Luxist http://www.luxist.com Luxist. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.luxist.com/media/feedlogo.gif Luxist http://www.luxist.com prods@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Producers) support@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Web Support) en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. View our terms of service here: http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/ Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[315-ft. <i>Project Orca</i>, Megayacht of the Future]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/315-ft-i-project-orca-i-megayacht-of-the-future/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/315-ft-i-project-orca-i-megayacht-of-the-future/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/315-ft-i-project-orca-i-megayacht-of-the-future/#comments
We've seen a lot of futuristic superyacht designs that look extremely cool and avant garde, and have no chance at all of ever being built. The 315-ft. Project Orca (above) by UK-based designer Michael Leach is an exception; it's currently under construction at the famed Blohm + Voss shipyard, scheduled for delivery in spring 2010. Leach's 220-ft. Anna for Feadship, one of their largest ever, won a World Superyacht Award for best displacement motor yacht. The Orca features a futuristic exoskeletal curving superstructure, aggressive lines and innovative glazing. Its enormous entertaining and private spaces will feature bespoke furniture from British firm Silverlining, with each piece handmade by a single craftsman and stamped with their signature silver hallmark. Metrica will handle the interior execution, and Cougar Marine will provide two custom limousine tenders stored on the yacht's sports deck.

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]]> Blohm VossBlohm VossFeadshipmegayachtsuperyachtyacht Jared Paul Stern Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[<i>Robb Report</i> Offers the World's Most Expensive Xmas Gift for $500 Million]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/i-robb-report-i-offers-the-worlds-most-expensive-xmas-gift-f/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/i-robb-report-i-offers-the-worlds-most-expensive-xmas-gift-f/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/i-robb-report-i-offers-the-worlds-most-expensive-xmas-gift-f/#comments
Looking for a really unforgettable Christmas present for that special someone this year? That glossy chronicle of the filthy rich Robb Report has just the thing - a matching custom private jet and megayacht set costing $500 million. The eye-popping present, the world's most expensive, is part of the profligate publication's Ultimate Gift Guide, a seasonal offering of over-the-top exclusives. The recipient will receive an Airbus A380 (above), the world's largest jumbo jet, and a bespoke megayacht, both customized by renowned designer Patrick Knowles. The interiors will complement each other creating what Knowles calls a "custom personal brand" for the lucky owner. There's one catch - considering the backlog on A380 deliveries and the time required to design and build a custom megayacht, the giftee will have to wait at least six years to get their hands on the toys.

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]]> Airbus A380AirbusA380giftsmegayachtPatrick KnowlesPatrickKnowlesprivate jetPrivateJetRobb ReportRobbReportworlds most expensiveWorldsMostExpensiveyacht Jared Paul Stern Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Luxurious Taste of Scotland Travel Package ]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/the-luxurious-taste-of-scotland-travel-package/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/the-luxurious-taste-of-scotland-travel-package/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/20/the-luxurious-taste-of-scotland-travel-package/#comments
The five star Gleneagles resort in Perthshire (above) and Rocco Forte's The Balmoral in Edinburgh are teaming up to offer an incredible "Taste of Scotland" package this season, providing guests with a true Scottish gourmet experience in two legendary, luxurious and multi award-winning locations. At the historic Balmoral in Edinburgh, travelers will be welcomed into a complimentary upgraded Executive Room, complete with a bottle of Bollinger champagne on ice, and will enjoy dinner in the Michelin-starred number one restaurant. While at Gleneagles, set on 850 acres of Perthshire countryside, guests will relax in a sprawling Estate Room before sampling a Scotch whisky tasting for two in the bar and then dining at the Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant. Gleneagles is also home to three of the top Scottish Championship golf courses, a wide range of exhilarating outdoor leisure activities and a spacious spa. The Taste of Scotland package costs £1,200, or about $1,985, for two people with two nights at each hotel.

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]]> EdinburghGleneaglesgolfhotelsRocco ForteRoccoForteScotlandThe BalmoralTheBalmoralwhisky Jared Paul Stern Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Porsche Family's Personal Watch Collection to be Auctioned]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/19/porsche-familys-personal-watch-collection-to-be-auctioned/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/19/porsche-familys-personal-watch-collection-to-be-auctioned/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/19/porsche-familys-personal-watch-collection-to-be-auctioned/#comments
49 watches from the private collection of Prof. F. A. Porsche of the famed sports car marque and his sons will be auctioned by Bonhams on Dec. 2 in London during its Fine Watches and Timepieces sale. Included are timepieces by Eterna, Porsche Design, Rolex, Panerai, Jaeger LeCoultre, Breitling, Chronoswiss, Omega and more. Of particular note are prototypes and unique examples of Eterna and Porsche Design watches custom made for the Porsche family. The latter includes a fine 18 carat gold chronograph (above) made especially by Eterna (now owned by Porsche) and presented to Dr. Ferdinand Oliver Porsche for his 40th birthday, estimated at £4,000 - £6,000. Also included in the collection is a very rare Rolex Explorer with ivory dial (£,5000 -£7,000), a selection of Panerai watches including a Luminor Flyback (£3,000 - £5,000), and an original Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris from 1960 (£5,000 - £7,000).

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]]> BonhamsBreitlingJaeger LeCoultreJaegerLecoultreLondonOmegaPaneraiPorschePorsche DesignPorscheDesignRolexRolex ExplorerRolexExplorer Jared Paul Stern Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Sells for $5 Million, Sets New World Record]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/18/patek-philippe-pocket-watch-sells-for-5-million-sets-new-world/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/18/patek-philippe-pocket-watch-sells-for-5-million-sets-new-world/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/18/patek-philippe-pocket-watch-sells-for-5-million-sets-new-world/#comments
A Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calibre 89 pocket watch, the world's most complex timepiece as mentioned by my colleague Ariel Adams last month, just sold for a world record price of CHF 5,120,000, or $5.068 million at Antiquorum's 35th Anniversary Sale in Geneva. "The incredible result realized for the Calibre 89 in our 35th anniversary auction indicates that the market for the most complicated and important watches in the world remains exceptionally strong," notes Antiquorum Chairman Robert Maron. "We are extremely honored to have sold this exceptional and unique timepiece for the second time in Antiquorum's history and are thrilled that we have once again achieved a world record price at auction." With a staggering 33 complications, the watch weighs nearly 2.5 lbs. and has an 18k yellow gold case. It was made to honor the 150th anniversary of the famed Swiss watchmaker.

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]]> AntiquorumGenevaPatek PhilippePatekPhilippepocket watchPocketWatchworld recordWorldRecord Jared Paul Stern Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[$650 Million Price Cut on Villa Leopolda?]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/650-million-price-cut-on-villa-leopolda/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/650-million-price-cut-on-villa-leopolda/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/650-million-price-cut-on-villa-leopolda/#comments
Villa Leopolda on the Cote D'Azure (above), once the world's most expensive estate with a $750 million pricetag, is apparently back on the market with an astonishing $650 million price cut, a new world record. The 11-bedroom, 14-bathroom mansion has 29,000 square feet of interior space that opens to manicured lawns and a swimming pool. The spiraling outdoor staircases, balconies and terraces have waterfront views and of the surrounding hillsides. Working fireplaces, a sauna, outdoor kitchen and pool house are other features. As we noted back in February, Russia's richest man Mikhail Prokhorov had reportedly agreed to purchase the Villa for $750 million but later backed out of the deal, forfeiting a $55 million deposit. In May we reported that the recession had caused the estate's value to plunge significantly. Owner Lilly Safra did not re-list the property right away, but according to Forbes the Villa is now available for $102 million. The magazine now places it as the 4th most expensive estate in the world, behind No. 1, the Spelling Manor at $150 million; No. 2, Fleur De Lys at $125 million; and No. 3, Updown Court at $117 million.

