animal Print Cape
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Max Mara Iconic Trench
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CAMEL COATS
A camel coat is a wardrobe staple that works for just about every occasion. Whether as a teddy jacket paired with jeans, a classic wrap trench or a keep me warm faux wool coat, the
camel coat is a coat for all seasons and styles and if it’s good enough for Meghan Markel then who are we to argue!
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Make a statement in tartan. Take that completely black
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OVERSIZED COATS
Think wearing your duvet all day, albeit it a very smart duvet! Oversized coat swallows up
the body creating a cosy comfy feel they are also not only great for wrapping up against the cold, they also can be used to hide most of an outfit, leaving virtually nothing visible except for the shoes.
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Arket Puffer Coat
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LOUIS VUITTON LAUNCHES NEW
CRAFTY COLLECTION Louis Vuitton have launched a re-imagining of their classic monogram print with the new Crafty 2020 Collection
Bold coloring and graphic prints interpret new editions of LV Monogram which is inspired by two artistic movements from the second half of the 20th century: graffiti art and neo-expressionism.
The LV Crafty Collection uses the graphic boldness of the original Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas and revisits the print while pairing with the Monogram Giant motif in black.
There are two versions presented in this collection: cream with warm caramel or bright red, and both feature the brand’s iconic LV Monogram print in black.
Additionally, the collection features embossed leather bags like the Onthego and the Pochette Metis which are adorned with an oversized version of the iconic Monogram pattern and LV Crafty detailing. For pricing and availability visit the online store: www.louisvuitton.com
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Introducing two new High Jewellery watches for 2020, Jaeger-LeCoultre places its Calibre 101 in the spotlight once again. The two entirely original designs reaffirm the unique alliance between high jewellery and fine watchmaking made possible by this exceptional small mechanism. For the two new diamond-set timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s in-house artistic team has taken a jewellery-led approach – first, designing the forms of the bracelets and the style of gem-setting, then integrating the cases and movements into the designs. Whereas designing a watch normally takes the opposite approach, beginning with the case and then creating bracelets or straps to complement it. Both bracelets adhere faithfully to the classical high jewellery codes and are composed of pink gold set with diamonds – using only stones classified IF to VVS. However, the designs are utterly different in both form and character, emphasising the creative freedom allowed by the diminutive Calibre 101. 101 BAngLe The Bangle watch is an altogether bolder expression of femininity, inspired by the graceful geometry of Art deco and the strong forms of 20th-Century Modernism. A dynamic interplay of symmetry and asymmetry, the bracelet is set with 996 brilliant-cut diamonds (for a total 19.7 carats), graduated in size to emphasise the sweeping curves of the design. The artisans have combined the griffe (144 diamonds) and grain setting (852 diamonds) techniques to heighten the diamond’s three-dimensional effect and maximise the play of light.
rows of grain-set diamonds highlight the gold bands that run along both sides of the bracelet, supporting its structure. The bracelet needs no clasp as it delicately opens with a simple twist of its two sides.
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101 SnoWdrop Inspired by the white bell-shaped flowers that are able to grow through a thin layer of snow in the Vallée de Joux, the manchette-style Snowdrop exudes delicate femininity. A circle of pear-shaped diamonds surrounds the dial to form a flower, and waves of diamonds repeat the petal pattern in perfect symmetry, all the way around the bracelet. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s designers chose a ‘griffe’ setting for the diamonds, which minimises the metal’s presence and allows light to pass through the stones from all angles. This intensifies the spark of the watch, creating an impression that the diamonds could almost be floating on the surface of the bracelet. With 904 diamonds, of which 204 are pear-shaped and the remainder brilliant-cut (for a total of 20.9 carats), the gem-setting work alone represents 130 hours of work by the jewellery artisans of the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre. As seen from its profile, the bracelet’s structure is supported by two bands of gold, each of them grain-set with diamonds – a linear setting technique in which tiny beads of gold are pulled up from the surface of the metal and pushed over the stone to secure it.
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CALIBre 101 MoVeMent As watchmaking became increasingly sophisticated from the late 19th century onwards, Jaeger-LeCoultre developed new solutions to many horological challenges – including miniaturisation. Among the Maison’s innovations were the diminutive LeCoultre Calibre 7Hp, introduced in 1880 for small enamelled and gem-set watches; and LeCoultre Calibre 6eB, introduced in 1908, which measured barely more than 1cm square. originally conceived and developed for jewellery watches and introduced in 1929 by La grande Maison, Calibre 101 revolutionised feminine watchmaking – its minuscule size and baguette shape offering new realms of aesthetic freedom to designers. developed half a century before the advent of computer-aided design and production technology, Calibre 101 is a remarkable feat of miniaturisation. At 14mm long, less than 5mm wide and weighing barely one gram, the tiny, hand-wound calibre remains the smallest mechanical movement in the world. It is also one of the world’s oldest movements that continues to be in production. These rare timepieces have graced the wrists of exceptional women, including Queen elizabeth II, who wore one – a gift from France’s président– for her coronation in 1953.
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now more than 90 years old, the movement has benefited over the years from many improvements in materials and machining, but its dimensions and architecture remain unchanged. The present, fourthgeneration movement, Calibre 101/4 has 98 components (compared with the original 78), measures 14 mm x 4.8 mm, with a thickness of 3.4 mm (a volume of 0.2 cm3), and weighs barely one gram. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hertz frequency) and the mainspring provides a power reserve of 33 hours. due to the tiny scale, each of the components must be custom-produced and adjusted – making every Calibre 101 unique. only a handful of watchmakers at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture have ever mastered the skills necessary to produce and assemble movements at such a microscopic scale. Consequently, only a few dozen can be produced each year to grace the wrists of exceptional women.
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YesterYear Salvatore Ferragamo’s latest men’s collection represents is an impeccable blend of tradition and modernity with the launch of the Italian brand new Tornabuoni 1927 collection, which blends classic design with modern materials
Paying homage to the brands heritage - Via de’ Tornabuoni is a street at the center of Florence, Italy, it
is here at Palazzo Spini Ferroni, a large Gothic palace
that the fashion house, is located and 1927 marks the year of Salvatore Ferragamo’s return to Italy after a great success in Hollywood
With its sophisticated, elegant and cool appeal, the
Tornabuoni 1927 perfectly embodies Ferragamo’s
creative craft and artisanal heritage, with an attention to
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production
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includes an assortment of Large Leather Goods and
Small Leather Goods designed mainly for leisure
time, featuring a selection of bags in deerskin, an assortment of accessories in nylon with a 3D rubber logo application, and nylon accessories with the logo printed on a small leather label.
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backpack with shoulder straps in a padded technical fabric; waist bag; hands-free bag; a small shoulder bag; a wallet; and a credit card holder.
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BVLGARI’S BAROCKO COLLECTION IS A
TRIBUTE TO ROME Capturing the iconoclast spirit and rock attitude of an era, Bvlgari introduces the Barocko High Jewellery collection, a bold, colourful and precious collection highlighting links between the Maison, the city of Rome and the Baroque style. 74 LUXURY LIVING
For over 130 years Rome has been the muse of Bulgari thanks to its vibrancy, architecture and colourful aesthetic and with its newest collection the Maison embraces its heritage taking inspiration from the 16th century Roman Barouque period. With rich kaleidoscopic colours, extraordinary light effects, fanciful shapes and exquisite details, Barocko is one of the most alluring new collections in a while embracing both eccentricity and sophistication in perfect balance. Under the guidance of creative director Lucia Silvestri, Bvlgari have sourced some of the rarest and most precious stones in the world for these one-off pieces, their beauty harnessed by the brand’s skilled artisans.
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RUBY DRAPERY RING Spectacular like a statue, sinuous like a dress, the Ruby Drapery ring is inspired by Baroque sculptures, also known as “living marbles”. Highly expressive due to their dynamic poses, fluid movements and swirling draperies, these masterworks perfectly epitomized the creative vision of an era. Drawing from this aesthetic approach, Bvlgari successfully takes on the challenge of crafting precious metals and gemstones - hard and rigid by nature – into a piece of extreme vitality and motion. Flawlessly three-dimensional, the Ruby Drapery ring flaunts an extraordinary construction that can be appreciated from any point of view. Crafted with white gold, diamonds and sensational ruby the Ruby Drapery is a masterpiece of both nature and human ingenuity.
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LADY ARABESQUE NECKLACE For the first time, Bvlgari juxtaposes natural fancy pink sapphires and Paraiba tourmalines. The amazing gold arabesques literally flow among the stones, giving an ultra-modern take on Bvlgari’s iconic “bib” style: a swirl of femininity.
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CABOCHON EXUBERANCE NECKLACE A tribute to one of Rome’s most powerful noble families, the Cabochon Exuberance necklace is inspired by the Horti Farnesiani, a spectacular secret heaven in the heart of the Eternal City that hosted luxuriant parties during Baroque. Drawing from the decorative motif of the Palazzo’s scenic façade, Bvlgari envisions a bold jewel, large in proportions, generous in colour and abundant in sophisticated details. Eleven cabochon gemstones of exceptional quality, colour and weight are combined together in one single jewel: a rare gem set put together with patience and determination. Each of these spectacular gems could be individually set in stand-alone jewels: with its MAI TROPPO approach, Bvlgari combines them into one amazing necklace with matching earrings for a daring chromatic explosion.
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MOSACIO NECKLACE Imagination has no limits. Capturing the visionary spirit of Baroque, the Mosaico necklace is a masterful blend of movement, dynamism and shapes. Rich diamond geometries intertwine with a constellation of round emeralds, in a dramatic crescendo of sparkle and luminosity. A unique set of 18 rare round brilliant-cut emeralds culminates with the magnificent Zambian emerald of 5,30ct surrounded by pure white diamonds An opulent design, conjuring the most iconic architectures of the era all impeccably executed despite their complexity.
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LADY RUBELLITE NECKLACE Bvlgari revisits its iconic sautoir from the 70s in a contemporary key. The perfect whiteness of the pearls (a staple of Baroque jewellery) combines with the bright colours of amethysts and rubellites endowing the necklace with a playful and extremely feminine rhythm. The precious melody culminates in the pendant featuring a magnificent Jaipur rubellite of 60,79 carats whose intense colour seems to conceal a seductive and mysterious fire. Reimagining the classic string of pearls into a piece of pure exuberance and colour, Bvlgari crafts an ultra-modern sautoir around a showstopping 60.79 ct rubellite. Smooth amethyst and rubellite beads of various dimensions give the piece an exquisite sense of movement, while the swaying tassels and the sophisticated diamond decorations testify the synergy between the expert hands of the Maison’s craftsmen and the creative vision of its designers.
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WINGS OF ROME NECKLACE Emotion, pathos and passion: Rome’s Sant’Angelo Bridge is one of the highest expressions of Baroque architecture. With its ten magnificent angel statues, the iconic landmark inspired the Wings of Rome necklace, a diamond masterpiece of overwhelming beauty. As the master of gemstones, Bvlgari brings its creative approach to the world of diamonds – multi-shaped diamonds are tilting upwards as if they were sparkling feathers attached to the wings. Rich in movement, lightness and compelling vitality, the jewel is an imaginary walk through the marvels of the Eternal City.
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One of the greatest pleasures of life is being able to travel the world and wonder in awe at its beauty. From faraway exotic lands to exclusive destinations, resorts, spas, villas for your family vacation or romantic getaway Luxury Living Magazine features some of the world’s finest luxury hotels and travel destinations.
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THE FAR REACHES OF
THE WORLD The worldwide COVID 19 pandemic has changed our travel habits completely, and whilst we all dream of travelling to some far away destination it seems that every day a new travel destination is added to the restricted list and for weary travellers looking to book that next luxury escape it seems that there are very few places left in the world to go
But fear not, here at Luxury Living Magazine we showcase three far flung destinations of the beaten track that
have not reported any cases of the coronavirus so far and still offer a touch of that much needed touch of luxury. SOLOMON ISLAND If your definition of luxury is waking up to the sound of the ocean, a decadent meal of fresh seafood, exploring the flora and fauna on untouched islands, or a getaway on a private liveaboard yacht, the Solomon Islands can
fulfil all your luxe fantasies. Made up of more than 900 tropical islands and atolls, this South Pacific paradise offers a range of indulgent activities and accommodation.
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The 4-star Heritage Park Hotel is the height of luxury in the Solomon Islands and if you’ve spent your time on a remote far-flung isle, the creature
comforts on offer will be a welcome treat. Located in the heart of Honiara, the hotel is a former residence of two Governors General; Sir Baddeley Devesi and Sir George Lepping.
Its design blends with its aesthetic cultural heritage and recreates with state-of-art architecture, a contemporary grace set
on 5 acres of prime waterfront land of private park like setting with mature trees and tranquil landscaped gardens. All rooms have private balconies with views of the ocean and gardens.
Facilities include a gym, pool and bar, as well as several onsite restaurants, of which my favourite was GG’s which offers a fantastic selection of local seafood dishes alongside Asian and European cuisine. Be sure to leave room for dessert though
because they serve up one of the most scrumptious brownie’s ever. Decent wifi is also available, though free usage is limited. For more information visit: www.heritageparkhotel.com.sb
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MARSHALL ISLANDS The Republic of Marshall Islands is a chain of five volcanic islands and 29 coral atolls in the central Pacific, between Hawaii and the Philippines.
While many will not think this scattered nation of islands as a luxury destination the Bikendrik
Island is an all-inclusive private island boutique lodge located within the Marshall Islands, on the site of a former colonial coconut plantation. The exclusively privately owned island is surrounded by crystal clear waters, coral reefs and a coral garden in the lagoon
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The exclusive setting has accommodations for just three couples at a time with two bungalows and a beach house, each
offering traditional colonial island styling with antiques and exclusive works-of-art. There are en-suite bathrooms, as well as daily turn down service, complimentary minibars, and fresh fruits delivered daily. Plus, all-inclusive Cordon Bleu dining is available in the main house, where the Colonial Suite is located.
Surrounded by crystal clear waters and coral reefs, the eco-resort has a variety of activities such as swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, fishing, surfing, and beach walks. There’s also a first-class library on the island, and guests can request massages and beauty treatments.
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TONGA If your idea of luxury is once-in-a-lifetime experiences, surrounding yourself in pristine tropical islands, and getting off the
beaten track, then Tonga can certainly provide. Sure, Tonga is unique choice for a South Pacific getaway, but it doesn’t pretend to be anything that it’s not. It’s not a place of five-star resorts, for helicopter flights or the glitz and glam. What you get in
Tonga is real, so expect a few bumps on your boat ride to your private island resort, but if you can appreciate the turquoise waters and perhaps spotting a Humpback Whale breaching in the distance, then you’ll do just fine.
For those who have seen those postcard photos of palm-topped islands, sandy shores and fringing coral reefs and want to visit
the islands these were probably taken in the island group of Ha’apai a central island group made up of 62 islands, most of which are uninhabited here there is one luxury 4 star hotel the Ha’apai Beach Resort.
Nestled in a lush tropical garden overlooking the white sandy beach on Lifuka Island, Ha’apai Beach Resort is the perfect
spot to relax, unwind and enjoy the true island experience. Located halfway between the airport and Pangai, the resort offers a completely tranquil retreat with the convenience of being close to town.
Enjoy quiet days on the beach, snorkel the reef or discover the local wildlife – Ha’apai Beach Resort offers a truly relaxing
tropical holiday. Swing yourself into one of the hammocks for a relaxed day in the shade, spend your day on the water scuba
diving, whale swimming or hire a bike or sea-kayak to explore the island at your own pace. Guests enjoy clean, serviced rooms, free wifi while our business services help the business traveller stay in touch. You can even catch the big games on SKY channel.
Whilst this may not be your top of the range luxury hotel with in your face amenities it does provide that much needed retreat experience and the chance to see humpback whales!
For more information visit: www.haapaibeachresort.com
Life is not about how far you travel, it is about what you discover...
For reservations, contact: 91 124 4511000 Reservations@soneva.com Maldives soneva.com
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HOTEL ESENCIA TO UNVEIL THE CARRIBEAN’S CHICEST, MOST INNOVATIVE NEW SUITES
ROOFTOP JUNGLE SUITES WITH PRIVATE FITNESS STUDIOS
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Set on the unspoiled powder-soft sands of the Riviera Maya, on what is considered the most beautiful stretch of beach on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Hotel Esencia continues to enhance its reputation as one of the chicest hotels in the world
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Originally built as the private hideaway home of an Italian duchess on a private 50-acre estate, under the ownership of American entrepreneur, Kevin Wendle – and still fresh from renovations and improvements made just last year – the boutique resort will unveil yet more major additions later this year. Making their debut on November 1, 2020, Hotel Esencia will launch a brand-new suite category: Rooftop Jungle Suites with Fitness Studio. Having carefully anticipated the modern day discerning traveller’s every need, these ultra-smart new duplex suites are truly at the top of their category in every way, each complete with its own individual in-suite fitness studio. Within three minutes’ walking distance from paradisiac Xpu Ha beach (pronounced ‘shpooo-ha’ by those in the know), these new suites sit on the top two floors of an independent bungalow building with vast picture windows overlooking the jungle.
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They feature an extra-large king bedroom with seating area, a spacious outdoor dining terrace with sofa for lounging, and a private indoor fitness studio offering the virtual on-demand personal trainer ‘The Mirror.’ Other fitness studio offerings will include a state of the art Technogym personal weight kit, exercise ball and yoga mat, as well as an optional Peloton bicycle and/or TRX suspension trainer upon request, available at an extra charge for totally private work-outs. Just one level up is an expansive rooftop terrace immersed within the lush jungle canopy, with a private heated plunge pool, outdoor shower and solarium. Sleeping up to four, all Rooftop Jungle Suites feature stylish, extremely generously sized all-white master bathrooms with double showers, double sinks and walk-in closets. They also include large screen wi-fi connected televisions, air conditioning, up-to-the-minute sound systems that connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, and all of Hotel Esencia’s elegant signature amenities. For ease of families and groups of friends travelling together, the brand-new Rooftop Jungle Suites will be available to connect via an interior or exterior staircase to a Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool on the ground floor below, taking over the entire building as their own private ‘mini-villa’ sleeping up to eight. Bringing the hotel’s key count to 44 rooms and three villas, these four spacious, exclusive new suites are white-washed, light and airy, filled with Hotel Esencia’s signature furnishings and artworks by local Mexican artisans, custom fabrics, and a collection of art and design books. This chic, aristocratic sanctuary is the perfect blend of European and local influences, with hand-woven rugs, bed throws and table tops paying homage to mid-century Mexican and European design. Wendle’s aim has been to reimagine the hotel, accentuate its natural beauty and add a truly one-off collection of art and antiques throughout, including traditional mid-century furnishings and authentic 1950s works of art by celebrated Spanish, Latin American and Mexican artists – such as Pablo Picasso, Fernando Botero and Eduardo Santiere. Combining the modern and traditional, Artistic Director, Juan Carlos Gutiérrez is in charge of the hotel’s design template including all restaurants, new furniture design and new suites. www.hotelesencia.com
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Secluded among the Elaphiti Islands off the coast of Dubrovnik is the care free island of Lopud here sits a majestic 15th century monastery which over the last twenty years has been, loving restored by philanthropist Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza into an elegant and beautiful boutique hotel
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Constructed in 1483 as a cloistered sanctuary for quiet contemplation and healing, this medieval fortified monastery has been sensitively restored in order to retain its integrity and authentic under the guidance of Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza and this summer opened its doors for the first time to guests. Offering the perfect balance between contemporary comforts of a modern home, within an authentic historical setting, complete with splendid views over the Adriatic and its numerous islands, the five unique suites are more than just a place to lay one’s head but a wonder to behold, with rooms filled with rare pieces of art from the private art collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family.
The 5,000 square foot monastery complex offers complete privacy and security as it is surrounded on all sides by an impressive fortification, crowned by a renaissance fortress reminiscent of a Game of Thrones set that doubles up as an event venue. The delightful garden is set on numerous terraces and is planted with over 80 species of plants, inspired by the Franciscan monks’ traditional knowledge of medicinal plants.
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RESTORING A MEDIEVAL MASTERPIECE The concept for this exclusive location is a testimony of dedication and generosity of Londonbased art-lover, Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza – who is the fourth generation in a long line of collectors. She first went to Croatia in 1992, to help to rescue artworks damaged in the war after the break-up of the Balkans. She spent ten years working tirelessly with the local authorities for the restoration of the “Golden Age” renaissance treasures of the churches there. When a local friar, Father Pio Mario, took her on a boat trip around the island of Lopud, she spotted the ruins of the monastery and adjoining 16th-century fortress, and fell in love with the building there and then. She couldn’t believe that such an architectural marvel had been neglected for so long because it still maintained a spiritual resonance. Her second trip to visit was with Frank Gehry who suggested she take on the restoration, but to take her time, which she did. In her role as Creative Adviser, Thyssen-Bornemisza set about restoring the building, which had been left empty since 1822. The fortified monastery needed to be completely rebuilt, including the massive fortress that protects it. Miraculously, some of the original plaster from the 16th century had survived, making Thyssen-Bornemisza realise how important it was to retain as much of the building’s authenticity as possible. The consolidation of the structure was completed by engineers from Karlsruhe, which gave it back structure without losing the patina of the walls – an architectural feat in itself. A brilliant young architect from Zagreb, Rujana Markovic (from Studio Markovic), planned the new layout of the monastery to create five generous suites, instead of 12 small monk cells, updated with 21st Century technology and amenities. There is now a clear difference between the original structures that have been kept truly authentic and the new, modern design touches.
