Luxury

Whether it’s ideas for a date night, the trendiest fits, adventure or vacation, Instagram users have long established the site as the go-to platform for all things inspiration. With the world barely recovering from a severe global pandemic and lockdown, here are a few Insta-worthy destinations some of the world’s super-rich are keenest to head

His People, 10 f x 20 f, poster colour on cloth, Aung Pin Le, Mandalay, Myanmar. 1995 Ko Z belongs to the Kachin ethnic minority who lives in the northernmost State of Myanmar. His original name is Zahkung Hkawng Gyung, Zahkung which is a clan name. The Kachins were animists and believed in spirits called

The Bell & Ross BR05 Skeleton Blue is the latest addition to the BR 05 family of models. Originally launched in 2019, the BR 05 allowed Bell & Ross to tap into the lucrative sports luxury segment which has remained buoyant despite the worldwide recession. The recent openworked variant dubbed BR 05 Skeleton Blue is

Founded in 2011 by an expert team of PhD’s, Hyperion is a technology company that consists of three divisions, Hyperion Energy, Hyperion Motors, and Hyperion Aerospace: all focused on hydrogen-based power and delivery. Deemed an ‘educational tool’, its latest build dubbed the Hyperion XP-1 Hydrogen prototype coupe, is the end-product of a longstanding collaboration with

Regarded the choice accommodation for some of the world’s most powerful individuals, the Mayfair building on 47 Grosvenor Square, London, was once home to Winston Churchill’s wartime home secretary and chairman of the Royal Opera House, Sir John Anderson before it was acquired by the Onassis family, who are known for amassing the world’s largest

Put your hands in the air 150x200cm oil and acrylic on canvas 2012 By the lyrics of Aqua’s 1997 chart-topping hit single Barbie Girl, “life is plastic, it’s fantastic.” More than two decades later, Indonesian artist Dodit Artawan is here to put a dent on that proclamation with his photorealistic paintings. Born in 1978, Dodit

For a lot of people, the tragic passing of American professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant, was a “Where were you when you heard the news” situation. Remembered as a revered shooting guard, Bryant entered the league directly from high school, and played his entire 20-season professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the National

Usurping the traditional role of art, cars – like movies and music – are collaborative creations, projecting a collective yearning and an aesthetic proposition to the world. With a multitude of distinct styles, mechanics, and silhouettes present in the automotive industry, high-end motors are not the only desirable builds available. In fact, when ranked amongst the

Merging two adjacent units on the 82nd floor to form a lavish aerie spanning an estimated 8,000 square feet, these conjoined apartments hang more than 1,100 feet above ground. Located on Park Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets, 432 Park Avenue is the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere. Designed by Rafael Vinoly, this

Revered for its 365-day, summer party atmosphere, the soft-sand beaches of Paradise and Super Paradise, with bars that blare thumping music, the Greek island of Mykonos is home to a variety of massive dance clubs which attract world-renowned DJs, and a series of iconic landmarks including a hilltop row of 16th-century windmills. Spanning an estimated

A child prodigy, Bulgarian operatic soprano Sonya Yoncheva has been “working”, according to her own words during an interview with Metropolis. Yoncheva having studied piano and voice at the National School for Music and Dance in Plovdiv, has achieved a rapid rise to fame in recent years. In 2010, she took both first prize and

2020 is a very special year for Grand Seiko as it is the 60th anniversary of its creation. In addition to its horological importance (Babylonians used a sexagesimal (counting in 60s) system for mathematics and astronomy); 60 remains culturally significant for the Fine Japanese watchmaker; when a person reaches 60, they have gone full circle

Built like a futuristic Formula 1 race car, the D12 by French automaker, Delage, marks the end of a 67 year engineering hiatus, since its heydays in the 1920s and ‘30s. Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in Levallois-Perret near Paris, the company officially collapsed in 1953, due to stiff post-war competition, allowing French arms

Adventurous, movable, unsinkable, and autonomous. Made in France, the Anthenia pod aims to instill an incredible feeling of freedom to its guests. Branded as a both a “cozy nest” and “ship for earth people”, each pod is fully equipped to fit inexperienced navigators, offering a multitude of endless possibilities in discovering virgin territories, whilst maintaining

Posed in a minimalist wardrobe of luxurious neutrals, including relaxed Bottega Veneta and Totême dresses, Fella Swim bikinis, and a pre-Hedi Slimane Céline tote, English model, actress, designer, and businesswoman, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the latest of a slew of celebrities to vacation in one of Utah’s innumerable resorts. The 600-acre sanctuary of wilderness and isolation

