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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...
Louis Vuitton buys Yacht Manufacturer
The Louis Vuitton Group, LVMH, has purchased Dutch yacht manufacturer Royal van Lent. The yacht company make ultra high end yachts, with an average selling price of 30 million euros. The sellers are Dutch investment firm Egeria and the acquisition price is worth approximiately 11 times net profit.
Asics Inner Muscle Revolutionises Sport Clothing
High end sports clothing has recently gone down the route of tight elastic tops and shorts that initially appear about 4 sizes too small for the athlete. The theory is that the tops provide more overall support to muscles, which improves performance. Asics, a leading trainer company, has taken this technology one step further. Lusso took a look.
Topper chosen for Champion of Champions event
Topper Sailboats offer a range of 12 different boats for all abilities of sailor. They are highly regarded as having excellent construction quality and design. They have been chosen to be the craft of choice for the Endeavour Trophy at least up until 2010 and probably further into the future. Lusso have taken a closer look at this company to see how they do it.
Did Russian billionaire buy 496 million euro property?
Recently, it was reported that Villa Leopolda was sold to a Russian billionaire for just under 500 million euros. It soon revealed that Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov was behind the sale. As is the habit with Russian oligarchs, Prokhorov made his billions in precious metals. In 2007 he launched a $17 billion private investment fund, so he was definitely wealthy enough to purchase the property.
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
The Supercar I Never Wanted
“I wholeheartedly agree with my learned friend Duncan′s assessment. while I′m no latin...” By bernie 05 September 2008
The Supercar I Never Wanted
“Hah Bill - I love how jealously manages to manifest itself in so many different ways. congratulat...” By Robbie 03 September 2008
