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KITZBÜHEL THE LEGENDARY CITY OF SPORTS

APPLE WATCH & IPAD PRO BENTLEY & VOLVO 4X4 SPA BICICLETTO

THE LILY CAMERA COURVOISIER & MACALLAN MONCLER AUCTIONS

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NEWS | STORIES | OPINION | FEATURES | EVENTS

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The sports capital of the Alps, plays host to the 4th Annual World Ski Awards - Discover its charms all for yourself at the exceptional A-ROSA resort.

Publisher Kevin Rolfe

COUVOISIER & MACALLAN

Designers Mike Gibas Mark Askam

The world’s ﬁnest Cognac and one of the world’s leading Whiskys, with prices from £5000 these are drinks to be truly savoured.

VIP EXCLUSIVE

TECHNOLOGY IN FLIGHT

Fly yourself with the Ehang 184 AAV low altitude autonomous aerial vehicle or the Co50 Valkyrie private plane.

VIP EXCLUSIVE

APPLE for VIPS

The latest iPad Pro is a big screen delight for creation on the go, while the latest AppleWatch is a unique collaboration with the legendary Hermés brand.

LUXURY 4X4s

From the moment you set eyes on the Bentayga SUV, you can see it is every inch a Bentley. While the Volvo XC90 has been awarded ﬁve stars and achieved top ratings.

ALSO IN THIS LUXURIOUS ISSUE

06 LUXURY SKI GEAR 11 MONCLER SKI FASHIONS 12 WORLD’S BEST SKI CHALETS & LODGES

14 WORLD LUXURY NEWS 28 CYCLES FROM SPA BICICLETTO 32 AUCTIONS OF ART & JEWELLERY

Editor Siddharth Thaker

Editorial Team Anton RenshaweStrack Christopher O’Toole Rebecca Cohen Phil Blizzard Photography Mark Hakansson Ben Roberts Anjjelo San Buenaventura

Advertising Sion Rapson Gina Reynolds Mike Sawicki Business Development Kevin Rolfe Chris Frost Andrea Roca Production team Nadeem George Rasha Akar Abid Ahmed Denis Halilaj Josiah King Juwon Adenusi Katrina Lee-Smith Orenthal Jackson Online George Cooke

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KITZBÜHEL

KITZBÜEHEL, THE SPORTS CAPITAL IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS, COMBINES TRADITION AND LIFESTYLE LUXURY SKIING

An unparalleled sports region. Kitzbüehel Hahnenkamm hosts ski races, snow polo, triathlon and tennis trophies and is the sports capital in the heart of the Alps, just 80km from Salzburg and 95km from Innsbruck. The energy of the city as well as its top hotels and restaurants make Kitzbüehel the celebrity hot spot in the Alps. Nestled between Kitzbüehel Horn and the Hahnenkamm, Kitzbuehel always shows its sporty side plus the historical centre has its own unique almost chic ﬂair of doing business. It is a city of charm with excellent restaurants, small cafes and bars, discos, casino and cinema. Refuel your Alpine Energy – discover your "Kitz"!

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ON PISTE • 170 km of slopes and more than 50 highly modern gondola and lis • Action-packed snowboarding fun parks • 120 km of cross country ski trails in the region • 170 km of winter hiking trails OFF PISTE • Teeing oﬀ in the golf centre of the Alps • Diving in Schwarzsee Gieringer pond or in the Aquarena swimming. • Mountain Experience on 500 km of hiking trails • Cycling on approximately 750 km of cycling and mountain bike trails. • An exciting rally in the tennis stadium, the Mercedes-Benz sports park Kitzbuehel • SALEWA Kleer Kitz climbing hall and bowling alley

A-ROSA

KITZBÜHEL INSPIRATION FROM ABOVE A-ROSA Kitzbühel sits nestled among the Alps and looks out on the Hahnenkamm and the Streif. Throughout the year Kitzbühel's sophisticated flair entices sports enthusiasts as well as those seeking rest and relaxation. The A-ROSA resort is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday in the Alps for both body and soul. A HIGH-FLYING RESORT A-ROSA Kitzbühel's charm is visible from miles away. Built in the style of a Tirolean castle, it crowns the sunny side of the valley and overlooks one of Austria's most beautiful 9-hole golf courses. The view sweeps over the expansive greens towards the Wilder Kaiser and on to the famous Streif ski run. The resort and surrounding area have everything imaginable to keep both sports enthusiasts and gourmets more than content. Whether you're aer a hiking, skiing, golf or wellness holiday – at A-ROSA Kitzbühel, everything is possible. Let this extraordinary place sweep you off your feet with its combination of international flair and genuine Tirolean lifestyle. And to make sure that no one gets le out, even the lile ones have their own events programme at ROSINIS, the A-ROSA kid's club. Get ready for a family holiday like no other.