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A LIVING ART GALLERY Behind the cloistered walls of LOPUD-1483, guests will be able to live in the manner of great art collectors. Over four generations, the Thyssen-Bornemisza family has amassed an impressive collection that spans between the 13th up until the 21st centuries and was said to be the largest collection after the Queen of England’s. Many of its most important works are housed today in the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, opposite the Prado in Madrid. The selection of works housed in the Monastery includes original renaissance and gothic furniture as well as decorative arts and paintings, most of which adorned the Baron’s home in the Villa Favorita in Lugano and are being presented for the first time in decades. The whole experience is designed to offer guests the opportunity to “live like a collector”, in a style that is reminiscent of the taste and culture that has spread over generations of this extraordinary family of philanthropists. In the entrance of the property, one is greeted by two extraordinary wood carved angels that used to grace the entrance of Villa Favorita museum. They set a tone to the guest experience which is about to unfold. The heavy walnut dining table in the old refectory dates from 1550 and was used by Thyssen-Bornemisza’s father in his home for dinner parties. It is surrounded by walnut leather chairs, made in Dresden in the early 18th century. An early 1600’s masterpiece by Furini of St Sebastian hangs above it, alongside a cabinet holding precious Renaissance mugs, chalices and decorative bowls collected by her grandfather. Also found in the dining room is one of Thyssen-Bornemisza’s favourite pieces in the collection – a superb Franco Maria Pretti painting of the liberation of St Peter, which is dated 1645. In the salon, some gothic chests offer a powerful presence in contrast of the minimalist contemporary furniture of Paula Lenti and a 16th century tapestry of a king in his extraordinary garden who was as dedicated to collecting rare species of flowers. This competes for attention with an impressive Thomas Struth photograph of the Raffaelo chambers in the Vatican.
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The Monastery, originally a centre of contemplation and prayer, still holds the same healing qualities today. During the restoration, Thyssen-Bornemisza discovered an old pharmacy that dates back to the Renaissance and researched the libraries in Dubrovnik for original manuscripts on medicinal plants. The Franciscan Monks specialised in creating medicines and their pharmacy in Dubrovnik dates back to 1317. She decided to recreate the old Pharmacy in the monetary, including some original 15th and 16th century manuscripts and Mortars. Locals still produce creams using some of these ancient recipes today.
This discovery also led to the recreation of a medicinal herb garden and a sacred garden, featuring 80 plant species. They are designed to respect the ethos of St Francis of Assisi, who visited Dalmatia en-route to Syria in 1212 and inspired the creation of Franciscan monasteries in the region. Beds are planted with herbs that the monks would have used to brew tinctures. The garden was restored with attention to renaissance garden design. Between the monastery and sea, wide lawns have been created, dotted with olive and lemon trees and intersected by gravel path and a long pergola. The Arctic shaman Asa Andersson has further embraced the monastery’s history, while paying homage to its roots as a place of spirituality and healing. The sacred garden – with nine stations in energetically charged places and beds of healing botanicals – is a place in which guests can meditate on a soulful mini-pilgrimage, that will help them to align with the natural energy of their surroundings and its harmonious nature. In the evening, particularly after a light rain, the smells of the herb garden are intoxicating. 102 LUXURY LIVING
For those who prefer just to lie and soak in the sea views, or to practise yoga in the morning with the sea pounding on the rocks below, a wooden deck has been set into the lawns and scattered with Paola Lenti beanbag loungers. Above the monastery, on the rooftop of the fortress, a Sunset Terrace has been created. It offers direct sea access via a secret underground cave, spectacular views from loungers and shaded four-poster daybeds of Lopud’s little village and coastal paths, as well as the neighbouring islands of Šipan and Mljet and on a clear day, Korčula – the reputed birthplace of Marco Polo. Delicious local wine and food is on offer, created by worldclass chefs, using traditional recipes and Croatian ingredients such as oysters from nearby bays, Dalmatian ham, locally caught fish and octopus. Meals will be served outdoors or in the formal dining room or Old Kitchen, with its ancient open fireplace and bread oven, which is still used to make fresh pizzas. From there, one can enter a secret underground cave that leads directly to the sea – the same one used by the monks themselves to have a private swim away from the curiosity of the beach goers of the island
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A PLACE FOR CREATIVE INTERCHANGE AND JOYFUL GATHERINGS The spiritual energy of this ancient site is ideal for productive thinking and cultural exchange. Since 2005, during the restoration process, Thyssen-Bornemisza and her contemporary art Foundation TBA21, has invited over 200 artists including luminaries from the international art scene together for informal exchange and debate. Olafur Eliasson and David Adjaye, who created the art pavilion on the island “Your Black Horizon�, kicked of this seasonal exchange with other art luminaires such as Hans Ulrich Obrist, Sam Keller, Steffan Arenberg, Mark Wigley, Cereth Whyn Evans, Superflex, Ragnar Kjartensson, dub poet Lynton Kwesi Johnson and the performance artist Peaches. 104 LUXURY LIVING
Groups can take over a multi-purpose indoor space within the monastery named ‘The Map Room’, which is appointed with high tech audio and visual equipment available for conferences for up to 30 people. The space can also be transformed into a dedicated children’s area, private cinema room or for a yoga and therapy retreat. The 400 sqm Fortress towers across the entire complex and provides an incredible al fresco rustic event space, complete with a high-end projector and sound system, with the ability to host parties for up to 250 people. There are two bars – one of which is on the rooftop and is ideal for yoga lessons or sunset cocktails. An onsite kitchen can cater for up to 60-80 people and separate toilet facilities are also within the site. There are discreet hiding places designed for those who wish to escape even the most private of gatherings. LOPUD-1483 is a place that encourages togetherness, whilst also providing for solitude and silence. 105
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LOPUD – AN ISLAND OF NATURAL BEAUTY Dating back to the Renaissance period, Lopud Island, the second largest of the Elaphiti islands, is situated between Koločep and Šipan. Historically, many of the boats used in the Spanish Armada were built on this island. All buildings apart from one modern hotel on the opposite side of the bay, all date back to the renaissance times. Old Villas, small palaces, numerous chapels, and ancient farmhouses dot the hills behind the Monastery, lending themselves to the authenticity of the whole island, which is planted up with orange, lemon and olive trees. Today, it is feted for its sandy beaches and quiet pace of life. The island’s natural beauty is preserved by its car free policy and visitors can follow the island paths through lush vegetation either by foot or bicycles. Kayaks are also available to hire to navigate the clear waters.
The natural beauty of the island – susceptible to the changing elements of the winds, currents, light and the night sky, are reminiscent of Shakespeare’s Illyria in Twelfth Night. The sunsets on Lopud are extraordinary, from clear skies to stormy days. The view from the monastery is undisturbed except for some islands in the distance. The evening light is golden, so much so that Olafur Eliasson created a light piece that TBA21 commissioned him to produce in 2005. It was moved from Venice where it was premiered at the Bienniale to Lopud in 2007. The sunset colours in the work mimic the ones outside exactly. The Pavilion that houses the work was designed by David Adjaye and is a ten-minute walk from the property. 106 LUXURY LIVING
HOW: LOPUD-1483 is available for hire from in May – October individual
suites priced from €1,400 (approx. £1,265) per night on a B&B basis. During the summer period LOPUD-1483 is available for exclusive hire only from July – September rates for all five suites, sleeping 10 guests, start from €10,000 (approx. £9,040) per night on a B&B basis. For more information visit: www.lopud1483.com 107
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A LOOk AhEAD TO EXCITING NEW hOTEL AND RESORT OPENINGS After months of isolation lockdown and government travel restrictions the way we travel has and will be for some time to come been altered. The world appears to be opening up, and closing down again at the same time but we hope that these travel destinations will offer inspiration for future adventures
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COURMAYEUR MONT BLANC’S NEW SOCIALLY DISTANCED, ALPINE GOURMET EXPERIENCE The Auberge de La Maison hotel in Courmayeur Mont Blanc has
recently launched a unique, socially distanced dining experience at the base of the highest mountain in the Italian Alps. Surrounded
by none other than the serenity of the outdoors and fresh moun-
tain air, guests will be seated at a quaint solitary table equipped with a picnic basket on a pulley – to ensure a fulfilling yet safe
culinary alpine experience. “Le Solitaire” experience, which means lonely Italian, will offer lunch, aperitif or dinner - designed to be distant from others, served in a basket typical of Aosta Valley crafts and installed by the alpine Guides of Courmayeur.
With rolling green slopes, a warm climate and a wealth of outdoor activities on offer, Courmayeur Mont Blanc is the dream destina-
tion for travellers looking to escape a busy lifestyle, get active and
feel rejuvenated this summer. Situated on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc, June through to October sees the renowned ski resort transformed into a vibrant destination filled with alpine pastures
and meadows, fresh valleys, unspoilt hiking trails and peaceful
lakes. Visitors can experience mountain biking, high altitude hiking, trail running, sport fishing and water rafting. Whatever your fitness ability, this is the perfect escape for those looking to get out of their comfort zone, get back to nature and reconnect.
For those worried about flying Courmayeur Mont Blanc is the ideal destination for flight free alternatives as the nearest train sta-
tion is Chamonix Mont Blanc just a mere 20 minute drive from Courmayeur through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. The Eurostar runs from London to Chamonix Mont Blanc regularly every day.
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La Solitaire Experience is situated 60 metres from the beautiful mountain hotel, The Auberge de La Maison, which overlooks the Mont Blanc. Guests can stroll through the hotel’s gardens to find a beautifully laid table with two chairs in the middle of the alpine summer meadow.
Le Solitaire is an experience of privacy and beauty where guests will be uninterrupted even by a waiter, only nature and the companionship of the diner. Table service is carried out by a mountain basket connected to the hotel kitchen where
guests can choose to have lunch, dinner, book aperitifs or tastings. Like a scene from a dream, this is an alpine Renaissance experience curated for the post-Covid-19 era.
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Discover Italy at its peak in Courmayeur Mont Blanc: a unique combination of fine food, culture, adventurous sporting activities, sophisticated relaxation and prime shopping in an incomparable Mont Blanc setting.
‘La Solitaire’ is available at The Auberge de La Maison at 580EUR per couple and includes a 2 night B&B
stay in a room of choice, an alpine herbal and flower couple bath and this exclusive solitary dining experience. For more information visit: www.courmayeurmontblanc.it/en |
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ThE WORLD’S FIRST ENERGY-POSITIVE hOTEL, SVART, TO OPEN IN NORWAY’S ARCTIC CIRCLE IN 2022 The hotel will sit atop the Holandsfjorden Fjord, benefiting from 360-Degree View of the Svartisen Glacier..
The world’s first ‘energy-positive’ hotel, Svart, will open in Norway’s Arctic Circle
in 2022. Perched atop the crystal-clear waters of the Holandsfjorden fjord, at the base of the glacier itself, a glass-fronted, circular design will provide a 360-degree
panoramic view of the fjord, glacier and in the winter months, the spectacular Northern Lights, all without compromising on guests’ privacy.
The hotel, which is designed by the Norwegian architect firm Snøhetta, will have
approx. 100 rooms, an onsite education and design lab, and a sustainable farm producing ingredients for the hotel’s four restaurants.
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Svart meaning black in Nowegian pays tribute to the dark colour of the Svartisen glacier’s ice. The
architecture is inspired by local coastal building traditions and stands on wooden piles dissolving the boundary between land and fjord. The shape of the hotel provides a panoramic view of the fjord and an experience of living in proximity to nature.
Svart is the first building to be designed and built according to the highest energy efficiency stand-
ards in the northern hemisphere. The hotel will save 85% of its annual energy consumption and it will harvest enough solar energy to cover both the hotel operations, including its boat shuttle operation, and the energy needed to construct the building.
The long terms plans for Svart are to go off-grid within five years of operation. This means that the hotel including its adjacent services, including the farm and the boat shuttles, will be completely self-sufficient in terms of electricity and waste management For more information on Svart, please visit: www.svart.no
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Five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island was successfully unveiled in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll in September 2020.
Kagi Maldives Spa Island is one of the most exciting and unique Maldivian
islands to open its ‘doors’ in recent years. And it’s not just because of its strik-
ing-yet-warm toned architecture or its boutique vibe: the wellbeing offerings here are really something to write home about. This isn’t your normal resort
with a spa; the Baani Spa is an immersive and soothing retreat where days are full of self-care, good-for-you but-mouth-watering meals and restorative yoga sessions. We love the setting of the spherical spa which is perched out above
the lagoon, its yoga room where poses are complemented with sound therapy, and the clean-eating restaurant Spa Corner; Baani is set to become one of the Maldives’ most coveted wellness havens.
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There are just 50 villas at Kagi Maldives, 40 that are set out over the lagoon. The style is stylish and
calming with natural and cool white tones, rustic wall décor and soft furnishings that you’ll just want
to sink into; think along the lines of contemporary beach chic and you’ll have Kagi’s design in mind. Kagi has partnered with esteemed architect Yuji Yamazaki on the design of the resort. At the heart of the island sits Kagi’s 1500-square-meter spa and wellness hub, complete with an open-air, teardrop-
shaped sky roof at its centre. Kagi also houses a state-of-the-art gym, two restaurants, three bars, a dive centre and a house reef. Guests can choose from three room types, a Beach Pool Villa, a Lagoon
Pool Villa or an Ocean Pool Villa, all of which will be distinguished by their unique locations and will house a private pool, a sun deck and an expansive indoor-outdoor bathroom.
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The resort’s fusion cuisine will take inspiration from the geographical ‘ring of fire’ that surrounds the Maldives, from the highly spiced and fragranced cuisine of East Asia to the bold, fiery flavours of South America and Oceania.
Kagi’s Baani Spa will offer a personalized, outcome-focused wellness programme that will take guests
on a journey to Release, Restore and Regain. Alternative therapies including crystal and sound healing, lifestyle and health coaching and nutrition lessons will complement a comprehensive range of beauty
and massage treatments. The more adventurous will also have a chance to sample a variety of watersports including day-and-night snorkelling, scuba diving, catamaran and sailing boat trips, and much more.
Nightly rates for travel in November 2020 at Kagi Maldives Spa Island start from $708 (£557) per night in a Lagoon Pool Villa on a Bed and Breakfast basis. For more information visit www.kagimaldives.com
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Setting sail in August 2020, Silver Moon will usher in a new era of
Intimate ultra-luxury ship for no more than 596 guests
Luxury at Silversea. Maintaining small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation, Silver Moon will feature the all –new Sea and Land Taste (S.AL.T) programme – an immersive culinary concept that will enable guests to travel deeper through a range of destination based gastronomic experiences. From market trips and special restaurant dinners, to cooking demonstrations with local guest chefs in the cooking lab, S.A.L.T takes travellers further
Spacious suites, most with verandas, all with butler service Eight restaurants on board, diverse cuisine and open seating Premium Champagnes, wines and spirits served throughout Complimentary WiFi and gratuities always included
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Carlo IV, The Dedica Anthology, Prague, has carefully curated a set of Czech-inspired activities to transform the guest experience beyond postcard landmarks and overpopulated tourist spots.
As travellers flock to this beautiful city to immerse themselves in Prague’s captivating culture, The Dedica Anthology want to ensure that travellers desires and expectations are met and exceeded whilst keeping to safety guidelines in a post-covid environment.
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The Dedica Anthology has curated the following experiences for guests to enjoy;
Dine With The Chef – Discerning foodies will love this opportunity to
experience a five-course gourmet tasting menu, designed and prepared by Michelin-trained chef Jan Knedla. The Dedica Anthology invites guests to be seated at the Chef ’s Table at Inn Ox Restaurant, where the tasting journey
will begin. The chef ’s unique and carefully selected menus prioritise seasonal ingredients in an intricate game of textures and flavours. Each course is ex-
plained to the guest right from its inspiration through to its perfect assembly
on the plate. Wine pairings may be arranged separately with their expert sommelier to create the perfect finish.
Those dining at the restaurant can be met with the highest values of safety and comfort including socially distances tables, sanitised towelettes and hand sanitiser offered upon seating. Employees will also serve food and drinks
with face coverings and gloves, ensuring safety is a top priority to accompany a relaxing evening focused around the finest delicacies.
Picnic In Prague – Enjoy Prague like the locals do with a lazy gourmet pic-
nic in a beautiful setting. Carlo IV’s private driver will take guests to a carefully selected park or garden in the Vysehrad or Kampa districts, to suit the occasion or time of day. They will be escorted to the picnic spot, where those
dining will be met with a hamper of tasty treats, including salads, cheeses, cold meats, fresh and pickled vegetables, home-made bread, fruit, dips and
sauces – all accompanied by a bottle of delicious local wine and a pictureperfect view. Raise a glass and relax in the sunshine, as Prague sparkles all around this beautiful setting.
All driver-guides are fully certified and happy to meet guests at their selected
time of departure. Drivers will also be wearing gloves, face masks and will be
separated by protective glass. The car will be sanitised after each journey and will contain hand sanitiser and wipes, ensuring seamless and comfortable transport to and from location.
Concierge City Tour – Discover the secrets of the magical city of Prague, the real Bohemian capital, with Carlo IV’s very own Clef d’Or concierge and certified guide. Starting from the lobby, Václav will accompany guests on a
walking adventure through the city of a hundred spires, revealing centuries
of architecture, history and legend as well as today’s fashionable hotspots. His lively, in-the-know commentary and genuine insights are the kind one can only discover with a true local. Two-hour routes can be tailored to the
interest of the guest, ensuring that upon return guests have been met with a unique perspective on Prague.
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Barbados launches welcome stamp scheme, which allows foreign travellers to work remotely on the island for up to a year.
To celebrate, Cobblers Cove has introduced a long-stay offer which is applicable for stays of 15days or longer and incorporates free laundry service, a personal housemaid and unlimited minibar with soft drinks, enabling a home from home experience. Barbadian president Mia Mottley has
announced a scheme for international arrivals to come and live and work from home for a year in
Barbados. Under the new ‘Barbados Welcome Stamp’ scheme, remote workers looking for blue skies, sun, sea and a more relaxed way of life will be able to set up home on the Caribbean island. Visitors will be able to completely immerse themselves in Bajan life and enjoy all that the island has to offer
at a much more relaxed pace. The scheme hopes to stimulate spending, and increase GDP on the
island which heavily relies on the tourism industry and has suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Visitors looking to relocate to paradise, should look no further than the glorious Cobblers Cove
which is offering special touches and rates for longer stays. Those booking stays of over two weeks
will enjoy a free laundry service for clothing, as well as their own personal housemaid. In addition, the minibar will be re-stocked daily with their own choice of soft drinks. The hotel will also be making
its Wi-Fi super speedy – meaning that remote workers won’t have to ever worry about a bad connec-
tion. Located on the calm west coast of the island, with a beachfront location and stunning views, the
family-owned hotel is a unique and historic beach-side retreat and embodies British elegance with Caribbean charm. Claiming one-quarter mile of white sand beach in a quiet cove, the boutique hotel
is encompassed by a coral stone wall and three acres of lush tropical gardens. In October 2019, the hotel unveiled a dramatic new look following a five-year refurbishment programme.
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The hotel’s extensive refurbishment, led by hotel owner Sam de Teran, included the renovation of all
rooms, suites and public areas and concluded with a remarkable partnership with British interior de-
signer, Soane Britain. The powder pink interiors with their pretty white woodwork are complemented
inside with elegant shades of blue, pink and green and hand printed linens. The 40 suites are spread among nine two-storey cottages set in the gardens surrounding the original house. Spacious sitting
rooms open on to a terrace with views over the gardens or the sea. The Camelot and Colleton suites offer the height of quintessential Caribbean luxury, with marble floors and four-poster beds. Renowned
for its island-inspired dishes that cleverly reflect the changing seasons, the award-winning Camelot Restaurant is overseen by local Bajan Chef Jason Joseph and serves the finest food in Barbados.
Active guests will love the surfing hotspot Bathsheba, and the series of guided hiking experiences across the island including a 7.5 mile East to West Coast hike and a 10,000 step hike directly from Cobblers
Cove to Holetown. Additional activities include paddle boarding, tennis, gym, sailing, kayaking, yoga, water skiing and snorkelling, as well as heritage tours or garden tours both led by the National Trust.
For bookings of more than 15 days and over, room rates start at $280 (currently approx. £220) for single
occupancy and $320 (currently approx. £251) for double occupancy in a Garden Suite on a B&B basis.. Offer is available year round except 15 December to 15 April. Special arrangements can be made for long stays between these dates, prices on application. For more information visit: www.cobblerscove.com
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IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK! THE ICONIC HOTEL ON THE HILL IS TO BE CONVERTED INTO A PRIVATE MEMBERS HOTEL
No one hotel has achieved such mystic and legend as Chateau Marmont the famed faux-gothic castle on Sunset Boulevard, known for its use in movies like “La La Land” and as a site for celebrity parties, the hotel also has a scandalous history full of sex, drugs and tragedy...