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]]> Fleur De LysFleurDeLysForbesFranceMikhail ProkhorovMikhailProkhorovSpelling ManorSpellingManorVilla LeopoldaVillaLeopoldaworlds most expensiveWorldsMostExpensive Jared Paul Stern Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[James Bond Items on Offer in Pop Culture Auction]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/james-bond-items-on-offer-in-pop-culture-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/james-bond-items-on-offer-in-pop-culture-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/james-bond-items-on-offer-in-pop-culture-auction/#comments
Daniel Craig's aviator sunglasses designed by Tom Ford for last year's Quantum of Solace (above) are among a collection of James Bond items in Christie's London's Vintage Film Posters and Entertainment Memorabilia auction on Nov. 24. The shades, estimated at £1,000 - £1,500, are among the more modern 007 mementos in the sale, along with a poker table chair and barstool graced by Mr. Craig's derriere in 2006's Casino Royale, estimated at £1,000 - £1,500. On the vintage front there are some key items from 1974's The Man With the Golden Gun, such as a two-piece black silk evening suit made for Roger Moore for the film, offered at £3,000 - £5,000. Also from that film are the arch villain Scaramanga's custom triggers for the golden gun itself, made in the form of cufflinks which he used to assemble the lethal weapon, estimated at £2,000 - £3,000. On offer as well are a pair of black leather of Salvatore Ferragamo dress shoes worn by Moore in 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me, signed on the inside in gold ink along with a jocular note from the actor, for £800 - £1,200.

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]]> 007Casino RoyaleCasinoRoyaleChristiescufflinksDaniel CraigDanielCraigDavid NivenDavidNivenJames BondJamesBondQuantum of SolaceQuantumOfSolaceRoger MooreRogerMooreSalvatore FerragamoSalvatoreFerragamosunglassesTom FordTomFord Jared Paul Stern Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Leica M7 Edition Hermès ]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/leica-m7-edition-hermes/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/leica-m7-edition-hermes/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/leica-m7-edition-hermes/#comments
Iconic German camera firm Leica has just unveiled a new, limited special edition - the Leica M7 Edition Hermès, designed in collaboration with the famed French fashion house. Only 200 silver chrome 35 mm cameras will be available starting next month wrapped in two colors of exclusive Hermès 'Veau Swift' leather: orange and étoupe (green), 100 examples of each priced at about $14,000. The special Leica M7 Edition Hermès set also includes a matching, silver anodised Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. wide-angle lens. The lens is complemented by a classical round lens hood in silver anodised metal manufactured exclusively for the Edition Hermès. The set also includes a Leicavit M rapid winder finished in silver chrome. The finishing touch to the special edition is provided by a real leather carrying strap handcrafted by Atelier Hermès to match the color of the camera chosen. The camera marks the second collaboration between Leica and Hermès.

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]]> cameraHermesLeica Jared Paul Stern Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Classicist: Cognac and Armagnac from Classic & Vintage]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/16/the-classicist-cognac-and-armagnac-from-classic-and-vintage/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/16/the-classicist-cognac-and-armagnac-from-classic-and-vintage/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/16/the-classicist-cognac-and-armagnac-from-classic-and-vintage/#comments Founded in 1832 under Napoleon III, The House of Castarède is the oldest Armagnac house in the world, and has remained in the hands of the same family for six generations. Jean Grosperrin founded Grosperrin, one of the last independent Cognac houses, 160 years later in 1992. As a broker, Jean had developed an elaborate network of growers who opened their cellar doors for him and allowed him to buy some of their most precious stocks.

Both of the elixirs are now available in the U.S. from Classic & Vintage Artisanal Spirits, a collection of boutique spirits founded by Domaine Select Wine Estates (DSWE) earlier this year (my colleague Alison Wellner wrote about their launch party).

Rich, smooth and mellow, Armagnac Castarède is crafted from the best grapes of the Bas Armagnac region and matured in cellars that are more than 100 years old. Today, Florence Castarède is responsible for this family heritage, combining know-how acquired over 175 years with new initiatives. The distillation and aging process in hand made oak barrels takes place in the Château de Maniban, situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac and dating back to the 16th century.

Castarède is also celebrated for its exceptional collection of vintage Armagnacs, with more than 80 authenticated vintages, the oldest dating from 1881. Vintage Armagnacs from 1893 - 1987 are available, with prices on request; the Castarède portfolio in the U.S. also consists of Armagnac Selection (SRP $64), Armagnac Réserve de la Famille, aged for over 20 years (SRP $124) and Armagnac VSOP (right), aged 10 years, (SRP $74). All are in 750 ml bottles.

Grosperrin's philosophy is to maintain small-batch integrity, without blending, leaving all varietals in individual batches in their original barrels or glass demi-johns, producing a wide array of distinctive products from all of the appellations of Cognac. The result is an impressive selection of single vintage, single barrel, and single estate Cognacs, each with a unique personality and history.

Gallery: Classic & Vintage Cognac & Armagnac

Grosperrin CognacsPetite ChampagneFins BoisCastarede SélectionReserve de la Famille


Today, the family-owned company is exclusively dedicated to the selection, aging, and distribution of rare, aged Cognac dating from 1991 all the way back to World War II, carrying all of the necessary guarantees of quality and authenticity. Classic & Vintage will import selected products from the expansive Grosperrin Portfolio at various prices; the next shipment is due to arrive in the U.S. in March.

Many people wonder about the differences between Armagnac and Cognac. Armagnac brandy is crafted from white wines produced from white grapes with high acidity and a low alcohol content. Armagnac is distinguished by the region's sunnier climate, sandy and clay soil rich in iron and four grape varieties as opposed to Cognac's two; the main difference is in the distillation process, however: single and continuous distillation for Armagnac that gives more fragrance and flavors. You can read more here.

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]]> ArmagnacbrandyClassic Vintage Artisanal SpiritsClassicVintageArtisanalSpiritsCognacDomaine SelectDomaineSelectFranceGrosperrinNapoleon Jared Paul Stern Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Pamela Anderson Protests Whale Penis Leather SUV]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/pamela-anderson-protests-whale-penis-leather-suv/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/pamela-anderson-protests-whale-penis-leather-suv/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/pamela-anderson-protests-whale-penis-leather-suv/#comments
Last month we wrote about the Russian-made $1.5 million Monaco Red Diamond Edition luxury armored SUV, featuring gold and diamond accents and an interior upholstered in whale penis leather. The unnerving upholstery is apparently in tribute to Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who had whale penis leather aboard his yacht the Christina. Now pneumatic actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson, Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Federation have complained to Dartz, the company responsible, causing them to ditch plans for any whale genitalia to be used in making the insane vehicle. We can't imagine anyone but the Prince of Brothels would ever buy one anyway. Dartz's Leonard F. Yankelovich has now issued an unintentionally hilarious apology of sorts, in Russian-inflected English:

"We have no ideas to kill the whale or something like that," he insists. "All we want - to make just luxury car. Real luxury car which will be world number one car. We just looking for most expensive products for this car - and that's why we choosed whale penis leather when we checked it is most of most. After wave of protest we realised our mistake and make a decision not to use natural leather at all. We will focus on world most advanced nanotechnologies to achieve interior highest quality using artificial materials which also was never used for cars. We want to tell our hello to all whales: 'Our Sea Brothers! We all know that earth are stand on three whales - we will keep You live! We don't want Earth fall down to Ocean!'"