Comfort par excellence Sometimes, what you see is what you get. And AROSA Kitzbühel is simply stunning – in every sense of the word. A special blend of Austrian tradition and modern design makes the resort's 115 rooms and 36 suites so much more than just hotel rooms. They're like a home from home. Come inside, put your feet up and take in the breathtaking Alpine views. You won't be able to look away. And you won't have to – you'll be surrounded by majestic scenery, everywhere you look. Winner of Austria's Best Ski Hotel 2015 at the World Ski Awards 2015. www.a-rosa-resorts.de

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STYLISH SKIING AND SNOWBOARDINGFRIENDLY GEAR TO KEEP YOU WARM AND PROTECTED AND IMPROVE YOUR DOWNHILL SKILLS

keep cool on the slopes Oakley Airwave 1.5 The Airwaves 1.5s feature GPS, Bluetooth, and an HUD, beaming all sorts of important information into your ‘balls. On-board sensors will record your top speed, vertical drop, distance covered and altitude. More casual features include preloaded maps, music control, buddy tracking, smartphone notiﬁcations, and GoPro remote viewing and control.

Bognor Bamboo Helmet

Outdoor Research Lucent Heated

With built in AltiHeat, these rechargeable baery-powered heated gloves will make you feel like you're in Majorca (well, your hands, at least). Gore-tex keeps everything waterproof, while EnduraLo adds warmth and insulation.

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Garmin Fenix 3

Boasting a classy European look, part of this helmet is constructed from actual oiled bamboo combined with a tough and protective polycarbonate middle. It deﬁnitely stands out from the crowd, which can oen be tough on a crowded slope.

The Garmin Fenix 3 is a brilliant allrounder. It’s currently residing in our best GPS running watch list, but it also makes a stab at tracking other sports, including cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding. The Fenix 3 can record your speed, distance, vertical drop, as well as using sensors to tell you the temperature, air pressure and altitude.

LUXURY SKI GEAR

CAMERAS FOR THE SLOPES

The Lily Camera

CAMERA. REINVENTED. EASY AS 1, 2, 3.

The Lily Camera is the world's first throw-and-shoot camera. All you have to do is throw it in the air to start shooting. It flies itself and uses GPS and computer vision to follow you around. The Lily Camera is waterproof, ultra-compact, and shoots HD pictures and videos," reads Lily's description. The Lily Camera only comes with about 20 minutes of flight time—and no, you can't swap its baery, as that would ruin the device's waterproofing. It also doesn't use a physical gimbal to keep your shots steady; instead, the Lily Camera does it digitally. The camera itself shoots video in 1080p at 60 frames per second or 720p at 120 frames per second, and it can also shoot 12-megapixel still shots. These all get dumped onto an included 4GB micro SD card, but you can also use your own if you happen to have a bigger one.

Unless you're really trucking down a mountain on a board or some skis, odds are good that the Lily Camera will be able to keep up with whatever you're doing. It can fly around 25 miles per hour anywhere from five feet to 100 feet away from the person it's following. It can also hit a maximum altitude of 50 feet in the air. However, it can only follow one person at a time, so this isn't the device you'll want to use if you're trying to get great shots of your friends, too. No setup required. Just throw Lily in the air to start a new video. It's that simple. Lily Flies Itself. No controller required. Focus on your activity while Lily flies itself to capture your adventures. www.lily.camera

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WHISKY & COGN LUXURY BEVERAGES

Courvoisier L'Esprit de Cognac Several of the vintages employed in creating Courvoisier L’Esprit date all the way back to the Napoleonic era, and Master Blender Jean-Marc Olivier has been certain to treat these storied constituents with the respect they deserve. The result is a spirit that boasts ﬂavors of apricot, honey and Havana cigars. It is presented in a handcut, Lalique crystal decanter that is an objet d’art in its own right.

Assembled using the very oldest and ﬁnest eauxde-vie - with vintages as far back as 1802 rumoured to be in the assemblage - L'Esprit de Courvoisier is one of the most exclusive and highly sought-aer Cognacs ever produced. Available in limited production, from around £5000 www.courvoisier.com

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NAC The Macallan M Decanter

M sits at the pinnacle of The Macallan’s 1824 Series, an exquisite, sophisticated whisky contained in an exclusively designed crystal decanter. Born of a collaboration between three masters of their cras, Fabien Baron, Lalique and The Macallan, the meticulously craed single malt opens with dried fruits and velvet sateen on the nose, whilst rich wood spices, wood smoke and heavier raisin notes create a highly complex experience with a long finish. Tasting notes Cinnamon; Green Apple; Ginger; Sultana; Vanilla; Nutmeg; Raisin; Orange; Wood Smoke Colour Rosewood ABV 44.7% Nose Dried fruits ripen, then soen showing off velvet sateen. Vanilla accompanies green apple hand in hand, neither taking the lead. Ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon create an ensemble in the background, with polished oak offering to overstate, yet never does, but plays with a depth of resinous, juicy oranges. Palate The palate opens rich in wood spices, slowly showing all their viscosity. Wood smoke flits in and out.

