With the world premiere in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, Mercedes-Benz is bringing back the Maybach brand. Under the hood the new Mercedes-Maybach S600 comes with a biturbo V12 that will deliver 523 hp, and a maximum torque of 830Nm at 1900rpm; the Maybach 600 should reach 62mph in less than 5sec. The interior on the Maybach is spacious and features an extensive set of luxurious amenities including IWC clocks,
Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the BeoPlay H2, an ultra-flexible on-ear headphone built for music lovers. Designed by Jakob Wagner, the Danish industrial designer behind the BeoPlay H6 and BeoPlay H3, the headphones are powered by 40 mm custom driver and a bass port; designed to give you a full and rich music performance. Made from durable quality materials, BeoPlay H2 boast genuine lambskin detailing and rugged textiles with a choice of
Dubbed the “Holy Grail” of watches, the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication is a true masterpiece of horology. Previously sold at Sotheby’s in 1999 for $11 million, this legendary timepiece recently shattered records by fetching CHF 23,237,000 (approximately $24.4 million) at auction just ten days ago. Commissioned in 1925 by New York banker Henry … Read more
Good news for Batman fans! – The first officially-licensed Batmobile is up for auction starting at $90,000. The custom Batmobile was built and designed in 1960 by 23-year-old Forrest Robinson in a barn, and is based on a 1956 Oldsmobile 88 with a 324 Rocket engine – a predecessor of 1960s muscle cars. Here’s the … Read more
Christmas at Claridge’s is a very special time of year. For the second year running, the five‑star hotel has teamed up with long‑time friends and guests Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to create a lavish 22‑ft Christmas tree—and, as expected, it is bellissimo. Inspired by their childhood memories, the 8‑metre‑high tree is covered in 300 … Read more
S. Stefano di Sessanio, a fortified medieval village high in the Abruzzo mountains—about a two-hour drive from Rome—sits at 1,250 meters above sea level. The design firm Oriano Associati Architetti, working with local organizations, led a project to preserve and revitalize Santo Stefano as an albergo diffuso (a dispersed village hotel) while safeguarding its architectural … Read more
