Louis Vuittons Remasters Iconic Travel Trunks

Louis Vuitton Rolls Out Horizon Collection by Marc Newson

The famous Louis Vuitton travel trunk has been remastered to better suit today’s modern traveler. Influential industrial designer, Marc Newson is behind the innovative luggage collection “Horizon”, which offers a fresh new collection of luxurious rolling suitcases. Providing considerable interior capacity, the Horizon line is outstandingly thin, lightweight, elastic and shock-proof. Louis Vuitton’s symbolic Monogram canvas has been expressly developed for the luggage in a new ultra-light weight design, a reduction of almost 50%, without compromising the original characteristics.


Unlike most rolling trunks, the extendable cane is engineered in lightweight anodized aluminum, which has been relocated to the outside adding strength, yet removing bulky bumps and ridges from the interior allowing for more packing space. Additional alterations include a new transversal built-in side hinge within the structure of the trunk itself, just like Louis Vuitton’s traditional hard trunks, allowing for 180 degree opening.


Available in Monogram canvas, Monogram Eclipse, Damier Graphite, Taiga leather, in natural cowhide leather and a rainbow of seven colors of Epi leather, the luggage range is made with attention to detail and exudes quality, as well as sleek styling.

Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa

The ancient UNESCO World Heritage City of Evora is one of central Portugal’s top tourist destinations, whose roots date back to Roman times. The stunning surrounding landscape exudes charm and the city boasts a distinctive heritage with much to offer not only culturally, but also in hospitality.
Those visiting Evora seeking the perfect environment to unwind, the Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa is for you. Perfectly combining history with modern amenities, the hotel welcomes visitors inside a beautifully restored 15th century convent – setting the tone for an experience unlike any other.
The 92 guest rooms offer the perfect combination of tasteful luxury and contemporary design, while overlooking the beautiful vast surroundings of the resort. Such themes extend to the hotel’s premier gourmet Mediterranean restaurant Divinus. Located in the original wine cellar, guests experience a truly exquisite atmosphere rich with history.
A variety of leisure facilities including two swimming pools, spa and health club are also onsite to ensure total relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether it’s unwinding on the grounds, or exploring the plentiful countryside, there’s no better way to experience the vast history and breathtaking scenery of Portugal.

BKR and Swarovski Created a Crystal Water Bottle

Add a Little Sparkle to Your Water

Luxe glass water bottle maker BKR will change the way you hydrate forever with their new Swarovksi 500 Collection. The name says it all, as the lids on the glitzy new container are bedazzled with 500 Austrian crystals.

Inspired by a glam culture expression, you can choose from four beautifully sparkling colors including: Yellow Gold Winter, Platinum Jet, Platinum Naked and Rose Gold Tutu. Not only does BKR breathe new life into the maxim of eight glasses a day, but all proceeds will directly support the Water For People Organization. The non-profit makes a difference in the lives of those in under-developed countries by providing them with sustainable sources for drinking water. Each BKR Swarovski bottle purchase will provide a one-month supply of clean water to someone in need.

The Luxury Collection

The Latest in Luxury by Starwood Hotels and Resorts

The Luxury Collection© is an ensemble of more than ninety-five of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 35 countries, each noteworthy for its architecture, art, furnishings, and amenities. The properties share a dedication to immaculate service and comfort, and each has a unique heritage inextricably tied to its destination.

Santa Marina, Mykonos Greece
Santa Marina, Mykonos Greece
Prince de Galles, Paris
Prince de Galles, Paris
Hotel Cala di Volpe Noche, Italy
Hotel Cala di Volpe Noche, Italy

The collection has been curated for its unique spirit of diversity and genre – each Luxury Collection© property has a story to tell and provides guests the opportunity to meet a new destination in a completely unique way.

The Laguna, Bali
The Laguna, Bali
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Italy
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Italy

These include the Santa Marina in Mykonos, Greece, the Hotel Cala Di Volpe Noche and the Hotel Cala Di Volpe Aerea in Italy, Bali’s The Laguna, the Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian in Spain, and Paris’ Prince De Galles and now – The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Los Cabos Mexico.