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For 90 years, Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont hotel has kept guard over some of Sunset Boulevard, celebrities, rock stars, writers, and artists darkest secrets providing a discreet haven, it is said that “If you want to be seen in LA, go to the Beverly Hills Hotel. If you don’t want to be seen, go to Chateau Marmont.” Sitting above the sinful Sunset Strip, the Chateau Marmont is perfectly placed to keep an eye on the Hollywood shenanigans, unable to compete with the luxuriousness of competing hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel or Beverley Wilshire, what the Chateaux Marmont lacked in glamour it certainly made up for in discretion. The ‘no-tell motel,’ that rented rooms by the hour, had one rule everyone was welcome as long as they paid their bills so it didn’t really check IDs too closely, and never saw or heard anything about its guests. Sitting above the sinful Sunset Strip, the Chateau Marmont is perfectly placed to keep an eye on the Hollywood shenanigans, unable to compete with the luxuriousness of competing hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel or Beverley Wilshire, what the Chateaux Marmont lacked in glamour it certainly made up for in discretion. The ‘no-tell motel,’ that rented rooms by the hour, had one rule everyone was welcome as long as they paid their bills so it didn’t really check IDs too closely, and never saw or heard anything about its guests. Conceived in the late 1920’s by Fred Horowitz, an attorney who dreamed of owning an apartment building that connected the cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, here in an onion field on a rise above a bridle path called Sunset Boulevard, Horowitz envisioned a tower of 43 apartments, with commanding views of all of Southern California. He directed an architect to mimic the lines of Chateau D’Amboise, a castle in the Loire Valley where each unit would be fully self-contained, with a kitchen, an underground parking space, and double-poured concrete walls that were both earthquake-resistant and soundproof. Unlike most hotels this hotel did not possess a lobby, a restaurant or even a bar it was simply just self-contained apartments. 132 LUXURY LIVING
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The cast and crew of “Rebel Without a Cause” in Nicholas Ray’s bungalow. Photo Credit: Shawn Levy
Sadly following the stock market crash Horowitz was forced to sell the building with the new owners converting it into a hotel and adding a few garden apartments, the aim was to appeal to European tourists heading to Los Angeles for the 1932 Olympics and because of its cheap rates and uncompromising attitude it soon became a haunt for Broadway actors and writers looking to escape the Hollywood hubbub. Anyone who is anyone has stayed at the Chateau Marmont, Johnny Depp often bragged that he and then girlfriend Kate Moss had christened every room in the hotel, while notorious hotel trashers Led Zeppelin would regularly ride motorbikes along the corridors and whilst the hotel had over the years seen its fair share of mischief and scandal it was the death of actor John Belushi in 1982 that cast the hotel in a whole new light, gone was the intrigue and wonder of what went on behind closed doors instead it became known as a shoddy, shady place with dark-humoured guests such as Rick James and Jean-Michel Basquiat asking to stay in Belushi’s death bungalow, Hollywood ghoul tours even began to stop outside. 134 LUXURY LIVING
Johnny Depp & Kate Moss in the mid-1990’s
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Lindsey Lohan at the Chateau Marmont
Faye Dunaway relaxing by the Chateau Marmont swimming pool after winning her Oscar for Network in 1977. Photo Credit: Terry O’Neill
Lean years followed, until in 1992 New York real estate investor Andre Balazs bought it. Balazs knew that celebrities’ affection for Chateau Marmont was its greatest asset, and he determined to build on this. He added a restaurant, bar, gym, business centre, and other amenities bringing the hotel up to a level of luxury the one remaining he kept in place however, was the privacy rules. He had staff members sign nondisclosure agreements which were backed up (and sometimes enforced) by threat of legal action. When the era of cell phones dawned, he instituted rules against the use of social media in public spaces and he hired staff members with the grace and steel to enforce these edicts without bullying. Celebrities returned to the Chateau in their droves, Beyoncé and Jay-Z hosted an Oscar night afterparty in garage, This is also the place where Britney Spears famously shaved of her hair during her mental breakdown and where Lindsey Lohan was evicted and subsequently banned from for running up a bill in excess of $40,000 (just like Warren Beatty during his early Hollywood years), it is also rumoured that actors Benicio del Toro and Scarlett Johansson hooked up in the hotel while Heath Ledger was surreptitiously filmed using cocaine on the hotel’s front balcony. (The actor sadly died of an overdose two years later.) The hotel had once again been embraced by the A-lister’s Sadly nothing last forever and following the worldwide COVID 19 Pandemic, Andre Balazs has confirmed that the 63-room hotel will be converted into a members owned hotel following a full refurbishment. Select members will become shareholders in the hotel paying regular fees to cover management costs. In exchange, they will be given use of a private dining area, a personal butler and the freedom to leave their belongings and come and go during extended stays. Members will also be able to sell their shares back to the management company or other approved members, as they would with any other real estate investment a representative for the hotel said. Looking at the SoHo brand this model of member owned hotels is a concept that will continue to grow and thankfully will also ensure that the privacy hungry Chateaux Marmont still remains private! 136 LUXURY LIVING
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KANYE FOR PRESIDENT!
THE ALLURE OF THE CELEBRITY POLITICIAN As trust in our political leaders continues to fall, the world is looking to its other heroes for leadership and inspiration, but is this really wise?
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Rapper and sometime Trump supporter Kanye West has announced that he will be running for president of the United States. Without the tens of thousands of signatures needed to get on the ballot in all states or the backing of a small party, West’s chances of winning are almost zero, after all we all saw his chaotic presidential rally debut in South Carolina, and whilst West won’t be entering the White House any time soon, plenty of other celebrities have made a successful career in politics or heavily influenced it. Take, Marcus Rashford, recently the 22-year old footballer at Manchester United, was able to successfully campaign and influence the UK government to extend free school meals throughout the summer break thereby ensuring over one million under privileged children would receive free meals at a cost of £120 million. Celebrity and politics does in some ways seem to be a natural fit, after all celebrities are often charismatic and well versed in engaging with the media and already have more experience in working on camera and cultivating an image as well as the know-how and understanding of how to use social media, unlike outsiders that come out of nowhere, celebrities also benefit from name recognition and their campaigns or soundbites are more likely to garner much more media attention. For example, the media’s fascination withTrump’s antics earned him nearly $5 billion (£4 billion) worth of free airtime during the 2016 campaign.
But is it really the job of these famous figures to hold our political establishment’s to task? The rise of celebrity politicians has, in part, to do with changes in politics from traditional political skills to media management and fundraising. While the qualities of a celebrity are often poorly suited to the duties of governing, they can attract the necessary attention from the media without any prior political accomplishment. Additionally, increasingly blurred lines between entertainment and news (or infotainment) have lowered barriers for celebrities to enter politics. With the news focused on entertaining viewers more than informing them, profiling a celebrity candidate is a perfect story to run with. Networks in the US have been forever hopeful that Oprah Winfrey will throw her weight into a presidential race, but it is not just the role of the media and changes in politics that are important here. Voters are also drawn to celebrities because they are anti-establishment this is why in particularly millennials and generation Z, are gravitating towards famous figures such as Emma Watson with her advocacy for gender equality, or Stormzy with his anti-austerity and anti-racism work, for political inspiration instead of monotonous mainstream politicians. Though celebrities are not necessarily populist, there are aspects of their appeal that are similar. Celebrities are well known, charismatic but many who end up running for office lack a deep knowledge of politics and governing and have no experience governing. They may be able to use a simplistic communication style and direct language that appeals to the common man and gives the impression that they are relatable but they also tend to not have the same academic backgrounds – for instance, degrees or associations with prestigious institutions – that many politicians have.
Oprah Winfrey’s backing of Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign was the most successful celebrity endorsement in history, with many believing she will enter politics in the future
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Like populists, some celebrities promote their lack of knowledge and expertise. For example, the former wrestler Jesse Ventura attacked people with college degrees and bragged about being the only candidate for Governor of Minnesota that did not have a law degree. Counterintuitively, this anti-intellectualism is something that appeals to some voters who do not want to support a candidate that appears to be smarter than they are. These characteristics are seen as an advantage, representing a break from traditional politics. However, once in power, celebrities do not have a strong record of governing. Those that manage to be successful in political roles are the exception, not the rule, after all there was California governor and later US president Ronald Reagan, who rose to fame as a Hollywood actor but most often the lack of experience and knowledge of laws and governing often make their political turns disastrous. At best, they continue with the status quo of dysfunctional politics. One-time actor and former President of the Philippines, Joseph Estrada was impeached for corruption. The President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales, has been accused of sexual abuse, though charges were later dropped, and blocking an investigation by the International Commission Against Impunity (CICIG) in Guatemala into his party and his relatives. The presidency of former singer Michel Martelly (known as “Sweet Micky”) of Haiti was dogged by delayed elections, accusations of corruption, political violence and rising poverty, the list goes on… Most importantly the rise of celebrity politicians is not a sign of the democratic field becoming more interesting or open. The rise of such candidates is a sign of political decline of democracies and wider frustration with professional politicians who voters feel disillusioned and distant from, we need more politicians who are willing to put their heads above the parapet and speak up on important issues without recrimination from their party if we are to rebalance the political clout back in favour of politicians, but more importantly we all need to remember fame and celebrity can be short-lived but political decisions have lasting consequences on our lives and our children’s lives and to risk this because our favourite celebrity has voiced some modicum of common sense would be extremely risky.
Extracts taken from Natasha Lindstaedt The Conversation
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HOW COVID-19 HAS AFFECTED THE
LUXURY INDUSTRY
Are lives have forever been changed since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, travel restrictions have been implemented with countries closing their borders, businesses have had to look at news ways to continue operating with most of their staff work from home with many business being forced to either reduce their workforce or simply close, ultimately these effects have had a massive impact on the luxury market
The luxury and fashion market is a trillion dollar industry with China the indus-
try’s biggest consumer, as one of the first countries to enter lockdown followed
by Italy which is home to the largest number of luxury brands and production in the world it is no wonder that the luxury market has witnessed it worst trad-
ing figures in years with most brands reporting heavy losses for Q1 and analysis predicting a total decline of 20 to 35 per cent for the whole of 2020.
LVMH, the parent company of approximately 60 prestigious companies, reg-
istered a 17 per cent year-on-year drop in revenue this first quarter, while rival conglomerate Kering SA, whose portfolio includes Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Gucci, also saw its first-quarter sales plummet by around 15 per cent.
The drop in sales is among primarily attributed to brands inability to sell their
spring-summer 2020 collections. In China, some luxury brands were able to
make online sales (notably thanks to the WeChat application) but not all firms have deployed an omnichannel strategy and nor are they able to ensure deliveries. In Europe the lockdown came later. The end of Chinese tourism and the closing of stores small and large as well as department stores will have disastrous
effects on end-of-year inventory levels and on income. In the United States, the
same trend is looming with several historic players, including Neiman Marcus and JC Penney filing for bankruptcy.
Companies suffer not only on the sales side, but they also have to cope with a supply issue. According to a study led by Mckinsey & Company, 40% of the
world’s production of luxury goods occurs in Italian factories, most of these are medium-sized or family businesses that closed permanently during the crisis
and now with the implementation of travel restrictions around the world the movement of goods has impacted the chain even further.
To survive a more severe crisis than the financial crisis of 2007, the luxury goods companies has no choice but to rethink their strategies.
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A NEW ERA FOR LUXURY In the longer term, significant changes are to be considered. Here are five main trends that we may see: 1. A RAMPING UP OF dIGITALIzATION To dispose of their inventories during the closure of their stores, luxury houses will strive to offer an
online service with a first-class customer experience. It should be a flawless process from the product
offering through to the secured payment and timely delivery. Luxury groups will have to attract many more customers (at least temporarily) to their digital platforms and create a new customer journey.
In the short term, if they do not already have their own platform, some players may collaborate with
existing marketplaces (i.e., merchant websites managed by a third-party provider of goods or services), for example, Farfetch. But they will also have to roll out their own online sales channels to fully control the customer experience and preserve their brand image. This will involve initiatives such as the creation of virtual stores or ephemeral “pop-up shops”, as some players have already done on WeChat. 2. A SECONd-HANd MARKET BOOM Before the Covid-19 crisis, consulting firms BCG and Altagamma predicted that the second-hand
market, estimated at 22 billion euros in 2018, would grow by 12% by 2021. The emergence of ethical and ecological considerations among consumers is thus a favourable prospect for sites like Vestiaire Collec-
tive, founded in France and which has become one of the world’s largest online marketplaces to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothes and accessories.
3. A SHIFT IN CONSUMER
BEHAVIOUR TOWARd MORE RESPONSIBLE LUXURY
On April 11, Hermès reopened its Guangzhou
flagship store and reportedly achieved a $2.7 million turnover in a single day. Will the phenomenon of revenge spending observed
in China spread to other countries? Or does it illustrate the attractiveness of Hermès in particular?
While it is too early to draw conclusions, the example is interesting. It can be seen as an as-
piration for timeless luxury and for an ethically committed house. This trend was evident even before the start of the pandemic, in particular among millennials (those born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s): 64% indicated
that would be influenced by sustainability in their buying behaviour.
Still, many consumers and resellers will face a reduction in their financial resources and could put a hold on their purchases. This situation may force luxury houses to reduce the number
of collections and products offered each year. Consumers could even reconsider the concept of ownership and shift toward rental services. 4. A PROBABLE CUT IN
COMMUNICATION ANd PUBLIC
RELATIONS BUdGETS SPENdING In the current context, brands have had to re-
view the way they communicate. In particular, fashion weeks in their traditional format have been digitalized to virtual fashion shows. Vir-
tual consultation and live streaming product
launches will also become the norm ( for the time-being anyway), so faced with this, it is self-evident that luxury companies will have to
restrict spending and that communication and
events budgets will be the first to be impacted.
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5. CONSOLIdATIONS IN THE LUXURY INdUSTRY With the financial difficulties, many players, and in particular the smallest, will become more-affordable targets. The most financially solid players such as LVMH, Kering or Chanel will no doubt have the option of buying out competitors, subcontractors and even suppliers.
Confronted with the lasting effects of the crisis and taking into account the observed consumption trends, significant changes in the industry are to be expected. Concentration of ownership in the luxury sector will intensify, the shift to digital will become absolutely crucial, and efforts in terms of sustainable
development will be expected from consumers. The new business models linked to second-hand and luxury goods rental should also come out as winners.
This crisis, which forces us all to reconsider our purchasing decisions could bring the era of “slow luxury” and trigger a new awareness of the circular economy.
Analysis provided by Isabelle Chaboud of the Grenoble École de Management (GEM)
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THE WORLD’S FIRST
GoldenNotes As the world comes to terms with the fallout of COVID 19, each and every country around the world is trying to minimise its debt, the June 2020 Global Economic Prospects describes both the immediate and near-term outlook for the impact of the pandemic and the long-term damage it has dealt to prospects for growth. The baseline forecast envisions a 5.2 percent contraction in global GDP in 2020, despite the extraordinary efforts of governments to counter the downturn with fiscal and monetary policy support.
On the other hand, the gold price continues to grow and reaches new highs seemingly every day. Why? Basically, the gold price rises for the same reasons it usually does, geopolitical unrest and events and the waning faith in fiat currency. Because of this a new gold currency
called the Goldback has recently being introduced in the state of Utah, USA, backed not only by real gold but also made from actual gold as well.
The goal of this initiative is to promote the use of sound money by providing spendable currency that
is backed by something which is inflation resistant,
which has proven to hold its value over millennia, and which can be carried in the palm of your hand, gold is one of the only substances which meets all
of these criteria, however over the past 2600 years, the value of gold has been so high that it has been
impractical to use for small purchases, enter the Goldback, the world’s first voluntary, complemen-
tary currency to be made of a spendable, beautiful, small denomination of physical gold.
Entrepreneur Jeremy Cordon originated this new
gold-based currency to make gold into more func-
tional money with denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 with each, 1 Goldback coin containing 1/1000 troy oz gold, making it the first ever gold
currency that is useful to buy something as small as a dozen eggs, or a loaf of bread.
For those looking to start investing in gold, this
brand new, innovative gold product can bolster your portfolio without the large outlay. For more information visit: www.goldback.com
Rémy deMartin COGNAC GRANDE CHAMPAGNE
THINK A CENTURY AHEAD
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Indulge Yourself A guide to everything that should be on your radar to purchase right now
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BERLUTI LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EVER SIGNATURE CANVAS
Since his arrival to the Maison in 2018, Berluti’s Artistic Di-
rector has wished to combine a pattern canvas to the brand’s hand-patinated Venezia leather. Inspired by the archives, he
has conceived a motif blending Berluti’s new logo - taken from the shoe tree of the very first pair of shoes made by Alessandro
Berluti - and the undulating strokes of the iconic Scritto motif, a tribute to the art of calligraphy created by Olga Berluti.
The new Berluti Signature Canvas Collection is engraved on a black textured fabric that resists everyday use. Created in
collaboration with British luxury travel lifestyle brand, GlobeTrotter, each case represents the product of combined exper-
tise, assembled with the same set of tools Globe-Trotter has
used since its foundation, whilst featuring the exclusive Berluti SIGNATURE Canvas.
Printed over a black background in shades of slate and lead grey reminiscent of the Parisian landscape, SIGNATURE
is made in a textured coated fabric that resists everyday use, and completed with Berluti’s trademark finishing, including leather details topped off with bootmaker studs that bring a metallic sparkle to each piece. This new collection offers a va-
riety of briefcases, cross-body bags, clutches, totes, backpacks and a sailor bag.
For more information visit: https://www.berluti.com
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BENTLEY’S NEW BESPOKE CONTINENTAL GT MODEL
A COLLECTOR’S DELIGHT
The Continental GT is the crowning achievement of Bentley’s modern design portfolio. Now reimag-
ined as an intricately detailed model replica, exquisite customisable features range from mock veneers and carpets to seat quilting and fluting.
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Meticulous attention to detail and thousands of hours of work go into crafting the exquisite mod-
els, available in a number of scales from the remarkable 1:8 collectors piece to the detailed 1:43 and miniature 1:64 models. The 1:8 scale model is offered as a bespoke product, allowing customers to
commission their own unique replica car in the perfect size to proudly display in an office or home. This could match the car in their driveway, an iconic Continental GT racecar or the future car of their dreams, thanks to a suite of customisable options. PRICES AND AVAIlABIlITy: Each of the models can be purchased from Bentley Retailers or via shop.BentleyMotors.com 1:8 Continental GT Bespoke Model - £6,995 1:43 Continental GT Model - £85 1:64 Continental GT Model - £12
For more information visit: www.bentleymedia.com
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A NEW
CHAPTER Hemingway: The Adventurer is its newest chapter by Montegrappa: a tribute to the sights and sounds of Africa made in the same factory that supplied Hemingway himself in 1918
In a time where people are increasingly measured by ‘influence’, the enormity of Ernest Hemingway’s legacy becomes hard to overstate. Indeed, Hemingway seemed to lead several lives, crafting an image as
a master outdoors-man while creating many of the 20th century’s most celebrated and enduring works. Unmistakably masculine, its hefty, ornamented casing houses a writing instrument built to document
the things that matter. While many of us have curtailed our airborne lifestyles, hobby fliers continue to thrive in open, uncluttered skies. Aviator and Aviator All-Black Flying Ace are writing instruments
from the Montegrappa Professions Series made to offer frequent fliers dynamic writing performance and first-class styling.
Detailed from nose to tail, Aviator is a sure-fire cockpit conversation-starter. Aerodynamic lines are found in a bullet-nose, light-body silhouette available in three writing modes.
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From the tiny mock-rivets on its aluminium fuselage to a landing-gear clip and vintage
flight-goggle case, every detail is an homage to the golden age of aviation. Available in standard and special all-black finishes, soaring writing performance awaits.
Prices start from â‚Ź3,500.00 for more information visit www.montegrappa.com
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A VERY EXPENSIVE
CHECK MATE! Australian artist and goldsmith Colin Burn has created what is being deemed as the world’s most expensive chess set costing an eye watering $4million.
Made from 18-carat white gold and decorated with 513-carats of diamonds, sapphires and South Sea
pearls this stunning chess set has been aptly named ‘The Pearl Royale’.
Hand crafted with a regal look and feel the Pearl Roy-
ale is symbolic in its design to the renowned 1849 Staunton standard chess set.
Each solid 18k white gold chess piece is painstakingly pave’ set with the highest quality fine diamonds, AAA South Sea pearls and Ceylon Blue sapphires, sitting atop a crystal glass board embellished with solid 18k white gold, South Sea pearl and fine
diamond set corners. The underside of each piece is intricately designed and channel set with the same quality fine diamonds and finished with smooth polished edges to glide effortlessly across the crystal glass board.
Crafted as part of the limited-Edition Pearl Royale contemporary art series, this exquisite chess set is sure to be realized as one of the world’s finest jewelry art works ever created.
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limited to just 3 sets this luxurious piece is so exquisite that to date only one gallery has dared to show it in an exhibition: the ACCA art gallery in Beverly Hills in 2019. For more information visit:
www.colinburnjewelryart.com/pearl-royale-chess-set
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WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE
COVID 19 FACE MASK With the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, the wearing of face masks has become de-rigueur the world over, and
while these masks may look a little unflattering we can all be assured they are for our own good. Well one such wealthy business owner has decided that his face mask will be nothing short of splendid
Designed with 3,600 white and black diamonds the 18-karat white gold mask will also come complete with top-rated
N99 filters. Designed by Israeli luxury jewellery company yvel jewellery company, the wealthy Chinese businessman who is believed to be living in the USA had when commissioning the mask that it be the most expensive in the world and be finished by the end of the year. It is expected to costs about $1.5 million.
The only down side to the bling-tastic face mask is the weight as the finished article will weigh 270 grams, which is about 100 times the weight of a standard blue surgical mask.
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XIAOMI UNVEILS
SEE-THROUGH TV As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Xiaomi has revealed a transparent TV, the Mi TV Lux OLED Transparent Edition which when turned off, the display looks like a piece of glass
The Mi TV lUX Transparent Edition is the world’s first mass-produced transparent TV. With an edge-to-edge transparent self-luminous display transmitting images that seem to be sus-
pended in the air, this TV ushers in a new way to consume visual content previously only seen in science fiction films.
Unlike traditional TVs that come with a back panel, Mi TV lUX Transparent Edition creatively embeds all the processing units in its base stand, preserving the compact shape of the screen and in the meantime brings about countless technical challenges.
Apart from its futuristic design, Mi TV lUX Transparent Edition is also equipped with flagship-level hardware that achieves ground-breaking upgrades in both sound and picture quality.
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Its 55� transparent OlED panel features a 150000:1 static contrast ratio and an infinite dynamic contrast ratio, offering extra rich blacks and unmatched brightness. leveraging its DCI-P3 93%
colour spectrum support, Mi TV lUX Transparent Edition is capable of restoring the awe-inspir-
ing colours that bring images to life. Its 10-bit panel displays 1.07 billion colour combinations, an extra-wide colour spectrum far beyond what the human eye can perceive.
Its 55� transparent OlED panel features a 150000:1 static contrast ratio and an infinite dynamic contrast ratio, offering extra rich blacks and unmatched brightness. leveraging its DCI-P3 93%
colour spectrum support, Mi TV lUX Transparent Edition is capable of restoring the awe-inspir-
ing colours that bring images to life. Its 10-bit panel displays 1.07 billion colour combinations, an extra-wide color spectrum far beyond what the human eye can perceive.