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]]> animal rightsAnimalRightsAristotle OnassisAristotleOnassiscelebrityDartzleatherPamela AndersonPamelaAndersonRussiaSUVwhales Jared Paul Stern Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Karat Caviar, Outstanding Osetra from Israel]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/karat-caviar-outstanding-osetra-from-israel/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/karat-caviar-outstanding-osetra-from-israel/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/karat-caviar-outstanding-osetra-from-israel/#comments karat caviar Crystal Clear spring water from Mount Herman and the finest selection of many generations of pure Russian Sturgeon go into making Karat Caviar, a recently introduced aquacultured Osetra caviar from Israel that took 16 years to develop, with incredibly delicious results. Karat uses the same Russian Sturgeon species (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) found in the famed Caspian Sea, raised in the most natural settings under pristine conditions to produce an imperial grade product usually associated only with increasingly scarce wild sturgeon.

Karat Caviar is produced by Caviar Galilee, one of the longest running fish farms in Israel, which has been involved in aquaculture since 1939. The Caviar Galilee Farm began growing Russian Sturgeon in 1992, when the first fertilized eggs were imported directly from Russia. The Farm is located in close proximity to the main source of the Jordan River - the Dan Springs, which flow with crystal clear snow waters from the peaks of Mount Hermon. The natural flow of water which gravitates through the Farm enables fish breeding in water that is clear, pure and rich in oxygen.

The Russian Osetra is produced from ten to eleven year-old fish. During the production process, the caviar is produced separately from each single fish and is then packed separately ensuring the product's purity, without mixing caviar from different fish. Freshness, consistent high quality, large pearl size, fine taste and texture and sustainability are the watchwords of Karat, which aims to put the rest of the farmed caviar trade to shame. Karat's exclusive 100% pure Russian Osetra is now available at Dean & DeLuca under the Galilee label, as well as at Zabar's and Whole Foods in the Southeast.

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]]> Caspian SeaCaspianSeacaviarDean DeLucaDeanDelucafood-awardsIsraelKarat CaviarKaratCaviarluxist-awardsRussiasturgeon Jared Paul Stern Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Gisele, Carla Bruni Nude & More in Photo Sale]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/gisele-carla-bruni-nude-and-more-in-photo-sale/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/gisele-carla-bruni-nude-and-more-in-photo-sale/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/12/gisele-carla-bruni-nude-and-more-in-photo-sale/#comments
Now through November 19, artnet Auctions is featuring Faces & Figures, a special sale of 375 photographs by famous artists including Nan Goldin, Santé D'Orazio, David LaChapelle, Helmut Newton, Bert Stern and Pamela Hanson. The stunning sale features several nude supermodel portraits, including a nude of Carla Bruni by Hanson from 1994, vastly underestimated at $1,500 - $2,000 considering an identical one sold over the summer for $18,000. Other highlights include nudes of Frederique Van Der Wal from 1990 by D'Orazio, $1,000 - $1,500; a sexy snap of Gisele Bundchen by Mark Seliger (above) from 2000, estimated at $8,000 - $10,000; and a nude Gisele astride a horse by Walter Chin, $4,000 - $6,000. A nude of Pamela Anderson by LaChapelle is expected to fetch $18,000 - $24,000, and there several famous nudes of Marilyn Monroe by Stern. Also included are portraits of rock stars including the Rolling Stones, artists like Warhol and Basquiat, and celebs like Jackie Kennedy and Marlon Brando.

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]]> artnetCarla BruniCarlaBruniGisele BundchenGiseleBundchenHelmut NewtonHelmutNewtonPamela AndersonPamelaAndersonphotographySante DOrazioSanteDoraziosupermodels Jared Paul Stern Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Panerai Collectors Come Together For a Good Cause]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/panerai-collectors-come-together-for-a-good-cause/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/panerai-collectors-come-together-for-a-good-cause/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/panerai-collectors-come-together-for-a-good-cause/#comments
Diehard enthusiasts and collectors of famed Italian watch brand Panerai, known as the Paneristi, came together recently to raise money for those less fortunate. The global members of enthusiast site Paneristi.com celebrated the online forum's 10th anniversary with an event at artist and Panerai collector Eng Tay's Tribeca studio. Tay (above) created a special series of images showing an outstanding collection of vintage and classic Panerai timepieces along with his artwork for a calendar celebrating Paneristi.com's 10th anniversary. All profits from the limited edition $300 calendar are being donated to The Mulliganeers, a children's charity created by Paneristi.com moderator and founder Paddy Conway. Most copies of the collector's item sold out within two weeks but there a few left; you can contact Paddy@CotswoldGardens.com for info. on ordering.

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]]> auctioncalendarcharityEng TayEngTayOffcine PaneraiOffcinePaneraiPaneraiPaneristi.comwatches Jared Paul Stern Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[World's Most Expensive Supercar, Diamond Carbon Koenigsegg Trevita for Sale at $5 Million]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/worlds-most-expensive-supercar-diamond-carbon-koenigsegg-trevi/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/worlds-most-expensive-supercar-diamond-carbon-koenigsegg-trevi/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/worlds-most-expensive-supercar-diamond-carbon-koenigsegg-trevi/#comments
A limited edition Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita diamond-weave carbon fiber supercar (above), the first of only three being built for collectors worldwide, is for sale in South Africa with a whopping pricetag of $5 million, making it the world's most expensive supercar - easily beating out the Bugatti Pur Sang. The Swedish supercar is a special version of the marque's already exotic carbon fiber CCXR model, which goes for about $2 million. Both cars feature a 5.0 liter twin supercharged V8 engine producing 1,018 hp, and can do 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of over 250 mph. The Trevita's unique diamond weave finish means that when exposed to sunlight it "sparkles like millions of silvery white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork."

Gallery: Koenigsegg Trevita

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]]> Bugatti Pur SangBugattiPurSangcarbon fiberCarbonFiberdiamondKoenigseggSouth AfricaSouthAfricasupercarSweden Jared Paul Stern Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Steve McQueen's 1940 Indian Chief at Auction]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/steve-mcqueens-1940-indian-chief-at-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/steve-mcqueens-1940-indian-chief-at-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/11/steve-mcqueens-1940-indian-chief-at-auction/#comments
Steve McQueen's magnificent 1940 Indian Chief motorcycle, one of the most prized among his collection, is being auction off on Nov. 14 during Bonhams & Butterfields' Classic California sale at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The King of Cool was pictured with the beloved bike on the cover of the book Steve McQueen: The Last Mile. The actor had the classic moto meticulously restored by Southern California's Starklite Motors in the '70s and used it to zoom around the Hollywood Hills. It's estimated at an extremely reasonable $55,000 - $65,000. Also on offer is McQueen's original condition 1949 Chevy pickup which he used to travel incognito around Beverly Hills, wearing sunglasses and a big cowboy hat to dodge the paparazzi; it's estimated at $20,000 - $30,000.

