France, under the influence of Louis XIV, became enthralled with Asian imports, the 18th century emerging as an age of Chinoiserie, French culture conjuring romantic notions of these mythical objects from places afar. The Coromandel screens — of Chinese creation by way of India’s Coromandel coast — were in the highest demand. For Gabrielle Chanel, … Read more
Terrafugia presents updates for its two-seat auto and aircraft. As a single vehicle that can fly & drive, it’s designed to kick off the Mobility Revolution. The first production flying vehicles by Terrafugia will come to market in 2019, announced the company at EAA AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh. Terrafugia announced new features in … Read more
This “Fux Green” McLaren Senna joins a bespoke 720S that is also in the owner’s collection. Though the engine specs are impressive — a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 800PS and torque of 800Nm for 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds and 0—124mph in a blistering 6.8 seconds — the aerodynamics on the McLaren Senna … Read more
Practical, luxury cars are few and far between, but Jeep’s brand new Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the perfect combination. Jeep are well known for their big cars, offering comfortability which are ideal for sports and off-road purposes. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on the other hand, are offering the ideal mix between the speed … Read more
Hertz Italy’s Selezione Italia is a range of iconic cars that are part of the automotive Italian tradition. The collection’s vehicles are backed by Hertz’s “make and model guarantee,” which ensures that customers can reserve and drive away in the specific model they choose. Additionally, as part of Selezione Italia’s “Benvenuto (welcome) Service”, customers … Read more
Back-to-back voyages without repeating ports: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Opens Reservations to the Public. Reservations are now open for the inaugural season of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, set to take the seas in February 2020. With several distinct itineraries available in 2020, guests have the option to book back-to-back voyages without repeating ports. The … Read more