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Benetti’s M/Y Seasense set to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show

Benetti’s M/Y Seasense set to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show

Set for debut at this year’s highly anticipated Monaco Yacht Show (September 27 to 30) is the awe inspiring Seasense.  Custom built by Benetti and launched earlier this year, Seasense features a wide array of unique features; which include an indoor/outdoor veranda located on the maindeck, as well as most notably the all new Benetti Beach Concept.  The interior decor of Seasense is characterized by a plush use of elegant colour seamlessly blended with over one hundred luxurious materials. The 67-meter vessel was…

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Talking Haute Horology: Interview with Geoffroy Lefebvre of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Talking Haute Horology: Interview with Geoffroy Lefebvre of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Geoffroy Lefebvre is a rising star in the Swiss Watch Industry, who prior to his instrumental role as Deputy CEO at Jaeger-LeCoultre; served in senior level positions at parent Richemont Group as well as sister firm, Vacheron Constantin.  Mr. Lefebvre who had initially began his career with McKinsey & Company, possesses an unsurpassed passion for highly complex timepieces, which is evident by his Instagram account that is a must follow for any horological enthusiast.  Read on to learn more about Geoffroy’s…

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The New Lucid Air All-Electric Sedan

The luxury mobility company, Lucid Motors, is conceptualizing the car of the future to reawaken a new era of the automotive world.  Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the team at Lucid integrates innovative engineering, cutting-edge design, and groundbreaking technology to actualize an entirely new class of luxury vehicle: the Lucid Air all-electric sedan.  The Lucid Air boasts autonomous-ready Air, which will be capable of reaching up to 400 miles of range and hitting 60 mph in just under 2.5 seconds. Lucid is currently…

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Men's Style

Ready for Hunting Season? Check out Huntsman’s new Sartorially Savvy Collection

Ready for Hunting Season? Check out Huntsman's new Sartorially Savvy Collection

Historic Savile Row tailor, Huntsman has always placed significant emphasis on fine hunting, ridding, and shooting wear.  Founded in 1849 by well known sportsman, Huntsman almost instantly established themselves as one of the premiere makers of sartorially savvy sporting & shooting wear. Whether you are looking to go horse back ridding or hunting this season, it is imperative to approach sportswear with the same keen eye as when bespoke suit shopping.  For the beginning of this year’s season, Huntsman advices…

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Mercedes-AMG Unveils The $2.5M Project ONE Hyper-car

Mercedes-AMG Unveils The $2.5M Project ONE Hyper-car

One of this years most highly anticipated hyper-cars has just been unveiled by Mercedes-AMG.  Dubbed the Project ONE, this new offering provides Formula one style driving and performance in a striking new design that is modern yet reminiscent of the acclaimed CLK GTR. Currently celebrating it’s world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, where the Project-One stands as a highlight and honest pinnacle of German engineering, with it’s fuel efficient V6 combined with cutting edge hybrid technology…

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Aviation

Airbus’s High-Speed Helicopter Project Racer

Airbus is reshaping the concept of the conventional helicopter to even greater heights.  The helicopter has long been full of advantages compared to the traditional airplane, such as having an easy take-off from the smallest of points.  The only disadvantage of the helicopter was that they lacked speed.  This flaw lead Airbus to go against conventional methods to design and develop the new high-speed helicopter project Racer, which was unveiled this summer at the Paris Air Show.  Airbus in collaboration with the…

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The All New Bentley Continental GT

British Motoring Marque, Bentley, has just announced a full range of details on one of the company’s most highly anticipated vehicles, the all new Continental GT.  The Quintessential Grand Tourer, is given a breath of fresh air in its third-generation platform.  Having been designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Britain, the Continental GT’s third generation is set to be the best yet, combining all the very best of heritage, performance, technology, and handcrafted bespoke luxury set to dominate it’s marketplace. “Bentley…

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Meet Sarah Nauta

Meet Amsterdam based Actress & Singer, Sarah Nauta, who along with her sister Julia is making her mark in the Dutch Pop genre. Sarah initially rose to stardom after being cast as Jane Banks in a Dutch Theatre Play of Mary Poppins.  Soon after, Sarah went on to lend her voice to popular TV shows such as Zoey 101 & Winx Club, most recently the 19 year old actress played the role of Lori on the Disney Channel hit series ‘The Lodge’.…

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Epicure Real Estate

Skywalker Vineyards has purchased Château Margüi

Skywalker Vineyards has purchased Château Margüi

Skywalker Vineyards has just added the Château Margüi to its growing collection of international boutique wineries & vineyards.  Château Margüi, located in Provence, France has historic ties dating back to the days of ancient Rome.  This new acquisition positions Château Margüi among Skywalkers other estates including ‘Skywalker‘ in Nicasio, California and ‘Sommita‘ in Il Convento in the Province of Umbria, Italy. “We are excited to include Château Margüi among our exclusive wine properties. It is the perfect complement to our magnificent Italian Estate and…

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Mecum’s 34 Million Dollar Auction at Monterey Car Week

Taking place this year at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on the world renowned Del Monte Golf Course was the prestigious Mecum Daytime Auction, which sold a total of 328 vehicles for a overall sales sum of $34 million.  The auction was simply phenomenal as it featured not one, but three contemporary supercars that eclipsed all other lots with a netted price exceeding at least the million dollar margin. There was many wonderful automobiles to see during the auction, but…

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