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]]> BonhamsBonhams ButterfieldsBonhamsButterfieldscelebrityIndian motorcyclesIndianMotorcyclesLos AngelesLosAngelesmotorcycleSteve McQueenSteveMcqueen Jared Paul Stern Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Oceanco's New 283-ft. Superyacht Features Sushi & Cigar Bars]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/10/oceancos-new-283-ft-superyacht-features-sushi-and-cigar-bars/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/10/oceancos-new-283-ft-superyacht-features-sushi-and-cigar-bars/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/10/oceancos-new-283-ft-superyacht-features-sushi-and-cigar-bars/#comments
Dutch yachtbuilder Oceanco's newest superyacht creation, dubbed the Y708 and its most advanced and largest ever at 283 ft., will be completed in 2012 at an estimated cost of $150 million. The floating luxury palace, designed by Russian Igor Lobanov in a style calculated to appeal to the oligarch set, features a library, sushi bar and cigar bar among the many luxe amenities on its four decks. Based on three guiding principles - motion, elegance, and privacy - Lobanov used dramatically sculpted surfaces to convey motion, a dynamic silhouette to impart elegance, and a compartmentalized interior layout and hidden crew passages to ensure privacy. The yacht has four guest cabins, two VIP suites and a master suite on its own deck with a salon, study, turbo jet whirlpool and wraparound balconies, while the aft deck features a swimming pool that converts to a helipad. The Y708 will be powered by 2 MTU 20V 4000 M73L diesels, each producing 4,830 hp and enabling her to cruise at a speed of 20 knots.

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]]> Igor LobanovIgorLobanovOceancosuperyachtyacht Jared Paul Stern Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Mick Jagger's Sexy Daughter the New Face of Versace]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/mick-jaggers-sexy-daughter-the-new-face-of-versace/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/mick-jaggers-sexy-daughter-the-new-face-of-versace/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/mick-jaggers-sexy-daughter-the-new-face-of-versace/#comments
Things are certainly going well for Mick Jagger's model daughter Georgia May Jagger as we first predicted back in the summer of 2008. Of course with a Rolling Stone for a dad and Jerry Hall for a mom what else would one expect for the 17-year-old stunner? In September we noted she had landed a sexy new ad campaign for Hudson Jeans; now she has made the cover of British Vogue and been named the new face of Versace. Jagger has just been photographed for the ad campaign by Mario Testino. "She's smart, beautiful, full of energy and has a strong personality [with] that natural high star quality. I adore her," Donatella Versace told WWD. "She's perfect for this collection - a real Versace girl."

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]]> ad campaignAdCampaignbreaking newsbreakingnewscelebrityDonatella VersaceDonatellaVersaceGeorgia May JaggerGeorgiaMayJaggerJerry HallJerryHallMario TestinoMarioTestinoMick JaggerMickJaggermodelRolling StoneRollingStoneVersace Jared Paul Stern Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Sotheby's to Auction Celebrity Vuitton Trunks ]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/sothebys-to-auction-celebrity-vuitton-trunks/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/sothebys-to-auction-celebrity-vuitton-trunks/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/sothebys-to-auction-celebrity-vuitton-trunks/#comments
On November 17 in London Sotheby's and Louis Vuitton will co-host a gala charity auction of six limited-edition Special Orders Vuitton pieces to benefit the Red Cross and commemorate the organization's 150th anniversary. Since its creation in 1854, Vuitton's Special Orders department has made bespoke creations (see Karl Lagerfeld's here) to suit the whims of customers willing to pay for the perfect carrying case to suit their whims. For the Red Cross benefit sale, Vuitton created custom pieces for Damien Hirst (a butterfly armoire), chef Ferran Adrià (trolley case with knife tray), photographer Annie Leibovitz (camera bags), musician and composer Gustavo Santaolalla (instrument case), Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs (dog carrier) and Patrick Louis Vuitton (alligator tool kit), the head of Vuitton's Special Orders department and a member of the fifth generation of the Vuitton family. Each piece was designed by Patrick-Louis Vuitton in collaboration with the celebrity, along with a special Red Cross medical kit trunk (above) with boxes for emergency supplies.

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]]> Annie LeibovitzAnnieLeibovitzbespokeDamien HirstDamienHirstLouis VuittonLouisVuittonluggageMarc JacobsMarcJacobsRed CrossRedCrossSothebystrunk Jared Paul Stern Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Classicist: Celebrating the English Country House]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/the-classicist-celebrating-the-english-country-house/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/the-classicist-celebrating-the-english-country-house/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/09/the-classicist-celebrating-the-english-country-house/#comments
We have always been entranced by the history, both cultural and architectural, of the grand country houses of England. The London-based magazine Country Life has long been the essential chronicle of these iconic estates, having featured a different country house in each weekly issue since it was founded back in 1897 and advertised many hundreds more in its property pages. A stunning new book, The English Country House, by Mary Miers from Rizzoli is sourced from the magazine's incredible archives. More than 400 images, mostly in color, highlight 62 houses encompassing a range of architectural styles spanning seven centuries beginning with the medieval Stokesay Castle and also examining the decoration, gardens, and landscapes, settings that inspire a continuing tradition of sporting style via country pursuits pursued with panache such as hunting and shooting, as well as whole schools of interior design.

As a result of its famous series of beautifully illustrated and authoritative articles, Country Life amassed an "astonishing library of photography and scholarship that provides a fascinating record of changing tastes and approaches to the country house and its garden over the past century," Miers notes. The book is illustrated almost entirely with images from its famous picture library, many of them by leading photographers of their day. The focus is not on the world-famous palaces that have now become museums, but rather the sort of houses to which Country Life has had privileged access over the years, many of which are still private homes often occupied by descendants of the families that built them. In the gallery you can preview photos from the book of Parnham House in Dorset, Honington Hall in Warwickshire, Claydon House in Buckinghamshire, and Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire.

Gallery: The English Country House

Parnham House, DorsetHonington Hall, WarwickshireHonington Hall, WarwickshireClaydon House, BuckinghamshireRenishaw Hall, Derbyshire


Spanning more than seven centuries, these houses were nearly all built as an "expression of status at the center of a landed estate, many interpreting the mainstream architectural trends of the day with their own distinctive provincial character," Miers notes. "They celebrate that rich seam of English domestic architecture that reflects, through a variety of material and design, the diversity of the English landscape and its regional traditions of craftsmanship." Punctuating the book at intervals in the form of booklet inserts on rich, uncoated paper are six essays by leading British architectural historians that set the English country house into its social context and chart "the changing tastes in decorating and collecting, the development of ancillary buildings, gardens and landscapes, and finally, its influence in the United States" in our own magnates' mansions.

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]]> architecturecastlecountry houseCountry LifeCountryHouseCountryLifeEnglandgardenphotographyUK Jared Paul Stern Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Naomi Campbell's Birthday Surprise for Russian Billionaire Boyfriend]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/08/naomi-campbells-birthday-surprise-for-russian-billionaire-boyfr/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/08/naomi-campbells-birthday-surprise-for-russian-billionaire-boyfr/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/08/naomi-campbells-birthday-surprise-for-russian-billionaire-boyfr/#comments Naomi Campbell just surprised her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin with a lavish jet-set birthday surprise in Morocco, the London Mirror reports.