Finish The heavier raisin and sultana ﬂavours take over, meandering to a long full ﬁnish. Available around £4,295 www.themacallan.com/the-whisky/the-1824series/m-decanter/

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SKI FASHIONS

MONCLER THE MONCLER BRAND WAS FOUNDED IN 1952 IN FRANCE, AT MONESTIERS DE CLERMONT, AND IS NOW AN ACTIVE PLAYER ON THE LUXURY MARKET, AND ONE OF THE MAIN DESIGNERS PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING TOP-END CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN. Moncler-branded products range from the high fashion segment with the Gamme Rouge and Gamme Bleu collections, which feature exclusive products and selected distribution to boutiques located in the world’s most prestigious shopping areas, to the Grenoble collection with its stylish sporting and technical garments. They also include Special Projects with cuing-edge innovative design, and the Main collection, the best-known and most widespread range of Moncler products, divided up into the archive, bridge, sport chic, première and enfant ranges for men and women. Following a period of widespread circulation in the ’80s, Moncler became a well-known brand amongst young people and a fully-ﬂedged fashion phenomenon in its own right. Starting from 2003 when Remo Ruﬃni took over the brand, this saw

the start of a process to reposition the brand, with Moncler products acquiring an increasingly unique nature. In doing so they evolved from being a range of products broadly aimed at the sporting market to versatile lines that consumers of every type, age, identify, origin and culture can wear, on any occasion. Ongoing aention to uniqueness and quality, combined with deep-seated innovation in both style and technology, have ensured Moncler garments are versatile, timeless products that combine tradition with a contemporary approach. www.moncler.com

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SIROCCO VERBIER WORLD'S BEST NEW SKI CHALET 2015, WORLD SKI AWARDS Completed in the autumn of 2014, Sirocco is the spectacular brand new luxury chalet in the Sonalon area of Verbier. Perched high on the side of the mountain the chalet has been finished with immaculate style and elegance. The location is exceptional offering breath-taking views of the surrounding peaks and the valley below. A truly astounding chalet, every detail has been taken care of to create the ultimate alpine residence. This stunning property spans over four floors and sleeping eight people in four luxurious bedrooms. The living and entertaining areas are sumptuous and spacious with plenty of outdoor space to relax in the warmer spring months. The spectacular spa and entertainment zone is spread over the ground floor which offers one of the most luxurious in-chalet spa experiences in the Alps. You enter the chalet on the first floor onto one of the two sleeping floors. Here you will find the master bedroom which can be made up as a twin or super king. This bedroom has a contemporary

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en-suite bathroom with separate shower. French windows open out onto a spacious terrace from where you can enjoy the spectacular views. There is a further twin/double bedroom also with an ensuite bathroom and French windows opening out onto the terrace. Both these bedrooms have flat screen TV’s (the chalet is equipped with the latest sound and entertainment systems). Moving upstairs the first floor is home to the wonderful open plan living and dining area. Floor to ceiling French windows open out onto the large wrap-around terrace, the perfect spot to sit back in the warm fur covered chairs and watch the sun go down. In the evening enjoy a glass of champagne in front of the roaring fire whilst the bright lights of Verbier create a spectacular backdrop in the distance. The dining room sits 10 people comfortably. The well-equipped kitchen is closed off allowing maximum privacy whilst you enjoy dinner. Also on this floor is the ski room with heated boot warmers and a guest toilet. www.brambleski.com/verbier/sirocco

