Masterchef goes Private
After a flying lunchtime visit to Launceston Place a few weeks ago I was left flabbergasted by the food incredible would not come close to doing it justice. Amuse-bouches and pre-desserts, spectacular presentation (a crab risotto came adorned with an entire spider crab shell), perfectly balanced mains and beautifully balanced desserts. And all this for a rather embarrassing 18.
The Rarer The Better
Its hard to drum up much enthusiasm for investing these days. The housing market is in the doldrums, corporate profits continue to slump, retirement funds are losing ground and even most hedge funds are delivering, at best, meagre returns.
Fifty Thousand Feet in One Minute
Mike beachy head was not satisfied when he became the first and only private citizen in the world to own a supersonic plane, he then went and bought another three. Ready! Fire! Aim! Not good advice if you are flying a warbird in a conflict situation but with those words South African Mike Beachy Head sums up how he started the worlds only licensed supersonic civilian aircraft squadron.
The Jewel of Malta
Getting in touch with ancient codes of honour and chivalry, Vanessa Threapleton-Horrocks (no doubt inspired by Shakespeare or the forthcoming festive season and its associated good cheer), fancied a bit of a quest, and although Jason already found the Golden Fleece and the Monty Python team made comic short work of the Holy Grail, this little Mediterranean adventure hosted a far more subtle variety of treasures for the discerning visitor.
Bullet Proof Fashions
Everyone likes adding on a few extras when they order their new car, thats half the fun. The question is, where do you stop? If you are buying a new 7-series direct from BMW, pay another 600 and you get a phone in the back a good idea because in a car like this, youre going to spend a lot of time being driven.
A Bond about town weekend
As the world awaits James Bond and his next uber-chic, effortlessly-atheletic move in the much-anticipated Quantum of Solace movie soon to be released, Vanessa Threapleton-Horrocks shows Lusso readers how to recreate their favourite Bond movie moments at the leafy hotel sanctuary of Dukes St James - James would be shaken and stirred without it!
Drive the Best
The Ferrari 599 is probably the best GT car currently in production - fact. It has the stunning 600 bhp engine from the fabulously expensive Enzo, mounted in a chassis so communicative that you know what its about to do before its done it. It has shift lights and electronic differential controls on the steering wheel that make you feel like Michael Schumacher.
Watch This Space
We have been pretty vocal about our new found love affair with Bremont watches in the past few issues of Lusso Magazine, so imagine our excitement when we found out that our favourite watch brand had just become the official timers of our favourite summer event - The Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Cohiba Cohiba
In the world of wine there is Champagne, in the world of whisky there are single malts and, in the world of cigars there is Cuba. Many, if not most, products have their stars but it is rare that within that category there is one clear leader. Unusually, Cuban cigars have that flagship brand that is not only put at the top by its manufacturers but also by the press and the consumers.
Italian Stallions
Like every reader of Lusso, I can tell the difference between a Pouilly Fuiss and a Pouilly Fum without inhaling. I can distinguish between Gucci and Pucci with my eyes closed. I am, in other words, so profoundly sophisticated and so preternaturally cool that it sometimes gives me a headache.
David & Goliath
Once upon a time, long before the wristwatch was invented, the best clocks in the world came from England. The trouble was that they were rather big. This did not matter if their function was to act as a ships chronometer but it did get slightly awkward if, like all fashionable men, you tried to keep one of these clocks in your waistcoat pocket.
Reviewed: Antler new Size Zero luxury luggage range
Lusso recently previewed the new luxury range of luggage from British manufacturer Antler. Having owned some other Antler products for many years, I was keen to see how this new luggage set would survive. Having a trip planned to the Alps for the Megavalanche mountain bike race, this would provide a great test.
Panerai expand to New York City
Luxury watch manufacturer Officine Panerai is just about to open a boutique store in New York City, to add to their American presence in Los Angeles.
Ferrari to launch convertible 430 Scuderia the 16M
It's been rumoured for a while now, but it seems Ferrari are to release a Spyder version of their hardcore 430, the Scuderia. This will be called the 16M and limited to 499 vehicles. The car is to commemorate the company's 16th F1 constructor's title.
Issue 15, Available December 2008.
Travel Special
The ultimate in peace and quite. Lusso Magazine investigates the best island resorts in the world - it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.
Ultimate Toys
Super yacht tenders, powerboats, motorbikes and super cars, we serve up the usual dose of high octane machinery.
And the regulars...
Brian Ebbesen, Arash Farboud, Nick English and others all share their views
Moving Fast Under Sail
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The Value for Luxury Market
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The Value for Luxury Market
“Doug Richard said:"Which brings me to my first nomination for the “Value Luxury Market” wh...” By James Brown 26 November 2008