Mi TV lUX Transparent Edition is priced at 49,999 yuan about $7,000.00
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MUSK BE ON MARS INSPIRED IPHONE
Russian brand Caviar has unveiled its latest iPhone incarnation - A limited edition iPhone 12 Pro paying homage to Elon Musk and his spaceX project To celebrate Elon Musk‘s SpaceX‘s Dragon mission, SpaceX‘s
Russian custom brand Caviar created the Musk be on Mars iPhone built with a real piece of the SpaceX mission that was
in space and made out of titanium. It also features a SpaceX Dragon graphic to celebrate the first crewed SpaceX mission.
Priced between $5,830 and $6,290 USD, the “MUSK BE ON MARS” iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will be limited to just
19 units. The body of the custom take on the flagship device features a real piece of the SpaceX shuttle that made it to space
accented by a motif of the Dragon and Elon Musk’s signature. Both models are available in three memory variants, which include 128Gb, 256GB, and 512GB. Pre-orders are now accepted. For more information visit:
www.caviar.global/iphone-12/musk-be-on-mars
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SUPERYACHT BRAND DYNAMIQ AND LUXURY PEN MAKERS MONTEGRAPPA COLLABOARTE TO CREATE
SPECIAL EDITION PEN Continuing its policy of creating exclusive, allencompassing experiences on board, Dynamiq Yachts has partnered with Montegrappa – the 108-year-old Italian maker of high-end writing instruments – to create a special edition rollerball pen that takes its design cues from the latest Dynamiq superyacht in build, the 41-metre GTT 135.
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Destined to become a collector’s item, the custom-edition GTT 135 pen features a beautifully balanced metal
body with a silky satin finish in champagne silver, engraved with elegant curves recalling the yacht’s exterior profile. Alongside red accents and a gold pocket clip embossed with the Dynamiq name, the base of the pen is capped with real wood to resemble teak decking.
The option to select this special Montegrappa pen is available immediately for the new GTT 135 via Dynamiq’s unique online yacht configurator. Other models will follow later this year.
Limited Edition 1 Tears of the Moon
“Montegrappa began as a manufacturer of gold nibs and fountain pens using a pool of local talent to produce
high quality writing instruments with precision and panache – just like the next-generation yachts Dynamiq designs and builds for its discerning owners.” says Giuseppe Aquilla, owner of the family company that makes pens for connoisseurs and devotees around the world. “I visited Dynamiq’s yacht earlier in the year and was
impressed. We realised Montegrappa and Dynamiq share many of the same values, like an insistence on qual-
ity, craftsmanship and innovation. And like Dynamiq we even have an online configurator for customising your own pen!”
“We keep on expanding our network of the world’s finest suppliers,” says Dynamiq founder Sergei Dobroser-
dov. “It’s an honour for us to collaborate with a brand such as Montegrappa – makers of the pens of choice for
popes, presidents and royalty, including Pope John Paul II, King Juan Carlos of Spain, King Hussein of Jordan, Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the Sultan of Brunei.”
Other renowned partners Dynamiq has recently partnered with are Fürstenberg porcelain from Germany, Germany’s second-oldest porcelain house, and Carter & White, a high-end Emirati bedding manufacturer. For more information visit: bedyamiq.com
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Fulfilling its promise to fill time beautifully of aficionados around the world Davidoff proudly reveals the Limited Edition
“Special 53 - Capa Dominicana”. A cigar only the Davidoff artisans could craft Davidoff pursues its mission to fill time beautifully by cre-
ating the best and most innovative experiences imaginable. The leading premium cigar maker reveals the limited edi-
tion “Special 53 – Capa Dominicana” in a unique 53-ring gauge Perfecto format crafted solely of tobaccos from the
Dominican Republic. First achieved in 2002 when grow-
ing the refined wrapper leafs in the Dominican Republic was deemed impossible.
“It is the pioneering spirit of our founder Zino Davidoff that the craftsmen at Davidoff relentlessly seek to mirror in their
daily achievements. When challenged with crafting a blend of 100% Dominican tobaccos back in the 1990’s they set on a
journey to identify suitable areas, cultivating soils and developing hybrid seeds that would yield tobaccos fit for the challenge. After nearly 20 years that journey found its completion
in 2002 when our master blenders had turned these tobaccos
into the beautiful and refined Special 53 – Capa Dominicana cigar,” says Edward Simon, Chief Marketing Officer at Oettinger Davidoff AG. “It is this achievement, of leading
the way to make the cultivation of wrapper tobaccos in the Do-
minican a reality that we celebrate today with the re-release
of this limited edition. The 53-ring gauge Perfecto format was developed especially for said wrapper leaf to deliver its taste impact optimally,” he continues.
Rewarded with the highest accolades from key industry
publications for its original release, the Special 53 Capa
Dominicana is sure to delight aficionados in 2020 as well. The cigar is released within
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A new vintage blend from Davidoff crafted with tobaccos aged for up to 10 years that delights in taste
and refinement. A credential which discerning aficionados are sure to find in Davidoff ’s iconic Signature, Grand Cru, Aniversario and Millennium lines.
The Capa Dominicana wrapper leaf which has been aged for over 10 years delivers a rich creamines with some spices and showcases a beautiful oily, and rich brown colour. By adding a binder leaf aged over 8
years and Dominican filler tobaccos aged up to 6.5 years, Davidoff has opened its deep vault of tobaccos
to unveil a true sensation of taste. The aging of tobaccos for up to 10 years results in a deep complexity, subtle richness and a sophisticated taste journey, making this cigar experience second to none.
The cigars are presented in beautiful boxes of 10 Perfecto cigars, and boxes of five cigars available ex-
clusively in Global Travel Retail featuring a natural wood design and an icon highlighting the vintage cigar’s blend. The 53-ring gauge Perfecto format was another first development by Davidoff conceived to pronounce the taste of the spectacular Dominican wrapper leaf while enjoying the cigar. *Launch dates may vary depending on country.
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DINING Exploring the culture of taste and the pleasures of conviviality. Dining reviews some of the world’s finest restaurants, chefs and wines.
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THE EXCLUSIVE WORLD OF
R.M. CHAMPAGNES Artisan champagne brands are combining fresh approaches with long-held tradition to create a new wave of delicious and valuable bottlings - here’s what you need to know
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Champagne, as a region, brand, and symbol of luxury is changing. While the area remains something of a spiritual home for bons vivants in France and beyond, it has transformed itself. Previously dominated by traditional, household-name producers, it’s now a more dynamic appellation, with a newly diverse yield—including artisanal offerings made by small grower-producers or récoltants-manipulants, known as R.M. champagnes. The shift has taken place as casual drinkers, collectors, and the Champenoise themselves have looked away from the bubbles streaming up in their flutes and turned their attention to the soil. It’s a move that, over the last 20 years, has led to a seismic shift in the way champagne is produced—much to the delight of drinkers worldwide. As a result, a variety of artisanal grower champagnes (those grown, harvested and produced by a single vineyard) are setting the region on a delicious and valuable trajectory.
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SMALL SUCCESSES Today, many of the 19,000 small growers that once supplied the region’s stalwart brands, or Grandes Marques, have upended the status quo by returning to their lands and crafting their own wines in small batches—many of which rival luxury brands in value and prestige. Bottles from these small, artisanal brands carry the letters “R.M.” on the label. This specifies that the winemaker is also in control of the vineyards, truly growing the grapes and crafting the wine, rather than operating within the historical négociant model. For the majority of Champagne’s multicentury history, the winemakers and grape growers operated in separate sectors. The appellation’s thousands of small grape growers traditionally sold their produce to the established champagne houses—such as Krug, Bollinger, and Veuve Clicquot. Then, the purchased Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes were fermented and blended into the final cuvées by these Grandes Marques. The powerhouse brands purchased from across the region, crafting wines that showed a house style or regional terroir stamp, which dominated nearly every cork popping and wedding toast worldwide. In recent decades, the growers, or vignerons, toiling on Champagne’s chalky, limestone slopes have started to go into business themselves. The success of pioneers like Anselme Selosse and Pierre Péters inspired others, and innovative importers like Kermit Lynch and Terry Theise helped launch artisanal champagnes on the international stage.
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GENERATIONS OF KNOWLEDGE Traditionally, vineyards in Champagne have been passed down for generations within French families. This means that seemingly “upstart” brands often have intricate knowledge of the land, which allows them to craft stunning, expressive wines. One such brand, Champagne Frerejean Frères, was founded in 2005 by descendants of the Taittinger family. With a century-long history in the region, its small-production wines are now crafted using the family’s established traditions and knowledge. Similarly, Champagne Pierre Péters has six generations of experience in Mesnil Sur Oger. And while Champagne Agrapart, Anselme Selosse, and Champagne Eric Rodez may all have relatively short histories as winemaking houses, they bring generations of knowledge to the fore.
Champagne grower-producer Pierre Péters has been a family house for six generations
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RARE INVESTMENTS Like the world’s finest wines, artisan champagnes also offer incredible opportunities for investment, often at a value price. Récoltant-Manipulant establishments - even those with significant vineyard holdings—produce minute amounts of champagne in comparison to the large, historic houses that produce millions of bottles per year, and many thousand bottles of their prestige cuvées, such as Dom Pérignon’s La Grande Dame. The smaller houses, however, often produce a few hundred or thousand bottles in total, which means they rarely surface on the secondary market. Tim Tiptree, Master of Wine and Christie’s International Director of Wine & Spirits recommends wine lovers of all stripes explore the region adventurously since the volume of R.M. champagnes has exploded over time. “Buy some mixed cases and discover ones you really like. There are some fantastic growers producing stunning wines.”
Grandes Marques typically produce tens of million of bottles a year, with enough champagne for several million more aging in cellars. Artisan champagnes appear in far smaller batches, making a bottle at auction a rare find.
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NEW APPROACHES As more vigernons begin producing their own, terroir-distinctive bottlings from small parcels, Champagne is beginning to mirror other French regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy that are ranked and evaluated by their multidimensional expressions of terroir, rather than by brand names. In fact, this shift is literally visible in how top champagnes are now enjoyed—in traditional white wine glasses rather than flutes. Unlike narrow flutes, designed to show of champagne’s signature bubbles, wide glasses allow the wine’s aromatics and shimmering flavours to be fully evaluated and enjoyed.
White wine or tulip-shaped glasses are the optimum shape from which to drink champagne This article was provided courtesy of Christies Luxury Defined
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DOME DINING IN THE WINDY CITY As restaurateurs continue to seek creative new ways to serve their clientele during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, a first-ofits-kind outdoor dining experience has made its way to downtown San Francisco 191
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Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Hashiri which is located in the busy Mint Plaza, had initially tried to introduce an outside dining experience during the pandemic, but as the restaurant is near Fifth and
Mission streets an area where homeless people often congregate it simply wasn’t feasible so intrigued
by restaurants in Amsterdam and Japan which had implemented greenhouse-style ‘quarantine green-
houses,’ manager Ken Matsuura decided to test out the concept at his own restaurant by installing three seven foot geodesic domes outside the restaurants entrance.
Often used on roof terraces the three igloos which each cost more than $1,000 also provide insulation
from chilly evening weather, brisk winds and occasional flying debris which is great for a restaurant known for its three hour tasting session. Each igloo can seat up to four for the restaurant’s two-hour five-
course omakase menu which costs $200 per person and includes dishes such as; chawanmushi starter
topped with sea urchins, a scoop of smoked salmon, a corn and sweet potato soup and eight pieces of nigiri and A5 wagyu beef.
It’s a welcome return to service, as during the pandemic Hashiri had, had to rely on take away boxes which resulted in a relying on takeout bento boxes has led to a 78 percent drop in business.
Bookings for the exclusive dining experience are currently available via pre-booked sessions at 5:00 and 7:30 each night. The restaurant has also erected a series of heavy wine barrels connected by rope to separate the igloos from the rest of the plaza.
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But beloved as she was by the fashion luvvies, this stunning supermodel soon developed a name forherself as being somewhat of a “diva”. In 1993 she was fired from her agency, Elite Model Management, for reportedly abusing staff and clients. Then in 2000 things took an uglier turn with Campbell pleading guilty to assaulting her personal assistant after throwing a phone at her, which she blamed on anger issues brought on from her addiction to cocaine, something she had remedied with a stint in rehab. But the scandals didn’t end there, in 2007, she was found guilty of assaulting a former housekeeper and dragged through the media and in 2010 she became embroiled in a well-publicised war crimes trial against former Liberian leader Charles Taylor after she accepted a gift of “blood diamonds” from him which she thought were just “dirty rocks”. Naomi’s love life has also been just as tumultuous, but the truth of the matter is that there are not many who have tamed this mannequin’s heart. She has been linked to Spaniard Joaquín Cortés, the actor Leonardo Di Caprio, boxer Mike Tyson, Adam Clayton, musician Eric Clapton, Formula 1 supremo Flavio Briatore, actors Robert de Niro and Sylvester Stallone, Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin and most recently former One Direction singer, Liam Payne who is 25years her junior and while a man has not managed captured this wild beauties heart one thing that does holds dear is her commitment to charity and fundraising work which surprisingly given all the column inches that Naomi has filled over the decades is something very few know about. Naomi’s notable charity work began in 2005, when she founded the charity We Love Brazil, which sells fabrics made by local women to fight poverty in Brazil, then in 2005, she founded Fashion for Relief, which raised over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina victims, and has provided millions of dollars for other victims around the world, like those of the Haiti and Japan earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. An avid supporter and promoter for the African community, Naomi’s most recent work has focused on bringing Africa to the forefront of the global fashion scene, and promoting the use of African textiles, fabrics and craftsmanship And now as she enters into her fifth decade, what does the future hold for this hardworking Londoner who is work a staggering $90million, well we can be assured that she won’t retire from fashion having publically proclaiming back in 2016 that she despises the word ‘retire’ and there’s no plan’s yet.
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The difference is Gaggenau. Create your masterpiece with ours. Then new combi-steam ovens and oven range open up a world that is waiting to be mastered. Evert Gaggenau is distinctively designed, crafted from exceptional Materials, offers professional performance and has done so since 1683. Master steam: Gaggenau.com
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MASTER DISTILLER FULFILS LIFELONG DREAM WITH NEW
LINCOLNSHIRE GIN LAUNCH Massingberd-Mundy Distillery, based in the Lincolnshire Wolds has launched its first artisan craft gin “Burrells Dry Gin”
Created by expert distiller, Tristan Jørgensen who’s previously worked for internationally renowned drinks company Laphroaig Distillery as well as other craft distillers such as Chase Distillery, Newton House Gin and Avalon Distillery, this will be the first gin Tristan has created from scratch at his own distillery. Produced and bottled on the 3,000 acre South Ormsby Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Burrell’s Dry Gin is named after local historical figure, Charles Burrell Massingberd and is a “classic, smooth and crisp” London Dry Gin which builds on tradition with a contemporary, fruity flavour. The gin was the result of more than a year of research and flavour testing is currently only available from the South Ormsby Estate website for £39 per 70cl bottle. For more information visit: www.southormsbyestate.co.uk
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BOWMORE® AND ASTON MARTIN UNVEIL FIRST
COLLABORATION
Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Aston Martin have unveiled their first collaborative creation; Black Bowmore DB5 1964. A striking concept which brings together an iconic whisky and a legendary car in a bottle of equal parts, featuring exceptional single malt and a genuine Aston Martin DB5 piston.
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With only 25 bottles for sale, this exceptionally rare Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is a celebration of time; a defini-
tive moment in history for both Bowmore and Aston Martin. It is also a celebration of shared values and passions; showcasing great innovation and invention.
A beautifully inspiring masterpiece; this unique, handcrafted vessel houses an equally exceptional single malt, Black
Bowmore. Inspired by the past, but truly breath-taking in today’s world. The significance of 1964 is paramount. This represents a truly defining era of evolution for both Bowmore and Aston Martin.
For Bowmore, 1964 is arguably one of the most significant points in the distillery’s 240-year history. The arrival
of a new boiler saw the distillery enter the modern age of distilling as coal fires made way for steam in heating the stills. It was the first distillation from this new boiler that produced the spirit which was to become the iconic Black Bowmore; a sublimely rich and decadent single malt, reflected in awe-inspiring deep darkness.
First distilled on 5 November 1964, over the years Black Bowmore has become one of the rarest and most soughtafter single malt whiskies ever created. This latest release represents only the sixth bottling of this exquisite single
malt. Since 1993, only around six thousand bottles of Black Bowmore have been made available, thus adding to the desirability of this iconic whisky.
First distilled on 5 November 1964, over the years Black Bowmore has become one of the rarest and most soughtafter single malt whiskies ever created. This latest release represents only the sixth bottling of this exquisite single
malt. Since 1993, only around six thousand bottles of Black Bowmore have been made available, thus adding to the desirability of this iconic whisky.
For Aston Martin, this was the era of their most iconic car. Launched in 1963 to considerable acclaim, the Aston
Martin DB5 is now widely regarded as ‘the most famous car in the world’, not least by virtue of its links to the world’s most celebrated secret agent in 1964.
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On its debut the DB5 represented a subtle but important evolution over its immediate predecessor, the DB4 Series 5, not least by virtue of an increase in engine capacity to 4.0-litres. This of course made the DB5 that much more of
a sporting saloon which, combined with its exceptional styling, helped it to become one of the most desirable and admired sports cars of its generation.
In keeping with a commitment to true craftsmanship, the Black Bowmore DB5 bottle itself is handcrafted by
Glasstorm, a bespoke contemporary glass studio, based in North East Scotland. With over 50 years of glass design, sculpting and creative expertise, each bottle took up to one week to be complete, reflecting the continued thread of attention to detail and skill which defines this collaboration.
Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is presented in a handmade presentation box; itself a work of art. Inspired by the dis-
tillery’s coastal home, the deep blue colour and wave embossing evoke a true sense of place. Created from the finest string-grain calfskin, featuring a custom solid brass latch and hinges, plated with nickel, reflective of the DB5.
The partners are set to unveil a series of collaborative projects and products over the coming months and years,
ranging from exceptional experiences to design-led product initiatives with the goal of offering fans of the brands, across a broad spectrum, the opportunities to connect with the partnership.
As world class luxury brands Bowmore and Aston Martin urge consumers never to drink and drive. Drink Smart® messaging will be integrated into all brand activations around the partnership; while the dedicated Drink Smart® platform ensures communication with legal-purchase age adults about making informed, responsible choices. Black Bowmore DB5 1964 will be available from late Autumn 2020 with an RSP of GBP£50,000. For more information visit: www.bowmore.com 200 LUXURY LIVING
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ACETAIA DEL CRISTO
DISCOVER THE TASTE OF TRADITION Sometimes the pursuit of perfection teaches us patience. Knowing the laws of nature, we can use natural processes to create culinary masterpieces of the highest quality, like the ancient inhabitants of Modena, who developed techniques to create the perfect balsamic vinegar Today, their passionate inheritors follow these ancient techniques and traditions and this year the renowned manufacturer Acetaia del Cristo has once again been recognized at the world level and became the winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of The Best Luxury Balsamic Vinegars in the World. Acetaia del Cristo was founded in 1849, and today this company proudly bears the status of the biggest producer of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). The story of the famous brand started when Barbieri and Bonfatti families decided to unite their experience and craftsmanship to establish acetaia – the attic where balsamic vinegar is being kept for several years. And now, it is the oldest acetaia in the region of Modena with 2000 casks exclusively used to produce Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO. The oldest and most precious barrels in the acetaia date back to 1848. Four generations of the owners’ families have been working on the secrets of the production of PDO balsamic vinegar to bring it to perfection. One of the most striking aspects of the production process is its duration. For example, the time of ageing the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is at least 12 years, and this is just the first step of the experience. As for the Extra-Old balsamic vinegar, the threshold of over 25 years of ageing gives the delicious taste that is definitely worth waiting for. Acetaia del Cristo offers selections from barrels over 50 years old and others very limited from over one hundred years old barrels. Every year precious numbered collections of 20-30 pieces are sold for €350 per 100ml bottle. Acetaia del Cristo offers guided tours among the long corridors and shelves of hundreds of barrels, casks, and ancient vats in the attics of Acetaia. The unique experience of an inspired sommelier is waiting for everyone in this microcosm of real aromas. For more information visit: www.acetaiadelcristo.it
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Saka White E S T. M M X V I I I N A PA VA L L E Y
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CANNABIS IN A BOTTLE!
The World’s first and only cannabis-infused beverage made from alcohol-free Napa Valley Chardonnay House of Saka producers of the award-
winning Saka PINK, the world’s first alco-
hol-free, cannabis-infused beverage made from a single-vineyard, Napa Valley Rosé
of Pinot Noir, have expand their portfolio
of luxury Vinfusions™ with the launch of Saka WHITE made from exclusively Napa Valley-grown Chardonnay.
Handcrafted from white varietal grapes
grown in select vineyards within California’s iconic Napa Valley. The color of gentle sunlight with aromas of ripe peach, apricot and
lemon peel, Saka WHITE offers authentic flavors of bright citrus and lush tropical fruit balanced with mild, herbaceous.
“House of Saka Vinfusions™ have been meticulously crafted by a leadership team with nearly 60 collective years of experi-
ence in delivering successful and innovative new products to the wine industry,” Tracey Mason, Co-founder & CEO says. “As a result, the quality, taste and overall look and feel of our Vinfusions™ are designed to reflect our Napa Valley provenance and to please even the most discerning of palates.”