LUXURY LODGES

UTAH USA

STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE WORLD'S BEST SKI HOTEL 2015, WORLD SKI AWARDS Named aer Norwegian Olympic Gold Medal skier Stein Eriksen and nestled mid-mountain in the alpine seing at the acclaimed Deer Valley Resort, Stein Eriksen Lodge is an authentic European ski lodge located mountainside in Park City, Utah. A memorable escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At Utah’s first and finest Forbes Five-Star hotel, guests appreciate our easy ski-in/ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort, award-winning Forbes Four Star dining at Glitretind Restaurant and Troll Hallen Lounge, luxurious treatments at our Forbes Five-Star spa, heated outdoor walkways and entertaining après ski, making Stein Eriksen Lodge a premiere year-round resort destination. A mere 45-minute ride from Salt Lake City International Airport, guests take solace from the world in one of our 178 rooms or suites. Each room is uniquely designed with rich colors, natural textures, and sumptuous fabrics, and each echoes elements of Norway’s traditional style mixed with contemporary American aesthetics, allowing each guest a slightly different in-room ambience and

creating a truly custom experience. More than 145 stone ﬁreplaces throughout the property, many en-suite, add coziness and warmth to the cathedral ceilings in the well-appointed lobbies and lounge areas. Forbes Four-Star ﬁne dining awaits guests at the elegant Glitretind Restaurant, where stunning views of the surrounding mountain landscape only enhance the experience. Guests also enjoy housemade chocolates, an on-site wine cellar with over 10,000 boles and over $1 million in inventory and 24-hour in-room dining service. The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge boasts 23,000 square feet of Five-Star luxury. Guests unwind aer a day of skiing or shopping with one of many customizable treatments including massages, facials or full salon services. www.steinlodge.com

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A dhoni boat disembarks guests on the shores to get to the Spa island where Guerlain has created an array of treatments and massages specially conceived for the Maldives, exclusively for Cheval Blanc Randheli Resort. This incredible spa island oﬀers the perfect getaway to those who are seeking an indulging day of pure pampering. Alongside treatments, guests can enjoy a traditional hammam bath or a yoga session in the dedicated pavilions as a prelude or interlude to their treatments. hp://randheli.chevalblanc.com/en/wellbeing/spa-cheval-blanc.html

Bugai Chiron: Meet the next 'world's fastest supercar Bugai says that the new generation, the Chiron, will be a "completely new development." According to the car maker, it'll be faster, more powerful and even more expensive, with a base price of €2.4 million ($2.6 million). "It is part of human nature to cross boundaries and set new records," Bugai Automobiles S.A.S. President Wolfgang Dürheimer said in a statement. "This striving is also our driving force at Bugai. The Chiron is the result of our eﬀorts to make the best even beer."

Spa Break in Maldives

DP World unveils plan to build marina for luxury yachts Mohammed Al Mannaei, Director - Mina Rashid DP World, on Friday announced a plan to build a marina for luxury yachts at Port Rashid.The announcement was made in the presence of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The new 'Port Rashid Marina' project was announced during a visit of Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid to the pavilion of Customs and Free Zone Corporation in Dubai.Al Mannaei explained the microcosm of the marina and its various details, which aracted a large number of visitors to the Dubai International Boats Show. The project comes in response to an increased demand for luxury yachts. Tenders for construction will be invited soon. The first phase of the project is scheduled to open by 2018, with a capacity of more than 400 boats and sailing yachts with lengths in the range of 15 to 35 metres. The second phase will be for luxury yachts berth with length of more than 100 metres. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and Chairman of the Dubai Ports World, said, "The corporation will develop Port Rashid Marina as an integral part of its commitment to supporting the diversification of the economy of the UAE," adding that the project, an integral part of the Dubai 2021 Plan, is a qualitative addition to enhance Dubai's position as a major destination for luxury holidays and marine tourism. He added the move reflects the vision of Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid.Fabmar Middle East, a Dubai-based consulting firm, conducted a feasibility study showing growing demand in the market for space and facilities for mooring luxury yachts, including the giant vessels sailing in the ocean. The feasibility study showed that the super yacht category represents the largest proportion of the demand for facilities with expectations of aracting owners from the Arab Gulf region, Africa, Europe and Asia. web.dpworld.com

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A concrete plan: Flaine ski resort gets a modernist makeover Reignite your passion for the snow... Flaine is located in the Haute-Savoie region, between Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc, nestling at the summit of one of the largest linked ski areas in France, the Grand Massif. A functional "ski-in/ski-out" resort, where everything is designed to make your holiday hassle-free. Clear your mind ... immerse yourself in a universe of pure pleasure. Cars are not allowed here. Shops, services and ski lis are on your doorstep. Put your skis on and set out to discover an exceptional resort: a melting pot of genres, Flaine successfully combines the past and the present. Devour 265 kilometres of the most beautiful ski runs in France, try your hand at the snowpark, take