The Residences at Solaz - Exterior Image
The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort Los Cabos, Mexico
The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort Los Cabos, Mexico
The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort Los Cabos, Mexico

Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles 2017

THE EIGHT EDITION OF VEUVE CLICQUOT POLO CLASSIC IN LOS ANGELES RECEIVED MORE THAN SIX THOUSAND GUESTS AT THE ROGERS STATE HISTORIC PARK FOR A FULL AFTERNOON OF CHAMPAGNE AND POLO

Kate Hudson, Dev Patel, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jamie Foxx, Chris Martin, Laura Dern, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Bella Heathcote, Eiza González, Ali Larter, Camilla Belle, Justin Hartley, Regina King, Lauren Conrad, Lindsay Vonn and more enjoyed the Polo match and Veuve Clicquot champagne in support of the California State Park.

For the eighth consecutive year, Veuve Clicquot, together with the globally recognized pole player Nacho Figueras, received more than six thousand people, celebrities and polo fans in the beautiful Will Rogers State Historic Park to celebrate with champagne and enjoy the anticipated Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles. The glamorous attendees enjoyed a day full of polo, food and champagne in support of the recipient, the Will Rogers State Historic Park, to which each year is brought through this iconic event.

Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx
Sarah Wright at the Eighth Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on October 14, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)
Sophia Bush

With great pride returning the sport of polo to the Will Rogers State Historic Park, Veuve Clicquot continued its efforts to keep the tradition alive in Los Angeles and benefit from one of the last remaining lawn polo fields in the area. The park, located in the hills of Pacific Palisades, once served as home for the pole between the stars, including Will Rogers and Walt Disney, Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable and Douglas Fairbanks. This event gave the public a unique and exciting incarnating the glorious days of style and polo that thrived in the city of the Angels in the years 1920 and 1930.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 14: Wilmer Valderrama (L) and Camilla Belle at the Eighth Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on October 14, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 14: Aja Naomi King at the Eighth Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on October 14, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)
Corinne Foxx

An event always full of celebrities; the Veuve Clicquot Classic Polo Los Angeles had the presence of stars like Kate Hudson, Dev Patel, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jamie Foxx, Chris Martin, Laura Dern, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Bella Heathcote, Eiza Gonzalez, Sophia Bush, Ali Larter, Camilla Belle, Justin Hartley, Regina King, Sarah Wright Olsen, Abigail Spencer, Aja Naomi King, Victoria Justice, Ashley Madekwe, Lauren Conrad and William Tell, Lindsay Vonn, Wilmer Valderrama, and many more.

Eiza Gonzalez, Jamie Foxx, Nicole Scherzinger
James Marsden
Justin Hartley

Bloggers and digital influencers of the Mexican scene were also present in this iconic global event. The Clicquot Crew Mexico, which is made up of Pam Allier, Juan Pablo Jim, Pamela Ocampo, Luisa Ferss, Juan Carlos Quintero, Rodrigo Noriega, Xuzzi and Chantal Trujillo accompanied Veuve Clicquot and enjoyed a full afternoon of champagne and style.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 14: Kate Hudson (L) and Danny Fujikawa at the Eighth Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on October 14, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)
Laura Dern, Tracee Ellis Ross

The spectators witnessed an accelerated party seeing to the equipment Veuve Clicquot, led by their captain, Nacho Figueras, play against the Will Rogers team, led by his captain Sterling Giannico. Nacho was on the pitch accompanied by his wife Delfina Blaquier and was named as the Most Valuable Player (MVP), scoring a total of 6 goals and taking to the equipment Veuve Clicquot to a victorious marker of 11 to 8. Other highlights of the day included the presentation of Lauren Duski with the National Anthem and the inaugural launch of the ball by Bella Heathcote.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 14: Delfina Blaquier (L) and Nacho Figueras at the Eighth Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on October 14, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)