Saka PINK and Saka WHITE infusion are created with the finest grapes sourced from California’s renowned vineyards in
Napa Valley. These are then infused with sustainably cultivated craft cannabis that includes a proprietary ratio of the THC/ CBD. Inspired by an ancient civilization in which the bold, mystical, and often thought to be mythological Amazonian women ruled the lands and conquered all they desired. Otherwise known as Scythian or Saka, these fearless warriors’ use of the sacred cannabis plant was at the centre of their spiritual and ritualistic rites of passage. For more information visit: www.houseofsaka.com 205
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GURKHA CIGARS NEWEST PREMIUM CIGAR OFFERING Luxury cigar brand, Gurkha is once again partnering with Aganorsa Leaf for a new cigar, San Miguel. Gurkha Cigars are known throughout the world for their premium cigars. The company produces millions of cigars
per year that are sold in more than 70 countries worldwide. While Gurkha is known for its exclusivity, it has an impressive array of brands of flawlessly handcrafted, premium cigars
created in a variety of strengths, tasting profiles and price-
points and with this in mind Gurkha Cigars is re-releasing
the grandfathered brand San Miguel as its latest premium
cigar. San Miguel marks the third recent offering by Gurkha Cigars that is made with the highly desirable Aganorsa Leaf from Nicaragua.
This Nicaraguan puro is also made with Aganorsa’s signature double Nicaraguan binder and includes Nicaraguan filler and Nicaraguan shade grown corojo and will be sold for less than $10 per cigar (not including tobacco state taxes).
San Miguel will be available in 20 count boxes in the following three sizes:
Petite Corona (4 ¼ x 42) Robusto (5 x 52) Toro (6 x 54) In 2019, Gurkha announced the Gurkha Nicaragua Series
and Treinta also made by Aganorsa Leaf and they both have received great reviews. Cigar Snob gave the Nicaragua Series
a 92 rating and the Treinta a 90 rating. Cigar and Spirits Magazine ranked Gurkha Nicaragua Series #13 in their top 20 cigars of 2019.
No matter what your taste, there’s a Gurkha cigar that’s perfect for your palate.
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BRAD PITT LAUNCHES CHAMPAGNE FLEUR DE MIRAVAL
“EXCLUSIVEMENT ROSÉ” The Jolie-Pitt and Perrin families, who made Miraval a global success story, unveil their bold, new project: FLEUR DE MIRAVAL, the only Champagne house exclusively devoted to Rosé Champagne.
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This October Fleur De Miraval, the wine house owned by Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and the Perrins family will launch a truly exceptional Rosé Champagne. After five years of research and development the leading man who has been totally committed to creating this Champagne house, which is not some new “celebrity wine,” but an authentic project of wine growers combining their expertise, skills and passion assembled an A-list cast for the new venture with tasting carried out in secret. Pitt is no stranger to producing pink wine as Fleur De Miraval already produced the Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé back in 2012. Champagne aficionado Rodolphe Péters, owner of the Pierre Péters Maison, which was established back in 1919 and now runs the 50 acre estate, 40 of which is reserved for Grand Cru vineyards mainly around Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs, joined the viticultural ensemble to create the inaugural bottle of bubbly. Inspired by the legend of Countess Fleur de Miraval, who as legend has it drank only Rosé Champagne because she was born in Provence. The blend of Chardonnay grapes of different ages making up 75% while the remaining 25% utilizes young Pinot Noir grapes, which gives the wine its subtle, pink colour, the wine is then aged on lees in the dark cellars in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for three years before being released. Because Champagne is particularly sensitive to ultraviolet rays and sunlight, which can easily damage the wine, each Fleur de Miraval bottle is lacquered so that the wine is never exposed to light until the day the bottle is opened. “This project is, first and foremost, an artistic venture, because producing fine wines is a form of artistic creation,” explains Famille Perrin”. Only 20,000 bottles of Fleur de Miraval Exclusivement Rosé’s first edition will be released For more information visit: www.fleurdemiraval.com
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JUST DRINK IT: WHY WINE INVESTING USUALLY ISN’T WORTH IT Investing in fine wines has become increasingly popular over the past few decades as many in the viticulture industry have promoted fermented grapes as a way to boost returns and diversify a portfolio. The rapid rise in public interest has been accompanied by a growing body of economic literature but the evidence suggests it may not be wise to buy wine as investment instead of for drinking
As you might expect, the wine trade considers its product the ultimate asset. Industry insiders have argued that wine generates above-average returns, helps to diversify an investor’s portfolio (thus lowering its risk) and – if all fails – the owner can still drink it. Zachy’s, a major New York wine retailer and wine auction house, for example, claims that auction prices of top Bordeaux wines have increased 25% to 50% annually in the past few years. And back in 1998, Peter Meltzer of the Wine Spectator, the world’s largest wine magazine, wrote that the wine market outpaced the Dow Jones Industrial Average throughout the 1990s. A would-be investor should know that the majority of wines are not “investment-grade” – a financial term signifying relatively low risk – and will not benefit from being stored for more than two or three years. Experienced wine investors concentrate on only the finest growths from Bordeaux and Burgundy and selected wines from California.
WINE: BARELY BETTER THAN TREASURYS Even among fine wines, the data on investing isn’t favourable. One of the first economic analyses that looked at the rate of return for storing wine over a period of time was conducted in the late 1970s by William Krasker. Drawing on 137 observations of red Bordeaux and California Cabernet Sauvignon from 1973 to 1977, he found that the return for holding such wine was not much better than that of risk-free US Treasury bills – which typically offer the lowest yields in the market. To explain some of that difference it’s worth noting that stocks often yield dividends, while wine only offers capital appreciation. In addition, investing in wine incurs storage and other costs. Elizabeth Jaeger of the University of Virginia, appeared to counter that poor performance with her own study, published in 1981. She reported that a wine portfolio similar to Krasker’s outperformed Treasury bills by 16.6%. This large difference, however, mainly comes down to sampling different periods of time (1969-1977 in Jaeger’s study) and her use of substantially lower annual storage costs than Krasker’s $16.60 a case.
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THE ‘BORDEAUX EQUATION’ In a seminal study that focused on a single year, Princeton economist Orley Ashenfelter developed the “Bordeaux equation,” which enabled him to predict the quality of a wine vintage based on winter rainfall and growing-season temperatures in the famous French wine region of that name. He found that the real return on holding a range of Bordeaux wines in 1991 was 2.4%, a pittance compared with a 30% gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. A similar study by Gregory Jones and me in 2001 on Bordeaux wines for specific chateaux were significantly below those for common stock. Another study from that year, this one by Benjamin Burton and Joyce Jacobsen, analyzed the semi-annual returns from storing Bordeaux wines from 1986 to 1996, focusing on repeat sales of the same wine and comparing them with various financial assets. They discovered that a portfolio of first growths – a designation considered among the best – returned 6.8% over the period, barely better than the 5.8% gain on Treasury bills but about half that of the Dow Jones benchmark index. Even a portfolio of William Sokolin’s first investment-grade wines didn’t do much better, returning an average of 9.4% at auction. And that’s before including sales commissions, insurance and storage costs, which would make them even worse. Not only does wine generally perform worse than equities, it’s also riskier. The standard deviation – a measure of variation when analyzing a variety of data points – of a wine portfolio consisting of grand cru selections is more than twice as high as that of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Portfolios focused on first growths or the 1961 vintage exhibit an even larger degree of variability between the highs and the lows.
WINE AS A HEDGE While wine may not be a great investment on its own, it can work as a sort of hedge, or way to diversify a portfolio of assets and provide some protection during market downturns. Researchers analyzed Bordeaux auction prices before the financial crisis hit in 2008 and found that the changes in the two assets, wine and equities, bore little or no correlation to one another and moved independently, suggesting wine would be a good way to hedge or offset stock market risks. In fact, Philippe Masset and Jean-Philippe Weisskopf of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne studied the profitability of wine investments during the financial crisis, finding that adding them to a portfolio boosted returns – as well as risk. The study didn’t clarify whether this recent positive outlook on wine is a permanent phenomenon or was merely due to a bubble in prices, as suggested by NYU economist Boyan Jovanovic. The latter explanation, though, has proven to be more accurate. Since June 2011, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has jumped more than 50%, while fine wine prices have slumped more than 40%, according to the London International Vintners Exchange Fine Wine 50 Index. So this New Year’s might be a good time to dust off that Bordeaux you’ve been holding onto and enjoy it with your loved ones. Don’t buy another one in order to make money on it. This article was originally published on The Conversation.
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A VODKA WITH
SUPERSTAR QUALITY Entrepreneur, best-selling author and award-winning actress Kate Hudson is taking a stand in the world of ultrapremium spirits with the launch of her King St. Vodka. Unable to find a vodka that suited her palate Kate embarked on a journey of discovery learning all about the process of making vodka and then of course refining her own blend
Inspired by memories of hosting friends at Hudson’s former home on King Street, New York
City, King St. Vodka is a welcome invitation for all to get together over a cocktail, share stories and celebrate life. Hudson wanted to create a spirit for every experience; one that represented
quality and fun, and is perfect for toasting all of life’s most celebratory occasions, or simply en-
joying a cocktail with a good friend. A true labour of love, checked against the highest standards
of quality and taste, King St. is distilled seven times in small batches, is gluten-free and uses
alkaline water, producing a vodka that is insanely smooth and clean. It also makes the perfect martini as well as being the ideal foundation for your favourite vodka cocktail.
“I have always found the spirits industry fas-
cinating, and I love Dirty Vodka Martinis. The creative side of me thought it would be a fun challenge to develop a vodka for my palate, and in a beautiful package that I would
love to have on my bar and share with friends. The businessperson in me is now looking forward to the challenge of building a brand in an entirely new industry,� said Hudson.
The idea to create her own vodka blend was spontaneous and came about after
a particularly long day she had decided
to host an impromptu cocktail party for friends and as she prepared to whip up a
batch of dirty vodka martinis she surveyed
her bar and found that of all the vodka blends she had there was not one that she was 100 percent happy with – not one that
she felt appealed to women and after fur-
ther research she was shocked to discover that none of the vodka blends she previ-
ously used were founded by women and so, she decided to change this.
Crafted in Santa Barbara, King St. Vodka
is produced under the watchful eye of Master Distiller, Ian Cutler using GMO-free
corn and alkaline water to produce a gluten free, ultra-premium spirit with a hint of
sweet vanilla flavour. Distilled seven times
and then filtered, King St. delivers a clean, smooth taste with each sip one that can be
enjoyed time and time again but more importantly is women friendly designed to be enjoyed with good company.
King St. is a break from the fast-paced world, distilled to connect with the community you love, celebrate life and make meaningful memories.
King St. is available at select retailers and online at kingstvodka.com
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Exclusive 007 Editions of the
AstOn MARtin VAntAgE & DBs suPERlEggERA Revealed
To celebrate the release of the 25th James Bond film Aston Martin have unveiled two exclusive 007 special editions inspired by the cars featured in No Time to Die
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This new collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, delivers exciting new 007 editions of the Aston Martin Vantage and DBS Superleggera. No Time To Die will be released around the world in November 2020 and will feature no fewer than four iconic Aston Martin sports cars: the iconic DB5; the classic Aston Martin V8; the brand’s latest super GT, DBS Superleggera; and the exceptional Aston Martin Valhalla – the company’s forthcoming mid-engined hypercar. The two special editions that celebrate the release of No Time To Die, each of which is being offered in limited numbers to buyers around the world, have been carefully designed and crafted by the experts in Aston Martin’s bespoke division: Q by Aston Martin. Aspiring to offer the ultimate in bespoke personalisation services, Q by Aston Martin delivers both carefully curated special editions such as these, as well as the opportunity for individual owners to embark on the creation of utterly individual sports cars via the Q by Aston Martin – Commission service. The first of the two models is the Vantage 007 Edition, inspired by the original Aston Martin V8 which made its 007 debut in The Living Daylights in 1987 and also features in No Time to Die. The movie sees James Bond uncover the car from his personal lock-up in London.
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Building on the formidable sporting style and aggressive performance of the regular Vantage, the new car features unique exterior styling treatments led by a bespoke mesh grille with chrome bezel that references the look of the brand’s classic V8. Further styling details include a dashed yellow diffuser inspired by the hazard stripes on the film car’s rockets. The Vantage 007 Edition can even be delivered with a set of The Living Daylights inspired limited edition skis and ski rack – referencing the ‘winterised’ V8 saloon from the film. The car will be delivered in authentic Cumberland Grey exterior paint colour, whilst the interior will be presented in obsidian black leather and dark chrome with 007 branding applied on the centre console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox. The sun visors of all the cars will carry another subtle film reference in the shape of an embroidered radio station frequency – 96.60 (FM) – which 007 buffs will know was the Russian police frequency Bond used to aid his escape in The Living Daylights. The seats themselves feature unique heritage fluting reminiscent of that seen in the V8, along with carbon fibre seat backs and, in a particularly detailed nod to the 1980s film, the outline of cello ‘f holes’ inspired by the memorable cello chase scene featuring James Bond (Timothy Dalton) and Kara Milovy (Maryam D’Abo). The driver can indulge themselves further with a laser-etched gadget plaque that references the various weapons and devices seen on the original film car. These included a rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers. Cross hairs etched onto the car’s paddle shift gear levers allude to the missile guidance system seen in the film, too. Available as a manual or automatic, the Vantage 007 Edition also boasts a side strake Vantage badge and is limited to 100 units globally. Aston Martin Vice-President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said: “Creating a 007 Edition is always an exciting challenge as we work to develop and style a car that embodies the legend of James Bond. It is an honour to apply carefully judged 007-inspired styling to our sports cars, which gives our customers the opportunity to own a unique piece of both cinematic and automotive history.”
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To celebrate the James Bond debut of the range-topping Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a second unique 007 Edition has been created. Strictly limited to just 25 production cars available worldwide and featuring the same specification as the muscular DBS Superleggera featured in the upcoming film, the car has a suitably menacing road presence. The 715bhp provided by the DBS Superleggera’s 5.2-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine is befitting of the car’s range-topping status while its torque peak, at 900Nm, is not only substantial in its own right but, as things currently stand, the greatest torque figure for any roadgoing Aston Martin yet produced.
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To this potent mix, the DBS Superleggera 007 Edition adds a raft of styling and design enhancements that further elevate its appeal. The car sports special Ceramic Grey exterior paint with the roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade IITM featured in black tinted carbon fibre. Also unique to the 007 Edition are visually striking Gloss Black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21” wheels. This special edition also features a 007 fender badge, finished in chrome with a black enamel infill and Stainless Steel Silver 007 foil applied to the rear spoiler blade.
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Inside, the cockpit of this DBS Superleggera is a dark, brooding, leather-clad environment with flashes of red detailing the outline of the seats. Subtle 007 branding can be found on the door cards, armrest buckle badge and on the rear sub-woofer cover. The car is finished with a sill plaque that recognises it is one of just 25 DBS Superleggera 007 Editions. The DBS Superleggera 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP ÂŁ279,025 and the Vantage 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP ÂŁ161,000 are on sale separately now. First deliveries will begin in Q1 2021.
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NEMESIS ONE
THE WORLD’S FASTEST LUXURY HYDROFOIL SUPERYACHT
Creating a completely new ‘breed’ of superyachts, catering to high performance enthusiasts, who don’t want to compromise on cruising comfort. Nemesis Yachts is the first multihull yacht builder, to offer a level of performance, previously reserved exclusively for striped out racing yachts. Combining: Ultrafast & zero emission cruising, luxurious & modern interiors, with fighter jet style ‘fly-by-wire’ autonomous controls
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August 18th marks a turning point in the segment of high performance sailing yachts, when builder Nemesis Yachts debuted with their groundbreaking 332 feet (101 meters) futuristic hydrofoil catamaran design.
The ‘NEMESIS ONE’ will be the World’s Fastest Luxury Foiling Yacht, able to break the 50 knots speed barrier, while flying on computer controlled hydrofoils. Contrary to being a stripped out racing
vessel, the all carbon fibre Nemesis One boasts stunning futuristic, yet comfortable interiors.
The future owner of the world’s fastest sailing yacht doesn’t have to
sacrifice on comfort. Powered by VPLP Design’s patented ‘OCEAN-
WINGS’ wing sail, the high-tech superyacht resembles more of a stealth fighter jet, than a conventional sailing yacht.
The excessive speeds the sailing yacht will be capable of under sail, required the Nemesis team to completely abandoned the classic operating concept of: ‘Pulling lines and handling sails’. To further minimize
crew requirements, they’ve implemented state of the art hydraulic and electric controls throughout the design. Replacing bulky winches in the size of a car’s tire and line cluttered cockpits, commonly conceived when thinking of large sailing yachts.
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One of the design’s cornerstones is the fully autonomous VPLP Oceanwings wing
sail, powering the Nemesis One. The wing automatically adjusts it’s angle of attack, camber and twist, eliminating any need for manual sail trimming. Additionally, the reef and furlable wing sail is a staggering 2.6 times more efficient than a conventional sail plan of equal size. But flying on water at speeds in excess of 50 knots, leaving
most performance motor yachts in her wake, won’t come at the expense of security
and comfort. Nemesis One will be equipped with the latest generation of smart Li-
Dar (laser radar) sensors, precisely capturing the yachts surroundings. The current sea state, especially wave height, shape and frequency, will be live monitored by LiDar as well. All gathered data will be processed by the yacht’s mainframe and translated
into precise control commands for the automated hydrofoils and rudders, making the yacht exceptionally stable & safe at any given speed.
The Nemesis One offers the unique option to exchange the port and starboard facing living modules, for ones with different interior configurations. Making it a breeze to transform the interior layout from owner to charter setup for example. To boost her
performance even further, both modules can also be completely removed, transform-
ing the already very fast yacht into ‘Ultra-Light Race Mode’ configuration. Even
without wind, the Nemesis One will remain a zero emission vessel. Powered by a retractable hydrogen-electric propulsion, the yacht has no need for any fossil fuel. In
addition to the hydrogen fuel, up to 750 sqm / 8073 sqft of solar panels, will generate up to 150kW of power, to recharge the yacht’s batteries.
The Nemesis One’s many innovations come with a hefty price tag of approx. $95 million / €80 million
For more information visit: www.nemesisyachts.com
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GORDON MURRAY T.50 REWRITING THE SUPERCAR RULE BOOK Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled its T.50 supercar in full for the first time, showing the finished exterior and interior design and confirming its ground-breaking technical specifications. The T.50 has been engineered to be the purest, lightest, most driver-centric supercar ever
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Improving on his acclaimed McLaren F1 “in every conceivable way”, Professor Gordon Murray CBE is leading the team that will begin building customer versions of the 986kg supercar in January 2022. Justifying its £2.36m (before taxes) price tag, the T.50 promises to deliver an unsurpassed driving experience. It is powered by a 100% bespoke 3.9-litre, 663PS V12 engine that revs to a record-breaking 12,100rpm, and features the most advanced and effective aerodynamics ever seen on a road car – aided by a 400mm rear-mounted fan.
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The global premiere is the first time the clean lines of the exterior and the driver-focused interior have been seen. From his first ballpoint sketches, to every engineering and design detail, Murray has led the Gordon Murray Automotive team and briefed and overseen suppliers to drive the project forward at an unrelenting pace. Murray’s design for T.50 was the 50th in a prestigious line of race and road cars he’s penned over his illustrious 50-year career – both reasons combining to name the car T.50.
The most dominant characteristics of the T.50 exterior design are its purity and balance, free from the wings, skirts and vents that adorn most modern-day supercars. The clean surfaces are enabled by the most advanced and effective aerodynamics ever seen on a road car, resulting in deliberately simple, beautiful lines and a timeless appearance. The purity of the silhouette is broken dramatically when the pair of dihedral doors rise up and forwards, coming to rest high above the passenger cabin. Inside, the driver-centric approach is plain to see – from the central, jet fighter-like driving position, to the aerospace-grade primary and secondary controls arranged in an ‘ergonomic bubble’ around the driver. Quality of materials, the utmost precision, and simplicity of visuals define the whole car, but nowhere is this more evident than inside the cockpit. British suppliers are responsible for every major component throughout the interior, as well as every facet of the car’s exquisitely-engineered underpinnings – an attribute insisted upon by Murray who was determined the T.50 would be a true British sports car.
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From the record-breaking V12 engine, and best lightweight transmission, to the world-first aerodynamic package and the feather-light titanium throttle pedal, every element is 100% bespoke and crafted by a British company that leads in its field. Murray pushed each supplier to their limits to deliver ingenuity, the highest quality and of course new levels of lightness. With a vision that the car, and every element of its componentry, would be considered ‘engineering art’, Murray set out to create a vehicle that surpassed all others, fostering new levels of pride and connection among owners. Every T.50 customer has the opportunity to meet Murray to discuss their car and personalise it inside and out. Part of this process includes a seat, steering wheel and pedals ‘fitting’ session – personalised to every owner – that will ensure the T.50 is ergonomically perfect and individualised for each discerning customer. Murray: “Just 100 customers will share my vision, a car created to improve on the F1 formula in every conceivable way. With 30 years of technological and systems advancement, now, the time is right to design the greatest analogue driver’s car. I believe no other company could deliver what we will bring to market in 2022, producing this British supercar will be my proudest moment.”
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At the heart of T.50 ethos is the ultimate, sensory-rich driving experience, which all starts with the central driving position. The ‘jet-fighter’ style seating position affords an unhindered view out of the cabin, offering the type of pure driving experience usually associated with a single-seater race car layout. Murray insists that the engine contributes to at least 50% of a great driving experience. With this in mind, Murray set out to create the greatest ever V12. The bespoke Cosworth GMA unit hits the mark as the world’s highest revving, fastest responding, most power dense, and lightest road-going V12. In terms of aural enjoyment, the T.50 raucous 12,100rpm redline will certainly deliver on wow-factor. The car also features Direct Path Induction Sound – a system pioneered on the McLaren F1 and refined on the T.50 to channel the sound of the throttle-induced induction growl into the cabin.
