Inspired by Tokyo’s Omotasandō and Harajuku district architecture, the Aurora wireless music system from iFi was imagined by French product designer Julien Haziza. Caged in a bamboo-aluminium frame, the modernized machine connects to home Wi-Fi networks via a push-button WPS set-up, enabling users to stream music through applications or stored audio files on Bluetooth or
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“The organic design traits mimic the orca or killer whale, the largest and most powerful member of the dolphin family,” says Fulvio Dodich, Ceo of Rosetti Superyachts. “Instantly recognisable by their distinctive black-and-white colouring, these sea mammals roam the world’s oceans from the Arctic and Antarctic to the Tropics, which is what our Explorer Yacht
White Rabbit E, 61m North West Bay Ships Arrival of 84m White Rabbit G in Singapore freed up White Rabbit E, now 41 in the Top 100, to position in the Med and then the Caribbean. The owners
also have 36m White Rabbit C, an Image Marine catamaran used for shorter-haul fishing and diving trips,
The winter weather means outdoor terraces are out and cosy fireside spots are in, we are all looking to swap our summery cocktails for cosy winter alternatives. The Negroni is the perfect cocktail on a cold winter’s night, its classic 100th-year-old combination of Vermouth, Campari and Gin, provides a perfect base for creative twists with
Singapore’s extravagant “Soirée” mixer party returns this December 2019. The Soirée 2: Christmas Party In The Sky will be held at one of the nation’s most exclusive and luxurious lounges, the Marina Bay Sands Club55 on 13th December, Friday – in partnership with L’Officiel, LUXUO and TCFA Southeast Asia Society. With an expected guestlist of
Catamaran bookings on the platform during the winter season have increased by 200% in just two years, due to the combination of value for money and convenience this type of boat offers. The boat hire platform has seen an increase of 140% in yacht charters over the past two years by British holidaymakers from mid-November
More often than not, watch aficionados appreciate when a watch brand introduces a completely new model as a celebration of innovation. What new watch models tend to offer is a fresh perspective without any preconceptions. That being said, there are exceptions where subtle and more nuanced improvements are valued over entirely new watches. Indeed, for
With chic interiors amid the verdant jungle wilderness, the resort offers a combination of 104 free-standing villas that float above the treetops or perch against the cliffs – each with their own private plunge pool. Allowing nature to take centre stage, One&Only Mandarina has been designed and built to respect and blend with the environment.
Despite the steel-aluminum doors, bonnet and trunk lid, the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina is distinguished by its uncovered headlamps, triple-louvered fenders, tapered rear end, and standard Borrani wire wheels. With only 200 examples built over an 18-month production period, the 275 GTS is far rarer than its closed Berlinetta, 330 GTS and 365
Rather than risking crowded and delayed journeys on public transport or a premium-priced taxi ride, motorists can hire a car from locations across the UK – all for just £1 One Way¹. And they have 24 hours and 550 miles to make the trip. It’s a simple service that is excellent news for travellers –
Almost synonymous with Christmas, the Claridge festivities are endless and often the talk-of-the-town. Spreading comfort, joy and unbridled luxury, Claridge features Christmas Pop-up stores of meticulously curated hampers, homemade jams and gelée and hand-crafted puddings, plus gift wrapping services, holiday dining options… and who can forget the iconic Christmas tree displays. This year, Claridge London
The addition of Eclipse at Half Moon creates a triumvirate of accommodation options under the Half Moon brand, which has already been voted as Jamaica’s finest resort. Guests can now also enjoy two other distinct resort choices: Founders Cove at Half Moon and Rose Hall Villas at Half Moon, which are located at opposite ends
Steven Taylor Photography Our favorite Motorola Razr is back! The popularized early 2000’s classic phone wore the world’s figuratively slimmest crown for years, selling over 50million handsets in every colour imaginable, from 2004 to 2006. Once a revered symbol of new communication, fast-paced modern business and status – Motorola’s comeback has been highly anticipated. Founded
China has a lot of history, going back a long time, that it seems people have been pretty much blasé about recent achievements. It creates a vacuum of artefacts for the last 100 years, before which “real history” begins. This is short sighted as today’s apparently mundane artefact – an America’s Cup-class yacht, for example
From outdoor enthusiasts to cyclists to yogis, whatever sport they’re into, here’s our pick of the best high-end fitness gifts for Christmas 2019. Le Col Hors Categorie Cycling Jacket, £300A decent winter jacket is a must for the cycling obsessed person in your life. And chances are, if they’re a fan of life on two
