Luxury

VO Vintage is a three-day event which provides the opportunity for watch collectors to engage with many of the world’s greatest horological experts and hunt for or admire the rarest and most-desired timepieces in the world. Throughout the world, vintage and rare watches are big business and can command staggering sums of money. If any

It’s day two of the event, and in front of the sold-out VIP tent, eight teams wrapped up warm and prepared to battle for the Semi-Finals of The 18th Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup Kitzbühel. With over 10cms of snow overnight, the surrounding terrain became a winter wonderland, the ideal backdrop for this exciting

The wristwatch has become a statement accessory for the modern man, but, it was women who wore the first wristwatches. Rightly so, Zenith has dedicated two creations to women for LVMH’s first Watch Week held in Dubai. For its first purely feminine watch, Zenith created the DEFY Midnight, a feminine companion inspired by the glittering

A cutting-edge and award-winning innovation, DuraOcean® from the leading manufacturer of quality sustainable furniture LifestyleGarden® and its parent company, ScanCom International, is the culmination of a global ocean plastic recovery project and the first mass-market piece of furniture crafted from recycled ocean plastic waste. Its contemporary vertical slatted design and unique sustainability credentials have generated

Francis Joyon, 63, and his crew will embark on the fourth and final Act of the IDEC Sport Asian Tour 2019/2020 on Saturday when they attempt to break Italian Giovanni Soldini’s record for the ‘tea route’ from Hong Kong to London. Corentin Joyon, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet, Bertrand Delesne and Francis Joyon after arriving in

Torqeedo will announce the cooperative development of new products and new partnerships at the company’s boot Düsseldorf press conference on Saturday, January 18. The company will also celebrate its 15th year of technology innovations and delivering its 100,000th electric drive. “A more sustainable marine industry is being built today – not only in Torqeedo’s headquarters

Proving once more that caves indeed make an ideal living space, the semi-buried Photocatalytic Cave was designed as a private space for both retreat and social gatherings, in an existing 1960s hilltop residence by Mexican studio, Amezcua, just west of the city. While historically characterized by its minimal ventilation, dim lighting, and high humidity due

The company’s annual report shows a jump from an average selling price of €344,000 in 2018 to €429,000 in 2019, indicating a notable shift if the level of space and luxury that second home buyers are seeking. In total, Taylor Wimpey España sold 323 homes during the year, with a further 217 homes on the

It found: 70% favour the Conservatives’ proposal to introduce stamp duty surcharge for non-UK buyers 68% back the move to give residents more say in the style of new-builds in their local area 60% support banning the sale of new homes as leaseholds However, 41% believe the Government will fail to get Brexit done by

Lady Azul has completed three back-to-back charters in Asia following a spectacular refit that only concluded at the end of 2019. Built in 2001 by Heesen, the 129-footer is a Dutch-pedigree, full-displacement super yacht, renowned for her magnificent sleek lines, timeless elegance and luxurious living areas. Lady Azul’s recent refit was followed by multiple charter

Located a short walk away from the hotel, the Royal Academy of Arts, based within Burlington House in Piccadilly, is hosting the eye-opening Eco-Visionaries exhibition until 23rd February 2020. The exhibition explores several key topics at the forefront of national and international media headlines, including climate change, species extinction and resource depletion through thought-provoking films,

Showcasing a powerful reflection of the image economy, “The Supermarket of Images” is a dedicated creative platform for photography and the study of visual culture by Paris Jeu de Paume arts centre in collaboration with artist collective, Jaeger-LeCoultre. The exhibition aims to resonate with the rhythm of an era, analyzing images of our time and

Harakh will be joining other nominees for the 23rd annual luncheon and awards ceremony held in their honour at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, January 28, as the fashion industry fetes the accomplishments of emerging talents and entrepreneurs. In 2017, the fourth generation diamantaire established his own high jewellery brand, HARAKH, based

The Zenith Defy 21 has served as the Le Locle brand’s “future of watchmaking: ethos, delivering the premise of the classic El Primero in the guise of legendary mechanical 1/100th of a second Chronograph movement with its signature one rotation per second for chronograph hand. Often, it takes on a conventional guise of steel and

For Chinese New Year, Barentsz Mandarin & Jasmine Gin is an ideal gift as it is a quite delicious alternative to the norm, i.e. mandarins. Although mandarins are traditionally given to friends and relatives as a symbol of good fortune, why not provide them with something a little different this year? This award-winning gin has

