MATERIAL PURSUITS

This weekend’s curated luxury trends

Lightning Mcqueen

How much would you pay to own the late actor Steve McQueen’s iconic 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4? You know the one. Repainted Chianti Red by the King of Cool himself and restored by Ferrari Classiche (under the ownership of championship race car driver Vern Schuppan) between 2010 and 2013? The long nose berlinetta coupe was purchased by the illustrious car aficionado to replace his uber-rare 275 GTS/4 NART Spider (after being rear-ended at a stop light in Malibu) and according to RM Sotheby’s, could fetch between $5 million and $7 million. Documented with a factory build sheet, period correspondence from McQueen, and a history report by marque expert Marcel Massini, the Ferrari has been the subject of multiple magazine articles. And with the added allure of once being owned by McQueen himself, it’s no wonder. From the brilliant motorcycling of The Great Escape to the legendary chase through San Francisco in Bullitt to his screams of “Punch it, baby!” in Sam Peckinpah’s unforgettably gritty The Getaway, McQueen forged an identity as one of cinema’s most genuine car enthusiasts. The Ferrari has already drawn global attention so prepare to make your highest offer when this infamous collectible leads RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction on August 18 and 19. Find out more at rmsothebys.com.

Louis Vuitton Manufactures

Louis Vuitton fosters the idea that an atelier can be a place of fulfillment and individuality. A place where savoir-faire can be learned, respected, and transmitted—and innovation nurtured—by artisans who routinely challenge the image of a traditional workshop. In pursuit of regional expertise and artisanal excellence, Louis Vuitton’s ateliers span the length and breadth of France and beyond, from Geneva, Switzerland, to Fiesso d’Artico, Italy, and even Texas. Sites of historic interest or outstanding natural beauty will often have a Louis Vuitton workshop nearby. In Normandy, the seagirt majesty of MontSaint-Michel can be seen from the workshop at Ducey, and in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, the light-flooded facility promises low environmental impact. Featuring photographs commissioned exclusively for this book, Louis Vuitton Manufactures showcases the extraordinary locations and buildings of Louis Vuitton’s ateliers, and the equally extraordinary artisans who express their talent through Louis Vuitton’s creations (trunks, bags, fragrances, watches, shoes, high-end jewelry and ready-to-wear), while carrying the founder’s techniques and savoir-faire into the 21st century. For more information, visit assouline.com.

DERMINFUSIONS FILL + REPAIR SERUM

Dr. Dennis Gross has just launched the first product in a brandnew category DermInfusions Fill + Repair Serum. This serum is an advanced 3D alternative to injectable filler that immediate fills lines, plumps, and repairs in just two weeks. The breakthrough is what Dr. Gross is coining the “MicroCell Delivery system.” The delivery system uses micelles (microscopic molecules) to reduce the molecular size of active ingredients and push them deeper to better penetrate skin. This is the first time this technology has been used as a delivery system (micelles are typically used in cleansers, like micellar water). sephora.com