The Brando – Marlon Brando’s Private Island Resort Officially Opened

The Brando, a new insanely luxurious resort opened in July on the atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. The resort features 35 deluxe villas, each with its own private beach area and plunge pool and offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. Legendary actor Marlon Brando first came to Tetiaroa in 1962 while … Read more

Kit Harington Stars in Jimmy Choo Fall/Winter 2014 Campaign

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington fronts the Jimmy Choo men’s Fall/Winter 2014 campaign, lensed by fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh. “It is incredibly exciting to work with a brand that is so highly regarded in fashion, so it is a real honour to be the face of their campaign,” says Kit Harington. These campaign images … Read more

Paul Smith x Mercian Fixed Gear Bike

Renowned fashion designer Sir Paul Smith teamed up with British bespoke brand Mercian Cycles 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 is fitted with a range of custom high-end kit, including a handmade Fizik saddle and Continental tyres. Priced at $8,195, the … Read more

Dubai Plans To Open World’s Largest Underwater Theme Park

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

Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition

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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;

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The Most Expensive Wooden Surfboard — $1.3 Million Masterpiece

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