Europe has the edge in fashion and luxury – and cars do OK, too

We have yet to produce a Facebook or a Google, but this side of the Atlantic is also no slouch in aerospace, oil and pharma

From baroque to bling: how France became king of high style

In early modern Europe, as political power shifted, one country became a leader in luxury. Now the V&A’s new galleries reveal how, through conflict and colonialism, France gained its artistic supremacy

Flat-water surfing: Onean Electric surfboards

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This electric jet board from Spanish watersports brand Onean is a real proof that you can surf without any swell and even enjoy high speed over water. Onean offers the adrenaline rush of riding anywhere.

Lightweight and fast, the integrated electric-powered jet-propulsion system is environmentally friendly and really intuitive to use. From cruising over the water surface for the most adventurous ones to the most extreme performances for adrenaline fans. Tides and wind conditions dependencies remain to the past, now you have nothing to depend on but yourself.

The electric-powered jet board (prices start from €3,450, Excl. VAT) is offered in two versions: Carver (designed for high-speed slaloming) and the very stable Manta (for entry-level users).

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The Manta surfboard is a completely different concept from Carver. Really stable and easy to use, it has been designed for relaxed purposes and to enjoy the environment. Imagine the peacefulness you could experience taking long tours at a cruising speed of 8-10 km/h (5-6,3 mph).

Over the last few weeks, Onean team has been testing the speed on the Carver jet board.

“As we have already been sharing with all of you in most of the inquiries, there are many factors that come into play when talking about speed over the water surface. The weight of the rider and water surface conditions are crucial to determine these values. On our last series of test we have reached around 40 km/h (25mph) in optimal conditions. But please note: Speed in optimal conditions with an 80kg (175lbs) rider. With the same rider and choppy waters the speed decreases to around 35km/h (22mph),” explained Onean in a statement.

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Brand new ultra-luxury St. Regis Dubai unveiled first Bentley Suite in the Middle East alongside Rooftop Gardens

The doors to a new opulent St. Regis opened this week within Dubai’s Al Habtoor City. The Dubai outpost offers a custom Bentley Suite inspired by the luxury carmaker, 234 guestrooms, 8 restaurants, a luxurious Iridium spa, and a Las Vegas-style entertainment venue. The St. Regis Dubai is located within the highly anticipated Al Habtoor … Read more

Volez, Voguez, Voyagez gives you the desire to travel

From a trunk maker in 1906 to men’s bags for elegant dandies, towards a global luxury powerhouse.

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A new archival Louis Vuitton exhibition retraces the journey of the luxury French Maison. Held in an appropriately exceptional venue, the Grand Palais, “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez exhibition is showcasing an epic journey that all started in 1854.

The Grand Palais in Paris was built in 1900 for the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900 and included a “Travel & Leather Goods” section, overseen by none other than Georges Vuitton. The Maison showcased the contemporary elegance of luggage and bags at an attention-grabbing booth in the form of a merry-go-round.

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The exhibition presents the multitude aspects of travel that have always inspired the House. Visitors are plunged into the history of the trunk-maker as they embark on a thematic journey in nine chapters designed by Robert Carsen. Olivier Saillard, Director of the Paris Fashion Museum and curator of the exhibition, delved deep into Louis Vuitton’s heritage collection and archives to select the unique objects and documents displayed.

Louis Vuitton has always been at the avant-garde of creativity. Over a century after the first Universal Exhibition, our Maison remains at the forefront of fashion precisely because we continue to draw inspiration from our heritage while anticipating future trends,” notes Michael Burke, CEO of Louis Vuitton.

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From December 4, 2015 to February 21, 2016
Grand Palais, Salon d’Honneur
Entry: Square Jean Perrin, Champs-Elysées,
Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8ème.
Free admission, reservation recommended.

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Culture has been changed by the automobile. Maserati’s “Made in Italy – Design to Line” at the totally transformed Petersen Museum

“Culture has been changed by the automobile. This museum is about the role the automobile has played in defining our past and present…as well as shaping our future.” – Robert E. Petersen. Step inside the splendid Petersen Automotive Museum. Since 1994, The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has been the benchmark for automotive museums. … Read more