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The Final Bentley Mulsanne

The Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner

In a recent announcement Bentley has stated that they will be kissing goodbye to the Mulsanne and its legendary six and three quarter litre V8, the longest V8 ever in continuous production. Bentley’s farewell kiss you may ask? The Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner, which will be limited to just thirty examples. After 60 years in production the awe inspiring 6¾-litre engine will no longer grace the production lines at Crewe. Bentley’s 6.75 litre V8 debuted under the bonnet of…

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Fashion Women's Style

Dior Spring Summer 2020 Haute Couture: Womenswear or Goddesswear?

Dior Spring Summer 2020 Haute Couture: Womenswear or Goddesswear?

Marie Grazia Chiuri took inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman goddesses when developing Dior’s Spring Summer 2020 Collection. While simultaneously maintaining Dior’s design DNA, Chiuri begins to challenge how far haute couture silhouettes can be taken and ask “Are Clothes Modern?” In line with the “Goddess” inspired clothing, the question “What if Women Ruled the World?” often asked by American artist Judy Chicago remained at the heart of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s design philosophy when creating the Spring-Summer 2020 haute couture…

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Art & Culture

Exhibition “ame nochi hana” at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris: Wows in Spectacular Fashion

Exhibition “ame nochi hana” at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris: Wows in Spectacular Fashion

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche continues over 160 years of engagement to the arts with the debut of its latest art instillation, the exhibition by designer Oki Sato’s nendo titled “ame nochi hana”, which translates from the artist’s native Japanese meaning rain flowers. Aristide Boucicaut, who founded Le Bon Marché was well regarded for his love of the arts now continued by the department store’s owner LVMH. Over the past five years, Le Bon Marché has hosted five creative exhibitions…

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Art & Culture

Gianna Dispenza’s Double Like Tata Stimulates the Imagination

Gianna Dispenza's Double Like Tata Stimulates the Imagination

In Gianna Dispenza’s most recent solo exhibition, symbolism takes center stage. Her works delight the viewer’s subconscious with manifestations of abstract portraits, hovering still lifes, and scenes of nature all delivered on the most obscure of canvases. From public transport tickets to newspapers and wrappers, recycled pieces of the artist’s life proudly takes a spotlight in the exhibition which just concluded on January 18th. The show that took place at Galleria Ramo in Como, Italy was an intimate yet spectacular…

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Fashion Men's Style

From Dior to Berluti – Men’s Fall Winter 2020-2021 Collections

Dior

Paris Fashion Week Shows by Givenchy, Loewe, Berluti, Dior and Louis Vuitton highlighted a myriad range of fresh menswear. From the audacious to the practical; read on for an in depth look at some of this seasons most prominent menswear shows. First and foremost we start off with a look at Givenchy’s collection, described as ‘lavish hedonism inspired by India‘ by parent company LVMH. Givenchy Artistic Director Clare Waight Keller gathered inspiration for the collection from Yashwant Rao Holkar II,…

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Fashion Men's Style

Kiton’s New Palm Beach Boutique Stuns With Clean Lines And Bright Patterns

Kiton's New Palm Beach Boutique Stuns With Clean Lines And Bright Patterns

Kiton’s newest boutique, located in the winter hot spot of Palm Beach, Florida, has been wowing shoppers since their opening in September of last year. Situated within The Royal Poinciana Plaza, this boutique focuses on Menswear, Womenswear, and the KNT urban wear project, in addition to offering a dedicated in-store area for Kiton’s bespoke service. With over 2,000 square feet of floor-space the boutique offers ample room to display the brand’s innovative creations that blend tailoring with textile manufacturing. The…

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Travel

Extravagant Valentine’s Day Escapes

Venice, Italy

With Valentine’s Day just one month away, what better way to celebrate than with an extravagant escape? Whether you and your significant other would like to visit Monaco, Italy, the United States, or Columbia, we’ve assembled a list of spontaneous getaways that will make this Valentine’s day a most memorable experience. Monte Carlo, Monaco – Located in the center of the principality, just a short walk from the historic Casino de Monte Carlo is the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. To celebrate Valentine’s Day,…

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Lifestyle Real Estate

A Splendid Ski Home in the Aspen Highlands

A Splendid Ski Home in the Aspen Highlands

With the amount of snow in the alps slowly declining, it’s easy to see why there has been an increase in Aspen’s popularity. From culinary delights to shopping and the Highland Bowl, considered among the state’s most extreme runs, Aspen offers just about everything the winter traveler could ask for. For those seeking the best of Aspen, a luxurious Aspen Highlands estate situated on over 2 acres awaits its next discerning owner. Located on Falcon Road in the prestigious Five…

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Real Estate

Rock House Resort in the Turks and Caicos

Rock House, a Resort and Residential development project which is being assembled on over a dozen acres on the north coast of the Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos, is a perfect blend of sustainability and natural beauty. With six hundred feet of ocean frontage and elevations of nearly 100 feet, Rock House pays no comprise to employ sustainable construction techniques combined with cutting edge scenery. Grace Bay Resorts and Coast Architects are working together with local botanist Nature’s Vision to assemble…

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Aviation Health & Wellness Real Estate Travel

From Jet Charter to SF Mansions and Wellness Retreats, 3 Extravagant Holiday Gifts

VistaJet's Bombardier Global 5000

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start considering some exceptional gift ideas. For the individual with everything, we’ve selected three exceptionally extravagant gifts from San Francisco wellness focused mansions to a health focused sabbatical. Troon Pacific’s High-Tech Wellness Focused Mansions in San Francisco Looking for a modern home with a view in California’s Bay Area? With convenient access to the tech world in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Troon Pacific’s Residence 950 ($40.5M) and Residence 2646…

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