The LUXE LIST

Our essential guide to the most exciting new launches and finest seasonal gifts

Loquet London Ipseity Collection

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, fine jewellery brand Loquet London has launched a playful new collection, Ipseity. Loquet founder Sheherazade Goldsmith describes the milestone collection, including charms and heirlooms, as the embodiment of identity, selfhood and individuality. The collection includes colourful, personalised locket pendants including the agate and sapphire Sunrise Locket (right), a pink and a yellow sapphire locket – symbolising new beginnings – and the uplifting Tessellated Sapphire Locket.

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2 4 1 of the original 1963 Heuer Carrera, this chronograph is a fitting tribute to mark the collection’s 60th anniversary. The two new collection pieces, both with 42mm stainless steel cases and powered by the in-house automatic chronograph Heuer 02 movement, offer style in the dial – one in the brand’s signature blue (left) and one in “brooding black” – with vivid orange detailing and finished with calfskin straps. The striking timepieces reference Jack Heuer’s original designs with their high legibility, simple round casing and ergonomic chronograph pump pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock – the ultimate in dynamic style and racing spirit. Find out more on page 28 tagheuer.com

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Audio-Technica Sound Burger

Calling all melophiles: if you’re a vinyllover on the go, this nostalgic piece of kit is the perfect summer accessory. This retro portable record player was first relaunched last year as part of the brand’s 60th anniversary celebrations, but sold out worldwide in a matter of days. Now, Audio-Technica has released new retro colourways in black, white and yellow (left). Not only is the Sound Burger compact for easy travel, it includes a belt-drive system playing 331/3 and 45 RPM records, a 12 hour battery, Bluetooth wireless audio and USB-C port for easy charging. This is love at first listen.

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Royal Salute 21 Year Old Jodhpur Polo Edition

The fifth release in premium whisky Royal Salute’s Polo Collection is bringing scotch-lovers a taste of India with its new 21 Year Old Jodhpur Polo Edition (right). Master Blender Sandy Hyslop’s latest creation transports us to Rajasthan’s Blue City and the sport of kings alike, with a blend of bespoke malts fully finished in virgin oak casks. The result is reminiscent of the sweetness of a mango chutney with a surprisingly spicy finish. On the nose, fruity aromas of mango, pomegranate and coconut are complemented by vanilla and ginger jam, bringing out the rich and spicy flavour on the palate. The taste combines notes of dark chocolate, caramel and honey, as well as cinnamon, cloves and ginger for a flavoursome kick, before a long and spicy finish. A fitting addition to this kingly collection. » royalsalute.com

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Praga Bohemia 2023

Ahead of the Praga Bohemia’s debut later this summer, the all-new high-concept hypercar (left) is enjoying road testing at a variety of events and world-famous tracks – including the Slovakiaring circuit in the brand’s home-country of Slovakia. With just 89 cars to be handmade over a four-year period, the hypercar will be priced at €1.36m when it goes on sale in August. Praga’s development will see the Bohemia target 982kg wet weight without fuel, be fully road-legal and aims to match GT3 race car lap times on its semi-slick Pirelli tyres, while still being comfortable and practical enough for overnight road trips. Start your engines… pragaglobal.com

Studiotwentyseven

Art and design gallery Studiotwentyseven combines contemporary art, enduring craftmanship and unique statement pieces with its collection of furniture and home accessories. With new gallery spaces launching in Miami and London this year, and viewings already available on appointment, collectors can admire – and take home – exclusive works by the likes of French-Israeli architect and designer Emmanuelle Simon (whose Raku Yaki Bar is pictured, right), French designer Francesco Balzano and interior and product designer Louise Liljencrantz. After all, home is where the art is...

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The Sparrow Cigar Room sparrowitalia.com

Mayfair restaurant Sparrow Italia has launched a new Cigar Room for aficionados of global cigars (left). The 25-person venue has a menu curated by cigar sommelier and master of Havana cigars Syafiera Rosidi, and includes cigars from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Costa Rica, Mexico, and select areas from South America. Each cigar in the collection is handmade with full-leaf tobacco, chosen for its taste, draw, and overall quality and consistency – and features legendary brands such as Cohiba, Trinidad, Romeo y Julieta, Montecristo, Hoyo De Monterrey, Partagas and Davidoff. Enhance your evening with a glass of whisky, cognac or tequila for an indulgent tasting experience.

W Maldives x Mazu

The travel collaboration for the summer is here in the form of W Maldives new resort wear collection with Hong Kong brand Mazu (left). Designed as sustainable resort wear for the conscious traveller, this collection of underwater swimwear, surfing rash guard and more embodies the beauty of the Indian Ocean archipelago. Each piece is made from recycled nylon from salvaged plastic bottles, and designed to protect the skin from harmful UV rays while swimming, snorkelling and surfing in the ocean – not to mention adorned with an exclusive print inspired by stunning reefs that surround W Maldive’s Fesdu Island.

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Akashi-Tai Sake

Recent figures from Business Insights suggest the UK is becoming a nation of sakelovers and the UK’s preferred premium brand Akashi-Tai is celebrating with a portfolio of delectable Japanese beverages. Familyrun since 1856, Akashi-Tai is handmade in small batches by fourth-generation toji (sake master) Kimio Yonezawa. If you’re new to the world of sake, go for the classic Tokubetsu Honjozo over dinner. For a heightened experience, the brewery’s ‘grand cru’ Junmai Daiginjo Genshu is unmissable, while its Sparkling Junmai Ginjo (right) is bottlefermented in the same style as champagne to create a gently carbonated rice wine. Kanpai.

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Bloom by Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square

Is there anything better than a rooftop lounge on London’s sunniest days? Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square is raising the bar on this summer indulgence with a pop-up rooftop lounge that combines great food and cocktails with stunning views of London landmarks – including Tower Bridge, The Shard, the Tower of London and River Thames. The hotel’s Crown Residence and terrace has been transformed by floral masters Wild at Heart, while Bloom’s menu includes botanical-themed cocktails to locally-sourced cheese, charcuterie and sweets. Open until 31 August, this is the perfect vantage point to see London in bloom.

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