At the request of the audience, Veuve Clicquot offered the polo fans the opportunity to enjoy the match at Rosé Garden, an exclusive area where guests enjoyed exceptional views of the party, Veuve Clicquot Rosé and a gourmet lunch from Wolfgang Puck Catering. The favorite drinks of the day for the attendees were the cocktails of Clicquot Rich and Rich Rosé. Veuve Clicquot Rich, the new Champagne offer of the Maison, is inspired by the and is designed to serve with ice and mix with fruits, vegetables or herbs fresh to create unique champagne cocktails. Guests like Kate Hudson, Jamie Foxx and many more, celebrated the afternoon having a delicious and fresh cocktail while they enjoyed the exciting match of polo. In addition to Clicquot Rich, the guests also enjoyed Veuve Clicquot Carta Amarilla and Rosé.

The attendees located in the general access enjoyed a picnic in the legendary polo lands, took champagne in the Veuve Clicquot bar and enjoyed a wide variety of some of the best food trucks in Los Angeles, Baby Badass Burgers, Belly Bombz, Coolhaus, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, India Jones Chow Truck, Jogasaki Sushi Burrito, Mandoline Grill, Meat the Greek and more. Always attracting an elegant audience and with style, guests opted for the latest fashion to attend such an iconic event.

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic was founded in New York in 2008 and in Los Angeles in 2010. Inspired by the global presence of the pole with its rich culture and heritage, Veuve Clicquot continues to support the sport in the United States. Around the world, attendees gather in polo matches and are part of the glamorous afternoons celebrating the game. More than any other sport, polo is best enjoyed live, a loaded theme of tradition and perpetuated by Veuve Clicquot in the last 10 years.

Nacho Figueras

Octo Maserati by Bulgari and Maserati

Special Edition Watches Released by Bulgari and Maserati

Two of Italy’s heaviest hitting luxury brands Bulgari and Maserati have come together once again to create two new and limited Octo Maserati timepieces, the GranSport and GranLusso.

OCTO MASERATI GranLusso

Officially released in conjunction the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, the innovative Octo models are specially designed to feature retrograde minutes and jumping hours displays, expressed through an aesthetic evoking the rev counter of Maserati cars. The watch is powered from a mechanical Retro BVL 262 caliber entirely developed and created in-house, just as Maserati engines are made. The 33-jewel, self-winding movement has a 42 hour power reserve and oscillates at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour.

OCTO MASERATI GranSport

The GranSport version displays a textured black dial with silver applied indexes, numeral and hands, while a few blue accents enlighten the design. The other version, the GranLusso model, has a dark grey dial with sun-ray brushing and applied indexes, numerals and hands in pink gold, matching the case. In both variations, the topstitched leather strap is reminiscent of car upholstery, measures 41mm in diameter, and has the Maserati emblem highlighting the round hour display window.
Focusing on exclusivity, the pieces are reserved for owners of a car bearing the Trident brand emblem and will only be available in Bulgari Boutiques.

Hacienda Sydney

Hacienda Sydney – Todos Santos

10 Bedrooms
9 Bathrooms
$5,500,000 USD

Imagine an estate so grand you can comfortably throw a party for 100 people.

This fusion of Colonial Mexico meets Italianate splendour is situated on an exquisite beachfront bocana, which offers privacy and yet full Pacific Ocean views and breezes.

Hacienda Sydney hosts five bedrooms with five and one-half bathrooms in the main house. Completed with earthy Baja Tuscan overtures, locally quarried stone, brick, hardwoods and marble. There are four fireplaces, perfect for a cool Pacific evening. Along with a gourmet’s dream kitchen, the home has two outdoor pizza ovens and a full wet bar, located lower poolside.

There are four additional guest casitas, each housing bedroom, bathroom, living and wet bar flanking the Olympic size infinity pool. The landscaping was carefully chosen for wind barriers and privacy barriers and includes a stunning array of mature tropical palms, olive trees and several indigenous plants, all creating the garden oasis.

A full time one bedroom caretaker’s cottage is on this one acre beachfront property, which is walled and gated for your privacy.

For additional details contact Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate.

