Luxury & Style News Archive for 2013

31st July 2013

Rancho Valencia Resort Offers Porsche Driving...

The Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, a 45-acre luxury resort in California, is this month offering guests the chance to test drive the very latest Porsche sports cars, all on a complimentary basis.

30th July 2013

Interview with Marcel Knobil, Founder of VeryFirstTo

In recent years the “Experience Economy” has been challenged by the “Sharing Economy”, but at the very top end of the market there is still a huge demand for unique products and activities.

29th July 2013

Week Commencing 29 July 2013

Luxury brands often pull out all the stops to mark special anniversaries, and Aston Martin have certainly done that in the year of their 100th birthday.

29th July 2013

Aston Martin UK Centenary Tour Ends with Giant Parade

Aston Martin marked the end of the UK leg of its global centenary tour last week with a stunning parade of cars in London’s Kensington Gardens

26th July 2013

Four Seasons Unveils “Floating Resort”

Luxury hotel group Four Seasons has unveile a new floating resort set aboard a 128-foot state-of-the-art catamaran.

26th July 2013

BMW Revamps Singapore Airlines First Class Cabins

California-based design agency Designworks USA, which is owned by BMW Group, has been commissioned to redesign Singapore Airlines’ First Class cabin.

24th July 2013

The Oris Williams F1 Team “600th Race”...

Luxury Swiss watch brand Oris have created a special edition timepiece to mark the Williams Formula One team’s 600th F1 race.

24th July 2013

Harry Winston Launches Four New Timepiece

Iconic jewellery and watch brand Harry Winston has announced the launch of four new luxury timepieces.

24th July 2013

Mercedes Creates High-Tech Golf Cart Concept

Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an ultra-high tech golf cart concept featuring a futuristic design and a range of state-of-the-art functionalities.

24th July 2013

Grand Tremezzo Opens New Honeymoon Suite

Grand Tremezzo, one of the most distinguished luxury hotels on Italy's Lake Como. is now enticing newlyweds with a revamped Honeymoon Suite that pays homage to a major figure from the hotel’s past.

23rd July 2013

Nocqua Offers LED Lighting for Paddleboarders

US water sports accessories company Nocqua have created an LED lighting system for paddleboards, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy the fast-growing sport against the night sky.

22nd July 2013

Week Commencing 22 July 2013

Already one of the most recognisable and glamorous women in the world, Carla Bruni is now set for a new wave of recognition after appearing in a promotional campaign for iconic luxury brand Bulgari.

22nd July 2013

Carla Bruni Appears in New Photo Shoot for Bulgari

Carla Bruni, the singer songwriter, model and wife of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, appears in a new promotional campaign for iconic luxury brand Bulgari.

22nd July 2013

Mercedes to Launch “Most Powerful...

Mercedes are to launch the new S63 AMG, which is being billed as the most powerful high-performance saloon in the luxury segment, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

22nd July 2013

The White Dragon Pavé by Grieb & Benzinger

German watchmakers Grieb & Benzinger, renowned for their skeletonized timepieces, have teamed up with prestigious London retailer Marcus watch boutique to offer the one-of-a-kind White Dragon Pavé.

19th July 2013

Every Michelin 3-Star Restaurant in Six Months for...

VeryFirstTo, a new London-based company dedicated to creating bespoke luxury experiences for affluent individuals, is offering a unique gastronomic odyssey for lovers of exquisite Michelin-starred...

19th July 2013

Lillingston Events Company Takes Luxury Sector by Storm

Couture events company Lillingston is making a name for itself in the luxury marketplace following its merger with corporate and luxury events company Nastrovia earlier this year.

18th July 2013

Gooding Gears up for 2013 Pebble Beach Auctions

Gooding & Company, acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, will be hosting their 10th edition of the Pebble Beach Auctions next month.

17th July 2013

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces iPad Pen

US Retail giants Hammacher Schlemmer have launched the iPad Pen, a wireless stylus billed as allowing users to take notes on an iPad with the same ease as writing freehand with pen and paper.