Oberoi Group plans luxury hotel in Maldives

Bangalore -based real estate development company. Commenting on the partnership, Mr K.N. Balasubramanyam , Chairman and MD, SCDCL said, “A luxury resort in Maldives requires expertise in design and operations of world-class standards. The Oberoi Group, which is rated as the best luxury hotel brand in the world, is well suited for this development. We look forward to working with The Oberoi Group to create more of such luxurious offerings globally and would like to say that this extraordinary project will make a major contribution to our long-term partnership.” Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi , Executive Chairman, The Oberoi Some fromare the main island of Mahé, Ile du Group30km said, “We extremely pleased to partner Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation and assist SCDCL in the design and management within the Inner Island thelook Seychelles. of the proposed luxurygroup resort.ofWe forward to Luminous white beaches cossettoa Maldives. tropical interior bringing the Oberoi hospitality ” He of coconut palms and takamaka trees the cradled further added, “The resort will reflect between granite outcrops, 110m legendarythree Oberoi service delivered by to an180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from aentive and caring team, making it the preferred the white filigree” The reefs of the azure choice forsands luxuryand travellers. Honourable ocean. Minister of Tourism, Government of Maldives, Mr

The Oberoi Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Maldives to build a luxury resort in Maldives . The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Mr. Moosa Zameer , the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Government of Maldives .The investment for acquisition and development of the resort will be undertaken by SCDCL, a

to the skies with a paraglider or discover ice driving for the first time. But make sure you take the time to discover this wonderful resort’s rich history, where works of art by Picasso, Vasarely and Dubuffet stand alongside buildings listed as historical monuments. www.flaine.com/en/winter/index.htm

Moosa Zameer stated aer signing the MOU, North Island isdemand a sanctuary wherehospitality natural habitats, “With growing of luxury long neglected, have ,been rehabilitated so that services in Maldives it is imperative to bring in endangered Seychelles fauna ﬂora couldwith be the best in the industry and ourand partnership reintroduced and given to growtoand thrive. The Oberoi Group will bea aplace testament this. ” www.oberoihotels.com

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LUXURY TECHNOLOGY

I BELIEVE Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) Ehang 184 AAV is the safest,Smartest and Eco-Friendly low altitude autonomous aerial vehicle, aiming on providing Medium-Short Distance communication and transportation solution.

AUTOMATION Ehang 184 AAV ﬂies in an inverted U shape. Take-Oﬀ/Landing points are landing targets pre-set with Ehang Logo. The landing camera will position the landing targets automatically and accurately.

SAFETY The 184 AAV is designed with full redundancy – If one set of the power system are operating abnormal, the vehicle can still operate a normal ﬂight plan and ensure the safety of the passenger together with the vehicle. The 184 was designed to be a 100% with green technology, and is powered by electricity only.

UNIQUE APPLICATION SYSTEM Simple and advance, one single click to take-oﬀ and land.

FAIL-SAFE SYSTEM The 184 AAV has embedded with Ehang fail safe system. If any components malfunction or disconnect, the aircra will immediately land in the nearest possible area to ensure safety. The communication is encrypted and each AAV has its independent key.

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LOW ALTITUDE COMMAND CENTER The AAV is always connected online with the lowaltitude command center The AAV is eligible to ﬂy 7*24. During extreme weather conditions, the command center will prohibit the AAV from takeoﬀ. www.ehang.com/ehang184

I CAN FLY Co50 Valkyrie Cobalt is a premier manufacturer of design-focused, sleek, private planes for personal and business travel. The company’s first, flagship plane, Co50 Valkyrie, is a high-end, private aircra. Inspired by fighter jets, the Co50 Valkyrie is the fastest aircra of its size and is now available for pre-order. The Valkyrie is the fastest private aircra in its class with the ability to travel up to 260 knots. Cobalt’s Valkyrie is the fastest single engine piston plane in its category. The Co50 Valkyrie is a canard aircra, equipped with a forewing to prevent the plane from stalling in the air. This provides a tremendous peace of mind to pilots and ensures the industry’s safest landings and takeoffs. An onboard parachute is also provided for an additional sense of security. Inspired by classic fighter jets with clean lines and premium finishes, the Co50 Valkyrie impresses with understated elegance.

The exterior comes in a range of custom finishes including dark colors, typically harder on composites. The interior features premium leather seats, hand stitched by former Hermès crasmen. The dashboard design is equally impressive with only one on/off switch and a tasteful place for your iPad. Cobalt will exclusively manufacture the Co50 Valkyrie in California to ensure quality standards and fast delivery to early buyers. Pilots flying Cobalt’s Valkyrie will appreciate the beautiful, expansive visibility above and below. Co50 Valkyrie has the largest one-piece canopy in the world and unrivaled visibility with a 320-degree view. The Valkyrie comfortably seats five people, including the pilot, with ample storage for golf clubs, skis and suitcases. The Valkyrie’s propulsion engine is located in the rear of the plane, allowing for a quiet, comfortable cabin. www.cobalt-aircra.com

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LUXURY TECHNOLOGY

APPLE iPad Pro

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iPad has always oﬀered a uniquely simple yet immersive experience. And now with its expansive 12.9-inch Retina display, nearly double the CPU performance of iPad Air 2 and reﬁned Multi-Touch technology, iPad Pro adds another dimension to that experience. It’s not just larger. It’s an iPad that lets you be more creative and more productive — at a whole new scale.

