Bootylicious Boxes
Yes it’s a big boot – but it should be, it’s an estate car. The top half of the image shows a small shelf, a removable part of the boot that in addition to spinning the cover for all your booted-goodies has a box or compartment, complete with the same push-open, push-close, instant-break mechanism that you used to find concealing the buttons on the front of televisions.
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The Death of Luxury
The death of luxury has been overly heralded and grossly simplified. Some see the idea as provocative. Some see a certain karmic justice in the idea. And still others use a down turn in the economy as an indicator that the luxury world is superfluous and fluffy: that when in a financial pinch, the average luxury consumer will abandon his or her extravagant ways in favour of a solid rational purchasing habit.
(Category: Features | Author: Alex Ducksworth)
London Hen Nights
As the years pass my bridesmaid CV is unfortunately becoming more and more extensive, each year though the level of difficulty increases with an advancement in responsibility. I found myself this December a Chief bridesmaid to my cousin Zara and in the tricky position of organising a ‘Hen Party’ for some pretty trendy girls about town and so the challenge began of organizing a ‘Luxury Hen’.
(Category: Features | Author: Grace Vane Percy)
The Barber of Seville
February may be over (as is the Ides of March and Easter too), but romance is still in the (Arctic!) air for Vanessa Threapleton-Horrocks, who left London behind for the heady heights of the Big Apple in order to bring Lusso readers the next operatic review in the series, (in what is fast becoming a global cultural mission!), direct from the stalls at the Met…
(Category: Features | Author: Vanessa Threapleton Horrocks)
The Coast of Dreams
Looking out from the balcony of Noriega’s Punta Paloma show apartment in Manilva at the glass like Mediterranean Sea, you would almost think that the scene had been retouched in Photoshop. The sky is clear blue, matching the sea with its colour saturation, and with the sun burning at a very nice 75 degrees Fahrenheit, you would be mistaken for believing it was the height of summer.
(Category: Features | Author: Darren Laws)
Spitfire Training 101
Well, it has been a good year in the City hasn’t it? You’ve just had your bonus, and you are suddenly several million pounds richer than you were this morning. What will you buy? If you fancy an iconic aeroplane, then I think that a nice clean Spitfire Mk IX with a new Permit and a recently overhauled Merlin engine would be near the top of many pilots’ shopping lists but who’s going to teach you how to fly it?
(Category: Features | Author: David Unwin)
Escaping New York City
As a boy, the impending departure for a holiday abroad brought great excitement and sleepless nights. The adventure wasn’t just about the destination and the promise of waterslides, swimming pools and meals with grown ups, I was excited about the travel aspect too. The drama of the airport, shopping in duty free and the chance to inspect the plane’s cockpit.
(Category: Features | Author: Brett Gregory Peake)
Desert Pentominum
Sheikh Rashid’s audacious vision for Dubai surviving past the oil boom has seen the tiny city-state undergo a miraculous transformation in the past forty years. Propagated by an economic shift towards tourism, shipping, mass communications and finance, Dubai has become an oasis of political and religious moderation, blooming in the somewhat scary Middle East.
(Category: Features | Author: Matt Watkinson)
Dubai in a Flash
As you will have either seen for yourself or heard about, Dubai is largely one big building site. There’s no point dwelling on this when you’re there, and once you accept the fact, it becomes rather interesting.
(Category: Features | Author: Al Fox)
Eos
The first time I flew to the United States, nearly sixty years ago, the trip took over twenty four hours. Our plane, a Lockheed Constellation of American Overseas Airlines, took off from a small row of sheds called Heathrow.
(Category: Features | Author: Oliver Walston)
Hebridean Chic
Talk of ‘going green’ and reducing the carbon foot print is doing our home grown tourism the world of good. Suddenly, there is nothing more fashionable than popping down to Cornwall for a surf or borrowing a country pile from the Big House Company and filling it with a bunch of friends for the weekend.
(Category: Features | Author: Brett Gregory-Peake)
Marrakech Express
Typical, I thought, as the pilot came on the tannoy and informed us that “we’ve hit a thunder storm six miles from Marrakech” I had been looking forward to a February week in a converted Palace in the warm sun of the North African continent.
(Category: Features | Author: Charles Bagshaw)
Bamford and Sons
The Old Bank in Sloane Square houses the flagship store of the rapidly growing luxury brand Bamford & Sons. Their ambition to make beautifully designed, practical clothes that give lasting pleasure has been fulfilled and, in the space of three years, the business has acquired three stores, including its first in Notting Hill in 2004 and a boutique in Wimbledon this year. This autumn saw a concession opened in Harrods and the brand has also launched in the United States, exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC.
(Category: Features | Author: Sarah Hardy)
Gastro Lombardia
The words ‘fly-drive’ are seldom associated with luxury and comfort. Instead they conjure up images of thrill seeking students braving the desert in a beaten-up Ford Taurus or a family of five cramped into a minivan smelling of nappies and baby wipes.
