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The first Hermès silk scarf appeared in 1937, created by Robert Dumas, son-in-law of Emile Hermès. Taking the helm in 1951, Dumas helped transform a saddlery workshop into one of luxury's defining houses.
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A few years ago, I sat next to one of the bosses at Lamborghini, who told me, in a spittle-speckled table-thumping rage, that if he was ever forced to make an electric car, he would shoot himself. I felt sorry for the man. So, I made sympathetic noises, and we drank some wine and we [&h…
A 42.5-metre transatlantic explorer conceived by buy.com founder Scott Blum, the Sea Rover marries sporting versatility with serious spa indulgence as the first of just ten vessels from new builder Dutch Design.
“The Global 6000 underwent a full interior and exterior transformation,” explains Jim Dixon, Managing Partner & Creative Director, Yachts & Aviation at Winch Design. “What has been preserved is the structural integrity and proven platform of the Global 6000. What’s been updated …
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The world of ‘restomods’ is finally expanding beyond vintage 911s with surprise additions like this ‘Project MA-01’ from a company called Modena Automobili. It’s a reincarnation of the much-loved Maserati Biturbo Shamal from the 1990s and thankfully it fixes all the period issues of tha…
Lebanese-American founder Léa Daaboul moved to Dubai a decade ago in a mix of business and love. A travelling yoga instructor, she researched manufacturers before launching her eponymous swimwear label in 2018.
Perfumehead is the fragrance industry’s newest kid on the block, and somehow, despite there being an overabundance of top-notch products already vying for your attention, it has managed to create an incredible buzz. How? We’d put it down to three things. Firstly, it’s very high-end, foc…
Bigger and better is no idle promise here. The newest Kismet launched from Lürssen's Schacht-Audorf yard in May 2024 and made its public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show after a charter season.
Did you know that the Egyptian jeweller Azza Fahmy has collaborated with the textile-loving Lebanese homeware and furniture creator Bokja? It makes sense on many levels, not least for the fact that both brands share a deep-rooted passion for cultural preservation: Azza Fahmy transforms …
Patek Philippe’s annual ‘Rare Handcraft’ collection celebrates the micro-arts — enamelling, miniature painting, marquetry, guilloché — in 82 works glimpsed before they vanish into collectors’ hands.
Marble has long defined luxurious interiors, from grand museums to stately homes. Stone Studios, an emerging Middle Eastern brand, turns the timeless material into statement furniture and accessories for thoroughly modern spaces.
The most extraordinary boat at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, Royal Huisman's 52-metre, six-deck Special One was commissioned by Prince Turki bin Muqrin of Saudi Arabia and resembles an American convertible scaled three times over.