In the La Mancha region of Spain sits the small town of Almansa, home of Spanish shoemaking culture and the backdrop to Magnanni’s family-owned shoe legacy. After being started in 1954 by Sebastian Martinez following the end of World War II, Magnanni’s roots began on the first floor of Sebastian’s home where his team made
Month: December 2020
Irish whiskey sales are set to overtake Scotch in the US within a decade. The value of Irish whiskey exports from Ireland reached €890m (US$1.1 billion) in 2019. The US remains by far the largest market for Irish whiskey accounting for 42% of all sales last year. Irish whiskey is the world’s fastest-growing spirits category
The Aurora borealis has been bottled. The French company responsible for the bottle designs of drinks like “Cuervo Tequila,” “Italicus,” “Graham’s Tawny Port,” California’s “Caldwell” wines, “Grey Goose Vodka” and “Plymouth Gin” as well as some of most famous households name in perfumes has now captured the Northern Lights in a glass. Bespoke bottle makers
Since 1962, as the holder of the Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the House of Hine has been the only official cognac to the British monarchy. Now run by the Hine family’s sixth generation, the latest release in The House of Hine’s Bonneuil single-estate Cognac series is its 2010 expression
Courtesy of Pendry Park City Pendry Residences Park City is a luxury resort and residential development located only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Exceeding $100 million in sales in 2020 alone, only 30 residences remain available for purchase within this luxury mountainside development. When Vail Resorts arrived in Park City and invested $50 million
Unsplash With the ever-evolving consumer preferences and mindset, it is all about presenting something unique and extraordinary. For times when you would want to indulge in something luxurious, here is a round-up of the best luxury gadgets that are seriously high end, exclusive and worth the investment. These products are not only flawlessly designed with exceptional
Absolut Elyx Late shoppers looking for a standout last-minute holiday gift for any cat or cocktail lovers in their lives should look no further than this new – and rather fabulous – handmade copper cup from luxury Swedish vodka brand Absolut Elyx. Created in collaboration with super-stylist and fashion activist B. Åkerlund, the Sphynx cat
Dec. 14th, 2020 Northrop & Johnson is considered one of the world’s foremost yachting authorities, with more than six decades of experience offering sale, purchase, charter, management, and new construction services for an elite clientele. And while 2020 has been a confounding year for many businesses, brands that cater to high-net-worth individuals have seen an uptick
Since 2008, Hockerty has been providing custom suits and Custom dress shirts for the fashionably inclined. From their made to measure shirts with six types of dress shirt plackets to everyday to fashionable suits, Hockerty has become the e-commerce leader allowing their customers complete freedom to design their own clothes by choosing from a wide range
Castagnola Heritage 9.9 Italian Chase Boat Fuses Wood and Carbon Fiber LifeStyle/Luxury Yachts Italian shipyard built Castagnola Yacht built the Heritage 9.9 chase boat using its patented Wood in Tech Skin (WTS) technique, which bonds wood with carbon fiber. Among other benefits, WTS gives the hull incredible strength and rigidity while maintaining the look of a
Former Four Roses Master Distiller Releases Blue Run 13-Year-Old Bourbon LifeStyle/LuxeEpicure Blue Run is a 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey created by Jim Rutledge, a 50-plus-year whiskey veteran and the former master distiller of Four Roses. The Blue Run Spirits brand was started last year by a group of friends and Bourbon lovers, including a
Photos Credit: Antonini Navi The dream of getting away has been on everyone’s mind this year, and we’ve found the ultimate getaway vehicle. Luxury yacht brand Antonini Navi has just started construction on the first adaptable UP40 yacht. Work on this superyacht began just six months after its conception and will be designed with a
Benches Vineyard. Photo courtesy of Washington State Wine Washington State is the second largest wine region in the United States. Its wines are enjoyed in more than 100 countries around the world. The Emerald State cultivates 70 grape varieties within 16 diverse AVAs, and is home to 1,000+ growers across 60,000 planted acres. Its climate
Photos Credit: Boeing If you didn’t get what you really wanted for Christmas, aviation enthusiasts will be happy to know they can now buy what their heart truly desires—luxury aviation furniture made exclusively from up-cycled Boeing parts. Of course, a passion for flight (and a love of eclectic furniture) is required, as the collection consists
Bob’s Watches Bob’s Watches, the leading online marketplace for buying, selling and trading used Rolex watches for men and women, announced results from their latest auction. The premium-free auction, ”Fresh Finds: Iconic Watches of Hollywood” – was by all measures, a resounding success. The auction was a showcase of five rare and incredible luxury watches that all have strong ties to
Patricia Debrant has always been passionate about hair and its contribution to self-esteem. “I believe hair can be an extension and an expression of who we are,” said the founder of the innovative Parisian hair care line Mon Shampoing. An awareness of the harsh chemicals contained in most commercial hair products led to Debrant’s creation of
Unsplash Recent times have brought impressive developments in the beauty industry pivoting it towards sustainable alternatives and innovation to incorporate eco-friendly practices. Thus, Green beauty was the beginning of a new chapter for the beauty industry. However, this philosophy focused on what goes inside the product, and the methods and ways of production and testing.
(credit: Parmigiani Fleurier) Master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani’s legacy of over 40 years in the industry, as well as his 70th birthday, are celebrated with the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Heritage ($17,700). As one of the most impactful forces in watchmaking, he has made numerous impressive contributions to modern horology. This year, Parmigiani Fleurier – the Maison
Shutterstock Finding the right gift for the gentleman in your life can be difficult, especially when it seems they already have everything. But this holiday season is all about finding them the fun gift, the gift they didn’t even know they wanted. Whether it’s a real Star Wars lightsaber, luxury timepieces, or that dream car
Chanel Le Chateau Des Dames Metiers D’art 2020/21 Somewhere between artistry and design lays the true beauty of runway design. These ideals merge in Chanel’s latest show, the Le Château Des Dames Métiers D’art 2020/21. Presented each December since 2002, independent of the traditional fashion calendar, this season’s collection was held at the Château de