February 2016 - Page 18 of 24

On board the Wider 32 & 42 express day cruisers

February 8, 2016 by Editorial Team

February is seeing considerable activity for the revolutionary Italian shipyard WIDER YACHTS in the Western hemisphere. From 11th – 15th February, the shipyard founded by Tilli Antonelli and specializing in the production of luxury yachts from 32′ to 165 is taking part at Miami Boat Show. On show are the eye-catching WIDER 32 in her … Read more

Ferrari GTC4Lusso. For drivers who demand exceptional power but refuse to compromise on in-car comfort

March 31, 2016February 8, 2016 by Editorial Team

Ferrari GTC4Lusso debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Ferrari’s Grand Tourer concept is going through a major evolution we will able to see this March in Geneva. Integrating rear-wheel steering with four-wheel drive for the first time, the new four-seater Ferrari GTC4Lusso will debut at 2016 Geneva Motor Show (from 3rd – 13th of … Read more

2016 Geneva Motor Show: nanoFlowcell QUANTiNO and QUANT FE – the next generation of electric vehicles

February 8, 2016 by Editorial Team

At this year’s edition of Geneva Motor Show, Lichtenstein-based nanoFlowcell, the innovative research hub focused on flow cell powertrain systems, presents the development progress achieved with its QUANT range of models and their nanoFlowcell powertrain technology. At the nanoflocell booth, the visitors will have the chance to see the QUANT F Evolution sports model – reconfigured to near-production standard – and the newly developed city sports model QUANTiNO.

QUANTiNO – First Low Voltage Electric Car
Starting its career as a mere concept vehicle in 2015, the QUANTiNO has been completely revised. Featuring the nanoFlowcell powertrain integral to its credentials as a low-voltage car, this model heralds the next generation of electric vehicles. Rated at just 48 volts and with an output of 80 kW /109 HPmetric split between four electric motors, the all-wheel drive QUANTiNO represents a significant improvement on the one-fill, one-charge range achievable with electric vehicles. As in the case of the QUANT FE, production of the modular-designed QUANTiNO in a small-batch run is essentially possible, with a feasibility study due this year to provide the basis for the final decision.

QUANT FE
The QUANT FE is a thoroughbred sports car with a coupé-ish 2+2 design, whose nanoFlowcell powertrain aligns perfectly with its sporty DNA. The 801 kW (1090 HPmetric) in its veins accelerates this electric street racer from 0 to 100 km/h (approx. 62.5 mph) in a fleeting 2.8 seconds. What’s more, the energy needed for this kind of oomph is produced by the onboard power plant in a sustainable and toxicologically completely harmless process. The E in the name QUANT FE stands for Evolution, indicating the advanced state of development of the vehicle to near-series maturity. In particular, the interior of the QUANT FE has been completely redesigned with a keen eye on the homologation requirements.

Spain’s hot restaurants: the top new chefs and where to discover them

December 25, 2019February 8, 2016 by Editorial Team

As the Madrid Fusión food festival begins, meet the country’s rising culinary stars and chew over a trip to their restaurants, where there are affordable menus to be enjoyed before fame strikes

Zurich city guide: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels

December 25, 2019February 8, 2016 by Editorial Team

Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for starters

The Last Conspiracy: Shoes as Art

June 13, 2016February 5, 2016 by Editorial Team

The art of shoe. Clean, functional and destined to last indefinitely.

The art of shoe is about going back in time, it is three dimensional, it is about shapes, the right construction and pure sculpture in exclusive materials. Danish brand The Last Conspiracy (TLC) takes special shoemaking techniques from the past and bring them to the future. At 2016 Tranoï Homme & Preview Paris (23-25 January 2016), the high-end brand presented its signature line, a tactile sneakers collection made in partnership with Danish premium shoe manufacturer ECCO, plus a very, very limited edition of only 10 pairs. To balance the sturdy boots and derbies, lightweight Vibram soled artisanal sneakers, sleek sandals, and breathable slip ons, add onto the flexibility of the Spring Summer 2016 collection.

The Last Conspiracy creates handcrafted footwear all made out of the best leather. The actual process of selecting the leather is in fact the most important step in the production process. This is where each shoe is born, crafted and developed. All leathers are handpicked and natural, which gives each pair of shoes a unique appearance. The leather is being picked based on beautiful textures, functionality, comfort and durability.

The Last Conspiracy x Ecco collection is a range of sleek, technical and wearable pieces. The construction of each pair, begins with selecting aluminum tanned cow leather by hand, which is then welted by the steady hands of local artisans. The true innovation lies in the sole, as TLC constructed each one by directly injecting rubber onto the last, crafting each line meticulously.

The brand also developed a selection of multi-functional accessories, a good companion on any journey. TLC’s atelier reworked classic shapes, by picking supreme leathers, strong zips and roam-proof closures.

“The choice of leather creates the shoe,” says Roald Nore from The Last Conspiracy. 2luxury2 and HauteLuxe.net met Roald at Tranoï Homme Paris, the artistic platform that gathers and curates the very best of avant-garde and progressive designers as well as contemporary and leading brands. Find out about quality artisan footwear, traditional savoir-faire, sources of continuous inspiration, distinctive techniques, 3D printing, and items withstanding any test of time. Watch the video made in partnership with HauteLuxe (hauteluxe.net)