The supermodel chartered a private jet to fly them there as a surprise for Doronin, who's been called the Donald Trump of Russia. There she presented him with a lifesize sports-themed cake with a boxing ring, race cars and rackets on it.

The pair partied all night before boarding a jet to Abu Dhabi and then Tanzania for her charity work for the White Ribbon Alliance. Of course, as we've reported previously Doronin has been very generous as well.

Campbell has been earning praise of late for looking better then ever despite her 39 years. Her longtime hairstylist Amoy Pitters, who tended to the precious tresses for recent A-list events like Black Girls Rock and the Clinton Global Initiative gala, deserves her share of the credit.

Pitters, whose other celeb clients include Sheryl Crow, Ashanti, Ciara, Iman, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and The Pussycat Dolls, is famed for her unique, signature method of hair extensions, indistinguishable from - some would say better than - the real thing.

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]]> Amoy PittersAmoyPitterscelebrityhairstylistMoroccoNaomi CampbellNaomiCampbellprivate jetPrivateJetRussian billionaireRussianBillionairesupermodelVladislav DoroninVladislavDoronin Jared Paul Stern Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Sea Ray 540DA Sundancer, Controlled by Joystick]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/07/sea-ray-540da-sundancer-controlled-by-joystick/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/07/sea-ray-540da-sundancer-controlled-by-joystick/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/07/sea-ray-540da-sundancer-controlled-by-joystick/#comments
Knoxville, Tennessee-based Sea Ray's new $1.6 million 540DA Sundancer features a state-of-the-art joystick-controlled drive system allowing it to turn on a dime and literally maneuver sideways. The 54-ft. yacht has two 600 hp Cummins MerCruiser Diesel motors; the Zeus pod drive system employs propellers that work independently of each other and rotate 360 degrees on their axes to allow feats of steering impossible with traditional propulsion systems. Coupled with a sleek, aggressive exterior and luxe interior he yacht is designed to compete with European models which are usually far more stylish. A GPS-controlled Skyhook system automatically keeps the craft stationary even in strong currents or heavy winds, while both the forward VIP and master staterooms have a queen bed, Bose sound system and full bath; the latter also has a flat-screen TV.

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]]> Sea RaySeaRayTennesseeyacht Jared Paul Stern Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Queen's Sexiest Cousin Gets Her 'Angel' Wings]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/06/the-queens-sexiest-cousin-gets-her-angel-wings/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/06/the-queens-sexiest-cousin-gets-her-angel-wings/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/06/the-queens-sexiest-cousin-gets-her-angel-wings/#comments Stunning aristocratic British model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (above), who's said to be a cousin of the Queen of England, has earned her "wings" and been anointed as the newest Victoria's Secret Angel. Huntington-Whiteley, who has appeared in the lingerie purveyor's eye-popping fashion shows, has also modeled for the likes of Burberry, Agent Provocateur and the Pirelli Calendar. She is the only current British Angel and joins Lindsay Ellingson, Emanuela DiPaula, Candice Swanepoel and Chanel Iman among the newcomers. The Angels are VS' spokesmodels and have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Former members include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Gisele Bundchen.

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]]> lingerie UKLingerieUkmodelQueen of EnglandQueenOfEnglandRosie Huntington-WhiteleyRosieHuntington-whiteleysupermodelVictorias SecretVictoriasSecret Jared Paul Stern Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Country Houses, Rural Dwellings & Wooded Retreats]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/06/country-houses-rural-dwellings-and-wooded-retreats/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/06/country-houses-rural-dwellings-and-wooded-retreats/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/06/country-houses-rural-dwellings-and-wooded-retreats/#comments
Twenty rural retreats spanning the breadth of North America and over a century of architectural and social history are featured in author and photographer Bret Morgan's stylish new book Rustic. Examples include the Ames Gate Lodge, H. H. Richardson's "sublime pile of boulders" in Massachusetts; Camp Topridge, Marjorie Merriweather Post's rustic luxe compund in the Adirondacks; the Arts and Crafts masterpiece Charles Millard Pratt House in southern California; Fortune Rock, George Howe's striking modernist home on the coast of Maine; Robert A. M. Stern's nostalgic Spruce Lodge, hidden high in the Colorado Rockies; and Ledge House, Peter Bohlin's vision of rustic modernism in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland. All exemplify an "artfully informal aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of the natural world."

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]]> Adirondacksarchitecturecabincountry houseCountryHouselakelodgeMarjorie Merriweather PostMarjorieMerriweatherPostMassachusettsphotographyruralrustic Jared Paul Stern Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Akvinta, Luxury Croatian Vodka Makes US Debut]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/akvinta-luxury-croatian-vodka-makes-us-debut/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/akvinta-luxury-croatian-vodka-makes-us-debut/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/akvinta-luxury-croatian-vodka-makes-us-debut/#comments Akvinta, the world's first Mediterranean luxury vodka mentioned by my colleague Deidre Woollard when it was introduced to Europe last year, has just launched in the U.S. and is now available in New York, New Jersey and California.

The Croatian spirit was first introduced in New York as the official vodka of the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The brand is also available exclusively on Virgin Atlantic Airlines as well as in the airline's Upper Class Clubhouse at JFK airport, and at Nobu in New York and California.

Akvinta Vodka is a super-premium, USDA-certified organic spirit, carefully crafted using only premium ingredients including 100% organic wheat alcohol from Italy, pure Dalmatian spring water, and no additives of any kind.

Akvinta's revolutionary quintuple filtration system uses five natural filters - charcoal, marble, silver, gold and platinum - to purify the product, resulting in a smooth spirit with a light citrus nose with a touch of sweetness, a light peppery mouth feel, and a finish with no afterburn.

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]]> AkvintaCroatiamediterraneanMercedes-Benz Fashion WeekMercedes-benzFashionWeekNobuvodka Jared Paul Stern Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[160 Years of Maritime Photography]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/160-years-of-maritime-photography/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/160-years-of-maritime-photography/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/160-years-of-maritime-photography/#comments
Pierre Borhan, former director of photography for the French Ministry of Culture, presents a compelling anthology of maritime photography since 1843 in his beautiful new book, The Sea. The slipcased volume features 300 color and black and white images ranging from historical photos, documentary photos, and art photos to archival works and pictures taken in the present day. Images include striking seascapes and perspectives, including lonely lighthouses, bustling port towns, early explorations of Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, and abstract compositions of waves,
water, and light by some of the world's best-known photographers. It makes a perfect gift for lovers of all things related to water and the ocean.

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]]> booksluxuryoceanphotographyPierre BorhanPierreBorhansea Jared Paul Stern Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Massive $12 Million Basquiat on Offer at Christie's]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/massive-12-million-basquiat-on-offer-at-christies/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/massive-12-million-basquiat-on-offer-at-christies/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/05/massive-12-million-basquiat-on-offer-at-christies/#comments
On Nov. 10 Christie's in New York will auction off an epic 15-ft. wide Jean-Michel Basquiat painting as part of its Post-War and Contemporary Art sale. The painting is expected to fetch up to $12 million. Brother Sausage (detail above), painted in 1983 and featured on the cover of Basquiat's catalogue raisonné, is a cartoon strip-like composition of six panels hinged together to form a narrative frieze of multiple drawings and Xeroxed overlays, each laden with themes of racial inequality and prejudice, wealth and corporate greed in a fame and consumer-obsessed American. Christie's notes the work is "steeped in Basquiat's signature style, raw energy and ingenious, loaded layering," exemplifying the artist at the pinnacle of his career. Also included in the auction are Andy Warhol's Tunafish Disaster, painted in 1963 and estimated at $6 - $8 million; and Jeff Koons' Large Vase of Flowers from 1991, estimated at $4 - $6 million.

