Monthly Archives: April 2010

by Carrie Coolidge 

What is the world’s most valuable luxury brand? According to a study released today compiled by market research firm Millward Brown Optimor, the most valuable brand is France’s Louis Vuitton with a brand value of nearly $19.8 billion.

Hermes, with a brand value of $8.45 billion, landed in the second spot, followed by Gucci ($7.58 billion), Chanel ($5.54 billion) and Hennessy ($5.36 billion).

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The best Champagne that is offered to the world comes from the region of Champagne, France which produces liquid gold that is most elegantly enjoyed in a sparkling crystal Champagne glass. It deliciously entices you to drink as the champagne bubbles kiss your nose when you press your lips to the glass and take that first heavenly sip. No wines are allowed to be called Champagne anymore. The only way they can is if they have been produced in Champagne, France which is how they originally got their name.  

 Bollinger 
On the 6 of February 1829 the Maison Bollinger was founded which has remained in family hands for five generations and is one of the best Champagne Houses around.

In 1992 they developed a Charter of Ethics and Quality which outlines the major principles of the house which shows you the high standards they have and how truly great this company is. 

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by LOL Equestrian

Saratoga Springs, New York is one of the USA’s leading resort destinations and equestrian centers.  In Sarasota Springs happens to be Fanis pre-graduated school.

You will love this city!

A must visit place!

  

by Luxury Auto Direct

Wheelsandmore, german individual tuner for sports- and supersportscars, has revealed their custom modifications on the Bentley Continental Supersports.

 With serial power about 630 hp the Bentley Continental Supersports already is the most powerful and fastest sportscoupe ever built by Bentley. But Wheelsandmore thought of much more and developed an ecu upgrade, combined with a handmade, stainless steel exhaust system. With special sportcatalysts, the ecu upgrade and within a remote controlled valve flap system, they increased the power up to 702 bhp and 650 lb-ft of torque.

 As the Bentley Supersports is not only coming with the biggest engine, but also with one of the biggest carbon-ceramic brakes, measuring 16.54 inches, Wheelsandmore got to use all their experience and know how to construct special wheels for perfect handling and outstanding visual appearance. The 3-piece lightweight wheel set is outfitted with „C-Sport“ model sizing 10,5×21“ with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres front and rear, wearing an enormous 4,5“ outisde lip in the rear. A special tyre approval allows a giant highspeed at 209 mph. In this case the wheels are painted completely matte black with a red racestripe, but wheelsandmore is able to offer unlimited colour and surface combinations.

 Finally the suspension can be switched up and down by using an electronic lowering module from Wheelsandmore called „LowMaXX“, which lifts up the car automatically around 0.79 inches at a speed of 44 mph to recover comfort and safety.

  

kadenaLuxuryTravel introduces W Retreat & Spa at Maldives

Located on the private island of Fesdu which boasts a magnificent house reef, expansive lagoon, and 4 nearby reefs, W Retreat & Spa incorporates a unique blend of Maldivian island village design together with the contemporary W design features for which the brand has become renowned.

At the heart of the resort’s philosophy is its commitment to service, namely ‘whatever you want, whenever you want it’.

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Pershing has recently debuted its first mega-yacht model the Pershing 115 which combines the elegant comfort of a luxury yacht with the sleek, sporty curves and speed of an open yacht.

Conceived by yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni and built by the Pesaro, Italy-based boatyard that is part of the Ferretti Group, the Pershing 115 is available in two versions. The first is fitted with twin MTU diesel engines totaling 7400 horsepower. Combined with two Kamewa Rolls-Royce water-jet drives, the yacht can reach a top speed of 43 knots. The second version boasts all of that plus a 5100-horsepower Textron Lycoming turbine that can produce a whopping 57-knot maximum speed.

With two sun decks complete with a retractable bimini top and an adjustable semi-circular sofa a roomy gadget-laden cockpit, a private study and media room, a full-beam master cabin suite, three guest cabins each with a private bathroom, three crew cabins, and a spacious galley, the 115-footer can entertain up to 22 people.

The yacht is valued at more than 12 million euros ($14.5 million) and was recently on display at European boat shows.

  

 by Manuela Santos

  

 Ok, it’s not the last collection but in which piece will You say no?

  

 kadenaLuxuryTravel proposes the ultimate Tour for this year.

The Grand Tour, an exclusive car grand tour across two continents in seven days. Aimed to recreate the motoring legacy of the pre-world war II long distance, high-speed journeys in both luxury and style. The Grand Tour turns the clock back to a more refined era where motoring across the world was an elegant and dignified leisure time and the enjoyment came from the adventure and not from the speed. West will meet East taking the drivers through pit stops such as Paris, Maranello, Rome, Jeddah, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

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  by Rigel Celeste

Although anybody can take gold and diamonds and make jewelry, some jewelers have the gift of putting precious metals and gems together to form truly beautiful and inspiring pieces of art. Much like in the art world every person has their own personal tastes and preferences when it comes to jewelry, but of the best jewelers in the world have you ever wondered who was the best of the best? The Luxury Institute in New York did, and so they recently interviewed 500 wealthy luxury consumers and asked them to rate 20 of the world’s top jewelers in order to come up with a ranked list of the top 10.

Harry Winston came out as the #1 most prestigious jewelry brand. The list follows Buccellati, Van Cleef & Arpels, Graff, Tiffany & Co, Piaget, Cartier, Chopard, Bulgari and Mikimoto.

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