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Mr Porter + Raf Simons SS ’13
Nothing says premium more than true scarcity. Despite recent attempts by high street brands to elevate their brands through collaborative endeavors and perceived scarcity in numbers, the end result is more incendiary popularity – a momentary flash – than a perpetual lauding. That said, true scarcity does exist, and none are more versed in the…
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Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld
When it comes to purpose in design there are few more precise in manner, process and distinction than Herr Karl Lagerfeld. This controversially talented designer has been involved multiple facets of design in throughout his perpetual career. “What I enjoy most is doing something I’ve never done before.” – Karl Lagerfeld While in modern terms…
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Best of BaselWorld 2013
With the BaselWorld doors now shut again for another 12 months, we can reflect on the premier event in the luxury watch calendar and cast our eye over some of the best watches to have emerged from BaselWorld 2013. As is always the case with the event, the industry’s biggest and brightest turned out in…
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Interview: Terry O’Neill and his ROCKSTARS
Before digital cameras and the option to view and retake imagery within seconds, photography was magical with each developing negative a heart stopping moment. In this time true photographers were cherished and lauded – particularly by performers – who reveled in this capture of their artistry. One such champion was London born Terry O’Neill whose…
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Cidade Jardim host ROCKSTARS exhibition by Terry O’Neill
Galeria Lume and Shopping Cidade Jardim present Rockstars, an exhibition with 20 photographs by British artist Terry O’Neill that paint a picture of rock ‘n’roll from the 60’s to the present day. The works show historic portraits of celebrities from the music world, from The Beatles to Bono Vox early in his career. The…
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Brooks Brothers present “The Great Gatsby”
A Limited Edition Collection Designed in Collaboration with Catherine Martin Brooks Brothers has released a limited-edition menswear collection inspired by the costumes in Baz Luhrmann’s film “The Great Gatsby.” The collaborative effort, unprecedented among past Brooks Brothers partnerships in its depth and scale, consists of formalwear and daywear, including tuxedos, tailored suits, suiting separates…
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McLaren Automotive + Relais & Châteaux: Dîner des Grands Chefs
British luxury, high-performance sports car manufacturer McLaren Automotive have recently announced their inaugural partnership with Relais & Châteaux, the association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs for the third annual Dîner des Grands Chefs taking place in London on 22 April at Old Billingsgate. The collaboration with the prestigious event, which gathers together…
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UNSCENT: Communicating Art Perfumery
The 21st – 24th March 2013 saw Fragments of the emerging olfactory scene, present the international olfactory scene of Art Perfumery with installations and project rooms, in the historic surroundings of Palazzo Morando in via S. Andrea 6, in the heart of Milan’s fashion district. The name of the event, by using its negative form, seeks…
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Etro Rajasthan
ETRO RAJASTHAN The central and defining feature of ETRO has always been their ability to use seemingly disparate colours in intricately fussy patterns yet still end up with a garment that is more than wearable. It’s almost as if ETRO view the rainbow as a challenge with each collection striving to better their ever increasing colour…
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars present WRAITH: Performance & Function
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS present WRAITH (CONT.) Performance delivers on the promise of Wraith’s styling. Power delivery is effortless, but dramatic, thanks to a V12 engine married to 8-speed automatic ZF transmission. 624 bhp / 465kW is available to the driver while the 0-60 mph sprint is achieved in 4.4 seconds, compared with 563 bhp /…
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars present WRAITH
One hundred years ago Rolls-Royce entered the gruelling 1913 Alpine trial with four 75hp cars; it won six awards, including the Archduke Leopold Cup. Under the stewardship of founding forefather Sir Henry Royce, engineering credentials that had been established through events like the London to Edinburgh top gear trial in 1911, were further reinforced by this…
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The Macallan presents The Flask
There are many ways one may choose to drink one’s whisky, but regardless of chosen method one requirement remains a constant – trueness in taste. Whisky flasks in past have always tended to add their own unique ‘hue’ to your chosen tipple, with the metallic confines lending an uninvited addition to the whisky’s already perfected…
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Remy Martin presents Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6
In the history of Louis XIII, the extraordinary moment of a Rare Cask unveiling has only happened once before. Now by the grace of nature, and only for the second time, JOSHUA’s is delighted to reveal the spectacular Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, discovered by the gifted Cellar Master, Pierrette Trichet. There will never be…
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Odin New York – 09 Posala
Odin New York Fragrances 09 Posala brings to mind a fresh, aromatic orchard with hints of sweet citrus and earthy amber to arrive at a successful complex layering of notes. Inspired by the heritage of the South, 09 Posala is a delicate floral scent balanced with smoky bourbon and Perique tobacco notes. As part…