Bespoke Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Neiman Marcus Edition

Q by Aston Martin: The unique Neiman Marcus Edition Vanquish Volante.   Q by Aston Martin, Aston Martin’s bespoke customisation arm, will debut the unique Neiman Marcus Edition Vanquish Volante at Los Angeles Motor Show. A bespoke example of the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante – originally unveiled at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week … Read more

US crushes 6 tons of ‘blood ivory’ in largely symbolic move

Crush of ivory trinkets shows Obama administration’s resolve in ending illegal trade but stops short of a complete ban on domestic ivory sales

Scientifically extraordinary million dollar diamond at auction

  Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction on December 9 will feature a rare, unmounted modified pear cut diamond, weighing 17.82 carats, and estimated to fetch between $1,000,000-1,500,000.  As a type IIa diamond, the breathtaking stone is not only beautiful, it is also scientifically extraordinary. Scientists classify diamonds into two types, based on the presence or absence … Read more

The history of Miss Dior. The exhibition

“I create so that each and every woman is the most beautiful“. Christian Dior. ‘Miss Dior’ exhibition opening – Grand Palais, Paris.       Miss Dior exhibition opened its doors in the Galerie Courbe at le Grand Palais in Paris. Redecorated for the occasion in Dior’s emblematic gray and white colors, the space welcomed … Read more

Onne van der Wal’s “Sailing” – a love letter to the nautical lifestyle

With the wind in your hair – Onne van der Wal’s award-winning nautical photography in “SAILING” book.        No other photographer has the experience to shoot so well on board a speeding yacht or the confidence to scale a mast for the right panoramic view, and no other sailor has captured the extremes of … Read more

Revolutionary Leopard 51 powercat launched in Cape Town

Leopard Catamarans launched the newest member of the power fleet – the spacious Leopard 51 Powercat, built by Robertson and Caine and designed by Simonis Voogd Design. Leopard 51 brings more stability than traditional power monohulls and additional space. The novelties include a new stable design, a large forward cockpit, additional lounging areas, an expansive … Read more