Monthly Archives: June 2010

The Fashion Statement: Extreme Feet

by Kristin Young at Luxist

Extreme, statement-making shoes make the woman. If you routinely go the safe route on your footwear choices (and, by safe, I mean simple plain black pumps or modest, solid-colored flats), you’re just not living. Or at least not setting yourself apart.

The fashion world is obsessed with over-the-top shoes. The crazier, the scarier, the stranger, the better. And, because fashion is a business, it means women’s appetite for extreme footwear is increasing by leaps and bounds.

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China Fashion Week A/W 2010-2011

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The Top 5 most expensive Yachts

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2010 Aston Martin Rapide

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by Car and Driver

Aside from its stunning sheetmetal, you might wonder what all the fuss is about the Aston Martin Rapide. After all, the car is showing up mighty late to the four-door “coupe” party that has been raging for a few years now. (The Mercedes-Benz CLS-class, which arguably arrived first to the bash, is about to enter its second generation.) But Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez, in a fit of understandable partisanship, insists his car is something unique; he claims the Rapide is “the only four-door sports car in the world.”

Think of the stratospherically priced Rapide—the base cost is $201,300—as a stretched, four-door DB9, and Bez seems only mildly insane. His point is that the Rapide is a sports car first and a sedan second, unlike other cars in the segment, which he says have all had their styling and dynamics compromised in the name of rear-seat accommodations or comfort. And any arguments that can’t be won by playing the “sports car” card are dismissed by playing up the Rapide’s exclusivity, as annual production will number 2000 or so units worldwide. But is the Rapide actually that special?

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Maldives – the best time for divers and snorkel-lovers to visit is May To November

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by kadenaLuxuryTravel

To decide for the best time to visit Maldives, you should know the climate of the place. The climate of Maldives is tropical, which means hot, humid and dry weather. Maldives is basically dominated by the monsoons. The islands get rainfall from July to August due to southwest monsoon and from November to March due to northeast monsoons. The time between May and November is also a best time to visit Maldives as the skies remains cloudy, humidity remains high and there are more chances of rainfall. This is the best time for divers and snorkel-lovers to visit Maldives. As there is increased water clarity and better visibility for divers, so the water sports like jet-skiing, windsurfing, diving and snorkeling can give an amazing experience to all tourists.

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The Savoy London To Reopen 10.10.10

by Hospitality.net

The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, will reopen its doors on Sunday, October 10, 2010. One of this year’s most eagerly anticipated openings, The Savoy has been undergoing the most ambitious restoration in British history. The hotel closed in December 2007 for a restoration that encompasses the entire building from the iconic entrance and the American Bar to Savoy Grill and the 268 guestrooms and suites.

“We are very excited to reopen The Savoy”, comments Kiaran MacDonald, General Manager. “It is fair to say that this project has not been without its challenges, but we are looking forward to unveiling the results of nearly three years of hard work and dedication. We are very aware of the place that The Savoy holds in many people’s affections and we firmly believe that the hotel will exceed people’s expectations and reclaim its position as one of the world’s great hotels.”

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McLaren Art Car by César Tipped to Top €2 Million at Auction

When automobiles break the seven-figure mark at auction, they’re usually pre-war or even post-war classics. But a sportscar from the 90s? This one is an exception. As it is, the McLaren F1 remains a highly coveted collectors item, pristine examples still commanding seven-figure price tags in their own right. A race-spec McLaren F1 GTR is an even more sought-after rarity. But even in this field, this particular example is rarer still. After racing it at Le Mans in 1994, French industrialist Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére handed his McLaren over to famed artist César. The result has a similar effect as BMW’s own art cars, which makes sense considering that the McLaren is powered by BMW engines and enjoyed factory backing in its motorsport exploits. This one-of-a-kind example is set to cross the auction block during the Le Mans Classic on July 9, where auctioneers Artcurial Motors anticipates it will fetch between $2.5 and 3 million.

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Art Market: Russian Billionaires Are Back

by Tom Johansmeyer at Luxist

The numbers may not have big, but it felt like 2007 all over again during “Russian Week” in London. Russian billionaires descended on the art auction houses and fought fiercely for prized lots. Compared to last year, auction sales nearly doubled, with the Russians spending $86 million to repatriate icons, paintings, porcelain and Faberge items. This follows $18.5 million in Russian art sales by Sotheby’s and Christie’s in New York back in April.

The most popular pieces were early 20th century modernist works, with the top lot Alexander Yakovlev’s “Titi and Naranghe, Daughters of Chief Eki Bondo.” It was good for £2.5 million, almost tripling its high-end presale estimate of £900,000.

Sotheby’s was the top auction house of London’s Russian Week, generating £22.3 million by selling approximately 70 percent of its 615 lots. The result falls within the presale range of £19.3 million to £28 million.

Visit Valencia

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Mata, Maduro and Mathieu show us their favourite leisure spots in Valencia city .

The Best Beach Resorts In The World

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by Charles Dubow – The Forbes

Looking for the ultimate beach getaway? Want to find that perfect stretch of beach and blue water where you can let all your cares drift away on warm tropical breezes? Welcome to the Forbes.com list of the best beach resorts in the world. Many countries, of course, can offer many fine resorts, but to make your decision easier, we have picked only one resort per country, based on the beauty of the beach and the service and amenities of the resort. Whether you are looking for a family-oriented vacation or a romantic getaway, chances are you will find the resort that’s right for you.

Australia Hayman , Bahamas Ocean Club , Brazil Copacabana Palace , British Virgin Islands Little Dix Bay , British West Indies Cap Juluca, France Hôtel du Cap–Eden Roc , French Polynesia Bora Bora Lagoon Resort , French West Indies La Samanna , Greece Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas , India The Leela Palace, a Kempinski resort , Indonesia Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay , Italy Hotel Splendido , Malaysia The Datai , Mauritius Royal Palm Hotel , Mexico Las Ventanas al Paraíso , New Caledonia Le Méridien Ile des Pins , Spain The Marbella Club , St. Vincent & Grenadines Cotton House , Thailand Amanpuri , Tunisia The Residence–Tunis , U.S. Virgin Islands Caneel Bay ,United States Shutters on the Beach - California, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea – Hawaii , Weekapaug Inn – Rhode Island ,
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Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai selected as top 10 global retail cities

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by Alexandra de Kerros Boudkov Orloff Source: Global Times

According to the latest report on global retail industry released by the CB Richard Ellis, China has three cities-Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai-on the list of the world’s top 10 retail cities. Hong Kong ranked in the fifth, Beijing in the sixth and Shanghai in the eighth position. This is the first time for Shanghai to be hanging high on the top 10 list. According to the report, these cities were selected due to their attractiveness to luxurious brands.

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