A beer experience with every touch. iOS 9 is designed to be advanced, intelligent and secure. With new capabilities that take full advantage of the powerful performance of iPad Pro, it helps you be more productive and creative.

A canvas designed for your biggest ideas. With 5.6 million pixels, iPad Pro features the highest-resolution Retina display of any iOS device. The 12.9-inch screen makes everything you do — editing 4K video, designing presentations, running a business — easier, faster and more engaging. And the Multi-Touch subsystem has been re-engineered, expanding the ways you can interact with iPad.

Two incredible cameras to capture any moment. People love to take photos with iPad. The iSight camera on iPad Pro has an advanced sensor that lets you shoot beautiful images and video.

Even with its massive display, iPad Pro has an astonishingly slim and light design — just 6.9 millimetres thin and 713 grams.

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The Hermès Apple Watch Hermès is a Paris-based fashion brand famed for its luxury leather. It was founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès who made high quality harnesses and bridles for the carriage market. Over the years the company expanded into accessories and clothing and went international. Today Hermès has over a dozen divisions, including perfume, tableware, and jewelry, and has retail outlets in some of the most So, why Apple Watch Hermès? Apple says they partnered with Hermès because of parallel thinking, singular vision, and mutual regard. Aer launching with the 18K yellow gold and rose gold Apple Watch Edition back in April, it was evident Apple wasn't constraining the product to traditional technology models and methods.

What's different about the Apple Watch Hermès hardware? The Apple Watch casing itself is the stainless steel model, almost identical to the current Apple Watch collection. The only difference is Hermès branding on the back. What kind of bands are in the Hermès collection? The Apple Watch Hermès collection has three bands styles and several colors, but the details vary by size. Are there any soware differences? Special clock faces? Yes, but yes! The difference, like the Edition, is special clock faces designed by Apple based on Hermès branding. You get all the standard Apple Watch clock faces, of course, as well as the ones unique to Apple Watch Hermès. www.hermes.com/applewatchhermes

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There isn’t a much beer way to spend an evening than relaxing in a spa and then enjoying a delicious meal and this is exactly what you can be treated to now at the Ragdale Hall in Melton Mowbray! At the Ragdale Hall Spa they have recently launched their new Evening Spa Experience where you can enjoy an array of spa experiences and then indulge in a two-course meal at the brand new Verandah Bar. There is plenty to do including a gi shop, beauty shop, hair studio and a gym. The Evening Spa Experience is available now, allowing you to arrive at 6.30pm and spend your evening de-stressing before departing at 9.30pm, feeling chilled and refreshed! www.ragdalehall.co.uk/blog/ragdale-hall-news/end-your-day-perfectly-the-new-eveningspa-experience/

The New Look In Luxury Real Estate

New Evening Spa Experience!

It is becoming Key in new luxury developments to engineer them expressly as art-friendly spaces. The new rule in this art-loving world can be summed up this way: more walls, fewer windows. The plentiful numbers of blank walls are tagged as art walls. These are walls large enough and with high ceilings that can accommodate the large paintings of modern art, and art from other periods. It also allows for a visually prominent display with appropriate lighting. Every grand room now needs at least 1 art wall, architects are inverting the rule that new New York buildings should emphasize light to the

exclusion of everything else, thus providing spaces to hang art. Increasingly, interior walls are not only more plentiful; they are designed much like those of a museum or gallery. Luxury buyers are becoming very artcentric and luxury carcentric.

Kwando Nxai Pan Camp

Nxai Pan is located on the western edge of the fossil pan from which the camp takes its name. The camp faces east over the open grasslands of the pans and accommodates a maximum of eighteen guests in thatched units specially designed to provide a constant and comfortable temperature throughout the year, when seasonal temperatures can ﬂuctuate from below freezing to well over 45 degrees Celsius. Excellent game viewing is possible from the comfort of your rooms as the water hole in front of the camp draws a multitude of mammal species. Activities oﬀered at Nxai Pan are game drives, day trips to the famous Baines’ Baobabs and Khama Khama Pan, star gazing, as well as nature walks with Bushman trackers. www.kwando.com/nxai.html

