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Trunks and Trunks Luis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks by Pierre Leonforte Before the standardisation of luggage enforced a set of cumbersome limitations, trunks were the bastion for the globe-trotting jet-set. Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks recounts the history and legacy of the world’
A major milestone was achieved in July 2010 when André Borschberg, an engineer and fighter pilot, landed an odd looking aircraft with a tiny fuselage and a massive jumbo-jet-size wingspan. In fact aviation history had been made, for it was the first time a plane had ever flown through the
A brand originally synonymous with refined yet luxurious jewellery, Harry Winston has garnered a prestigious reputation for its timepieces since their introduction in 1989.
‘It’ bags may be hyped and priced as investments but their trendiness undercuts any long-term worth. Even if they were to offer unheralded advantages - let’s say the ability to carry everything you own - most stylish women wouldn’t be caught dead clutching last season’s bag. Yet all is not
With prowess equal to that expressed in its emblematic panther design motif, Cartier stole the spotlight among High Jewellers at the Biennale des Antiquaires, held last September at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.
The rapid expansion of Toujouri has made it one of the region’s most notable fashion stories of late. Founded in 2008 by creative director and manager Lama El-Moatassem, the roots of the high fashion womenswear brand are in Qatar; but – with ranges stocked in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qata
At first glance it may look like a small futuristic battleship with its sleek lines and metallic figure, but in reality the long-range all-aluminium 50-metre Exuma motor yacht from Perini Navi is the ultimate luxury-meets-pleasure cruiser. The word ‘pleasure’ takes on a particularly powerf
While the rugged GS and super-fast RR motorcycles fly the flag high for the German brand’s motorcycle division, BMW is not however a company you’d immediately associate with bicycles. The truth of the matter is that any such assumption is misplaced; the Bavarian firm has been dabbling in p
Last July, Louis Vuitton threw a launch party like no other to celebrate the opening of its first store in Lebanon. Those lucky enough to be invited knew they were in for a special night, this was LV after all, but not until the night got under way, did they understand exactly how far the
Famed for its exotic, stylistically and culturally diverse designs, the fashion house Kenzo turned 40 this year. With an ever fresh approach to clothing that stresses multicultural fusion, Kenzo nevertheless remains true to the ethos of its founder.
Few names in motorsport conjure up the feel-good factor quite like Barry Sheene. The man was, is, a legend. In the 1970s he became a household name, not just in his native Britain but also throughout the racing world, and to this day remains one of motorcycle racing’s true greats. Good loo
Designer Damir Doma represents a bright young force in fashion as he redefines the masculine silhouette. Since his 2007 debut on the Men’s Paris Fashion Week schedule, editors, stylists and buyers anticipate his shows for their clarifying power. Staged in architecturally romantic arenas su