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]]> Andy WarholAndyWarholChristiescontemporary artContemporaryArtJean-Michel BasquiatJean-michelBasquiatJeff KoonsJeffKoonsNew YorkNewYorkpainting Jared Paul Stern Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[$24,000 Bowmore Trilogy Stars in Christie's Spirits Sale]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/24-000-bowmore-trilogy-stars-in-christies-spirits-sale/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/24-000-bowmore-trilogy-stars-in-christies-spirits-sale/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/24-000-bowmore-trilogy-stars-in-christies-spirits-sale/#comments
On Nov. 14 Christie's will auction fine spirits in New York for only the second time since Prohibition began in 1920, headlined by the first U.S. offering of the extremely rare 1964 Bowmore Trilogy of single malts estimated at up to $24,000. Some $2 million worth of wines and spirits will cross the auction block, including over 40 lots of carefully-curated whisky, bourbon, cognac, armagnac, and rum, plus a fine crop of champagne. The Bowmore Trilogy, comprised of White, Black and Gold Bowmore, was matured below sea level for 42 - 44 years at the famed distillery on Islay in Scotland. Other lots include the Ardbeg Double Barrel, a two-bottle lot sourced from two 1974 whisky barrels in a bespoke leather shotgun case with eight solid silver cups, estimated at $15,000 - $20,000, and a 100 year old armagnac from Baron de Sigognac, est. at $2,000 - $3,000.

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]]> armagnacBowmoreChristiesIslayNew YorkNewYorkProhibitionScotchScotlandsingle maltSingleMaltwhiskeywhisky Jared Paul Stern Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[12th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Cancer Benefit]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/12th-annual-collaborating-for-a-cure-cancer-benefit/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/12th-annual-collaborating-for-a-cure-cancer-benefit/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/12th-annual-collaborating-for-a-cure-cancer-benefit/#comments
On Nov. 18 the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) will stage its 12th annual Collaborating for a Cure benefit dinner and auction at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. Building on the success of last year's event (above), which featured a concert by Steely Dan, this year's festivities include a Steve Winwood performance and a charity auction led by Sotheby's' C. Hugh Hildesley. Sure to attract high bids will be 5 pairs of tickets to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 19, an eye-popping display of supermodels in lingerie. The SWCRF, founded by Dr. Samuel Waxman in 1975, is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization that focuses on the most promising strategies for developing cures and treatments for many types of cancers, as well as preventative measures. SWCRF is at the cutting edge of research into alternatives to the traditional treatments of chemotherapy and radiation.

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]]> benefitcancerSamuel WaxmanSamuel Waxman Cancer Research FoundationSamuelWaxmanSamuelWaxmanCancerResearchFoundationSothebysVictorias SecretVictoriasSecret Jared Paul Stern Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The History of Rock & Roll Photography]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/the-history-of-rock-and-roll-photography/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/the-history-of-rock-and-roll-photography/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/the-history-of-rock-and-roll-photography/#comments
Gail Buckland's new book Who Shot Rock & Roll is the first to truly explore the extraordinary work of the photographers who captured the "energy, intoxication, rebellion, and magic" of rock, with images of icons ranging from Elton John to Led Zeppelin, Bjork to Janis Joplin, and James Brown to John Lennon, that have become icons unto themselves. Featuring more than 250 photos, including many rare and never-before-seen images, Who Shot Rock & Roll is an unparalleled compendium of portraits, live concert shots, behind-the-scenes snaps, and studio work selected for their aesthetic quality and power. The extended captions tell stories from the photographers, including everyone from Bib Gruen to Richard Avedon and David LaChappelle, that reveal their role as both "creative collaborators and tireless journalists."

Covering 1955 to the present, "Who Shot Rock & Roll is a silent window into a world of sound," Buckland says. "There are photographs of crowds and fans reminiscent of the great historical paintings of battle scenes where bodies blend and bend and faces radiate with what can only be described as transcendence. Snapshots reveal the passion, ambition, and insecurity of aspiring young musicians. There are portraits of godheads, objects of mass adoration; the best could hang next to paintings of Renaissance princes, so similar are these royals with their finery, wealth, and power." An accompanying exhibit just opened at the Brooklyn Museum and will run through the end of January and before traveling across the country through 2011.

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]]> Brooklyn MuseumBrooklynMuseumGail BucklandGailBucklandmusicmusiciansphotographyrock and rollrock rollrock starRockAndRollRockRollRockStar Jared Paul Stern Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Antiguo Tequila from Casa Herradura Arrives in the U.S.]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/03/antiguo-tequila-from-casa-herradura-arrives-in-the-u-s/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/03/antiguo-tequila-from-casa-herradura-arrives-in-the-u-s/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/03/antiguo-tequila-from-casa-herradura-arrives-in-the-u-s/#comments Originally developed in 1924 and served exclusively to family and friends of the manor at Mexico's Hacienda del Refugio, Antiguo tequila has never been sold in the U.S. - until now.

The super-premium brand was launched commercially in Mexico in 1995 to commemorate Casa Herradura's 125th anniversary (est. 1870) of producing the world's finest tequila, using the original formula that was kept a secret for almost a century.

Antiguo is crafted using only 100% pure agave to be a lighter bodied, exceptionally smooth and mellow spirit. Distilled at 80 proof, it has a suggested 750ml retail price of $24.99 to $29.99 here depending on the expression: Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, in handsome vintage-inspired bottles with Herradura's signature horseshoe motif.

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]]> Casa HerraduraCasaHerraduraMexicotequila Jared Paul Stern Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Blue Star Jets President Todd Rome's Ten Essential Luxuries]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/03/11-1-exclusive-blue-star-jets-president-todd-rome-s-ten-essen/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/03/11-1-exclusive-blue-star-jets-president-todd-rome-s-ten-essen/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/03/11-1-exclusive-blue-star-jets-president-todd-rome-s-ten-essen/#comments

Click above to see Todd Rome's 10 Luxuries
Todd Rome co-founded Blue Star Jets in 2001 (with CEO Ricky Sitomer) in response to the inefficiencies in the private jet marketplace. It is now one of the world's largest private aircraft charter brokers, offering an unparalleled level of personalized service; their motto is "Any Jet, Any Time, Any Place." Blue Star Jets grants clients freedom from the financial constraints of fractional jet ownership; the savings of paying only for trips taken; and the flexibility to choose the best aircraft according to a trip's specific budget requirement. With its ShareAJet Exchange, Blue Star Jets has lowered the barrier of entry for the private aviation industry for commercial fliers.

