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Image: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) closed on Sunday (October 31) after a busy five-day run, with organisers reporting strong attendance and yacht exhibitors saying they had more serious buyers this year. The number of superyachts on display this year was down compared to previous editions, as well

Image: Cartier The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris has launched the “Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity” exhibition. The exhibition explores the influence of Islamic art on the design of high jewellery by Cartier, as well as precious objects from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. More than

The lever escapement was invented by Thomas Mudge in 1854 in a bid to provide timekeeping capabilities superior to those of other portable timekeepers. How well this goal has been achieved is attested by the accuracy of modern wristwatches, albeit through an evolution of more than 250 years. As a recap, the success of the

By definition, a supersonic aircraft is one that can travel at a speed faster than that of sound. Several supersonic aircraft have been developed over the decades but only two of them were intended as civilian airliners: the lesser-known Tupolev TU-144 of the Soviet Union and the more famous Concorde of British and French origin.

Image: Story Seychelles Luxury beach resort Story Seychelles has once again been awarded the “Seychelles Leading Green Resort 2021” — this is the fourth time it has taken the title. The island of Seychelles resembles a paradise with its pristine beaches and picturesque scenery. Making the environment the nexus of what the resort does, Story

Image: Dior Beauty Tucked on the plains of Montauroux, just off the zigzagging roads of Provence, lies the former home monsieur Christian Dior — Le Château de La Colle Noire. It is at this sanctuary that the “Miss Dior, 12 Women Artists” exhibition is happening now till November 1. Capturing and reimagining the spirit of

Image: Gieves & Hawkes One of Savile Row’s oldest tailors, Gieves & Hawkes, faces a threat of closure after news of its parent company Shandong Ruyi Technology Group reported it is facing a debt crisis. The 250-year-old establishment has been a prominent figure in its field and counts the British Royal family, Winston Churchill and

Image: Montblanc Montblanc has launched the Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Edition, which pays tribute to the life and legacy of Enzo Ferrari. Enzo was a racing driver who would become an entrepreneur and founder of the Scuderia Ferrari, which eventually evolved into the Ferrari automobile company that we all know today. Montblanc and Ferrari both

Image: Unsplash/Belinda Fewings You have heard enough or even experienced the party scene in Ibiza. But there are many other amazing luxurious experiences you can fill your days with while vacationing in Ibiza. From watching the sunset atop a yacht to getting in tune with the fashion scene, be sure to indulge in luxury recreation

Image: Sunseeker British yacht builder Sunseeker is aiming to start 2022 off with the world premiere of its Predator 65 at Boot Düsseldorf next year from January 22 to January 30. The Predator 65 is 67 feet long with an aerodynamic exterior featuring tinted glazing, teak, carbon fibre, and polished stainless steel. The yacht could

Image: Sotheby’s Eleven Pablo Picasso artworks have been auctioned for a total of nearly US$110 million after being on display for more than two decades in a Las Vegas hotel. The pieces were owned by MGM Resorts and were featured in the Bellagio Hotel’s Michelin-starred French and Spanish eatery, Picasso. The restaurant is inspired by

Cartier and The Hour Glass are paying tribute to the iconic Cartier Tank with an immersive pop-up at the Malmaison by The Hour Glass. The exclusive experience takes you through a journey to discover the Tank watch design, an iconic signature in Cartier watchmaking. Prized for the purity of its design, the Cartier Tank has

Image: Oceanco Aside from being one of the richest men in the world, Jeff Bezos now boasts the biggest sailing yacht in the world. A sprawling 417 feet yacht with three masts, known as Y721 was first spotted in the Zwijndrecht shipyard in West Netherlands and consists of three enormous decks. Bezos chose yacht builder

Image: Matthew Momberger Tiffany & Co.’s newest advertisement that dropped during the 2021 Emmy Awards features not only stunning jewellery, but also a stunning home.  The ad was a tribute to the Audrey Hepburn classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Beyoncé performed an enchanting rendition of Moon River while wearing the iconic 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond. Adding to

Void Smile Not much is known about John Paul Fauves, the Costa Rican artist who has yet to reveal his face to the public. However, even without knowing how John Paul looks like, his works are distinctive enough to warrant himself known to the world. The most striking feature would be how he collages iconic

