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SYNERGY | Tecnhogym + McLaren
Little is known about just how dynamic F1 drivers are, the unique stress and training they undertake in order to sustain them throughout the race and also to allow them to function in good health after spending hours in a fixed, unnatural position behind the wheel. Earlier this ‘summer’ I visited the Technogym UK head office…
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The 911 Speaker by Porsche Design
On the racetrack, the sound of the of the Porsche 911 GT3 exhaust system is unmistakable, distinctive in its pitch and ferocity, to the delight of many a car-lover across the world. Even the exhaust tailpipe itself is equally distinctive, and has transcended the ranks of functional element to become a design feature. So with…
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The NOVA Building | Luxury Residences
Luxury can be translated in many ways when it comes to choosing your prospective home and it’s rare that you find all of those without compromise in one location. That said, a new option boasting the luxury space, value, proximity all with a community experience has emerged in Victoria. On the doorstep of Buckingham Palace, a…
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Metronome by Apparatus Studio
More akin to the design of the original metronome in early 17th Century, than it’s more recent musical counterpart, Metronome makes no sound but rather sheds light on your chosen area, adjustable via a mechanical pendulum. The patinated sphere of brass rests upon a conical base, a base which in contrast to the cool brass…
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The Oitavos
As you arrive you are greeted by the type visual that Instagram minimalists dream of; clean lines of the mirrored, crisp white front, cutting aesthetically into the rich blue skyline. I was later to find out that it was only the first of many photogenic angles boasted by the Oitavos Hotel; a white art-deco expanse…
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Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge Edition
At the Geneva Motor Show back in 2016, Rolls-Royce presented a truly transformative moment on the luxury landscape – the introduction of a permanent Bespoke family of motor cars called Black Badge, designed in response to the differing lifestyle requirements of a younger, more dynamic patron of luxury. Since its introduction, Black Badge has done…
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La Martina x Maserati Polo Masterclass
The sport of Polo is not one that many perceive as a realistic vocation, or even something that they feel that they can try. The truth is that I was of the same view, but it wasn’t until Polo sportswear & Lifestyle brand La Martina invited me down to try the sport first hand, that…
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STOER Skincare for Men
STOER skincare combines ingredients sourced from different climate and global locations to underpin the values of protecting the skin against the extreme elements of weather and the growing concern of pollution. The five best clinically-tested plant actives sourced from across four continents and four contrasting climates to create STOER Skincare’s Clima 5TM formulation. Clima 5TM…
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Talisker + Oliver Sweeney
For whisky enthusiasts worldwide this coming Saturday (20th May 2017) marks the arrival of World Whisky Day, where whisky lovers from around the world combine to celebrate the intriguingly diverse age-old drink. One way of celebrating would be to invest in an item with true synergetic value, an item that has ‘whisky’ and ‘heritage’ written over it,…
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ARCHIVE | Belstaff X Vestiaire Collective
This perception that ‘new’ is better than ‘old’ is being rebuffed at the onset of each new fashion season, as the very heart of what is deemed to be luxury ebbs away with every fad and release. The love and appreciation for the time-honoured tradition of craft and workmanship is making a swift return as fast fashion…
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MASTER & DYNAMIC X LEICA FOR 0.95
At first glance it may be hard to see what the young headphone company from NYC Master & Dynamics and German photography company Leica Camera AG would have in common, but on closer inspection it makes much sense. “Form follows function” as Leica’s Head of Design Mark Shipard explains “In Master & Dynamic we found…
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B&O Play | Beoplay P2
One great thing about the modern concept of luxury is that it revolves more around experiences than the mundane acquisition of goods – and brands are recognising that. Bang & Olufsen have always been a brand synonymous with the super affluent but the Danish audio design company are not only growing upwards with intelligent stylistic technological…