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Luxury News Samsonite to buy US >> luxury baggage maker Tumi for $1.8 bn Luggage giant Samsonite said Friday it would buy US luxury bag maker Tumi in a deal worth $1.8 billion that analysts said would give the firm a foothold in the lucrative Chinese high-end market. In a statement to the Hong Kong exchange, where it listed five years ago, Samsonite said it would pay $26.75 a share for the firm -- a third more than its value on Wednesday before the likely buyout was sounded. Samsonite, which saw its shares edge up 1.27 percent to HK$24 ($3.09) at the close following the announcement, said Tumi was a "perfect strategic fit" for its business. www.tumi.com

Ireland to get ‘Orient Expresslike’ luxury train >> A Co Antrim firm has secured a £2.5m contract to fit out Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train – the island’s answer to the Orient Express. Construction and fit out firm Mivan announced the news on Thursday. The Belmond Grand Hibernian will launch later this year, offering two, four and six night itineraries from Dublin, through some of the most scenic parts of Ireland, on both sides of the border. Belmond operates some of the world’s most famous trains including the Venice-Simplon Orient Express and Belmond Royal Scotsman. It purchased the 10 carriages and locomotive for the Grand Hibernian from Irish Rail last year. Mivan, which is owned by Brian McConville, was chosen to transform the carriages into 20 stylish en-suite cabins, two dining cars and an observation car at its production facility in Antrim town. The interior design of the carriages will reflect Dublin’s Georgian Architecture, with inspiration taken from the Irish landscape. A team of 40 crasmen from Mivan will undertake 35,000 hours of work to prepare the train for its inaugural journey from Dublin on 9 August. Belmond said that building the company’s 7th luxury train to exacting standards required cuing edge technology, mixed with traditional skills.

“It is very important to Belmond that we work with local experts and crasmen to create a truly authentic train that reflects the spirit of the countries through which it will travel,” said Gary Franklin, Managing Director of Belmond Trains & Cruises. Neil Ward, CEO at Mivan said: “Mivan was awarded this contract because of our expertise and experience working with the maritime and hospitality industries, however the build of a luxury train is a historic first for both the company and Northern Ireland. “Belmond Grand Hibernian will offer a wonderful experience, a way to see Ireland that rivals the great train journeys of Europe, so the fit out of the carriages must be delivered to the highest quality specifications.” www.belmond.com/grand-hibernian-train

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BENTAYGA FROM BENTLEY For more than 95 years, Bentley has created exceptional automobiles in constant pursuit of the exquisite, the powerful and the individual. And now today’s line-up of the pinnacle Mulsanne, the luxurious Flying Spur sedan and the powerful Continental range is joined by our redefining of the SUV, Bentayga. For many, Bentley represents the pursuit of a life outside the ordinary; about seeing more, doing more, living more – never seling for second best. Join us on this momentous journey. Bentayga takes exquisite luxury into new territory, challenging preconceptions of what an SUV can be. It offers unrivalled comfort and refinement with complete control even in the harshest of conditions.

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From the moment you set eyes on Bentayga, you can see it is every inch a Bentley. The subtle reinterpretation of the marque’s signature design traits, from the super-formed, ultra sharp powerline to the handcraed interior. It is the perfect balance between sporting prowess and SUV presence. Innovative technology completes

the experience, connecting the driver and passengers with Bentley’s most advanced, intuitive infotainment and driver assistance technologies.

The all-new W12 engine is breathtakingly powerful with a top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h). But performance is not just about unadulterated speed. Bentayga can tow up to 3,500kg with consummate ease and takes all kinds of oﬀ-road conditions in its stride. www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/bentayga/ bentayga.html

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X4 THE ALL-NEW VOLVO XC90

A harmonious design - pure, uncluered luxury, with advanced safety and comfort for all 7 passengers. Every element works in harmony, made from the finest materials—like so leather, and grainy wood. With unique details like a crystal gearshi lever and ventilated front seats inspired by the human form with massage functions and four-way electric lumbar support. The Volvo XC90 has been awarded five stars and achieved top ratings in its 2015 Euro NCAP tests. The XC90 with standard City Safety technology stood out as the first car from any manufacturer to score full points in Euro NCAP Autonomous Emergency Braking Car to Car rear-end tests (AEB City & AEB Interurban). The XC90 also features advanced pedestrian protection functionality that independent safety regulators have yet to include in their testing protocols. We’ve improved the XC90’s power and environmental footprint. Embodying our mantra that you don’t need to sacrifice power and superb drivability for efficiency and low CO2 emissions. With different driving modes, like, Comfort and Off Road, for any mood and any terrain.

