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Current Issue: July - September 2008
Inside our Russian Special we group test 16 premium vodkas and send our writers into the depths of Moscow to explore the latest five star hotel. We also talk to the founders of Bremont about the Festival of Speed, and put the famous Vertu concierge service through its paces.
Back Issue: April - June 2008
Inside this watch special Oliver Walston takes Ferrari's fantastic 599 GTB to Milan to meet Angelo Bonati, the CEO of Officine Panerai. We also visit some of the world's most famous (and some of the least known) watchmakers. Daniel Sharp heads to New York, Peter Rear heads to Portugal for a spot of winter Golf and we examine Italian furniture makers, Tresserra.
Back Issue: January - March 2008
In this edition of Lusso magazine we tour the Maltese Falcon, a unique mega yacht that measures in at an impressive 290ft! David Walston visits South Africa and samples the best restaurants and hotels the area has to offer. Daniel Sharp takes three Ferraris from Mugello to London and C. J. West interviews Felix Dennis.
Back Issue: October - December 2007
Our tenth anniversary edition. Read about how Jenny Packham's dresses are causing a stir. Dave Unwin begins his training to fly a Spitfire, Arash Farboud buys a Bugatti Veyron and much more. Doug Richard visits the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge in Sardinia and the rest of the team visit Bermuda, Monaco, Mauritius and the Hamptons.
Back Issue: July - September 2007
In this edition we talk to Sir Rocco Forte about Assoufid, his latest property in Morocco. We visit nine different locations in our travel special including Dubai, Grenada, Cannes (for the film festival), Tuscany, Rome, New York and the Isle of Jura. Peter Rear sets said aboard the newly refurbished Halycon Yacht, Dave Unwin test-flies the new Cessna Mustang and Oliver Walston tells about his experience on ultra-luxury airline, Eos.
Back Issue: April - June 2007
In this issue we test the 109mph XSMG superboat, we travel to France for skiing, and Marrakech for a warmer holiday. There is also a comprehensive 10 page guide to The Boodles Challenge, a pre-Wimbledon tennis tournament held at the prestigious Stoke Park Club.
Back Issue: January - March 2007
The cover of our seventh edition introduces V International the latest addition to the fractional ownership market offering cars, planes, and helicopters for private and business use. Oliver Walston visits Bollinger, but not before trying out the latest off-road Segway. Al Fox visits Gstaad in Switzerland and the g Hotel in Ireland. Click here for more information.
Back Issue: October - December 2006
Armoured Range Rovers are the talk of this edition's cover as Peter Rear visits the facility in Brittany where these road-going fortresses are constructed. Al Fox visits the Ice Hotel and Oliver Walston spends a day jet-setting across Europe in Gold Air's finest jet. We look at the benefits of PrivatSea membership, preview the London Fashion Week, welcome new columnist Jim Bryant and much more...
Back Issue: January - March 2006
'The Farmer, the Engraver and the Scottish Gun Maker' features Malcolm Appleby and David McKay Brown, both of whom have their work displayed in the Royal Armouries. Also in this edition is a trip to Remy Martin in France, an interview with John Malkovich, a feast at the Lavender House Restaurant, a 'Day in the life' with Odie and Amanda, Tahiti, Doonbeg and much more...
Back Issue: October - December 2005
A stunning blend of old and new, Oldwood House is the feature residence in this property special edition which includes a kitchen focus, feng-shui for flowers and the first appearance of Phil Spencer in our regulars section. Also featured is our Scottish mushroom foray in a Ferrari Scaglietti, investing in Marrakech, Ribblesdale Park, Jon Dibben Platinum and much more...
Back Issue: July - September 2005
This edition features a trip to prestigious horological specialist Marcus on Bond Street, an interview with renowned silver-smith Theo Fennell and a jaunt to the Goodwood FoS in a Bentley Continental GT. Also in this edition is an interview with Sarah and Aimee Berman, the history of Conway stewart, the first in a two part series discussing tailoring, The Grove and much more...
Back Issue: April - June 2005
Featuring the cross-country extravaganza that was the 'Gentleman's Relish', this edition sports a double UK exclusive of the BMW 7-series and the Diamond Air Twinstar. Also featured in this edition a tour around the Rolls-Royce factory, the Basel Watch fair, jewellery designer Elizabeth Galton, Robert Hersov, hairdresser Neville Tucker, Amanda Wakely and much more...
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.
And the regulars...
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