Mr Fawaz Gruosi, brand founder of Fawaz Gruosi. Image: Damian Foxe To describe Fawaz Gruosi as “irrepressible” would be the understatement of the millennium. The famed jeweller, who grew up in Florence and is of Lebanese descent, cut his teeth as a sales assistant at Torrini, a Florentine jeweller.  Not long after, his career bloomed

Image: Porsche The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS has officially been confirmed.  Straight off after a test drive at Nürburgring. Porsche development driver Jörg Bergmeister went for a little spin with the car on the 20.832km and 20.6km loops with a time of 7 minutes and 09.3 seconds for the former, and 7 minutes and

The Sanctuary consists of two mansions: Ocean View and Bellevue — this is Bellevue. Image: Jim Bartsch/TopTenRealEstateDeals.com California has a very star-studded real estate market, led by the city of San Francisco with the highest median home price of US$1.5 million in the US. Other cities in California in the top ten rankings are San

Image: Unsplash/Connie Perez With a pandemic going around you’d think we have enough crises on our hands, but there is a new crisis looming on the horizon — a shortage of white truffle. With the slowing of the global supply chain, there is now a shortage of the prized delicacy in the US. Bloomberg calls

Image: Luxury Lounge Radio Have you ever thought about how music is able to create your mood, guide you to the right path of inner calmness and outer success? The creators of Luxury Lounge Radio are confident that music is the key to oneself, which will help open unknown parts of consciousness, bringing new colours

Image: Zenith The Zenith Defy Extreme Desert is the first special edition of this most extreme of mechanical chronographs, limited as it is to just 50 pieces worldwide, and we might end up referring to it as the Falcon’s Eye. If that is too literal, we have another suggestion… Believe it or not, the desert

Italian yacht builder Absolute will show its two latest Generation 2022 models at the 62nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Absolute’s lineup will be headed by the debuts of the 48 Coupé and 60 Fly, which both had their international debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The 48 Coupé Image: Absolute Yachts The 48 Coupé

Each house in IL PICCO has a private garden, while selected units have a swimming pool10,A; Images c/o Hong Kong Resort Company Limited It’s all about the incredible views1 at IL PICCO. Whether you’re on the rooftop deck, in the living room or even in the bedroom, these stunning two-storey garden houses atop a hill in

Image: Montblanc For most of us, it would be difficult to draw links between Montblanc and Pirelli, the global tyre manufacture whose history stretches back to 1872. But for those with discerning eyes, the commonality quickly surfaces, which is the use of rubber. And the result is a pen: the Meisterstück Great Masters Pirelli Limited

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5905/1A-001. Image: Patek Philippe Continuing its recent pattern of staggering new releases throughout the year, Patek Philippe dropped three new chronographs on an eagerly waiting world: Ref. 5204R-011; Ref. 5905/1A-001; and Ref. 5930P-001. To begin with, keen observers of Patek Philippe references will immediately realise that these are not all-new watches.

Zean Nielsen. Image: Cirrus Aircraft Zean Nielsen is Chief Executive Officer at Cirrus Aircraft and is responsible for oversight of the company, working with senior leaders from across the business to transform innovation, operations, and the customer experience. He joined the company in 2019. With a career rooted in globally recognised lifestyle brands, including Tesla

The 59th installment of the world’s largest furniture fair – SuperSalone 2021 – was a delayed experience of the 2020 edition because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, some of the biggest furniture brands were there to showcase their glistening new creations to the world. We feature a handful of top brands and their wonderful collections. Rendering

Image: ConvertKit/Unsplash It’s that time of the year soon — soon enough to start looking for your dream spring break destination! Choosing it right is the make-it-or-break-it decision that you’re facing. It can make the trip an unforgettable experience to reminisce about for years to come. Or, it can succeed only at boring you out

Image: Monaco Yacht Show This year’s Monaco Yacht Show saw 19,000 visitors, a significant drop from the last edition of over 31,000 two years ago in 2019. The four-day event in September also saw a drop in yachts featured. There were 101 yachts compared to 125 in 2019. Yachts shown ranged from Bluegame’s new BG72

Image: UAE Korean Cultural Centre The South Korean smash Netflix series Squid Game has taken the world by storm since its release on September 17. It has taken the number one spot of most-watched shows on the streaming platform. The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in Abu Dhabi is hosting a real-life version of the show