By creating a network of charter companies, Blue Star Jets now has access to over 4,000 aircraft worldwide, ranging from helicopters to Boeing business jets. Prior to Blue Star Jets, Mr. Rome ran a successful broker-dealer firm on Wall Street. He is also Co-Chair of the Diabetes Research Institute, and has made numerous appearances on CNN, CNBC and FOX, among others. When not traveling or working at his office in New York, Mr. Rome enjoys spending time with his family at home in the Hamptons, where Blue Star Jets was one of the key sponsors of the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge. In the gallery, Rome reveals his 10 essential luxuries and explains what makes them a must.

Gallery: Blue Star Jets President Todd Rome's 10 Luxuries

Louis Vuitton LuggageSummer in the HamptonsThe Dorchester Hotel, LondonGulfstream IV Private JetClassic British-Made Alvis Convertible

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]]> aircraftBlue Star JetsBlueStarJetsHamptonshelicopterpoloprivate jetPrivateJetShareAJetTodd RomeToddRome Jared Paul Stern Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Remarkable Residences, Through the Eye of an Earl]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/remarkable-residences-through-the-eye-of-an-earl/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/remarkable-residences-through-the-eye-of-an-earl/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/remarkable-residences-through-the-eye-of-an-earl/#comments
The English aristocrat the 12th Earl of Drogheda, better known as Derry Moore to his friends, is an arbiter of taste and style but also an accomplished photographer for Architectural Digest and other magazines, as well as the the author of several books. His latest, In House, just published by Rizzoli, is a selection of interiors from what he considers to be some of the world's most remarkable residences photographed over the last 35 years. The 28 houses pictured within are richly diverse in style and period with a common thread of originality, eccentricity and aesthetic appeal. They range from an airy and colorful palace in Morocco to an "austere but whimsical" Scottish castle; an Art Deco masterpiece in Jodhpur to a cluttered apartment in Prague; and from the museum-like home of one of London's most macabre collectors to the "extravagant remnants of Madrid's aristocratic heritage." Each of the houses is accompanied by commentary from noted architecture and design writer Mitchell Owens, and is laid out with an eye to its unique character by award-winning graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook.

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]]> Architectural DigestArchitecturalDigestaristocratcastleinterior designInteriorDesignphotographerphotographyUK Jared Paul Stern Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 Year Old ]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-balvenie-madeira-cask-17-year-old/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-balvenie-madeira-cask-17-year-old/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-balvenie-madeira-cask-17-year-old/#comments The latest release from Scotland's famed Speyside distillery The Balvenie is a limited edition 17 year old single malt finished in Madeira casks. Matured in traditional oak and finished in casks previously used to make fortified Madeira wine, the whisky is rich and aromatic with flavors of spice and dried fruit.

Each year The Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart uses different cask types and mature spirit to create a new expression of The Balvenie's uniquely honeyed character for limited release. The Madeira Cask 17 Year Old (right), which sells for $120 a bottle, is the latest in a series of six 17 Year Old limited editions bottled by Balvenie.

"Each bottling is its own alchemy of spirit, wood and time, but knowing how well port and Oloroso sherry cask maturation complements The Balvenie's honeyed sweetness we were sure that a Madeira cask would produce interesting results," Stewart notes."The 17 year old whisky extracted some wonderful rich spice and distinct raisin flavours from the Madeira cask, which we hope malt enthusiasts will enjoy discovering in the glass."

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]]> ScotchScotlandsingle maltSingleMaltThe BalvenieTheBalveniewhisky Jared Paul Stern Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Carla Bruni's Castle Back on the Market for $28 Million, Estate of the Day]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/carla-brunis-castle-back-on-the-market-for-28-million-estate/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/carla-brunis-castle-back-on-the-market-for-28-million-estate/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/carla-brunis-castle-back-on-the-market-for-28-million-estate/#comments
Back in February we reported that Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the sexy supermodel, singer and first lady of France, had sold her family's castle in Italy (above) to an Arab sheikh. Now the buyer, who has since been revealed as billionaire Saudi businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has relisted the historic castle with an affiliate of Christie's Great Estates with a reported asking price of about $28 million; he was said to have originally paid anywhere from $12 million - $25 million depending on sources. The 40-room, 21,000-sq.-ft. Castello di Castagneto Po, near Turin, has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt over the years but is believed to first date from the year 1019. Bruni's father, the billionaire industrialist Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, bought the historic estate in 1952 for about $1.5 million. It is surrounded by 175 acres replete with vegetable gardens, orchards, flowering terraces, ancient greenhouses, a caretaker's house and a farm building.

Gallery: Carla Bruni's Castle

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]]> billionaireCarla BruniCarla Bruni-SarkozyCarlaBruniCarlaBruni-sarkozycastleChristies Great EstatesChristiesGreatEstatesestate of the dayEstateOfTheDayFranceItalyNicolas SarkozyNicolasSarkozyPrince Alwaleed bin TalalPrinceAlwaleedBinTalalSaudi ArabiaSaudiArabia Jared Paul Stern Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Custom "Thomas Crown" Steve McQueen Persols]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/custom-thomas-crown-steve-mcqueen-persols/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/custom-thomas-crown-steve-mcqueen-persols/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/custom-thomas-crown-steve-mcqueen-persols/#comments
High end online optical boutique Eyegoodies has come out with limited edition customized Persol sunglasses modeled on the ones Steve McQueen wore in 1968's classic The Thomas Crown Affair. The super stylish shades are made using Persol's 714 folding model, the one favored by McQueen recently re-introduced by the famed Italian eyewear firm and shown in our Essential Summer Style feature. To make the Thomas Crown edition (above), Eyegoodies' Frank Scious removes the lenses and replaces them with top quality French optical lenses manufactured by Essilor, custom tinted to the perfect shade of blue like the ones made specially for McQueen to wear in the movie. Scious also offers the bespoke blue lenses for another classic Persol style worn by the King of Cool, No. 649. The Thomas Crown edition shades cost $389 - not bad considering a similar pair from Mcqueen's personal collection was auctioned off in 2006 for $70,000.

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]]> EyegoodiesPersolSteve McQueenSteveMcqueensunglasses Jared Paul Stern Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Racing Life of Paul Newman]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-racing-life-of-paul-newman/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-racing-life-of-paul-newman/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-racing-life-of-paul-newman/#comments A new book on the late Paul Newman tells the story of how one of the world's greatest actors escaped the pressures of Hollywood by sitting behind the wheel of a race car.

As with most things he attempted in life Newman excelled at it. Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman is an illustrated history of Newman's racing career both as a driver and team owner. His interest in racing began while preparing for his role in the movie, Winning, in 1968 and blossomed into several championships competing in the Sports Car Club of America.

The actor also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing second in 1979, and in 1995 at the age of 70 he became the oldest driver to be part of a winning team in a major sanctioned race, winning in his class at the 24 Hours of Daytona, capping his long association with the Rolex model of that name.

The book features a foreword by Mario Andretti and many first person remembrances from those who raced against him and admired him, along with many previously unpublished photographs documenting his career at the track. Newman's personal car collection including Porsches and Ferraris is also featured.

