Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 joins the cast of Transformers 4

lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4 The bull is catching up with Bugatti Veyron and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Transformers 4. It is known that Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 has been added to the impressive cast of the fourth sequel of the American science fiction action film. Sporting a Nero Nemesis black look, the lambo's picture was posted by the movie’s director Michael Bay on his personal blog. Featuring a perfect balance of elegance and sportiness, the LP 700-4 is known to achieve a maximum speed of 350 km/h and cross the 100 km/h mark in well below 3 seconds! Continue reading “Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 joins the cast of Transformers 4” »

Most expensive Russian painting auctions for $12 million at Bonham’s London

most-expensive-russian-art Last Wednesday saw Bonham’s London auction the most expensive Russian painting in history - a Modonna Laboris painted in 1931 by artist and philosopher Nikolai Roerich. Before the auction, Director of Russian Art at Bonham’s in New York, Yalena Harbrick, had predicted the painting would be a instant success with international collectors. And that’s exactly what happened. Madonna Laboris was a highlight at the auction and sold for a whopping $12 million (£7.9 million), elevating the demand for Russian Art in the international market. The winning bid went to an anonymous telephone bidder. Continue reading “Most expensive Russian painting auctions for $12 million at Bonham’s London” »

Gucci goes green, collaborates with TNT to deliver goods in electric vehicles

VIETNAM Don’t we just love and respect Gucci for the multiple Green initiatives it has been adopting? Starting from the first initiative it adopted from its 90th birthday to its eco-sunglasses, shoes, and lastly bags, Gucci has surprised us through the years. And guess what, the renowned brand seems to like the ‘Green mantra’ and plans to keep it up. It is now known to have entered into a collaboration with TNT Express, in turn, adopting their ways of eco-friendly delivery for its merchandise. This innovative and highly unique project by Gucci and TNT Express has been named – “High Street Fashion”. Continue reading “Gucci goes green, collaborates with TNT to deliver goods in electric vehicles” »

Morris M46 yacht sails with a complimentary custom paddleboard

morris-yachts-m46-paddleboard-1 Morris Yachts, America’s premier sailboat builder, has gone ahead and done the new – adding a custom Inflatable Standup Paddleboard (iSUP) as an additional benefit on purchase of the M46 sailing yacht. Launched in March 2013, the M46 as it is took the market by surprise, later being labeled the most “versatile” of Morris’s M-Series line up. She was designed to meet the demands of today's active sailing family and her innovative drop down transom design provides easy and convenient water access for the Morris iSUP. Morris openly claims to be the first to provide an iSUP with a sailing boat. Continue reading “Morris M46 yacht sails with a complimentary custom paddleboard” »

Four Seasons’ over-the-top picnic destinations in the US

four-seasons With summer here, and most schools closed for break, many might be set with wicker baskets, napkins, playing kit and of course, a delicious course to greet the picnic season. It’s during these times that we see hotels and resorts fashion exciting packages to allure potential picnickers to their abode. Well, this particular summer calls for an extravaganza offered by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the United States. We suggest that you go an extra mile, indulge into something more than just a run around the park, woods or cliff, for that matter. You and your family deserve more, and that’s why we bring you this list of exciting Four Season venues to picnic at. Continue reading “Four Seasons’ over-the-top picnic destinations in the US” »

This week in Luxpresso: Best hotels, islands and cars

luxpresso This week, Luxpresso has an exciting concoction of posts. Here are the ones we found intriguing: The International Geneva Motor Show is a much-awaited event, Luxpresso lists the top ten cars from the 2013 event. This includes the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, Lamborghini Veneno and dAlfa Romeo 4C among others. Continue reading “This week in Luxpresso: Best hotels, islands and cars” »

Hermes, Boucheron, Baccarat and other French designers raise an ode to Lacoste’s 80th anniversary

lacoste It’s been 80 long years to Lacoste. Celebrations are at its peak, and joining in the birthday bash are nine French designer labels, paying their tribute to the iconic sports brand. Each brand, including Hermes, Boucheron, Govard and Fauchon are ready with their respective items to the honor Lacoste. Want to know what’s in store? Continue reading “Hermes, Boucheron, Baccarat and other French designers raise an ode to Lacoste’s 80th anniversary” »

BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Blue Limited Edition heads to China

bmw-m3-frozen-blue-china We've seen many renowned auto brands head to world's most populous country to woo buyers with exclusive China editions - Audi R8 V10, 2013 Audi R8 Coupe, Ferrari 458, Rolls-Royce Ghost Art Deco, Koenigsegg One:1 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Gold Edition. The BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Blue Limited Edition is the latest car from BMW to head to China. Available for a premium of 1.29 million yuan ($210,000), it is will cost about $38,000 more than the base BMW M3 in China and only 40 of these will be offered. This exclusive China edition will ride in with Frozen Blue paint job as well as Frozen Blue side mirrors along with blacked out trims, kidney grille, side gills and special edition badges inside the car. Peep under the hood to find a 4-liter S65B40 V8 engine which is positioned to spew 414 horsepower (309 kW; 420 PS) at 8,300 rpm and peak torque of 400 Nm (300 lb-ft) at 3,900 rpm. [Via - Bmwblog]

Migaloo luxury submarine concept converts into a yacht and has a pool

migaloo-yacht-6 Great inventions arise out of inspiring concepts. Once such extra-ordinary concept not worth missing out at this moment is the Migaloo private submarine superyacht. Featuring 115-meter long , 11-meter wide and six deck body, it is conceptualized by Austrian yacht design firm, motion code: blue. Exclusively designed to cater to the growing demand of the deep pocketed water-borne clients, this private vessel will effortlessly sail between both the worlds - above as well as under water without compromising on style and function. Inspired by submarines and offering the state of art experience akin to the megayachts, it will submerge to travel or stay underneath the water for complete privacy. The Migaloo boats of a longer and wider custom designed tower to host a light flooded main saloon followed by a wide staircase including a central round elevator shaft. The sub-yacht also is designed to accommodate 8 VIP-suites, a private-full-beam-quarters for the owner, lounge areas, sun beds, a bar, an 8 by 3 meter-pool as well as a heli-pad on aft deck. Continue reading “Migaloo luxury submarine concept converts into a yacht and has a pool” »

Tiffany to open first company-operated store in Moscow, Russia

tiffany-moscow Tiffany & Co. is all set to dazzle Russia's capital as they have unveiled plans to open a two-level store in Moscow’s GUM department store at Red Square. Scheduled to open up in the 1st quarter of 2014, the new store will spread out over 4,520 square feet. It will open up as the jeweler’s first wholly owned retail business in Russia. Renowned for designing elegant jewelry collection, many with a story attached to it, the world's premier jeweler is keen to outshine in Russian jewelry market too after grabbing hold in Paris. Russian jewelry shoppers will be able to walk straight in to Tiffany's company operated store and pick from a range of diamond collections by designers like Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and Paloma Picasso. Shoppers will be treated to stylish Tiffany Blue themed interiors which will also feature archival motifs symbolic of Tiffany’s 175 year heritage. Continue reading “Tiffany to open first company-operated store in Moscow, Russia” »

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