A cold-air ram induction intake sits immediately above the driver’s head, and carefully crafted carbon fibre panels in the roof act as a loudspeaker, amplifying engine sound within the cabin. The system is actuated by throttle angle and not revs, meaning the T.50 is quiet and refined on part throttle, growing louder as the throttle opens. Inside the cabin, all of the T.50’s ergonomically-placed analogue controls are beautifully weighted. From communicative steering, which delivers pinpoint accuracy, to the weighting of the six-speed manual transmission and titanium throttle pedal, the engineering focus has always been on driving perfection. During testing, the manual H-pattern gearchange motion and weighting was honed meticulously. Signedoff personally by Murray, the T.50 provides ‘the ultimate gearchange’ – a tactile short throw with a narrow cross gate for smooth, crisp, satisfying gearchanges. The T.50’s kerb weight of 986kg makes it the lightest supercar of the modern era, lower than the average supercar weight by almost a third. Thanks to the focus on lightweighting, the car offers unparalleled levels of agility, responsiveness and driver focus. The T.50 is a car that is created to be ‘alive’ at normal road speeds, not only when the revs climb past 10,000rpm. It will entertain and engage on low-speed daily trips, as well as when driving on the open road just for the thrill of it. 245
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With minimal interference from driver aids the driving experience is left to shine – importantly, ESP and traction control, can be disabled entirely. The technologies that do influence performance – for example, the six aero modes enabled through active and interactive fan-assisted aerodynamics – enhance rather than numb the drive experience. The 400mm rear-mounted fan expands the car’s performance capabilities significantly versus an ordinary ground-effect supercar. In partnership with the active rear spoilers and interactive diffusers, the fan helps to increase downforce by 50% (in Braking Mode 100% more downforce is generated); reduce drag by 12.5%; add around 50PS to the car’s output, in combination with ram-air induction; and cut braking distance by 10m from 150mph. Sitting prominently at the rear of the car, the fan is just one example of ‘engineering art’ on the T.50. Another, about which Murray feels passionately, is the engine. Murray detests carbon or plastic engine covers so, upon raising the twin gullwing openings that span the rear half of the car, the Cosworth GMA V12 engine sits proudly on display with its cam covers, primary exhaust manifolds and inlet trumpets all taking centre stage. It is Murray’s pride in perfection that has shaped every facet of the T.50. Calling the exterior styling “a return to beauty” the clean lines and visual balance seek to deliver a timeless design that will help the T.50 age gracefully, a fresh and lasting celebration of motoring engineering – the ultimate analogue supercar. Commenting on the journey so far, Murray said: “For the past 18 months, the T.50 team has lived and breathed the ethos of the car, accomplishing everything we set out to achieve and more. I couldn’t be happier with the car and the team – they’re by far the best I’ve ever worked with.”
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Looking like something from a sci-fi movie the new conceptual gigayacht designed by Gresham shipyards certainly wouldn’t look out of place in one of Star Trek’s many franchises
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Unlike other yacht designs the 328-foot Thor Explore
was designed from the inside and working outwards. The internal spaces directly inform the exterior styling, which encompasses large nautilus windows. Organic
shapes feature throughout the vessel and complement the
prominent double-height windows in the grand saloon on the main deck.
Unlike other double-height spaces, Thor’s design makes the most of the available real estate by incorporating a
floating glass floor supported by exposed structural beams. The result is a light and spacious saloon with superior views out to sea and a central lighting feature that draws the eye in. This upper level is the mission control centre
where an owner and guests can plan their adventures as well as monitor the day’s activities as they unfold.
In the centre of this space is a sunken seating area that floats between the decks. This main focal point of the
deck features a futuristic skylight that sits directly above and carries the same visual language. To bring warmth
and further intrigue to the double-height space, carefully executed lighting design brings the space to life.
When privacy is required, the glass floor can be turned opaque with the flick of a switch to visually separate the top level from the lower half of the main saloon. This area
offers all the amenities and comfort one would expect with the inclusion of a lounge bed, bar and central seating area with additional seating provided to starboard.
Direct access to the beach club is provided via a capti-
vating circular corridor with an aquarium either side as
the owner and guests are greeted by aquatic life housed within a floor-to-ceiling cylindrical aquarium. This large beach club is positioned high above the waterline and includes fold down balconies, offering outstanding views
and enhanced security. This space takes full advantage of the beam, as does the one-of-a-kind tender hangar that
can be seen and accessed via a large bi-folding glass door.
The tender hangar is a large, futuristic space that has never been seen before on a superyacht and offers an owner
the ability to carry any and all tenders and toys including a 12.5-metre custom tender, hydrofoil speedboat, subma-
rine and a host of kite and wind surfing equipment, diving equipment, surf boards and Jetskis.
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Despite its futuristic design Thor Explore is, first and foremost, an explorer yacht, that in-
cludes an Ice Class hull, is a high volume superyacht equipped with all the technology and hardware you would expect of a true explorer. Offering a 7,000-nautical-mile range
theThor Explore provides plenty of accommodation with the owner’s accommodation lo-
cated forward on the upper deck and includes a his and hers bathroom, office and walk-in wardrobe. While guest suites are found on the lower deck and being a SOLAS crassified vessel, Thor Explore can carry up to 36 passengers.
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HYPERION’S HYDROGEN POWERED SUPERCAR CAN TRAVEL
1,000 MILES ON A SINGLE CHARGE Californian based technology company Hyperion who specialise in hydrogen innovation has unveiled its highlyanticipated hydrogen-powered supercar, the XP-1
In pursuit of bringing space and aeronautical technology to the road, this radical supercar will utilize an advanced hydrogen-fuelled propulsion system and aims to help usher in a new frontier of automotive technology. Representing a massive leap in personal transportation and sustainable hydrogen power, the XP-1 features a high-performance, zero-emissions hydrogen-electric powertrain combined with technology directly derived from some of the world’s leading aeronautical, engineering firms, and space agencies. When combined, these technologies allow the XP-1 to outperform modern sports cars while boasting unprecedented range, refuel time, endurance, and recyclability; especially when compared to today’s battery-electric vehicles. Powered by compressed hydrogen the Hyperion XP-1 which weighs less than 2275 pounds will be able to drive up to 1,000 miles on a single tank with the all-wheel-drive car able to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.2 seconds. Made of composites, Kevlar, aluminium, and titanium, it has no hefty engine or battery pack, just electric motors serving up punishing torque, enabling it to reach a max of 22mph.
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Hydrogen is the first and simplest element on the periodic table. Colourless and odorless, it has only a single proton at its centre with one electron around it. While it is the most plentiful element in the universe, hydrogen doesn’t naturally exist by itself. Before it can be used as a fuel, hydrogen has to be broken out of molecules of water, natural gas or other substances which is done by using electricity to split those larger molecules apart. Energy is then released inside the car when the hydrogen combines again with oxygen. One of the main advantages of hydrogen as a clean fuel is that a full tank of hydrogen takes much less time than charging a battery. It only takes three to five minutes to fill the tank on the XP-1 for a 1,000 mile trip as opposed to several hours in an electric car. At present there are only three hydrogen models to on the market: the Honda Clarity, Hyundai Nexo and Toyota’s Mirai and these haven’t really set the automotive world alight however this is primarily because the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure is still in its infancy with very few stations available worldwide. Hyperion claim they will create 300 refuelling station over the coming years.
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TECNOMAR FOR LAMBORGHINI 63:
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Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group have collaborated to create ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63’, the Tecnomar fleet’s new motor yacht available in a limited edition in reference to Lamborghini’s 1963 foundation
Performance, driving pleasure, attention to quality and details, emotion: these are the emotive features combined within the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, thanks to innovative engineering solutions and a distinct design unique to shared Italian style and tradition. This motor yacht project, developed by The Italian Sea Group, started with several collaborative sessions with the contribution of Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and inspiration from the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37: the hybrid super sports car incorporating benchmarking new supercapacitor and materials science technologies that anticipates the future with an unmistakable design and completely customizable colour and details. The challenge of re-interpreting the common DNA traits of both brands has inspired all phases of the project, from the design principles to the definition of technical characteristics ensuring incredible performance, without neglecting the quality of materials and careful attention to detail.
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Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini said: ”This yacht represents the significance of creating a valuable partnership, at its best: our co-operation allows the essence of both organisations’ style and expertise to be transferred to different worlds, sharing in their diversity to interpret and add value to the final product in a new environment. If I had to imagine a Lamborghini on water, this would be my vision. I’m delighted to celebrate this successful collaboration.” Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is not just an exercise in style and design; it represents the vanguard in luxury speed boats. Inspired by Lamborghini super sports cars’ performance, the most significant innovative features at the heart of the concept are speed and the dynamism of lightweight engineering. With two MAN V12-2000 hp engines, the motor yacht reaches 60 knots and will be the fastest of the Tecnomar fleet, satisfying the demands of the collector as well as those loving life at sea. The carbon fibre material, typical of Lamborghini super sports cars, puts this motor yacht firmly in the ultra-lightweight boat classification, with its 63 feet length weighing in at just 24 tons.
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The exterior design is characterized by a super sportive silhouette, with a cutting-edge but thoroughly nautical appearance. The hull and the superstructure are created from a highperformance shell, developed by naval engineers specializing in hydrodynamic sciences. They interpret the design lines, created by Marcello Gandini in the Miura and the Countach of the 60s and 70s, in a contemporary way. The hard top is inspired by Lamborghini roadsters: providing sun and wind protection while guaranteeing an outstanding aerodynamic performance. The bow lights are an homage to the Lamborghini concept car Terzo Millennio and to the Sián FKP 37, both distinctive for their Y-shaped front lights. The interiors of Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 are the result of high-tech design based on super-performing materials for weight and function, perfectly married with the best Made in Italy heritage. Lamborghini’s iconic clean lines, hexagon shapes, Y-motif and materials are clearly incorporated into the design, together with the fully customizable colours and materials in the manner of Lamborghini’s Ad Personam programme. Clients can choose from extensive exterior colours and livery options, while the interior is offered in two versions choosing from an extensive combination of materials. The motor yacht’s instrument panel interprets the car cockpit in a nautical style, completely integrating all navigation and control systems. As in Lamborghini super sports cars, details are finished in carbon fibre, with Lamborghini’s Carbon Skin™ used in the sports seats and on the helm, styled as the super sports car’s steering wheel. The unmistakable start/stop button, (two, one for each engine) are exactly the same used to start a Lamborghini engine. The first boat will be available at the beginning of 2021.
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Luxury Living Magazine offers you this exclusive chance to own a
LE Mans Winning caR? Welcome to the Sarthe Cars and a rebuild of an original icon Today’s high performance car manufacturers often apply motorsport technology to deliver amazing super and hypercars and arguably the zenith of motorsport performance is the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. Many manufacturers have launched assaults on this the ultimate motorsport event for over 70 years, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Audi, Peugeot, and Porsche each car tuned to perform in the most demanding environments. Some cars that have competed have become absolute automotive icons such as the Bentley’s 30s, the Fords and Ferrari’s of the 60s, and Porsches of the 70s and 80s.
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Provenance has value, and historical provenance value is the Holy Grail for automotive enthusiasts and investors alike. Ex Le Mans racing cars that have competed have become increasingly popular as investments and cars that have actually won are enormously valuable and are usually cosseted in private collections and rarely seen in public, and even less so on the street. So, if you wanted to own an original period Le Mans race car to show off to your peers you will need extremely deep pockets and it will very likely not be street legal. That said, there are a couple of exceptions for street versions and due to some interesting competition entry rules for Le Mans during the 90’s race-cars could be entered in the GT category as long as one street legal example had been created and registered. This allowed micro manufacturers to emerge and one such manufacturer was Dauer Sportwagen, a successful race team in the early 90’s and what they did was to bring the Porsche 962 to the street!
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Every motorsport fan is aware of the Porsche 962 as arguably one of the most recognisable silhouettes and successful race-cars ever especially from its Rothmans livery days with it and its predecessor, the 956, dominating the Group C scene during the 80s and 90s by winning five World Sports car Championships and six Le Mans 24 Hours so this was a perfect candidate for a street version. Dauer launched their 962 LM street version at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 1993 and with factory support from Porsche was entered in the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans and subsequently went on to win that year. From 1993 to 1995 only seven Dauer 962 LM’s were produced, five reside in the Sultan of Brunei’s private collection, one is registered in Europe and the last one is intriguingly disassembled and unregistered.
So, what if this last car could be resurrected and what would it be like?
To answer this, let us introduce you to Sarthe Cars Ltd., Founder and CEO Ian Howe. At Sarthe Cars we seek to create spiritual successors to iconic cars and to do this we have assembled a team and partners who have worldclass motorsport and automotive skills and talent’. Ian goes on to add ‘The Sarthe Dauer 962 Le Mans rebuild will be a celebration of the most successful racecar in Le Mans racing history’ he adds ‘this is a unique opportunity to bring this very special car back into ownership, but as a truly 21st century version’. ‘This project will combine period heritage and modern contemporary usability in a car that will be evocative for any petrol head and this is what Sarthe Cars intends to do with this unique ‘one off ’ opportunity to own a piece of Le Mans history, for the street…’ ‘I cannot underplay the uniqueness of this proposition, possession of this car will be something special with a matchless combination of historic provenance and a contemporary showpiece.’ ‘Moreover, this will not be a museum piece, this car has to perform on streets but also deliver a tangible investment for ownership and a showcase for the profile of Sarthe Cars.’
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SO, In TERMS OF PERFORMAnCE, WHAT WILL THIS CAR DO? The heart of the Sarthe Dauer 962 rebuild drivetrain will be a specially tuned Porsche 3.8L flat six Twin Turbo coupled to a seven speed PDK sequential paddleshift also, with extensive experience Sarthe will employ the very latest in lightweight materials and motorsport technologies to make the Sarthe Dauer 962 extremely performance capable, but also safe. ‘A huge part of ownership has to be the driving experience so an owner will have access to the Sarthe Driver Experience Program that includes access to professional driver performance coaches and customers will be invited to special track day events and coaching sessions.’ SO WHAT OF FuTuRE PRODuCTS FOR SARTHE? This car is a one off original, however Sarthe, with access to original tooling and are exploring the possibility to build totally new cars and would do so for customer commissions. Ian says ‘We are also looking into other Le Mans icons to contemporise plus a super focused track-day car based upon LMP1 developments, but any car we build will have the same pedigree of skill and talent that will be employed into the Sarthe Dauer 962 rebuild’. Additionally, the lucky owner of the Sarthe Dauer 962 LM rebuild will, not only have access to the build, but also a direct input into the specification such as colour, interior and other options for this bespoke one off. ‘The 962’s packaging, the details that you don’t see is going to be exceptional and will be delivered by our design partners whose clients include Porsche, Bentley and McLaren.’
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‘The true motivation for us is to deliver this car back into ownership, but to do it in a way that truly respects the history of this car, but is exquisitely improved to allow an owner to enjoy the experience of ownership and to be part of the rebirth.’
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SO, WHO WILL Buy THIS CAR? Ian Howe prefers to consider customers as ‘partners’ and acquisition of the car will be through a private treaty that will set out the specification and desired configuration. ‘This ownership opportunity would suit a partner who is passionate about Le Mans, it’s history and place in motorsport evolution and the 962 was part of a significant era in the sport and someone who sees the value as a unique asset.’ Incidentally, the cost of this car is £750,000 ex taxes and will be ready for delivery seven months from agreement with the owner partner. It seems that this is truly a one off opportunity to own and use a car that will not only be an asset but will be a super exciting driving experience.
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The World’s First
Flying nursery
Award winning private jet company, FlyEliteJets has teamed up with award winning interior designer Jenny Allan Design to create the “World’s first, flying nursery”
The design concept was born from FlyEliteJets CEO, Christopher Williams-Martin (himself a dad of 2 boys) to provide a private, safe space for nursing mums to feed their babies and young children to sleep, play and relax onboard private jets. Private jets traditionally cater very well for the business professional but have little if any onboard amenities or facilities for babies and children. With FlyEliteJets clients increasingly using their aircraft for weekends and holidays away with their families Christopher personally sought out a designer who could create a warm, welcoming and inviting space for parents and their kids onboard the ultra-long-range jets and VVIP airliners which frequently fly transcontinental routes.
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The COVID pandemic has created a surge in demand from owners and charter clients looking to jet away whilst safeguarding their families but even the most up to date jets fail to cater for the youngest of passengers, until now! As every parent will know, flying with babies and children can be a stressful time for parents and kids alike. Having frequently flown with clients and their children and with his own family, Christopher has seen first-hand that babies and young children’s needs are not met often creating a stressful environment for the parents. Clients and their nannies do their best to keep children happy but having a dedicated space that caters specifically for them is a game changer in the industry. The Flying Nursery is designed to go into the aft cabin of jets, an area that is traditionally underutilised. By creating a dedicated space for mums, dads, nannies and children with direct access to the rear WC and baggage hold it becomes an onboard haven for children and parents alike with facilities to eat, sleep, play, relax and refresh. As two of the world’s leading companies in their respective fields, FlyEliteJets and Jenny Allan Design are both International award-winning brands with UHNW client bases so working together to create the world’s first Flying nursery is an ideal launchpad to announce the partnership.
Jenny Allan, Founder of Jenny Allan Design said “We wanted to design something unique that’s never been done before on a private jet and to revolutionise the way clients travel with their children. In this Gulfstream G650 we added a starlit ceiling to create a wonderful sense of atmosphere in the cabin, ideal for bedtime reading. For more fun and whimsical details, we included embossed teddy motives on the seat headrests, a wigwam with cloud cushions that can easily be folded away during take-off and landing as well as a mini rocking horse and shelves for children’s toys and books. It was also really important that the space appealed to mums and dads, so we opted for a calming, tranquil, neutral décor rather than too many bold or bright colours that jar the senses.”
Other design details include a sofa that converts into a double bed, games consoles for older children as well as three TVs. The space was very much designed for the whole family to enjoy. Further aesthetic details include fabric padded bulkheads, and sycamore veneer doors with brass inlays. CEO of FlyEliteJets, Christopher Williams Martin said “I was immediately taken by Jenny’s work which is cosmopolitan yet will have universal appeal with its inviting colour schemes and functional design We needed a designer who could visualise the brief, was approachable and engaging and discreet. Jenny is all of the above and a genuine gifted talent with the accolade of designer of the year.”
The flying nursery really is the height of luxury but for UHNW clients any service that will improve their family’s experiences is top priority. The exciting partnership really holds the sky as the limit as both Jenny and Christopher will go that extra mile for their clients. A typical fit out of this kind can be achieved in less than 2 months in a private hangar, with Christopher and Jenny on hand every step of the way, providing a unique and new offering to private jet design and fit out. Jenny said ‘with our in-house CGI team and design services we can offer clients the full package with jet customisation. The world’s first flying nursery is just the start.’ Images: ©Jenny Allen Design / FlyEliteJets
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BENTLEY DEBUTS ITS MOST AGILE AND EYECATCHING COUPE YET
THE NEW CONTINENTAL GT MULLINER CONVERTIBLE
Bentley Mulliner - Bentley’s own bespoke division, and the oldest automotive coachbuilder in the world, raises the bar for luxury open-top Grand Touring with the new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible
The luxury pinnacle of the Continental GT family, the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, has been unveiled at Cheval Blanc in St Tropez, as part of a European Summer Tour hosted by Bentley. The Continental GT Mulliner is the first member of the new Collections portfolio introduced by Bentley Mulliner. Surpassing the industry-leading craftsmanship so synonymous with Bentley, Mulliner has raised the bar further to create the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible; the pinnacle of roof-down automotive luxury.
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Grand Black walnut veneer is standard, while a new extensive range of 88 different piano-finished wood veneers is available through Bentley Mulliner Personal Commissioning. Customers can therefore specify a contemporary, colourised veneer finish that can be matched to the interior or exterior of the car. Burr walnut veneer is hand sanded and polished to produce a perfectly smooth finish before painting to match the colour of the customer’s choice. Once dry, the veneer is polished to achieve a mirror-like finish. For the new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, eyecatching chrome details are overlaid into the piano veneer, including a Convertible silhouette in the passenger fascia and a B-motif in the door waistrails. The new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible has been created to appeal to those customers wanting an even greater focus on beautiful details. Taking pride of position between the cut-crystal inspired, precision-made headlamps, Bentley Mulliner
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introduces a bold new Double Diamond front grille, which is further complemented by bespoke Mulliner-branded side vents that continue the unique silver-on-black diamond theme. The new Double Diamond design was inspired by Bentley’s exclusive Diamondin-Diamond interior quilting design concept, which adorns all four seats, the door casings, rear quarters and now for the first time furnishes the tonneau cover. The Diamond-in-Diamond interior quilting was tailored to include contrast stitching in two complementary colours to accentuate the thread against the quilting. It takes almost 400,000 stitches to deliver this quilting across the cabin of the car, with each diamond containing exactly 712 individual stitches – each one precisely aligned to point to the centre of the diamond it creates. Developing the embroidery process to deliver this process alone took 18 months.
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Furnishing the sleek and muscular profile of the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, the all-new 22” 10-spoke painted & polished wheels have floating, self-levelling wheel badges that remain upright as the wheel rotates. The ultimate handcrafted Continental GT Convertible interior offers eight custom-made three-color combinations. A new Mulliner-designed colour split defines the eight colour ways, including a third accent colour to the interior in the form of a distinctive design line. The hand-stitched hides are embellished with unique Mulliner-branded embroidery. An exquisitely tactile Diamond Milled Technical finish has been applied to the centre console, through Bentley’s first use of a multi-machined panel process, extending the longest-standing partnership between a watch brand and an automotive manufacturer. The centre console houses a new and exclusive Breitling for Mulliner clock with a new brushed metallic face and bejewelled hour marks. The clock bezel and air vent surrounds are finished in chrome to complete the stunning interior jewellery. The ornate and luxurious design of the Breitling for Mulliner clock face is also applied to the Driver Display Kombi, with the precision-rendered gauges of the LED-display driver’s instrument panel using the same brushed finished and Mulliner branding, linking the analogue and digital harmoniously. The new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible features mood lighting comprising of seven different themes, uplifted by illuminated Mulliner tread plates and LED welcome lamps that project the famous Bentley wings to the ground from the door mirrors.