(Category: Features | Author: Brett Gregory-Peake)
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The South Africa Villa Book
For those feeling deprived of a summer this year, The Villa Book’s new collection of luxury villas in and around Cape Town offers an opportunity for a winter sun escape.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
Luxury Swedish bed maker comes to the UK
Following the successful launch of two new concept stores on the Kings Road in London and Crawford Street in the West End, prestigious swedish bed maker, Hästens is set to open the doors to another new store in Walton on Thames on the 8th August. Located on the corner of New Zealand Avenue and Ashley Road in the newly renovated Auckland House, the striking new concept store will be a welcome addition to the town and surrounding area.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
Alain Prost Joins Forces With Serengeti Eyewear
With a heritage of providing drivers around the world with technically brilliant eyewear, it was natural for Serengeti to link up with an ambassador of the highest calibre. Alain Prost, four times F1 champion has joined forces with the brand to develop the Serengeti Lamone Alain Prost Limited Edition.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
Diamonds are a Man's Best Friend?
Gentlemen prefer...Diamonds? Well, they will after being introduced to their new best friend, Vivianne Ivanier. She's a private jeweler who will not only design, source diamonds and create your ring, but she'll hold your man's hand throughout the whole never-again-terrifying experience of buying YOU beautiful jewellery.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
Shanghai for the Discerning Traveller
Drop your guidebooks & see Shanghai like you live here. Interact with the city on your own terms.
Luxury Concierge China delivers personalised Shanghai experiences. We deliver the service, You deserve the luxury.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine News Desk)
New Fractional Ownership Hotel and Restaurant in South Beach
Designer Todd Oldham and celebrity Chef Tony Mantuano, from the world famous Spiaggia Restaurant, Chicago, are teaming up with developer and restaurateur Larry Levy to open The Fairfax, a luxury boutique and proposed fractional ownership resort in South Beach, Miami.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine)
The Spirit of Christmas
The most sparkling event of the winter calendar, The Spirit of Christmas Fair - in association with House and Garden, is the perfect destination to find the most exciting, innovative and new gifts for Christmas. This year, the show had added a new attraction in the form of Hasbro’s Top 10 Christmas toys – giving you the chance for an early peek at the toys that will be top of every child’s list for Santa.
(Category: News | Author: Lusso Magazine)
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Plaza Athenee. Paris.
The Plaza Athénée in Paris is the hotel of my dreams. Not because of the restaurant with its three Michelin stars and its chef, Alain Ducasse, one of the Galacticos of world gastronomy. Not because of the bar run by Thierry Hernandez who is to cocktails what Pele is to football. Not because of its Eiffel Suite which, for a mere £4000 per night, will provide you with a mind-bending view of the Eiffel Tower on the opposite bank of the Seine.
(Category: Reviews | Author: Oliver Walston)
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Meridian celebrate 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin
For 30 years, Meridian Audio have been producing some of the most highly regarded speakers in the industry. I'm sure its safe to say that plenty of Led Zeppelin has been played through their speakers, so its fitting that Meridian are helping to celebrate 40 years of their music.
The Cervelo R3
In the world of road riding, the Paris-Roubaix is regarded as the most gruelling race in the world. Its cobbled stones and muddy paths make the racing conditions far from straightforward. It's hard enough being an athlete in this race, but for the world's premier bicycle manufacturers, the raceG provides one of the toughest challenges for their bikes.
Historic Red Bull Air Racing
To celebrate the return of the Red Bull Air Race World Series to London on 2nd & 3rd August this year, current World Series leader Paul Bonhomme today took to the controls of a 1940’s Spitfire to try his hand at air racing of a different kind. Bonhomme’s aim was to test the speed and agility of the Spitfire, against a modern day plane designed specifically for the Red Bull Air Race, the MX2, piloted by his World Series opponent Nigel Lamb.
Luxury Property From Knight Frank
Whenever Knight Frank offer properties for sale, its always worth a second look. There has never been a better time for the luxury market, with such a diverse selection of properties available worldwide. We've decided to take a look at two developments which offer something a bit different for the Lusso reader.
Issue 13, Available June 2008.
Jet Special
We investigate the new class of light jet and investigate whether personal is the smart way to travel. We find out how you can own and operate an ex-military jet so you can spend the rest of your weekends going supersonic.
Helicopter Group Test
We put the most popular helicopters to the test and find out which one you should be living with! We even explore the new world of tilt-rotors.
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Brian Ebbesen, Arash Farboud, Nick English and others all share their views
Buying a Bugatti Veyron
“Some questions to Arash, if you wouldn′t mind satisfying my curiosity (as a wildly jealous...” By Colin B 22 July 2008
Interview: Sir Rocco Forte
“Interested in Forte family in the U.K particularly in respect of descebdants and relatives livin...” By Dr Chris Hertzog 18 July 2008
Dave's Diaries
“http://ba038.terapad.com/ - is worth a read” By BA038 09 July 2008
Moving Fast Under Sail
“While in the throws of deciding monohull/multihull and doing our research, my fiance saved this ...” By Dawn 07 July 2008