Sensus solutions combine state-of-the art information and entertainment. With a built-in wiﬁ hotspot so you and your XC90 are always connected. Designed to be as natural and intuitive to interact with as possible - just speak to get things done, or tap to control your systems. www.volvocars.com/uk/cars/new-models/allnew-xc90

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LUXURY BICYCLES SPA is a very old luxury/sport car company from Torino. The company was established in 1906 by Maeo Ceirano under the name of Società Piemontese Automobili before being purchased by Fiat in 1925. SPA was revived in 2014 (when Fiat sold the marque to Alessandro Camorali) to manage designing a series of electric vehicles. And it is the style that is very important, so the SPA brand will also design such accessories as a watch and a line of luggage. This E-bike is clearly a nostalgic tribute to the Boardtrack racers of the early 1900’s.

This is an E-bike that cares more about style than performance. I’m not saying that style is unimportant, it’s just that this limited edition Ebike will be very expensive, and will will appeal to a buyer who appreciates a beautiful and exclusive product. The power system is provided by the Italian company “Move your life”. It is a simple rear geared hub, using a 36V baery pack that is located in the downtube, and power is limited to 250W-500W (depending on the laws in the country of sale). The faux “gas tank” is a very useful storage compartment.

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The Residence. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flying Reimagined.

Check in to this exclusive address and experience our three-room suite on board the A380. Designed fo or two guests, it offe ers a living room, double bedroom and ensuite shower room. It even comes with a personal Butler to attend to your ever y need. The Residence. Now accepting reser vations.

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Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. Luminous white beaches cosset a tropical interior of coconut palms and takamaka trees cradled between three granite outcrops, 110m to 180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from the white sands and ﬁligree reefs of the azure ocean. North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, long neglected, have been rehabilitated so that endangered Seychelles fauna and ﬂora could be reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive.

On this ﬂoating paradise, 11 guest villas have been built from local materials reaped from the rehabilitation process, where luxury and simplicity mingle to form a signature architectural style we call ‘barefoot luxury’. North Island is a place that unashamedly aims at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience, yet has restored its environment to a place of verdant plenty – a Noah’s Ark aﬂoat in warm tropical waters in colours of blue and aquamarine. The true essence of North Island is a rare encounter that is in harmony with the

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AUCT FINE JEWELS AT SOTHEBY’S 15 MARCH 2016 | 10am GMT | LONDON

Sotheby’s is delighted to begin its 2016 year of jewellery sales with the Fine Jewels auction on 15 March in London. Presenting an impressive and curated selection of jewels from the 19th century to the present day, the Fine Jewels sale carries estimates from £1,000 to £60,000.

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Buyers will be able to select jewels from legendary European houses such as Van Cleef and Cartier, as well as American makers like Raymond Yard and Marcus and Co. There is a broad selection of diamonds and coloured stones including some impressive Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, and Kashmir sapphire. www.sothebys.com

TIONS

INDIAN, HIMALAYAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART 14 MARCH 2016 | 4pm | NEW YORK

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AUCTIONS This March, Christie’s Dubai will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a week of spectacular sales, including our inaugural Elements of Style auction, Important Watches, and sales of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern art. The curated anniversary sale, Now and Ten, showcases the very best of modern and contemporary art from the region, including Iranian masterpieces drawn from the collection of Akbar and Sousan Seif Nasseri. This will be followed by a second auction of Modern &

DUBAI: MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART 16 MARCH 2016 | 7pm | JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TOWERS, CHRISTIE’S DUBAI Contemporary Middle Eastern Art that will bring together important works from the most sought aer artists of the region. Important Watches features a wide selection of vintage and modern timepieces craed by the most sought aer names while handbags, jewels and timepieces will be oﬀered in an Elements of Style auction, for the ﬁrst time in Christie’s Dubai’s history. www.christies.com

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LUXURY ZONE Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. Luminous white beaches cosset a tropical interior of coconut palms and takamaka trees cradled between three granite outcrops, 110m to 180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from the white sands and ﬁligree reefs of the azure ocean.

North Island is a place that unashamedly aims at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience, yet has restored its environment to a place of verdant plenty – a Noah’s Ark aﬂoat in warm tropical waters in colours of blue and aquamarine. The true essence of North Island is a rare encounter that is in harmony with the environment – one that touches and inspires the lives of all who walk her beaches, dive her waters and contemplate her beauty.

North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, long neglected, have been rehabilitated so that endangered Seychelles fauna and ﬂora could be reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive. On this ﬂoating paradise, 11 guest villas have been For the latest news on luxury worldwide built from local materials reaped from the rehabilitation process, where luxury and simplicity mingle to form a signature architectural style we call ‘barefoot luxury’.