Renowned fashion designer Sir Paul Smith teamed up with British bespoke brand Mercian to create this fixed gear road bike. Hand-crafted at Mercian’s workshop in Derby the one-of-a-kind bicycle comes in matte-black steel, and it’s fitted with a range of custom high-end kit including a handmade Fizik saddle and Continental tyres. Priced at $8,195 the bike is available now from Mr Porter, and forms the centrepiece of Paul Smith 531, a capsule
Dubai plans to open the “Pearl of Dubai”, an underwater theme park designed by Los Angeles-based reef developer Reef Worlds; the creators of the Hollywood blockbusters “Avatar” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. The five-acre park, billed as the largest sustainable underwater tourism is being designed to look like an ancient Lost City. “The UAE has … Read more
Swiss watchmaker Chopard presents the Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition, in celebration of Porsche’s return to Le Mans. The COSC chronometer-certified flyback chronograph features a 45mm steel case with a sapphire case-back bearing engraved “Official Timing Partner Porsche Motorsport” inscription. Inside is the Chopard 03.05-M self-winding mechanical movement, with 28,800 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of 60 hours.The sporty dial is stamped with the 919 logo at 9 o’clock;
Master surfboard craftsman Roy Stuart is known for creating some of the most sophisticated—and expensive—surfboards in the world. His latest creation, The Rampant, continues that legacy. Handcrafted from Paulownia wood, this one-of-a-kind 10’6″ board weighs 31 pounds and is capable of reaching speeds over 35 mph. “The axis of rotation of the tubular fin is … Read more
British carmaker Jaguar has confirmed that it will build 250 units of the amazing speedster, and will present the car for the first time at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on 26th June. Powered by the Jaguar 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, Project 7 is the fastest and most powerful production Jaguar ever built, capable … Read more
Toronto-based hotel brand Four Seasons has launched a luxury vacation rental site that offers some of the world’s most exclusive villas, residences and holiday homes. “We’re seeing a steady increase in multi-generational and small group travel – guests who want to get away with children, grandparents or groups of friends to celebrate holidays or mark … Read more