Custom Line, one of eight brands within the Ferretti Group, has announced the sales of four yachts in July: a Navetta 42, a Navetta 37 and Navetta 33 from its displacement line, as well as a Custom Line 120’ from its planing line. Custom Line yachts are built at Ferretti Group’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona

Featuring a massive collection of photographic work, Banksy’s latest book, ‘You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat and if You Were Not You Would Know About It’, highlights the England-based street artist, vandal, political activist, and film director’s most iconic masterpieces. Revered for his satirical street art and subversive epigrams which combine dark humour with

Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2018 Fashion has always been there to unite a generation among diversity, taking inspirations from everything and anything, creating crafts imagined from the simple and mundane to the complex and avant-garde. Whether these are womens straight leg jeans or loose dresses, it’s your choice how to represent yourself to this world.

Accompanied by a thorough history file containing letters, dyno test sheets, a copy of race results, a copy of the racing logbook, and photographs, RM Sotheby’s presented a unique post-war racing car conceived by esteemed engineer John Tojeiro, in its Open Roads, North America Auction, earlier this year. The event which took place from 23rd to

With bedrooms ranging from Tiny and Small, to Extra Large with gardens and views of the Aegean Sea, few places in the world exude glamor like the Greek island of Mykonos. Located a mere stone’s throw away from the southern beachside lair, known as Scorpios, the first Soho House in Greece encompasses 45 bedrooms, a

In the heart of a year-round destination with a near constant temperature of 86°F (30°C), the Dhoni Loft Water Villas of Como Coacoa Island, Maldives, present a tropical paradise ideal for adventure and rejuvenation. From its personalised service and sophisticated cuisine, to the resort’s distinctive design, authentic culture, orchestrated cruise trips and innumerable out-and-indoor activities,

[embedded content] Bringing us full circle back to film, with a feature-length documentary directed by Luca Guadagnino, to be presented at the Venice Film Festival – Salvatore Ferragamo’s autobiography, details the life of a pioneer who unintentionally bound his story to the world of film, with an equally unrivalled and timeless creative genius. Luca Guadagnino

Inspired by the designs and chromatic palette of tie-dye, creative director of Dior Jewellery Victoire de Castellane created the Tie & Dior fine jewellery collection. A maximalist, colour rich creation encompassing over 100 pieces, the new Tie & Dior fine jewellery greatly enhances the universe of the Gem Dior and Dior et Moi lines by

Ferretti Group has already secured its best-ever annual sales figures in Asia-Pacific since establishing its regional headquarters in Hong Kong in 2012. Despite Covid-19, Ferretti Group has sold 12 new yachts so far in 2020, totalling 289m (948ft) in length and a retail value of at €70 million (about US$83 million), proving extraordinary results for

The Spinnaker House A quest for equilibrium shapes and fuels the practice of Sparks Architects, their craft is often characterised by an unparalleled balance between work and personal life, apparent by the collective team’s move from a five to a four-day work week. Known best for their construction of the Ridge House in 2015 which

A world traveler and esteemed artist, Pascale Monté-Papée is an avid photographer who’s seen and captured a great deal of the world. Having lived in China, Senegal and Saudi Arabia, the Singapore-based shutterbug graces the lion city republic’s shores once again with an all-new exhibition, entitled ‘Soul of Asia’. « Jade the sleeping beauty » Myanmar Seeking

We are no strangers to Gabriel Dishaw, the Upcycling Sculptor who turns Louis Vuitton canvas into ultra-luxe, pop culture icons like Darh Vader. In the age of the coronavirus, our favourite artist has been busy making the world’s most badass facial masks. While Luxuo cannot attest to the biological efficacy of these handcrafted, upcycled Louis

Developed with a single goal and philosophy in mind, Detroit’s first purpose-built prototype race car was intended to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. Carrying tremendous significance and influence over the future of automobile production, the 1964 prototype GT/105 marks one of the world’s most original GT40s to ever grace the market. Combining the expertise of

Image Courtesy of Aston Martin Residences For more than 130 years, Aston Martin has defined timeless elegance and British handcrafted luxury within the automotive world. Aston Martin is translating its precision engineering and design innovation for the company’s first ever foray into luxury residential development. Aston Martin Residences in Miami is anticipated to become one

Kongo in Karl Largerfeld’s studio. Photo by Laurent Segretier Kongo aka Cyril Phan has never been particular about the surface he leaves his mark on, whether wall, canvas, shop window, trunk, dress, bag, scarf, jewellery, champagne bottle, humidor, car or even airplane, multiplying collaborations with French brands like Chanel, Hermès, Richard Mille, Daum and La