The luxe list This month’s most exciting new launches

The LUXE LIST

Our essential guide to the month’s most exciting new launches and finest seasonal must-haves

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Migaloo M7

The Japanese have never shied away from difficult challenges, so when master blenders at Suntory Whisky announced their plans to create a special whisky cased in rare – and most significantly, permeable – Mizunara oak, we were excited. Now, 18 years later, the casks have been uncorked and we can say it’s been worth the wait. This unique Japanese spirit has a tantalisingly spicy taste, with notes of sandalwood and aloe wood brought out by the Mizunara. Delicious. motoring, Mercedes brings the technology of the F1 track to the road, creating the ultimate hybrid in the shape of this stunning two-seater sports car. The vehicle is powered by a turbocharged combustion engine with four electric motors and can reach phenomenal speeds of 11,000 rpm with ease. It’s pretty nice on the eye, too. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, perfume comes in at a close second. Combining the two beautifully is none other than many women’s favourite jeweller, Tiffany & Co. Launching worldwide in October, the brand’s new signature fragrance is a deliciously floral iris scent, encased in a beautiful glass flacon modelled on Tiffany’s iconic diamond cut. If you’re seeking a sparkling new scent for mercedes-benz.com women, look no further. tiffany.co.uk When you’ve achieved the golden triangle of supercar, superyacht and private jet, where else is there to go? Underwater. After spotting a gap in the market, companies are racing to create the world’s first ultra-luxe submarine. Migaloo with its 928-foot M7 (predicated to cost £2bn) is a key contender. The submersible vessel, which is packed full of state-of-the-art facilities and capable of reaching speeds of 20 knots underwater (40 knots on the surface), takes the concept of yachting to fresh new depths.

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Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 Edition

whisky.suntory.com Mercedes-AMG Project ONE A Formula 1 car built for two, the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE is high on our list of top launches of 2017. A first in the history of 1 Tiffany & Co. Signature Fragrance 5

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Brikk Lux iPhone X Ingot 250

When the iPhone X was unveiled with its £1,000 price tag, it caused a stir around the world. But for those to whom four figures is a drop in the ocean, Brikk has found a way to make the devices even more special. The Lux iPhone X collection, launching in December, features a variety of stunning models, including this Lux iPhone X Ingot 250. Priced at $69,995 (£51,660), the case is handmade from solid gold and features 250 grams of 22K yellow gold. It just might be the most opulent iPhone in existence.

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Zenith Defy Lab

Re-writing the future of Swiss watchmaking in a single launch, Zenith unveils the world’s most accurate mechanical watch, Defy Lab. The timepiece,which is striking both visually and mechanically, features a revolutionary new oscillator system with a 15Hz movement that’s been deemed the “world’s most accurate” by experts. Only 10 limited edition launch pieces are currently available to collectors, with further production planned for 2018, so get in quick.

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Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage

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The Vault Bar & Lounge

Concealed behind a 20-tonne vault door in the basement of The Ned hotel lies one of London’s most exclusive new member’s clubs, Ned’s Club. The venue is home to The Vault Bar & Lounge, a 24-hour cocktail bar in a former jewel vault, lined with 3,000 original safety deposit boxes. Here, guests can enjoy modern mixology, Italian light bites, live music and special events tailored to the club’s elite clientele.

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Elysium by DavidHugh

New from British inventor and designer David Wickes is this innovative, scientifically-savvy floatation chair. Introducing a new generation of gravity-defying seating, Elysium is the only chair in the world that offers an incredibly relaxing, ‘weightless’ experience. While its hefty £20,000 price tag may seem steep, it needs to be seen – or should we say sat in – to believed.

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Dynamiq GTT 115 Hybrid

The modern gentleman’s superyacht, the GTT 115 Hybrid combines the innovative technology of Dynamiq with the style of Porsche. Featuring a bespoke hybrid system and a boat-load of fashionable features, the 35m vessel is the closest you’re going to get to taking a sportscar out on the high seas. Production of the striking superyacht, which was unveiled at Monaco Yacht Show, is limited to just seven pieces, so it’s bound to be in high demand.

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BitCoin properties

As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly desirable and respected within the luxury marketplace, more and more industries are experimenting with virtual currency payments. The latest to join is property. Baronness Michelle Mone OBE and Knox Group chairman Douglas Barrowman have unveiled Aston Plaza & Residences, a £250million luxury apartment complex in the heart of Dubai where interested parties can buy flats off-plan using BitCoin. Owners can even pay for interiors with the cryptocurrency when commissioning Mone Interiors. Is this the future of property?

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