SIAR 2017 Countdown

Countdown to SIAR 2017

The 2017 Salón Internacional Alta Relojería Mexico (SIAR) will hold its 11th edition from October 17-19 at the St. Regis Mexico City. Both amateurs and professionals will explore the pulse of the latest trends and product launches of the most relevant brands on today’s luxury watch market.

Presented in the bustling and dynamic destination of Mexico City, the event will bring together more than 30 brands from the Swiss watchmaking industry: Arnold & Son, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Bomberg, Bovet, Bulgari, Chanel, Chopard, Cvstos, Ferdinand Berthoud, Fiona Krüger, Franck Muller, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, Hublot, HYT, Jacob & Co, Louis Moinet, Manufacture Royale, MB & F, MCT, Montblanc, Pierre DeRoche, Rebellion, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Romain Jerome, TAG Heuer, Urban Jurgensen, Urwerk, and Wolf and Zenith.


Additionally, for the first time in Latin America, professionals and collectors will have the opportunity to attend the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Gèneve Exhibition. This traveling exhibition gathers together 72 luxury watch pieces recognized as the best watches of the year in 12 different categories. Awarded annually since 2001, the upcoming Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève will be presented next month in November.

Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix will also have their engines running at SIAR. A special booth will provide exclusive and personalized VIP attention to SIAR’S by invitation only guests in anticipation of the great race from October 27-29 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Last year, SIAR celebrated a decade and was attended by 39 firms, 2,579 guests, 14 CEO’s and 400 international and national mass media representatives. The countdown is soon to begin as SIAR 2017 is set to revive time for generations to come with the ultimate in luxury watches.

Rammellzee

Rammellzee = God RAM + M for Magnitude + ? for mathematical equation + L for longitude + L for latitude + Z for z-bar + ? + ?

Rammellzee (1960-2010) was an influential visual and performance cross-over artist, hip hop musician and art theoretician.

He devoted his energy to the arts guided by a science fiction-like historically-based set of complex principles he called a Gothic Futurist cosmology

Rammellzee first became known in the late 1970s with his spikey lettered graffiti on the A train. A pioneer of graffiti writing, his creative vision influenced fundamental concepts of art. His work has adorned art gallery walls – bringing the street inside – in solo exhibitions such as: Rammellzee: The Equation, the Letter Racers, at the Suzanne Geiss Company, the Bi-Conicals of Rammellzee Tour, with the Venice Biennale and Retrospective at the Gemeentemuseum. He also participated in numerous group exhibitions worldwide.
Equally gifted as a hip hop word master, his work influenced the Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill. His 1983 collaboration with K-Rob, Beat Bop, is considered to be a hip hop classic.

CHAMPAGNE WISHES AND CAVIAR DREAMS – PETROSSIAN SINCE 1920

In Paris, during the Roaring Twenties, caviar became a fine delicacy served by polite society. Exiled Russian royalty revived the art of caviar with the help of the Petrossian family who became legend for serving this fine delicacy at the world’s grandest tables, creating a symbol of luxury and an indispensable ingredient of high society dining finesse.
Why Petrossian Caviar? For nearly ninety years, Petrossian caviar has stood for excellence. This legacy of quality began with two brothers, Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian, who moved to France and distributed caviar imported from bountiful Caspian Sea sturgeon. During their expansion, Petrossian opened a restaurant in New York City which carries on today as Petrossian was the first major distributor to work with sturgeon farms; providing sustainable gourmet options.
“Good caviar should have distinct eggs that separate when you roll them on the roof of your mouth” asserts Alexandre Petrossian, third generation VP of Petrossian. “They need to pop.” When you open a tin, the caviar should be shiny, each egg glistening. “Good caviar sparkles like diamonds.”
To accompany caviar, the famed Paris caviar house recommends rinsing the palate with a dry alcohol, ideally a fine vodka or vintage Champagne, because as Ludwig Bemelmans, the internationally known gourmet author put it, “Caviar is to dining what a sable coat is to a girl in evening dress.”

