This year I made the return to Shark. 

For the past few years, I've bounced around helmet brands, mostly wearing an AGV flip front. However, 2022 saw the return to Shark. 

An eye catching, flamboyant set greeted us as we entered the auditorium at G Live and set the scene for a wonderfully camp, kitsch show. The glittery, excitable audience buzzed as the lights dimmed and we were taken back to Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film and the drama surrounding Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton) and his new dance partner Fran (Maisie Smith).

Ray-Ban Aviator Total Black

One of the most iconic sunglass models in the world, the Ray-Ban Aviator was originally designed for U.S. aviator pilots in 1937. Today it’s a symbol of classic American style and performance quality. For this release, the heritage model gets a total blackout: black metal frame and temple tips with black Polarised lenses. Aviator Total Black is slick, clean and heroically sharp.

£184

https://www.ray-ban.com

Vuarnet Frame Adventure Sunglasses

Opposite the electronic sliding glass door, which forms the main entrance of ‘Hotel Riviera Collection’ in Nice, is the most beautiful art-deco style wrought-iron elevator, around which spirals a staircase illuminated by striking ‘Klein Blue’ walls and abstract black & white carpets, both a constant palette, theme and narrative to be found across the hotel.

Sparkle with light this season and radiate brilliance through the winter months ahead. Enjoy our choice of the finest new jewellery creations by spectacular designers inspired by nature, comets, stars and snowflakes. And yes, even a cactus!

Cactus De Cartier Ring

It does not get more Christmassy than this. The Cactus de Cartier ring, yellow gold 750/1000, emeralds and carnelians, set with a brilliant-cut diamond of 0.10 carats.

£72,000

https://www.cartier.com

With 180PS (177.6 bhp) on tap and 125Nm of torque, the tiny, agile Triumph Speed Tripple 1200RR might not be the logical choice for a winter ride.

Winter Watches For A Wonderful Time

Enjoy our selection of the finest new luxury watches from celebrated manufacturers combining charisma, unique design and extraordinary engineering. These terrific watches at every price point add a touch of scintillating glamour to your wrist.

Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver Geneva Limited Edition

For that dream winter sun holiday, one place stands out from the rest, the Maldives. It is the quintessential holiday desert island poster that dreams are made of. As Sinead sang so aptly, “nothing compares”. But how to choose the right resort in a country famed for over a thousand islands?

We decided to fly over in business class with Srilankan Airways and discover the very best the Maldives has to offer, from outright luxury to fabulous beaches taking in the finest residences, outstanding cuisine and adventure sports along the way.

Captivating Christmas Objects of Desire

A wish list of the most fabulous gifts if money was no object, a dream fulfilled smorgasbord of stocking fillers that would require some pretty big stockings. Plus a book by Rob Delaney that feeds both the soul and the mind.

Harley Davidson 2022 Sportster S

I was going to start this feature by saying “Once in a while” but it needs to start with “Once in a generation”