Chanel’s first-ever spa is to open at the Ritz hotel in Paris

The Ritz Paris and Chanel, the story continues. Mademoiselle Chanel moved into the Ritz Paris at the start of the 1930s and the place became instantly her home, as she loved to say. Chanel’s long history with the famous luxury hotel continues with a new venture – Chanel’s first-ever spa. The opening will coincide with … Read more

Next Generation Saietta set to spearhead a new era for riders

Ripping up the rulebook of electric motor technology.
A ‪#‎NEWBREED‬ of premium motorcycle.

Saietta R – 8th Generation Prototype
A true technological advancement demands a radically different approach to design. UK-based Saietta Group, a design, engineering and manufacturing company specialising in electric drivetrains across multiple product sectors, revealed a teaser image of a ground-breaking, high-performance electric motorbike “that’s set to spearhead a new era for riders.”

Code-named NGS (Next Generation Saietta), it will be the first in a family of bikes from the newly-named Saietta Group, following the recent merger of Agility Global and Agni Motors.

“Saietta intends to shake up vehicle sectors including cars, scooters, motorcycles and tuk tuks, with electric drivetrains that surpass what can be achieved with internal combustion engines. NGS demonstrates our core competence in design, engineering, integration and manufacture in this field,” says Lawrence Marazzi, Saietta Group Co-Founder.

Next Generation Saietta - Lawrence Marazzi - Saietta Group CEO and Co-Founder

Saietta R was our 8th and last generation of prototype. NGS takes us to a whole new level with technological step-changes across the bike delivering electrifying performance, unmatched range, extensive personalisation options and a highly distinctive, iconic presence. NGS is an exclusive, premium priced flagship for the Group, showcasing precisely what Agility and Agni are capable of as a newly merged entity.”

Arvind Rabadia, Saietta Group Co-Founder, adds: “We have a family of electric motors which are highly efficient, lightweight and compact, delivering class- leading power-to-weight ratios and levels of efficiency, making them ideal for vehicles. Our motors have powered over 80% of the winning electric racebikes globally, set electric powerboat world speed records and even powered the first manned electric helicopter!”

“After over a century of making small refinements to the internal combustion engine, vehicles are well overdue a step-change to a more efficient, cost effective and sustainable electric future,” added Arvind Rabadia.

Next Generation Saietta electricbyke Saietta R – 8th Generation Prototype

 

Galaxy Macau expanding with the simultaneous opening of JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton Macau

JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Macau are the latest properties opened simultaneous in the thriving Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of Macau in South China. The properties are located within one of the world’s most “spectacular” entertainment and leisure destinations – Galaxy Macau. Easily accessible by air, land and sea, 31 million tourists visited … Read more

Top 10 most valuable global luxury brands of the year

Economic weakness in key markets dims luxury sales of the top 10 most valuable global luxury brands of the year, says brand analyst company Millward Brown in its 10th Annual Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Ranking released this week. Of the 13 categories tracked in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands … Read more

Was Picasso a misogynist?

The greatest artist of the 20th century has been characterised as a bully, a narcissist and a man who feared as well as desired women. But are the stories really true? Jonathan Jones tackles the six million euro question

What better place to celebrate 300 years of French Art De Vivre than the Chateau de Versailles?

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Martell Cognac celebrated its landmark 300th anniversary with spectacular party at the Palace of Versailles in France. 300 VIP guests from more than 15 countries attended the spectacular evening, including Martell’s Ambassador and Guest of Honour at the event, the internationally-acclaimed actress Diane Kruger.

After a private tour of the Palace, guests experienced an exclusive fly past over Versailles by the Patrouille de France and an exclusive preview of an experiential exhibition representing each stage of Martell’s unique cognac expertise. After tasting cocktails created especially for the House’s Tricentenaire, all 300 guests took their seats for a fully immersive gastronomic experience designed around Jean Martell’s original journey to Cognac, created exclusively for Martell by the world-renowned, innovative French chef, Paul Pairet.

The Palace of Versailles – considered by many to be the ‘birthplace’ of Art de Vivre – provided a spectacular setting to celebrate 300 years of Martell and I hope all the guests got to discover a little bit of the French way of living for themselves this evening,” commented Diane Kruger.

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