News & Noteworthy

Sotheby’s Prepares for Asia Week Auction Series»

Sotheby’s annual Asia Week Auctions are fast approaching, and, as always, the renowned auction house promises one of the finest collections of Asian art ranging from antiques to contemporary design. On September 15th, Sotheby’s will be holding a Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art auction as part of its series.
This particular auction will feature [...]

Record Breaking Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Makes Its Public Debut»

Having set a new land-speed world record of 431, 072 km/h (268 mph) last month, the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport was finally presented to public during Pebble Beach’s Concours D’Elegance. Furthering the reputation of both Bugatti and its Veyron line, the car incorporates top engineering with untraditional beauty. Meant for racing, its exterior offers [...]

Spartan Luxury at the Newly Reopened Chindeni Bushcamp»

Described by one guest as “a wonderful piece of Eden,” the Chindeni Bushcamp of The Bushcamp Company has always been a luxurious retreat, but recently, the picturesque tented camp has reopened with a touch more charm. A new multilevel deck takes advantage of its surrounding ebony trees in order to maintain a serene blend of [...]

Christie’s Upcoming Auction Offers Hong Kong’s Finest Modern Wines»

On September 18th Christie’s will be auctioning off some of Hong Kong’s finest and rarest contemporary wines. Sourced from SK Networks, one of South Korea’s leading global enterprises, the auction will include some of the finest modern classics, including Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, and Haut-Brion. Until now, SK Networks has kept the assortment of [...]

Hasselblad’s H4D Series Sets a New Bar»

The holidays are fast approaching, and for those of you who would like to capture them in perfect clarity, Hasselblad offers the H4D series. Selling some of the highest resolution cameras on the market, Hasselblad has long been a favorite of professional photographers, and almost every American has been touched by a Hasselblad [...]

Quintessentially One Set to Sail in 2013»

Having grown up during the heyday of the Titanic revival, sometime between the short lived Broadway musical and the James Cameron film, I must confess that I’ve always had a soft spot for luxury liners, and the latest in luxury yachts is no exception. The Quintessentially One, a 220 meter ship meant to undertake [...]

Bottega Veneta Offers $53,500 Suitcase»

Bottega Veneta has outdone itself again with its Nero Soft Alligator Suitcase. Earlier this year, we featured their crocodile tote and limited edition knot handbag for women, and this upcoming season’s alligator suitcase provides men with a dose of the same opulence. The piece is a tribute to luxury, melding exquisite materials with clean and [...]

Stuart Hughes’s MacBook Air Fire Edition»

When you dip anything into gold and sprinkle a few diamonds it’s bound to have a “rags to riches” aftereffect. Stuart Hughes understands the impact of precious metals and has upgraded the modest MacBook Air into a highly glossed 24kt golden artifact. Presenting the MacBook Air Supreme Fire Edition—stamped with the infamous Macintosh logo, 53 [...]