The Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 made its debut in 1991 and was immediately recognized in audiophile circles as one of the most innovative headphone systems ever created. The Orpheus system consists of two parts: the electrostatic headphone (HE90) and the matching headphone amplifier (HEV90). A Bold Mission: To Build the Best The Orpheus wasn’t created to … Read more
A work by the late British painter Francis Bacon set a new world record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. His iconic 1969 triptych “Three Studies of Lucian Freud” sold for $142.4 million at Christie’s to Acquavella Galleries. “The work was sold for $US142,405,000 after six minutes of fierce bidding in the … Read more
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the skull scarf, Alexander McQueen has launched a 30-piece limited-edition collection in collaboration with renowned artist Damien Hirst. The line is inspired by Hirst’s Entomology series featuring “butterflies, spiders and other insects form kaleidoscopic geometric shapes, laid out to create the signature McQueen skull motif.” The scarves are … Read more
Italian luxury brand Prada presents “Castello Cavalcanti,” an eight-minute film starring American actor Jason Schwartzman and Italian actress Giada Colagrande. The short film tells the story of Formula race driver Jed Cavalcanti, and follows him during the Molte Miglia rally, in September 1955. Written and directed by the one and only Wes Anderson. Watch the … Read more
Mercedes‑Benz revealed the S65 AMG ahead of its public unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20, 2013. Powering the S65 AMG is a twin‑turbocharged 6.0‑litre V12 engine producing 463 kW (630 hp) and 1,000 Nm of torque. Matched to the engine is AMG’s SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G‑TRONIC seven‑speed automatic gearbox, which offers three … Read more
A stainless-steel Rolex Daytona chronograph , ref. 6263/6239, Paul Newman model sold for a cool $1,089,186 at a Christie’s International auction in Geneva on November 10, 2013. The auction was held to mark the 50th anniversary of Rolex most iconic model, Rolex Daytona, the first chronograph wristwatch by the Swiss brand. “On normal dials, “Oyster” … Read more
