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Auto February 12, 2018

Bugatti Type 57SC Coupé Wins The Third Annual The Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award in Paris

On February 8th, the rare 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Coupé Atlantic was declared the winner of the prestigious The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award at the The Peninsula Paris Hotel. Celebrating its third year, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award gathered eight of the world’s most refined classic cars (the best of show winners from the top international concours) to clash against each other for the title of most outstanding car in the world. In the end, it was of course…

Auto February 8, 2018

McLaren 720S Dubbed Most Beautiful Supercar of the Year 2017

McLaren has long been a very prominent British automaker that unceasingly creates countless breakthroughs in the automotive industry. In 1981, they introduced lightweight and powerful carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1. Later in 1993, they designed and constructed the McLaren F1 road car; after this, the automaker never again built a car without a carbon fibre chassis. And now at the Festival Automobile International in Paris, also known as the “Fashion Week” for cars, their latest masterpiece, the…

Watches February 3, 2018

TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith Showcase Their Latest Creations

This year during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, better known as SIHH, multiple makers from the LVMH group displayed some of their most magnificent new creations alongside each other, captivating the minds of both professionals and members of the public alike. The watchmakers included Zenith, TAG Heuer, as well as Hublot. Below we have put together a collection of some of our favorites from the show, which were revealed onboard the LVMH boat that was docked at the Rotonde des Pâquis…

Fashion January 30, 2018

Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2018 Collection: “Mystères d’un Jardin de Nuit”

The Givenchy Spring/Summer 2018 haute couture collection is inspired by the moonlight over a garden in the spring time with nocturnal conceptions. The collection is the first by Givenchy’s new Creative Director Clare Waight Keller, who just recently took the position last year to manage the fashion house’s haute couture and women’s & men’s ready-to-wear collections. In accordance with the theme, the collection was named “Mystères d’un Jardin de Nuit” or Mysteries of a Garden at Night, because of how Clare Waight Keller…

Fashion January 22, 2018

Huntsman X Be Cool Be Nice

Proving the fact that the fashion industry is full of kindness if you look hard enough, Huntsman is now providing their support to Be Cool Be Nice (BCBN), an anti-bullying movement promoting pocket squares that feature the BCBN teddy bear. These anti-bullying designed pocket squares are adorned with the house’s country tweed and a flat cap. The squares were designed to be the perfect finishing touch to any jacket, while also showing your support to a wonderful cause. “Huntsman are pleased…

Auto January 11, 2018

Bentley Motorsport adds Jules Gounon

Just recently Bentley Motorsport has welcomed the addition of 22 year old French driver, Jules Gounon, into their ranks for the 2018 season. Mr. Gounon’s titles include champion of the 24 Hours of Spa; the Frenchman will now be racing alongside teammates such as Guy Smith and Steven Kane of Great Britian, as well as Andy Soucek of Spain, Maxime Soulet of Belgium, and Vince Abril of Monaco. This year, the six drivers will be taking part in the Blancpain GT Series Endurance…

Fashion December 30, 2017

Versace’s Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign is Reminiscent of Days Long Gone

The Italian luxury fashion house, Versace, has just recently released the shots of it’s new collection as well as recruited a host of world class fashion dignitaries, celebrity stars and top talents for their spring/summer 2018 campaign. This was all done in order to celebrate Versace’s 40th year anniversary along with paying homage to the label’s founder, Gianni Versace. The spring/summer 2018 campaign was inspired by the first generation of Versace, so this collection will be bringing back those iconic styles and tailoring them…

Yachts December 21, 2017

Rolls Royce Unveils Crystal Blue: a Groundbreaking Yacht Concept

Just recently unveiling a new groundbreaking luxury yacht concept dubbed Crystal Blue, Rolls Royce has proven their unrivaled craftsmanship and ingenuity yet again by equipping the ship with advanced intelligence solutions and hybrid propulsion that’s based on LNG fuel and battery power. First introduced during the Global Superyacht Forum (GSF) in Amsterdam, Rolls Royce adopted the 62-metre Crystal Blue yacht and it’s 42-metre attendant support vessel Blue Shadow for fresh ideas on yacht design and propulsion by improving the yacht’s super structure, resulting in more room for guests to…

Real Estate December 17, 2017

The $67 Million Girasol Estate on St. Barts has sold

Girasol, the former Saint Barts retreat of Benjamin de Rothschild, was just sold for an undisclosed sum, though, the asking price at the time of the sale was $67 Million USD. The sale was announced just two months after Hurricane Irma stormed across the Island. Sibarth Real Estate, Christie’s International Real Estate’s exclusive affiliate on the Island, held the prestigious listing. Girasol first made it’s way onto the international market in February with a sale closing in November. Hurricane Irma…

Art & Culture Fashion People December 15, 2017

Meet Sabrina Percy

Meet London based Artist and Illustrator, Sabrina Percy. Fresh from her days at the London College of Fashion, the 27-year old Tatler ‘It Girl’ is making a name for herself as a shining star on the illustration scene. In a world which lacks the sophistication of icons such as Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, the ever so stylish British aristocrat is refreshing, and can easily be dubbed today’s queen of class, with a style reminiscent of days long gone. Sabrina…

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