Top Ten British Luxury James Bond Essentials
Here is a selection of the top ten luxury brands a British gentleman would love to own. Most of these are British and even James Bond would approve of the few that have become global brands.
Hampshire-based Hunton Yachts are adding the XRS54 to its range of luxury cruisers after almost a decade in the works and with an upcoming launch imminent, the latest addition to the Hunton stable represents a new breed of luxury cruiser. It encompasses everything that discerning boat enthusiasts might come to expect from the legendary boat builder with a great British pedigree.
A Visit to a Leading Italian Builder of Fast Yachts
300kph in a car; few people even motoring journalists have achieved that speed. A few more will have travelled at 50+ knots in a power boat. However, only a small minority will have travelled at that speed in a comfortable cruising motor yacht, doubtless with a glass of something good like champagne to hand. Perhaps it is a case of more fizz in the yacht than in the champagne?
The first Monaco Symposium on Luxury, organized by the INSEEC Group and the International University of Monaco (part of the INSEEC Group), took place on the 10th and 11th April 2014 in Monaco. The event – a huge success - was attended by 50 university scholars and academics from 15 countries and 200 professionals from the luxury industry.
International eXCellence Magazine interviews Lee Robertson of Investment Quorum, Award Winning Wealth Management Firm.
-What is your background and education?
Bentley presented their new fragrance for men, Azure, at the Langham Hotel London last night. It was a great evening and I was feeling pretty dapper, having just been groomed by the celebrated and charming Brent Pankhurst. Pankhursts is the most refined barber in London, providing iconic 60's British luxury and style.
To give or not to give?
Christmas is nearly upon us and there has never been a better time to primp, preen and polish yourself to perfection. Levanah Reyes-Wainwright picks out the best luxury beauty products for the festive season.
The new tour de force from the Hydro Mechanical Horologists.
This watch employs liquids, the traditional enemy of horology, using bellows that pump transparent oil and water around. Where the two immiscible liquids meet in a tube tells you the time. Hydro mechanical horology at its most excellent.
$129,000
http://www.hytwatches.com/Collection/Watch/Item/h2-5.sls
Champagne Piper-Heidsieck announced the launch of its new Piper-Heidsieck 2006 Vintage Brut, which was introduced during an exclusive tasting. Hosted by Piper-Heidsieck Head Winemaker Régis Camus, guests had the opportunity to taste the full Piper-Heidsieck range including their Cuvée Brut, Rare 2002, Rosé Sauvage, Cuvée Sublime, and the winner of this year’s IWC Sparkling Wine of the Year: Piper- Heidsieck Rare 1998. The tasting finished with the introduction of the new 2006 Vintage Brut, a balanced and elegant wine
Yves de Contades hopped over to Denmark to take a look at the bespoke luxury designer bikes by Lauge Jensen.
A quick flight from London City Airport took me to Billund, Denmark, the home of Lego. Legoland was shut that day, however I was here to look at some beautifully engineered, chrome and gold motorbikes rather than the bestselling interlocking plastic bricks and their theme park.
