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Lifestyle Real Estate

$70 Million London Penthouse Hits The Market

Positioned close by Covent Garden and Soho at London’s West End, the 34-story Centre Point structure became known as one of the very first skyscrapers to emerge itself in London.  Constructed in 1966, the building is currently being reassessed as an opulent residential destination by London based development firm Almacantar.  Scheduled to open sometime this fall, the luxurious residential skyscraper will be offering 82 one-to-five bedroom apartments.  While the focal point of the building will be it’s 7,223 square-foot duplex penthouse offering a stunning 360 degree view…

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Lifestyle Yachts

Benetti’s Ultra Innovative Creation: Motoryacht Skyler

Benetti's Motoryacht Skyler

Benetti’s M/Y Skyler is truly ground breaking in more than one dimension.  The 38 meter vessel is the third unit in Benetti’s innovative ‘Fast Range’ and is equipped with an ultra modern Rolls Royce Azipull Carbon 65 Propulsion system powered by two 2,636hp diesel engines that allows Skyler capable of a top speed of 22 knots, and a cruising speed of 17.5 knots. “Efficient and lightweight propulsion is key to reducing the environmental impact of a modern yacht,” said Vincenzo Poerio, Benetti CEO.…

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Lifestyle Real Estate

Luxurious San Francisco Estate Hits The Market

2712 Broadway Street, San Francisco

For those looking for a place to call home in bustling San Francisco, the city’s highest priced standalone estate has hit the market.  Built this year and listed for $40 million just last April, the property (located at 2712 Broadway Street) boasts seven bedrooms and embraces 11,400 square feet.  Appropriately positioned in Pacific Heights, also known as Billionaire’s Row, the location was home to society elites following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.  After the earthquake destroyed their Nob Hill estates,…

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Auto Lifestyle

The New 2018 F-Type Lineup

2018 F-Type Lineup

From the start of its production line, the Jaguar F-Type series had become an iconic vehicle for automobile enthusiasts and car collectors alike.  Nevertheless, Jaguar has endeavored to continue the F-Type’s development, which is further demonstrated with their newly augmented 2018 F-Type lineup at the New York International Auto Show.  The new lineup features a total of 24 variants, including a state-of-the-art turbocharged, 4 cylinder entry adaption as well as a limited 400 Sport special edition.  Other unique specifications encompass boosted tech features and…

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Beauty

Gucci’s Fantastic Fragrance: Bloom

Gucci's Newest Fragrance: Bloom

Italian luxury house Gucci has just released their new Spring Summer fragrance “Bloom”, which was developed by Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele.  The fragrance was inspired to serve as a representation of the modern woman, while  actress Dakota Johnson serves as the face of the campaign.  The release of this aromatic essence was given a commemorative celebration on May 2nd with a party taking place in New York. Bloom consists of a mix of tuberose and jasmine, along with Rangoon Creeper…

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Art & Culture

Lost Work by Diego Velázquez Rediscovered

'Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada' by artist Diego Velázquez

A rediscovered work by famed 17th century Spanish old master, Diego Velázquez, recently fetched 8.7M USD at auction.   The 57 x 44cm work is appropriately named ‘Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada’ or in English, Portrait of a Girl or Young Immaculate.   The painting had created quite the stir when it was rediscovered, and was subjected to strict export restrictions by Spain’s government due to the works significant Spanish cultural value.  Apparently, ‘Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada’ had been owned privately by…

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Fashion People Women's Style

Meet Athenna Crosby

Athenna Crosby

Meet Athenna Crosby; the incredibly talented Model, Actress, Singer, and former Miss Teen California.  At just 19, the bay area native has done it all, currently majoring in Social Justice at Saint Mary’s College, Athenna aspires to become a disabilities rights attorney and eventually run for public office; and has even interned at the California State Senate.  With Autism near and dear to her heart, Athenna is a passionate supporter of Best Buddies, an organization founded by Anthony Shriver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often…

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Art & Culture Real Estate

Picassos Included

Chateau de Castille

Set in the southern French area of Provence, lay the Chateau de Castille nestled in the medieval town of Uzès; with original structures dating back to the thirteenth century and containing unrivaled “built-in” modern art by the great master himself, Pablo Picasso.  Formerly the residence of the Baron de Castille up until 1950 when it was acquired by famed English art-collector and expert, Douglas Cooper, whom not only amassed one of the most significant 20th century art collections, but also…

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Jewelry

“Diamonds of the Gods” Set To Be Auctioned By Sotheby’s in Geneva

"Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels" Sothebys auction

Considered the highest quality set of earrings to ever enter the auction block, the Apollo & Artemis diamonds are undeniably brilliant.  With an auction date set for the 16th of May during the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels event at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, we have no doubt that these earrings will set a new high in the uber luxury marketplace. Touted as the most valuable earrings ever to be openly listed for sale, the pair were appropriately…

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Epicure Lifestyle

Massimo Bottura & Michael Cimarusti Team-Up in L.A.

Masterful Nine-course Dinner by Two Michelin Stared Chefs

Fine-dinning has been reborn in L.A. with the coming of two culinary artists and masters of the kitchen who have teamed-up to prepare a one of a kind dinner on May 4th, 2017.  With these two, A master Italian chef that has refashioned Modenese style cooking and a dexterous American expert on all things seafood, the menu will be presenting the most creative and delectable dishes to be coordinated by two masterful michelin stared chefs within the Los Angeles area. This one, and only one, night event will…

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