Traditionally the biggest exhibitor at Boot Dusseldorf, Princess Yachts had planned to stage the world premiere of its much-anticipated X95 ‘Superfly’ at the 51st edition from January 18-26. Unable to proceed with that plan, the Plymouth builder is instead displaying a life-size mock-up of the yacht’s main deck, transported all the way from its South

Lomac was founded in the early ’60s and offers 58 models divided under eight specific series. Each of their models has been designed and produced for specific purposes. The company’s models were all created to meet the most diverse needs of yachtsman from amateur to professional. The Lomac models on display at Boot Düsseldorf 2020

Within a stone throw’s to renowned London addresses such as Old Bond Street, Oxford Street, Royal Opera House and Soho Square Gardens, Tottenham Court Road West offers an unrivalled location to live in. As it is situated in the heart of the West End – where London’s theatres of plays, operas and musicals thrive –

Accor’s luxury, lifestyle brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts, together with Sotogrande SA, have signed a management agreement to open the first SO/ property in Spain. SO/ Sotogrande Resort & Spa will reflect the brand’s rebellious luxury in this idyllic setting within the Costa del Sol, blending exclusivity with the brand’s commitment to dynamic gastronomy and

Occupying at least 70 hectares of land at the foot of Mount Fuji, is Japanese carmaker, Toyota’s latest technological endeavor. Announcing its detailed plan of building a sustainable ‘city of the future’ at the 2020 CES technology show in Las Vegas on 7th January, – Toyota has named its project, the Woven City. Powered by

A Lady in Red provides is there to give a genuinely personalised and intuitive guest experience based on cultural empathy, and an understanding of each guest’s needs, it is an emblematic position created by Kempinski Hotels ten years ago. These unique brand ambassador’s welcome guests in each of the luxury hotel brand’s properties around the

The Pershing 140 was a big gamble in many ways. By far the biggest Pershing ever, it’s more than double the volume of the brand’s former flagship. It’s the first Pershing made of aluminium. And it’s the first to be built at the Ferretti Group Super Yacht Yard in Ancona, traditionally the preserve of CRN

This year, visitors will be able to experience some fantastic events, including internationally-renowned graffiti festivals to craft beer extravaganzas. In this guide, we take a look at what’s on in Sacramento on a month-by-month basis in 2020. JanuaryArt of Beer – 24 JanuaryCreated with a passion for craft beer and community, the Art of Beer

Playwright and polemicist George Bernard Shaw once opined that, “without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.”. Arguably the most important English-language playwright after Shakespeare, his commentary is indeed prophetic. Pioneering “intelligent” theatre, in which the audience was required to think, thereby paving the way for the new breeds of twentieth-century playwrights from

(The GR Yaris gallery can be viewed at the end of the article). Forged from success in the heat of competition, the new GR Yaris brings motorsport technology and design directly to the world of the road car, true to Toyota Gazoo Racing’s ethos of making ever-better cars that are intrinsically rewarding and fun to

Our Festive issue covers a large number of exciting topics. This issue is all about innovation andreinvention. We take great pride and pleasure in scrutinizing the latest watch releases and writing in detail about them for your reading pleasure. It is after all, the festive season that will lead all the way to the Chinese

Although Summer is a little way off, you can’t beat some early, through preparation. If you’re anything like us, you’ll be looking forward to the warmth and experiencing the great outdoors. With this in mind, we’re starting early and looking at products that should make those outdoor excursions even more enjoyable. Food and drink are

A direct competitor of the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Thunderbird, the one-off 1954 Plymouth Belmont concept car was initially built for display purposes in the Chicago Auto Show and New York Motorama Shows. Designed by Virgil Exner, the man behind the notable Chrysler and Studebaker, the Plymouth Belmont is finally up for sale – with

The competition starts on Thursday 16th January. Eight teams containing some of the polo world’s best-known stars will be presented in front of the Hotel Zur Tenne, ready to take to the snow for The 18th Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup. This year the competition should be the best yet, with more teams, more

As culture, tradition, religion and societal trends continue to evolve, so has architecture. From the stone-age to the modern skyscrapers, architectural design provides society the safety of a physical environment – which in recent time, no longer solely centers around fulfilling a list of bare necessities. With an increased focus on aesthetics, architecture is considered