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The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible is available with the top of the range Naim for Bentley audio system. The state of the art setup features eighteen speakers and two Active Bass transducers driven by a 2,200 watt, 20-channel amplifier and eight DSP sound modes with Active Bass. Customers of the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible will receive their keys in a sumptuous, Mulliner-branded handcrafted presentation box, which matches the three-color interior configuration of the car. The two keys are provided in similarly colour-matched leather cases with contrast stitching. The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible will be available with Bentley’s V8 and W12 powertrains. When equipped with Bentley’s 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged W12, the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds) and is capable of a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h). The new-generation 4.0-liter, twin turbocharged V8 delivers a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h) and 0 60 mph in 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds). Available in the extended Bentley Mulliner paint range of 88 colours, customers wishing to specify their Continental GT Mulliner Convertible in a bespoke shade can commission Bentley’s artisan paint specialists to colour-match to any item or sample. Bentley has yet to unveil pricing, but with the regular Continental GTC is priced from around $230,000, so it’s safe to say that the Mulliner version will cost upwards of $300,000 before additional options.
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YACHTING NEWS
DYNAMIQ PRESENTS THE NEW REDESIGNED GTT 165
Dynamiq Yachts have unveiled the renewed GTT 165, the flagship model in the Dynamiq range
The latest updates made to the GTT 165 follows the successful unveiling of
the renewed GTT 160 model in March this year, bringing the GTT range in line with Dynamiq’s signature lines and unique design language.
With modern technology and unique design at her core, the GTT 165 is an innovative 50-metre (165’) superyacht. Designed for those seeking ultimate
relaxation she comfortably accommodates 12 guests across six luxurious
staterooms including an impressive owner’s suite. The two side structural
balconies are a particular highlight, providing the owner with private moments on board, while a desk, seating area and large ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub complete the space.
The GTT 165 boasts a unique interior style with an exclusive selection of
furnishings and accessories from renowned Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta. The chic interior is designed in a relaxed Maldivian style, utilising a calm palette as well as natural woods and stone.
From indulging in a day of relaxation in the onboard spa to enjoying cosy
family meals by the open galley, the GTT 165 is a superyacht that has it all. Large sliding doors on the upper deck allow guests to transform the
area from a spacious indoor-outdoor space to a sophisticated dining area, with the upper salon fireplace creating the perfect intimate ambience. In addition to flexible dining and entertainment spaces, the aft sundeck is
dedicated to wellness, featuring 360-degree views from the gym as well as
plenty of space for a tranquil yoga setup. The state-of-the-art spa centre is found on the lower deck with direct access to the swim platform.
Engineered in the Netherlands by the experts at Van Oossanen Naval
Architects, the GTT 165 has a robust, fast-displacement hull built from aluminium alloy, making her a super-efficient ocean-going #yacht. She is
capable of a maximum speed of 19 knots (23 knots with a Sport package), and a long-distance autonomous range of 4,000 nm resulting in the ability
to undertake multiple cruising seasons. At the owner’s request, a hybrid
propulsion system can be chosen for ultimate efficiency and silent operation. Prospective clients can browse the full offering of custom solutions for the
GTT 165 on the Dynamiq online yacht configurator. The only application of
its kind, the online yacht configurator provides comprehensive information
to visitors: from the latest water toys to underwater light systems. The GTT 165 has a starting price of €24,750,000.
The GTT 165 is built in compliance with the strictest commercial regulations (LY4 and Tier III). Not only does this ensure impeccable
comfort and safety at sea, but presents owners with an attractive option of commercial charter operations.
For more information visit: www.bedynamiq.com
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SAN LORENZO SX112: THE SEA ON BOARD
The shipyard expands the SX line with a new 34-meter flagship. The challenge continues, developing new contents and habitat scenarios, with external lines by Zuccon International Project and interiors by Piero Lissoni
A pioneer by definition, visionary and determined, San Lorenzo once again looks to the horizon and beyond, shaping a new imaginary to give rise to original habitat solutions.
Hence the new SX112, the flagship of the innovative SX crossover line, the first in the world of
yachting, launched in 2017 by San Lorenzo through the initiative of Massimo Perotti, Executive
Chairman of the company, who thanks to his courage and ability to defy conventions has brought a new type of yacht to the market.
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A blend of the classic motor yacht with flying bridge, for which San Lorenzo has been and continues to be
one of the worldwide leaders, and the Explorer type, the SX range is an “intelligent� proposal where style, flexibility and functional quality come together in a shared language.
SX112 represents the consolidation of a path that began with the SX88, first, and then the SX76, a challenge that continues and is enhanced by new contents, proposing a new way of living on the sea: the barriers on board are eliminated, and the boat opens to the outside, in a close relationship with the marine context.
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The orchestration has again been assigned to the creativity of two designers
who have been working with San Lorenzo since the launch of the first
crossover model: Bernardo Zuccon of Studio Zuccon International Project, for the external lines, and Piero Lissoni, art director of the company since 2018, for the interiors.
The focal point of the project is the new stern zone which undoubtedly represents the yacht’s most iconic area, a choice that brings new possibilities
of #design and use by the Architect Luca Santella, who also conceived the innovative SX crossover line. A refinement of the SX88 project, the new
model here propose a spacious internal beach area that is directly connected to the outside, allowing the yacht owner to enjoy these spaces in a novel way, also
thanks to the retractable terraces, maximizing the indoor-outdoor connection. While Zuccon has concentrated on reinforcing the “family feeling” of the
range, bringing out certain linguistic choices such as the balance of the
volumes and the fluid forms that seem to reference large marine mammals, Lissoni has focused on the subdivision of the internal spaces, in constant dialogue with their outdoor counterparts.
In line with the concept developed for the other models, the main deck has been organized as an open space, an innovative solution introduced by San Lorenzo for the first time on the SX88, to maximize the relationship with
outdoor spaces. Thanks to the wheelhouse placed on the flying bridge, freeing
up the bow zone of the living area on the main deck, a single continuous space has been created for the living and dining areas.
Staircases return as a fundamental characteristic of Lissoni’s #design. The
internal helical staircase extends through three levels to connect the decks, and at the height of the main deck it is enclosed in a transparent oval volume like a precious coffer, enhancing the staircase while making it seem to be suspended in the air. The external staircases have an essential, clean look, in keeping with the principles of racing yachts.
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IS THAT A FLOATING JUMBO JET?
Blending design elements form the sea and sky, the Codesca Jet 2020 yacht looks exactly like a wingless jumbo floating on water! Developed by Italian Shipyards Codecasa, the CODECASA JET 2020 is certainly an
unexpected innovative jump taking inspiration from aviation-inspired design and using them to create this awesome 230-foot superyacht.
The new project, born from Mr Fulvio Codecasa’s insight and hand, breaks the mould of the
typical lines of the maritime tradition. From a stylistic point of view, the CODECASA JET
2020 was inspired by the typical aviation lines, which are transposed in the nautical sector. The
result is something that has never been seen before on the sea. The lines are clean and minimal, the exterior and interior spaces are huge and expansive.
The Yacht forward section, featured by a solid and rounded shape recalling the cockpit of an
aircraft which opens like the bow of a Cargo to give access to the mooring area, is wisely lightened
by the central body, a kind of fuselage with a Sun Deck of a remarkable size (the preliminary project states a total length of approximately 20.00 meters and a width of approximately 10.00
meters). The latter is provided with all comforts and facilities required to live the sea in total relax, such as a recessed swimming pool of 6.00 meters x 2.00 meters with large sunbathing mattresses and a covered Gymnasium.
The Sun Deck extends until the aft section of the Yacht, which develops vertically in a solid
shape, recalling the tail of an aircraft. There, the Beach Club, at the sea level, is served by a lift
and connected to a Hallway and a Skylounge, with large glass windows and 3.00 meters height, accommodating the Salon and the main Dining room, at the Sun Deck level.
The Main Deck bow area is completely devoted to the Owner’s Suite, while the Guests are
accommodated in the four sumptuous Cabins in the Lower Deck, the forward area of which
is taken by the Crew quarters. The pilothouse, then, located on the Bridge Deck is comfortably
served by another lift connecting the three Decks and is directly adjoined, through a corridor, to the Captain’s Cabin.
In a continuous suspension and balance game between the waves and the clouds, the Yacht is
provided with a helipad for a helicopter of medium/large size astern and with a double tender area on the sides amidships, with air inlets recalling a Jet engine. Additionally, she is provided with the newest technical equipment available on the market, such as the radar antennas, which will be installed inside carbon fibre domes, in the typical style of the AWACS airplanes.
From the technical equipment point of view, the new CODECASA JET 2020, which is meant to become the flagship of Codecasa Shipyards, is still being finalized with development scheduled in the later half of the year.
For more information visit: www.codecasayachts.com
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A BUGATTI & SUPERYACHT - NOW THAT’S A WINNING COMBINATION!
Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini has unveiled his latest conceptual project that comes complete with its own Bugatti with aims to become the world’s first hyperyacht
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With design cues that resemble a bullet, this hyperyacht is anything but
standard. The Xenos comes with a quadruple engine setup would be able
to reach top speeds of 90knots, which would make it the fastest 130-foot (39.6-meter) yacht in the world plus it comes complete with a matching
Bugatti supercar but don’t be seduced because this combo will set you back a staggering $32.8 million!
With a hull made of steel and carbon the Xenos is powered by a
twin, triple, or even quadruple-engine setup (Cat 3,650 BHP each), delivering between 7,300 BHP and 15,000 BHP. In addition it also comes packed with green credentials thanks to an integrated solar panel
system designed by the renewable energy experts at Architaly, the hybrid
speedster will be capable of cruising autonomously for up to eight hours sans noise, emissions or fumes and large photochromic windows that
change transparency depending on the intensity of light. It has also
been fitted with an air sanitation recycling system, thermal scanners to monitor temperatures from a safe distance and UV-C/UV-V germicidal lamps so is COVID 19 / 20 proof
Interior wise, the Xenos comes complete with three spacious rooms, a
kitchen a living area, a lounge and sizable saloon on the upper deck but
each model will be customised designed to reflect the new owners wishes For more information visit: www.lazzarinidesign.net
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OFFICINA ARMARE X U-BOAT AQUANAUT CATAMARAN Officina Armare Design has unveiled its latest collaboration with U-Boat Worx a new 60-foot open style catamaran known as project Aquanaut.
Inspired by the SUV, in terms of stability, versatility and with a sense of exploration or adventure,
the 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran is an advanced multihull luxury speeder, combining a sporty yet elegant appearance and modern solutions, featuring a
large deck space, open bar and Al Fresco dining areas located on aft deck and foredeck. Equipped with dynamic inboard propulsion of 2Ă—800 hp to offer an
impressive speed potential of up to 45 kts and extreme stability at high speeds with the contribution of it’s Deep-V hydrodynamic design.
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It also provides plenty of storage for the toys such as surf boards, Seabobs and diving gear besides the submersible. The large deck space can be further expanded at anchor with bulwarks for a larger area to host parties or to simply enjoy the life at sea to the fullest.
Aquanaut is able to explore the deep seas all around the world, thanks to advanced technologies that support efficient submarine operations and it’s private Nemo Submarine by U-Boat Worx.
The large platform on the back for the submarine is equipped with hydraulics that can lower down the
underwater craft when launching is required. The same space can be used as a lounging / entertaining area when the submarine is in water and it can be lowered to water level and become the beach club as well. The platform can go 0.75 m below the water level to launch the U-Boat Worx Nemo submersible.
The efficiency of this catamaran reduces the number of crew members to zero and keeps the accommodation
to standards of up to 12 guests. Family and friends can relax in convivial comfort by sinking into the gener-
ous seating and sunbeds and enjoy the professional open bar and al fresco dining after a long day of deep sea exploration thanks to the large galley units.
The foredeck features a large Jacuzzi with a seamless sun bathing area and also second more intimate dining area for up to 4 guests.
Aquanaut will be built to order by the Turkish shipyard Licia Yachts who specialize in building luxury motor yachts and catamarans with over 30 years of experience. The technical capacity
of the Licia Yachts provides one of the best infrastructures for the new build projects such as Aquanaut in the Eastern Mediterranean. Estimated delivery time for the first unit will take 12
months to complete, after that each unit will be completed in 9 months with each unit costing a cool $3 million / â‚Ź2,500,000
For more information visit: www.officinaarmare.com/aquanaut
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THE ALL NEW MORGAN PLUS 4 MAY LOOK THE SAME BUT IT’S
DEFINITELY DIFFERENT!
With a storied history of over 110 years the Morgan Motor Company is known for its vintage 1930’s good looks - a staple of what the company represents but nothing can remain the same forever or can it?
To the untrained eye the all new Morgan Plus Four looks well the same as the previous model, but it’s what under the surface that counts and this is all new.
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Combining seven decades of quintessential Morgan style the all-new Morgan Plus Four represents a revolutionary successor to the Plus 4, a model that has formed the backbone of Morgan’s production since its debut in 1950’s now, 70 years after the first Plus 4 rolled off the production line at Morgan’s Pickersleigh Road factory in Malvern, UK, a new chapter begins thanks to its revolutionary technology and advancement. Based on the bonded aluminium CX-Generation platform, so called because it made its debut in Morgan’s 110th year (2019), the new Plus Four is exponentially more rigid than the outgoing steel ladder chassis, yet astonishingly lightweight at just 97 kg, this advanced platform transforms the car’s ride and handling capabilities, making it truly competitive against its 21st-century competition. However, the famed Morgan driving experience of the model hasn’t been forgotten – its agility, response and balance remain the same and will be instantly familiar to anyone who has driven a Morgan sports car past or present
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Despite sharing the CX-Generation platform with the Morgan Plus Six, the design of the Plus Four is markedly different. Four-cylinder Morgan cars have always featured a narrower body than the larger-engined models in the range, and the new Plus Four is no exception. Compared to the Plus Six, the Plus Four is 104mm narrower in the central body and 78mm narrower overall, and features uniquely profiled wings. The all-new Plus Four also boasts a number of ‘firsts’ for a CX-Generation Morgan, not least of which is the availability of new 15” wire wheels. The addition of this wheel design, which represents a core part of the company’s design language, required extensive development work, including redesigned wishbones, suspension uprights and braking components. A newly designed alloy wheel style, which references sports cars of the 1960s and 70s as well as Morgan wheel designs of old, is also available. Morgan has built on its long-standing relationship with BMW, choosing to use its 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine. It marks the first time a four-cylinder turbocharged engine has featured in a Morgan car, and produces 255 bhp (190 kW) along with, in the automatic variant, 295 lb ft (400 Nm) of torque. In combination with a dry weight of just 1009 kg, it provides effortless performance: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) takes just 4.8 seconds; top speed is 149 mph (240 kph). The manual variant develops 258 lb ft (350 Nm) of torque, which combined with a dry weight of 1013 kg, results in a 0-62 mph (100 kph) time of 5.2 seconds. Power and top speed match the automatic model.
While headline power and torque figures remain consistent with BMW applications, the engine mapping has been specifically calibrated to allow optimum driveability and response in the Plus Four. As with the Morgan Plus Six, a sport plus mode is available, engaged using a button on the centre column. It sharpens the throttle response, releasing a whole new dynamic character from the car. Overall, engine output is comparable with the outgoing, steel-chassis Morgan Roadster, however, real-world performance and dynamics have been taken to a completely new level.
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Traditional Morgan values remain crucial to the production of the all-new Plus Four. Every Morgan sports car is built at the company’s Malvern home, and uses time-proven production methods: a hand-made ash frame, hand-beaten aluminium panels and hand-trimmed leather interior. Craftsmanship is, and continues to be, at the very core of Morgan production, where the ethos of 21st-century coachbuilding is practiced daily. The Plus Four has an extensive standard specification, which includes features new to the model such as automatic LED front and rear lighting, remote central locking and ABS, as well previously optional items such as power steering, a mohair hood, sun visors and door check straps. All-new optional equipment includes puddle lighting and an in-car audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. In total, one trillion combinations of options are available, allowing the individual desires of every customer to be fulfilled.
The all-new Plus Four is available to order now with prices starting from ÂŁ62,995 inc. VAT
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For the first time in the model, an automatic gearbox is also available from the factory. The eight-speed automatic features paddle shift, and has already proven to be a perfect match to both the CX-Generation platform and a BMW engine in the acclaimed Plus Six. Moving the gear selector away from you puts the Plus Four into sport mode, which changes shift patterns and response, resulting in a more dynamic driving experience. Ratios can also be chosen manually, using either the gear selector or the steering-column-mounted paddles. The all-new Plus Four also marks the introduction of a manual gearbox for the first time in a CX-Generation platform Morgan. The six-speed gearbox has been optimised to provide a perfectly weighted movement which, combined with its carefully chosen ratios, delivers an engaging driving experience. The gearbox pairs beautifully with the 2.0-litre BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and offers further choice to the customer. While power and torque levels have risen by more than 65% compared to the outgoing Plus 4, the cutting-edge drivetrain technology provides the Plus Four with a similar fuel economy of 40 mpg (7.0 l/100km), and a reduction in CO2 to just 159 g/km for the automatic variant (manual car: 39 mpg (7.3 l/100km); 165 g/km CO2). The lower emissions ratings, representing a 30% decrease versus the outgoing Morgan Roadster, make the car more accessible in overseas markets where taxation is linked to CO2 output.
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TO OWN THIS MANSION YOU WILL HAVE TO BE
THE ONE!
It has been seven years in the making and we are still awaiting the final completion but once “The ONE” Bel Air is completed it will become the world’s most expensive home ever with a price tag of $500million
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Created by former movie director Nile Niami and architect Paul McClean “The One” which can only be described as a giga-mansion is situated in the exclusive area of Bel-Air California perched high
above Bel Air on four acres. The 100,000-square-feet mansion provides spectacular 360-degree uninterrupted views of the city below and along with being billed as the “world’s most expensive home in the world” when it also holds the title as one of American’s largest private residences.
With developer Nile Niami and architect Paul McClean just completing the final touches once com-
pleted and released for sale it will feature; a 5,500-square-feet master suite, 18 bedrooms, 30 bathrooms, a 20-car garage, five swimming pools and an additional 3 bedroom guest house with amenities above
and beyond the standard where residents can curl up with a book in the glass-encased library or perfect their bowling game at the home’s private four-lane alley, enjoy a film in the 36-seat movie theatre oh and relax in the jelly fish room.
The last of its kind “The One” Bel Air’s colossal space and size will never again be matched given the recently passed building ordinances which caps home sizes and limits square footage in places like West Hollywood and Beverly Hills thus providing “The One” Bel Air its unique selling point.
The property is currently being represented by The Society Group agency. While it hasn’t been officially placed on the market yet “The One” Bel Air can’t be simplified as a home, no 100,000-square-foot compound can be called a home, but to call it a nightclub or boutique hotel masquerading as a residential property is also an oversimplification, what it is, is a whole luxury lifestyle!
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Exquisite Spanish Estate Relisted with a Massive
€14 MILLION PRICE DROP The Villa Las Sirenas, one of the most exclusive and luxurious mansions on the Mediterranean’s Costa del Sol situated near Sotogrande’s luxury playground once priced at €28million has recently been relisted for just under €15million
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Tucked away along a dusty track and hidden away from prying eyes, lays this elegant Spanish Coloni-
al estate. Upon first inspection it is reminiscent of a bygone era but within hides an enchanting mystic.
A one-of-a-kind estate, this property represents a rare opportunity to own an oasis in the heart of one of the most desirable locations in Southern Spain Built in 1973 this impressive ten bedroom house sits in over 15 acres of enchanting gardens and seems
to be the quintessential embodiment of European sensibilities. Walled and gated, the elegant property is the result of old world artisan craftsmanship. The rooms have soaring ceilings, arched windows and
a Rococo flair. Arabian decor is hugely influential in the interior design of this house and creates an atmosphere of mystique, fantasy and no holds-barred luxury.
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As you approach the estate along its tree lined drive passing two separate guest houses nestled within its garden, the house comes into view and is framed by the trees and landscaped
gardens an impressive formal fountain takes centre stage redefining its palatial elegance. The Mediterranean Sea sits to the left of the property peeking through the perfectly framed conifer trees and water can be heard flowing around the garden creating an ambience of tranquillity and serenity.
The house itself welcomes you through a magnificent entrance hall which connects the old with the new, original fixtures have been lovingly restored and seamlessly incorporated to
offer modern conveniences. Decorative panels with lustrous gold finishes and a large arched
window invite you to venture further, with the formal dining room, gentleman’s library, kitchen and main living room all stemming from it. The main living room with its opulent
dĂŠcor and Arabian flair is not only impressive but hides a secret for within its walls are a secret labyrinth of tunnels which entwine each wing of the house together and lead to the Turkish bath, indoor swimming pool and underground Hamman.
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La Sirenas is listed with an asking price of â‚Ź14,950,000 to enquire about this property contact: Castles Real Estate, C/ Isaac Peral 4, 29692 Sabinillas, Manilva, MĂĄlaga Offices: Duquesa: 0034 952 89 34 20 - Sabinillas: 0034 951 71 46 26 sales@castlesestateagency.com www.castlesestateagency.com 325
Established 1897
Lowndes Street
GUIDE PRICE
ÂŁ5,400,000
Belgravia, SW1 Situated in the heart of Belgravia, this four bedroom lateral apartment is on the third floor of this early 20th century modern apartment block which has recently been refurbished. The accommodation consists of a spacious double reception / dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, study and a guest cloakroom and is presented in a modern style. Chelsea House offers daily porter, security, newly refurbished communal areas and passenger lift. There are also several private underground car-parks within a short walking distance. Located on Lowndes Street opposite Motcomb Street and moments from the world class restaurants, shops and hotels that Knightsbridge and Sloane Street have to offer. The Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel is also located close by.
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Established 1897
Upper Grosvenor Street Mayfair, W1K A bright and spacious, south facing three/four bedroom penthouse offering delightful views over the rooftops of Mayfair and beyond to the London skyline. Comprising a large reception/dining area, modern kitchen, utility room, separate dressing room, three bathrooms (two en-suite) and guest WC, with the added benefits of concierge, 24-hour security and lift. The apartment is located moments from the beautiful green spaces of Grosvenor Square and Mount Street Gardens, and is perfectly situated for the finest boutiques, bars and restaurants that Mayfair has to offer.
