In what is now being called the most anticipated car of 2018 and, may very well be, the most expected Rolls-Royce of all time, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan has just made its debut with the title of Rolls-Royce’s first ever SUV. The car is quite remarkable as not only does its practical yet contemporary design make it garner a distinctive difference from the other typically unostentatious SUV examples, but its all-terrain high body makes it the embodiment of an off-road, luxury…
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People
June 2, 2018
Meet Silje Norendal
Meet professional snowboarder Silje Norendal, who shreds her board everywhere from the snowy slopes at the X Games during the Women’s Slopes Style competition (which she won consecutively in 2014 and 2015 in Aspen, Colorado) to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi (where she made it into the semifinals and snatched the 11th position). The natural born athlete first fell in love with the beautiful winter sport at a young age, which was the moment when she knew then and there that…
Art & Culture Philanthropy
June 2, 2018
Peggy and David Rockefeller’s Private Collection Breaks Records at Auction
In what is being called the most significant charitable auction ever staged, Peggy and David Rockefeller’s private collection amounted to $832,573,469 USD, which also became the greatest total for a private collection. The result of this philanthropical initiative was an unexpected yet pleasant surprise, as it had well outstripped the estimated figure that was anticipated for the entire collection and broke numerous auction records under fine and decorative arts. This private collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller encompassed 1,500 pieces, and…
Stretching over two-acres of stunning waterfront, this Palladian-inspired estate situated in Fort Myers, Florida, is synonymous with the words ‘opulence’ and ‘privacy’. Complete with its own gated residence that is fully furnished alongside bespoke design features, as well as a berth, a lift, and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the property was listed by Christie’s International Real Estate for an astounding $15,950,000. The main residence’s Palladian design, of which introduced a style reminiscent of the archaic temples of the Ancient Greek…
Yet another amazing addition is planned to be added to the the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year, which will be nothing short of spectacular. This year’s event marks the very beginning of Citroën becoming a featured marque at the 18th fairway on August 26th, 2018. The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance poster that was painted by Barry Rowe (as shown above), pays tribute to this momentous occasion. “Interest in Citroën among collectors has seen exponential growth in recent years, and…
Meet Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet, who’s Bombardier business aircraft fleet offer clients an unforgettable flight comprising of complete comfort and exemplary class. The VistaJet experience is simply incredible, taking travelers all across the world, which even include the most secluded and difficult to reach destinations. Passengers aboard VistaJet have the privilege of choosing specialized preferences for their journey to best suit their reason of travel. Read the interview below to find out more about the VistaJet fleet, as Mr. Flohr…
American singer, songwriter, and pianist, Billy Joel has just put his nearly two-acre Florida estate, situated in the private enclave of Manalapan, on the market for $16,900,000USD. This masterfully restored property is currently listed by Pascal Liguori and William Koch of Premier Estate Properties, which is an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate located in Boca Raton, Florida. This luxury home was renovated in 2015, where it was given an extremely open and refreshing design to its already breathtaking Mediterranean styled layout. In addition, it…
Auto
April 27, 2018
McLaren Launches 3 North American Track Programs For 2018
McLaren North America’s “Pure McLaren” program, will be offering both clients as well as interested buyers the opportunity to test out the automaker’s vehicles at three different locations throughout the United States and Canada. Pure McLaren, which will be launching in 2018, will provide participants the chance to test both McLaren’s standard road vehicles as well as their “track only variants”. Spread across three events for the 2018 season, enthusiasts will have a few different opportunities to practice and improve…
Jewelry Women's Style
April 23, 2018
The New Curiosity Shop by Bvlgari Opens in Rome
Bulgari built the New Curiosity Shop to symbolize creativity in the brand, to challenge and surpass previous set limits, to bring about a contemporary edge to things, and to pay homage to the Old Curiosity Shop that opened in 1905. The New Curiosity Shop was designed as a concept store by Bulgari in order to restore and honor the once legendary Old Curiosity Shop at Via dei Condotti in Rome. Bulgari’s founder, Sotirio Bulgari got the name for the shop from a Charles…
In New York, the famed monumental canvas, No. 7 (Dark Over Light) by American Artist, Mark Rothko is set to make its way to the auction block on May 17 for the Christie’s Evening Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art. No. 7 (Dark Over Light), which was painted in 1954, and at almost eight feet tall, certainly epitomizes Mr. Rothko’s highly coveted grand scale style. Mark Rothko once remarked (on the subject of size): “I paint very large pictures. I realize that historically the…