Copa Mayakoba Casa de la Amistad 2017

2nd Mayakoba Cup edition for the benefit of the Casa de la Amistad

Mayakoba Resort, the luxury destination in the Riviera Maya that offers an oasis of serenity and that combines harmony with natural landscapes celebrated September 30 the 2nd. Mayakoba Cup edition for the benefit of the Casa de la Amistad.

With the participation of over 87 amateur golfers from the country, the second edition of this tournament was held at the “El Camaleón” golf course, home of the first PGA TOUR in Mexico. The tournament was held with the purpose of raising funds to support children with scarce resources with cancer, in addition to spending a great time of healthy competition among friends.

Thanks to Mayakoba’s great commitment; OHL Desarrollos, El Camaleón, Koba, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, Fairmont Heritage Place, Social Action Committee and Golf Digest México, Banorte, among other sponsors and the participation of the players, managed to raise the amount of $ 574 thousand pesos through Casa de la Amistad, will be delivered to Chetumal Hospital where 60 children with cancer originating from Quintana Roo are currently supported.

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death due to illness in Mexico, and for that reason, for 27 years, Casa de la Amistad has focused all its actions on raising the survival rate of Mexican children and young people with this disease throughout the Mexican Republic. In addition, Casa de la Amistad is the only institution in Mexico that offers comprehensive support, at no cost, to the poor population from 0 to 21 years. From its creation until the month of September, Casa de la Amistad has benefited more than 9,320 children and youngsters of whom, currently 957 are in treatment and 3,246 in surveillance.


More information about Casa de la Amistad:
http://www.casadelaamistad.org.mx/

BVLGARI HOTEL BEIJING

BULGARI CELEBRATED WITH A GALA DINNER THE OPENING OF THE NEW HOTEL BVLGARI BEIJING

The new Hotel Bulgari Beijing opened its doors in the heart of the exclusive Embassy District of Beijing. Designed by architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, crowning 7 years of meticulous works of construction, the fourth jewel of the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts rises within the new Genesis Project, an oasis of tranquility that balances art and nature.

Top celebrities, artists, designers from Beijing gathered to celebrate the dinner of inaugural gala of the hotel, organized by Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari and Antonio Saponara, General Manager of Hotel Bulgari Beijing. Michelin chef Niko Romito, head of Il Ristorante at Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, gave a dinner special for the occasion, which expresses its philosophy and concept of simplicity of a kitchen original.

During the dinner in the ballroom, with tables decorated with flowers and candles, the CEO of Bulgari, gave the audience a speech on the ancient root of the relationship between Italy and China, followed by a delightful performance by the quartet LE DIV4S, who performed a selection of the best classical arias of the Italian opera.

The dinner was accompanied by a session of DJ set, as well as live jazz, which gave the welcome guests with an intimate atmosphere on the terrace of Il Bar. Among the guests present was the actress and ambassador of Bulgari: Shu Qi, in company of model Zhang Ziyi, while the list of VIP guests included the socialite Meng Guangmei, actors Zhu Xudan and Sun Jian, the television presenter Chen Luyu, in addition to the artists Yan Pei-Ming and Irene Kung.
During the press conference offered to officially present the project, in the presence of Silvio Ursini, Executive Vice President of the Bulgari Group, architects Antoni or Citterio and Patricia Viel, land designer Enzo Enea, chef Niko Romito, Antonio Saponara and artist Irene Kung, Jean -Christophe Babin unveiled the striking portrait of Sotirio Bulgari, the founder of the Maison, which will be displayed in the lobby. The painting was created by the renowned contemporary Chinese artist Yang Pei-Ming, who was also part of the conference. “The inauguration of the first Bulgari hotel in China underlines the importance of this market for our Brand, since it is also a symbol of the fruitful dialogue between our countries,” Babin said.

Silvio Ursini, who happened on the stage, presented an overview of the collection said: “The Hotel Bulgari Beijing has been designed and built with the same spirit and attention to the details that characterize all our properties. We firmly believe that the extensive use of precious materials, such as marbles Italian, wood details and fabrics, as well as the combination of the best furniture and meticulous Chinese handicrafts, will meet the expectations of our clients”


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