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Established 1897
Beaufort Gardens Knightsbridge SW3
41-43 Beaufort Gardens is a unique collection of nine apartments arranged across three 19th-century townhouses in the heart of Knightsbridge, exquisitely styled by world renowned Paris-based interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch. This new development is constructed behind a retained façade and located on an exceptionally quiet residential street only two blocks away from Harrods. The amenities of Sloane Street and the green spaces of Hyde Park are also close by. The development comprises six lateral apartments, a duplex penthouse and two triplex townhouses with private entrances. There is porterage, residents’ gym and lift access to all apartments.
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Established 1897
GUIDE PRICE
£2,450,000 TO £25,000,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD
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Simon Barry +44 (0) 20 7225 5867 simon.barry@harrodsestates.com
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Established 1897
Princes Gate
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ÂŁ5,950 pER wEEk
Knightsbridge, SW7
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This spectacular penthouse features direct lift access, air conditioning and an integrated surround-sound system. The property offers superb entertaining space with a double-height reception and mezzanine level as well as four generous bedroom suites and a roof terrace. This spacious accommodation expands the top two floors of a handsome period property and in addition to the reception areas also boasts a family/television room, all of which is designed in a contemporary style throughout. The penthouse is available for long-term lets on a furnished basis and a secure underground parking space located close by is available by separate negotiation.
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knightsbridge Lettings +44 (0)20 7225 6602 sarah.mcintyre@harrodsestates.com *www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
Established 1897
South Audley Street
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LOng LET: ÂŁ8,000 pER wEEk SHORT LET: ÂŁ12,000 pER wEEk
Mayfair, W1K
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A charming town house of approximately 5,352sq ft set over six floors. The house retains many period features and benefits from a private terrace, patio garden and also the use of a secret garden shared by seven of the surrounding properties. The property offers flexible living space, comprising six bedrooms, six bathrooms, playroom, study, a vast open-plan kitchen/living and dining area, separate living room and plenty of storage. The home is located in the heart of Mayfair surrounded by some of the finest shops, bars, restaurants, and open spaces that London has to offer.
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Mayfair Lettings +44 (0)20 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com *www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
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ELEGANT SIX BEDROOM MANSION WITH ITS OWN LEISURE COMPLEX COMES TO MARKET ON HADLEY WOODS’ MOST EXCLUSIVE ROAD 332 LUXURY LIVING
Developed by boutique luxury residential specialists, Amara Property, The Aria is an award-
winning turn-key new-build mansion nestled in the North London enclave, Hadley Wood.
Spanning over four-floors and 8,295 sq. ft., the one-of-a-kind home has six bedroom suites, 130 ft. front garden, parking garage and a best-in-class leisure complex complete with 10 me-
tre indoor pool, home cinema, gymnasium, salon and spa facilities. On the market with Fine & Country, The Aria is available for ÂŁ5 million.
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Rutu Buddhdev, Managing Director at Amara Property, comments: “Since the easing of lockdown families are on the hunt for larger homes with substantial green
space that is further out from central London but still within easy access. Hadley Wood has it all, gorgeous homes and an unrivalled location close to the country and city provide residents with an exceptional standard of living.”
“The Aria is the perfect home for those looking for the space and features that meet their growing needs combined with the comfort of a good location close to excellent schools. One of The Aria’s key
features is its purpose-built leisure complex, which would provide a safe and secure alternative to public facilities that remain restricted due to the current guidelines.”
The Aria is located on Beech Hill, the area’s premier gated road. Entered through remote-
controlled security gates, residents are greeted by a 130-foot garden and long driveway
leading up to a substantial parking bay and garage. The boundaries of the property are bordered by high walls and mature trees that ensure privacy and enclose an immaculately
landscaped garden, which features a cascading waterfall and bespoke lighting system by John Cullen Lighting, whose work regularly features at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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The interior of The Aria is a feat of contemporary architecture, showcasing Amara Property’s
signature flair and vision, which combines traditional and contemporary features to
reflect the character of the neighbouring Edwardian-style mansion houses.
On approach, visitors will be immediately
drawn to the spectacular glass entrance
spanning the full height of the property. This aspect is the main feature of the grand
double-height entrance hall where a stunning
elliptical staircase winds to the top of the fourstorey light-filled property.
Immediately to the left and right of the
entrance hall are two formal entertaining
spaces that characterise the ground floor. On the left is the formal living room and to the
right is the imposing double-height dining room, housing a Rocce Borghese designed “Sea-flowers” chandelier. Both rooms have prime dark stained oak timber flooring, marble
inlays, British crafted joinery and fireplaces, creating two elegant rooms for hosting formal functions from the comfort of home.
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Passing beyond the entrance hall through a set of bi-folding doors leads to the informal super room, which can be closed off from the front half of the floor. The super room spans half of the sizable ground floor, comprising of the
open-plan designer kitchen, informal dining and family room, separated by built out floating walls. The rest of the floor is completed by a utility room, cloakroom, garage and landscaped rear garden.
The main room leads onto a private outdoor relaxation terrace, wet bar by Siematic, steam, sauna and changing
rooms, as well as a luxurious salon for massages and private treatments. The space also includes a fully-equipped gymnasium, games room and surround sound home cinema system with lounge seating.
The first-floor landing is a bright and open space, benefitting from the glass entrance hall, with a gallery that
overlooks the formal dining room and Sea-flowers feature chandelier. To the front of the floor is the master suite, bathed in light from the private roof terrace and comprising of walk-in dressing room and ensuite. The floor also
contains three further bedrooms, each with large ensuite and built-in wardrobes and the third bedroom has a Juliet balcony overlooking the front garden.
Two further guest bedroom suites occupy the third floor, each enjoying access to a spacious balcony
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The lower-ground floor has been solely dedicated
as a leisure complex, creating a unique entertaining
space to host friends and family, with facilities
usually found in high-end developments and fivestar hotels. One of the standout features of the at-
home leisure space is a 10-metre swimming pool, lit by three grand chandeliers.
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The Aria has been fitted with the latest in-home technology, operated by the home automation system, the GIRA. The easy-to-use system can be connected to a smart phone or tablet, providing control over the programmed mood lighting, heating, inter-
com, air-conditioning, water feature, fireplaces, music system and home cinema, allowing residents to customise every aspect of the home to their exact preferences.
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The GRIA home automation system has also
been designed with safety in mind, using the
latest in-home security technology. The home has a set of front and rear gated entrances which
are secured via video entry keypads, HD CCTV perimeter surveillance system, external security
floodlight to the front and rear, and internal alarm system.
Situated in the leafy North London suburb of
Hadley Wood, The Aria is on the border of picturesque Hertfordshire, whilst remaining
within thirty minutes of central London, providing the perfect blend of town and country. Due to its leafy location, Hadley Wood
is popular with celebrities and Premier League
stars, with a number of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club players living nearby.
Hadley Wood also benefits from a wide range of high-quality restaurants, as well as a selection of some of London’s oldest sports clubs, including Hadley Wood Golf Club and Hadley Wood Tennis Club.
For commuters, The Aria is a short walk from Hadley Wood station, which connects to Kings Cross station in under thirty minutes. The area also has a number of notable schools, including Queen Elizabeth’s School, arguably the country’s finest secondary school. The Aria is available through Fine & Country for £5 million. Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Virtual tours are available upon request.
For further information contact Fine & Country (Highgate) on Tel: 02080 753777 or visit: www.fineandcountry.com/uk/highgate
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MF Massimiliano Fronti
Massimiliano Fronti is an award winning architect offering a full architectural service together with interior design, masterplanning, 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Project Managment, Industrial Design, CAD, Graphics and 3D Modelling With over 18 years of experience, gained both nationally and internationally with offices in Spain, Italy, & Dubai, he has a broad working spectrum having worked on a wide range of projects; which include hotels, industrial buildings, offices, apartments and private houses, and mixed-use schemes. Massimiliano Fronti thinks deeply about the social value and significance of architecture through practice, and thus creates space with emotion and humanistic care.
Exploring material and construction method is also the core of the design practice. Fundamental to his process is the use of light as a building element, defining space and animating form. Every design he creates is bespoke - developed with efficiency, elegance and authenticity - and always articulated with close reference to the topography of a given site. Everything created by Massimiliano Fronti is the outcome of an intensive dialogue between his clients. Each detail is carefully considered. From concept design to completion encompassing working drawings, specifications, rigorous site supervision and cost control – his methodology is exacting, with a strong intention on merging architecture and art, whilst redefining how these two disciplines work in the age of digital technology and content.
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With over 18 years of experience Massimiliano has travelled the world managing and designing
broad architectural experience, design flair and technical expertise. As a technical architect the ethos of Massimiliano is that good quality design should be integral to the development of the built environment “I make sustainable environments that improve the life and the human experience”.
PROJECTS SHEIK VILLA - QATAR This extravagant Renaissance villa concept situated on a plot of 2.000,00 sqm was proposed for a Sheik in Doha, Qatar and features:
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7 Bedrooms 12 Bathrooms Opulent interiors Library 2 Reception Rooms Office & Boardroom Garage for 10 cars Roof garden which is accessed via an impressive double staircase • Swimming Pool • Landscaped Garden The layout of the interior space is centred around a large round circular double staircase which leads to a dome atop of the property.
When designing a project Massimiliano adopts the ‘Genius LOCI’ approach in the design research: a phenomenological approach to the study of the environment, to the interaction of place and identity. This methodology considers the cultural, climatic, geographical, political, topographical and situational aspects of each project to develop the architecture individually. The Genius Loci can be found in every project design ensuring each project is different from each other, as seen in his creations such as; the Tower in Beirut, to the Villas in Greece, to the Promenade of Badalona, to the Villa in Italy, at the Master Plan in Ukraine.
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PAXOS VILLAS - GREECE Situated in an elevated position on the verdant island of Paxos this complex of three modern villas combine’s traditional elements with modern techniques. Apart from the beaches, Paxos is a scenic small town filled with unique architecture, reminiscent of the olden days. Olive groves and vineyards surround the city. Utilizing different materials in a very balanced way the complex blends effortlessly into its surroundings. To harmonize nature the use of stone on the exterior walls provide a traditional essence to the modern construction. The marvellous swimming pool and deck area which sits right at the edge of the cliff, overlooks the beautiful scenery providing unspoilt views.
GUAPANITA CONCEPT STORE - BARCELONA Guapanita concept store is the new shop in Barcelona for this new fashion brand for woman. Concept and interior design based on the idea to make protagonist the woman and her sensibility. Red, white and silver colour to invite the client to visit and buy.
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ZAHA HADID’S ONE THOUSAND MUSEUM RESIDENCES HITS OVER $100M THIS YEAR
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One Thousand Museum, Miami’s newest ultra-luxury condominium by the late Pritzker Prize-win-
ning Zaha Hadid, announces over $100 million in sales year-to-date. The building is defying market conditions and outpacing competitors across the city, and on track for a record-setting year.
South Florida’s housing market has proven to be resilient, with ONE Sotheby’s Q2 Market Report
forecasting sustained interest and activity into the latter half of the year due to pent-up demand and
the migration of homeowners and companies relocating for tax and lifestyle benefits. These factors, coupled with the building’s unique attributes – striking design, privacy and security, single-familysized floorplans and five-star amenities and services – are driving this unprecedented demand.
“We are thrilled that One Thousand Museum’s desirability continues to be recognized across the country,
especially as now, more than ever, people are reevaluating where and how they live,” said Louis Birdman, co-developer of One Thousand Museum. “In addition to the flurry of interest from states impacted by the SALT tax, we’re seeing many of our new residents express priority over elements that only South Florida can offer, such as ocean views and access, ease of living, estate-style condos and competitive pricing.”
This sales milestone is accompanied by the release of the final collection of developer inventory priced
from $4.95 to $20 million. Turn-key homes are currently on the market by leading designers and furnishing houses, including MORADA-Haute Furniture Boutique, Roche Bobois, Artefacto and Luxury Living Group. A duplex residence by BB Italia will come to market this fall.
One Thousand Museum officially debuted August 2019 as one of the country’s most anticipated condominiums, with its striking exoskeleton instrumental to becoming the most iconic and identifiable tower in Downtown Miami. The build-
ing’s luxe lifestyle and exclusive amenities are among its most desirable attractions including a private rooftop helipad, making it Miami’s only residential building accessible via its own private airport. One Thousand Museum is also the first residential building in the world to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to create a hospitality-focused experience for residents and their guests on par with the finest hotel in the world.
Additional amenities include a Sky Lounge for dining and private events; an on-premise bank vault; nearby private Beach Club, Museum Beach; access to a house car service, 1KM wellness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment by
Techno-Gym, a Spa with relaxation pods and private treatment rooms for spa services and the Aquatic Center featuring an indoor lap-pool at the 61st Floor.
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Development Division is the exclusive listing agency for One Thousand Museum. For additional information or to schedule a virtual or one-on-one tour, please call 855-663-6873 or visit www.1000museum.com.
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An entire John Nash-designed terrace in London’s Exclusive Regent’s Park
cOmEs TO maRkET Believed to be the first time an entire Nash terrace has come to the open market, 1-18 York Terrace East in London’s Regent’s Park, a selection of townhouse has been listed for sale with a guide price of £185 million meaning that if a sale is secured it will be become the second-most expensive property ever to be sold in the UK
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Investment Group Zenprop have instructed joint selling agents Savills and Aylesford who expect the property to be bought by an individual looking to create a private residence in what would be a unique opportunity for an owner occupier to acquire the last remaining full Nash terrace in Regent’s Park.
Part of John Nash’s masterplan for Regent’s Park, the terrace was built by James Burton between 1821 – 1826 and was originally configured as 18 single family houses. After the First World War, the
fashion for larger homes began to change and there was some modification to the building’s footprint. During the Second World War, the building suffered bomb damage and was very nearly demolished. In 1947, following public outcry and a Royal Commission, the decision was made to preserve the building and most of it was requisitioned as government offices and occupied by the Ministry of
Works. In 1967, the terrace was converted to student accommodation by the International Students Trust thus sadly many of the original internal features were lost following a fire in 1969.
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Current owners, Zenprop, acquired the building from International Student House in 2016. They
then agreed a long leasehold extension with the Crown and took the property through planning with Westminster City Council to restore it to residential use over a period of three years. The Grade 1
Listed 117,000 sq ft building comes with planning permission for the development of two houses and 26 apartments with 42 underground parking spaces. As part of the planning obligations, the owners
are developing 44 affordable housing units in the borough for St Martin in the Fields Almshouse Charity at the site known as Chesterfield Lodge in St John’s Wood.
Derrick Beare, CEO of Zenprop said: “Working on this historic terrace to reinstate its prime residential use, in accordance with the original architectural vision for the park and with the support of the Crown as freeholder, has been a very rewarding experience. It is a unique property which is now fully assembled and we look forward to seeing its magnificent restoration.”
Demand for John Nash properties are is extremely high his architecture is extremely desirable and
people are prepared to pay high prices to purchase his work; as evidenced last year, when US hedge funder Ken Griffin brought 3 Carlton Gardens, a Nash-deisgned townhouse close to the Queen’s London home, for £95 million.
Stephen Lindsay, head of Savills St John’s Wood, commented, “Nothing on this scale in such a prime London location has ever come up for sale. It is an opportunity to create a special and extensive private estate within the tranquil surrounds of Regent’s Park, moments away from Marylebone High Street and the West End.”
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London Fulham 701 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5UL +44 20 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com
Fulham Road, Fulham, SW6
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A simply outstanding and immaculately presented, semi-detached, substantial four-bedroom family home moments from Parsons Green. Four bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Drawing room | Kitchen | Garden | Terrace | EPC rating D 2,823 sq ft (262 sq m) Fulham | 020 7731 7100 barclay.macfarlane@struttandparker.com
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Paultons Square, Chelsea, SW10
ÂŁ7,750,000 | Freehold
Rare to the market, an exquisite Grade II Listed Freehold six-bedroom house, occupying the key position, in this sought after Chelsea garden square with a 58’ private garden. Entrance Hall | Drawing room | Library/Study | Dining Room | Conservatory | Principal bedroom suite | Five further bedrooms Family Bathroom | Shower room | Sitting Room | Utility | Wine store | Cloakroom | Under pavement vault | Rear garden storage Separate street entrance at lower ground floor | Access to garden square (by separate arrangement) | EPC rating E 3,200 sq ft (297.3 sq m) Chelsea SW10 | 020 7373 1010 stacy.sims@struttandparker.com
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Neville Street, South Kensington, SW7
ÂŁ5,950,000 | Freehold
A large South Kensington Townhouse extending to over 3,550 sq ft including 5/6 bedrooms and garden. Three reception rooms | Kitchen | Office | Principal bedroom suite | Five further bedrooms Five bathrooms | Guest WC | Garden | EPC rating D 3,554 sq ft (330 sq m)
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Chester Terrace, Regent’s Park, NW1
ÂŁ14,500,000 | Leasehold
An impeccable white stucco fronted house of exceptional grandeur overlooking Regents Park. Entrance hall | Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Family/ Media Room | Principal bedroom suite with dressing room Four further bedrooms | Roof terrace | Garage | EPC rating D 4,174 sq ft (387.8 sq m)
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Ingelow House, Kensington W8
ÂŁ1,000,000 | Leasehold
A well-presented two bedroom flat, occupying approximately 711sqft, situated on the second floor (with lift) of this attractive building. The property benefits from a well proportioned reception room. Entrance Hall | Reception Room | Kitchen | Breakfast Room | Two bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower Room | EPC Rating C 711 sq ft (66.1 sq m) Kensington | 020 7938 3666 charlie.colville@struttandparker.com
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Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W11
ÂŁ3,800,000 | Leasehold
An outstanding three-bedroom maisonette with a south facing roof terrace. Entrance hall | Kitchen/dining room | Drawing room | Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Utility room Guest WC | Terrace | Balcony | EPC Rating D 2,159 sq ft (201 sq m)
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THE PENTHOUSE COLLECTION AT 250 CITY ROAD IN LONDON’S
‘TECH CITY’ The Penthouse Collection, a stunning selection of luxury two and three-bedroom homes, by Berkeley at its 250 City Road development in London’s Zone 1 has now launched. Designed by renowned architects Foster + Partners, this striking mixeduse development in Old Street offers buyers an exciting opportunity to put down roots in ‘Tech City’
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Set across floors 34, 35 and 36 of Valencia Tower, one of two landmark towers that define 250 City Road, The Penthouse Collection embodies next-level London living. It combines an exceptional specification, stylish interiors by Studio 9 and breath-taking
panoramic views over the capital. What’s more, according to UHY Hacker Young’s* latest research, City Road took the top spot in the UK for new business creation, highlighting it as a thriving London location.
Ranging from 1,609 sq ft to 2,950 sq ft, there are three, two-bedroom and two, three-bedroom homes available, three of which are triplexes. Each home also benefits from a private terrace, the most impressive spanning to a vast 837 sq ft on the 34th floor.
Every home enjoys an individually designed, bespoke layout with Berkeley’s attention to detail
clearly evident in every property; full height glazing maximises incoming sunlight and the impressive skyscraper views from all the principal rooms.
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The open plan design provides a seamless flow from
the kitchen to the dining and living areas; two of the homes also benefit from a separate breakfast/dining
area, offering the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee. The sleek kitchens feature stylish stone worksurfaces, sleek cabinetry and state-of-the-art Miele appliances, including a wine cooler.
Each of the spacious bedroom suites has an en suite bathroom or shower room as well as copious floor-to-
ceiling wardrobes – two of the homes include large walk-in dressing rooms.
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An array of exclusive five-star amenities enhance the luxurious lifestyle on offer. A fitness
studio and terrace is located on the seventh floor, along with a business suite, residents’ lounge and private screening room. There is also a fully equipped spa, complete with a 20
metre pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room on the lower ground floor. Practicalities are taken care of with a 24-hour concierge on hand to help busy residents.
On completion, there will be almost two acres of Wi-Fi enabled green space at 250 City Road, providing a peaceful sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. Berkeley has also delivered
the UK’s first four-star nhow London hotel as part of the development, along with 75,000 sq ft of office space, marking an exciting addition to City Road’s Tech cluster.
Conveniently located in Zone 1, residents will be a short walk from some of London’s most buoyant employment hubs including Silicon Roundabout and the Square Mile, as well as the stylish
neighbourhood of Shoreditch, home to a range of independent restaurants and bars. Commuters are a short walk from both Old Street and Angel tube stations; services from the former reach King’s Cross St Pancras in four minutes and London Bridge in five minutes. Prices at The Penthouse Collection start from £2,900,000. For more information call Berkeley on 020 3925 9905 or visit www.250cityroad.co.uk.
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DESIGNING A LANDMARK
With its sail-shaped design and spectacular infinity pool located on the 55th floor, Aston Martin Residences is set to transform the Miami skyline. Residents can avail themselves of four entire floors of superb facilities and services with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River and skyline, carefully selected to heal the mind, relax the body and lift the spirit.
Riverwalk East Developments, LLC, a Florida limited liability company is the owner of the property on which the Condominium is to be constructed and the seller of the units in the Condominium and is for purposes of the Florida Condominium Act the “developer” of the Condominium (“Developer”). Developer has engaged G & G Business Developments, LLC. (“G & G”) to assist with the development and marketing of the Condominium and its units and Developer has a limited right to use the trademarked names and logos of G & G. Any and all statements, disclosures and/or representations relating to the Condominium shall be deemed made by Developer and not by G & G and you agree to look solely to Developer (and not to G & G and/or any of its affiliates) with respect to any and all matters relating to the development and/or marketing of the Condominium and with respect to the sales of units in the Condominium. All images and designs depicted herein are artist’s conceptual renderings, which are based upon preliminary development plans, and are subject to change without notice in the manner provided in the offering documents. All such materials are not to scale and are shown solely for illustrative purpose. For New York Purchasers only, the complete offering terms also require reference to that certain CPS-12 Application available from the Offeror under file number CP18-0005. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE.
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