The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, 1942 by Ansel Adams, $20,000-$30,000 | Image: Christie’s Images Ltd 2019, courtesy of The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust The Christie’s Photographs department proudly presents a spotlight sale on Ansel Adams. As one of the most renowned and revered environmentalist and photographer of the
Tucked away in the five-star Sofitel London St James hotel near Piccadilly, I last visited St James Bar in 2014, and since then, it has always stood out as one of my favourite bars thanks to the intimate atmosphere and beautifully concocted beverages. The latest menu to be launched by this recently refurbished establishment is
Montblanc Heritage Monopusher Chronograph No, this is not the star Montblanc monopusher chronograph this year – that’s an unmistakable limited edition distinguished by its salmon dial. A more humble proposition, this watch offers yet another look at what an accessible Montblanc chronograph might be. There have been a few over the years,including the almost forgotten
Édouard, who originally hails from the Savoie region, has held two stars in the internationally renowned Michelin guide for the past 20 years. He has also earned a grade of 19.5/20 on the French restaurant guide Gault et Millau and has even been honoured as a “Grand Chef” by Relais & Château. After gaining his first experience
For any journalist or reviewer of yachts, it is delightful when someone thanks you for your work. For an internationally acclaimed yacht designer to do that is almost unheard of. So, we were incredibly surprised upon boarding the new Azimut Grande S10 during her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival when Italian maestro Alberto
The festive season is nearing, and while this denotes merriment and celebrations for most, the stresses of the New Year and the dreaded ‘resolutions’ still loom. With wellness increasingly a hot topic, people are taking more and more time to refine their life balance. Having said that, we still find it hard to take time
When architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed Taliesin West and Fallingwater (recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List), he pioneered the concept of organic architecture. Given our growing environmental consciousness, Wright’s philosophy of conceiving prime real estate in the vein of dwellings that were part of nature rather than domiciled atop of it, soon grew
Designed by Rei Kawakubo and illustrated by Pokras Lampas, the monumental installation is the largest of a series of collaborations between Lampas and Comme des Garcons in Dover Street Market’s many international locations including Beijing, New York and Tokyo. Mark of the Harmony, 2019. One of the world’s most famous calligraphy artists, Pokras Lampas has
Revered as one of Singapore’s best extraction facial centers, this Cairnhill Road award-winning boutique spa – My Cozy Room was the recipient of the Beauty & Spa award by Blissful Brides for six consecutive years and honored by the prestigious World Luxury Awards for its service quality. Founded by Celine Chan, My Cozy Room emphasizes
Winding from Blackball to Punakaiki through the Paparoa National Park’s stunning karst landscapes; beech and podocarp forest, the track is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the West coast of New Zealand. The newest Great Walk opened this weekend was created using 14km of existing trail, with 41km of new track built. Paul Carberry,
The Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous has been a megayacht magnet since 2016 Why is the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous introducing a Charity Gala? The Charity Gala extends the KRSR community outreach locally and internationally with both Phuket-based Oceans For All and The International SeaKeepers Society. Giving back to the ocean and community is very important
The Chinchorro Mummies in Arica, Northern ChileFound in the arid Arica coastal valleys in northern Chile, the Chinchorro mummies are the oldest in the world. The Chinchorro people settled in Arica in 7,000BC and developed the technique for mummification in 5,000BC, pre-dating Egyptian practices by 4,000 years. An estimated 282 mummies have been discovered, each
Taming and exalting silver, Christofle has successfully crafted a legacy of subtle radiance for intelligent products, brimming with elegance and spirit since 1830. Launched in 2015, the Christofle MOOD silverware collection jostles two centuries of tradition in an unprecedented concept aimed to represent a bold manner of living luxuriously in everyday life. More than a
The preferred home-from-home for artists and creatives, such as Dali to Warhol, and Picasso to Jay-Z, Le Meurice hotel, a luxurious sanctuary on Rue de Rivoli in the French capital, first opened in 1835 and was soon a favourite with European Royalty. Small wonder, considering the opulent design and incomparable service, as well as the
Jaquet Droz Magic Lotus Automaton Would you like your watch with a swimming carp, lotus flowers or age-old mechanical magic? If you answered all three, Jaquet Droz has exactly that for you. Anyway, it all boils down to artisanal magic, and that’s what Jaquet Droz is known for. Jaquet Droz is a master of the