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]]> celebrityDaytonaFerrariLe MansLeMansMario AndrettiMarioAndrettiPaul NewmanPaulNewmanPorscheracingRolexRolex DaytonaRolexDaytona Jared Paul Stern Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Classicist: LINCS by David Chu for the Gentleman Explorer]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-classicist-lincs-by-david-chu-for-the-gentleman-explorer/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-classicist-lincs-by-david-chu-for-the-gentleman-explorer/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/02/the-classicist-lincs-by-david-chu-for-the-gentleman-explorer/#comments
One of our favorite menswear collections for fall is from preternaturally stylish Nautica founder David Chu's LINCS line, which he relaunched earlier this year as a full sportswear collection. The name is of course derived from golf, but Chu has expanded its horizons considerably this season. He aptly describes it as "a modern expression of style inspired by a life in and out of the country club - of travel, of sport, of classic chic." The theme of the fall collection is a modern take on the "gentleman explorer," characterized by classic rugged yet elegant styling in a color palette of loden, navy, and charcoal, with fabrics like waxed cotton, cashmere, wool and flannel.

"LINCS is grounded in authentic, classic style, but updated with details and textures men can relate to," Chu notes. "Many of our shirts for example have a contrast color / pattern detail that's subtle. You'll find a surprising detail or color at the cuff, on a collar, or the inside liner. Part of the LINCS concept is the fusion of sporty, easy authentic looks together with performance fabrics and the technical. In outerwear, you'll see a classic piece like a blazer, but designed with quilted nylon and stuffed with down for a look that's rugged and elegant." Also worth noting are the very reasonable price points. Outerwear is between $199 - $399, sweaters are about $119 - $129, shirts are $89 - $99, pants are $79 - $89, available at select Nordstrom, Dillard's and specialty stores.

Key looks include a military style parka in waxed cotton with a sheared rabbit collar (above), a blazer-style coat made of quilted waxed cloth, a loden cashmere cardigan with a leather buckle at the collar, a tan safari-style parka with a removable navy liner, and a quilted navy nylon rip-stop down-filled blazer with suede detailing under the collar. "When I named it LINCS, people automatically thought it was a golf line, but it's not," Chu notes. "LINCS is about sport, about design, and more importantly, this person's lifestyle and an extension of it, which includes easy pieces that can be tailored and elegant, but mixed in with more casual elements for a dressy, but sporty look."

Gallery: LINCS by David Chu Fall '09



Chu also has his eponymous David Chu Bespoke line, featured in The Classicist's "Best of Men's Style" roundup, a custom-clothing atelier located on the penthouse floor of his "Townhouse" HQ in New York that embodies the deisgner's "ultimate statement on style, sophistication, and the well-lived life," blending the best of Savile Row and Neapolitan tailoring. In addition to Bespoke, Chu is also working on a new project with famed golfer Jack Nicklaus to develop the Nicklaus brands worldwide under a unified creative direction and make it more of a lifestyle brand with a distinct point of view. More on that later.

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]]> cashmereDavid ChuDavidChugolfJack NicklausJackNicklausLINCSLINCS by David ChuLincsByDavidChumenswear Jared Paul Stern Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Female UK Hedge Funder Revealed as Buyer of Maltese Falcon]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/01/female-uk-hedge-funder-revealed-as-buyer-of-maltese-falcon/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/01/female-uk-hedge-funder-revealed-as-buyer-of-maltese-falcon/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/01/female-uk-hedge-funder-revealed-as-buyer-of-maltese-falcon/#comments
The mystery buyer of the 289-ft. Maltese Falcon, the world's largest, best designed, and most expensive sailing superyacht, has been revealed as Elena Ambrosiadou, Greek-born founder of hedge fund Ikos Partners. The UK's highest-paid woman and its wealthiest female entrepreneur, Ambrosiadou, pictured above after winning the Perini Navi Cup with her new toy (and collecting the Rolex prize), is said to have paid $120 million for the megayacht. Built by Perini Navi for venture capitalist Tom Perkins in 2006, it remains the ne plus ultra of sailing superyachts, a masterpiece of technology and design, and was recently featured on the cover of Luxury Toys: Top of the World. Her revolutionary sailing system - the DynaRig - set a new milestone in yachting history: three self-standing and rotating masts hosting 15 sails for a total sail area of 25,791 square feet for unrivaled, performance maneuverability and record-shattering speed; she can complete Atlantic crossings in ten days.

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Gallery: The Maltese Falcon

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]]> Elena AmbrosiadouElenaAmbrosiadouhedge fundHedgeFundMaltese FalconMalteseFalconmegayachtPerini NaviPeriniNavisailingsuperyachtTom PerkinsTomPerkinsUKyacht Jared Paul Stern Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[HALL Wines for the Holidays from Napa Valley]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/31/hall-wines-for-the-holidays-from-napa-valley/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/31/hall-wines-for-the-holidays-from-napa-valley/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/31/hall-wines-for-the-holidays-from-napa-valley/#comments
As we noted in our recent report about the just-unveiled 2009 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, one of the most exclusive gifts on offer this year is a HALL Artisan Wine and Art Experience for $20,000, including a bespoke bottling from the renowned artisanal Napa Valley winemaker. If that's out of your range you can still enjoy the HALL experience this holiday season with wines from their Napa Valley Collection. The collection includes HALL's signature Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from select fruit from their five estate vineyards encompassing more than 500 acres. The flagship is the Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, a "sumptuous wine that is the amalgam of the finest wines of the vintage." The 2006 Kathryn Hall vintage was sourced predominately from the estate's Sacrashe Vineyard and captures the "deep, dusty essence" of its hilltop site, helping to earn a 95 point rating from Wine Enthusiast.

The Kathryn Hall Cabernet has a nose of effusive, high-toned exotic fruits, truffle, blackberry jam and crushed stone minerality, with a lasting richness and dense sweet texture on the palate. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is notable for balanced acidity, ripe, vivid citrus flavor and a clean lingering finish, with aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon-lime, gooseberry, orange blossom and guava. The 2005 Napa Valley Merlot features Intense aromatics of cedar oak accented by scents of roasted coffee beans and a hint of violets and roses. An open, textured palate of ripe briar fruit, dusty mocha and black pepper finishes with a surge of plum and soft tannin. The 2005 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows rich, concentrated aromatics of currant, blackberry, and ripe cherry complemented by hints of toasty oak. Flavors of leather and nutmeg coalesce with plum and vanilla in the concentrated mid-palate and settle into a seductive, chewy finish.

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]]> CaliforniaHALL wineHall wineryHallWineHallWineryNapa ValleyNapaValleyVineyard Jared Paul Stern Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[High Style in Sun-Drenched Climates]]> http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/30/high-style-in-sun-drenched-climates/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/30/high-style-in-sun-drenched-climates/ http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/30/high-style-in-sun-drenched-climates/#comments
Fashion historian Caroline Rennolds Milbank examines the history of warm weather wear in a beautifully illustrated new book called Resort Fashion from Rizzoli. From the first "beach pajamas" designed by Coco Chanel and Lilly Pulitzer and Pucci prints, to sailor stripes and the Kennedys' laid back yachtsman style, to Michael Kors and Tory Burch's beach-inspired designs and of course the evolution of the swimsuit, Milbank crosses continents and generations. The seven chapters break the looks down by category: At Sea, Stripes, Prints, White, Playclothes, Summer Dress and Bathing Suits, with photos from destinations like Palm Beach, Montego Bay and St. Tropez by legends like Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Norman Parkinson, Helmut Newton, and Scavullo.

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]]> beachCoco ChanelCocoChanelfashionKennedysLilly PulitzerLillyPulitzerMichael KorsMichaelKorsoceanresort Jared Paul Stern Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST Luxist