Christie’s New York, the worldwide leading auctioneer, broke the record for the highest ever grossing post-war and contemporary art auction in history, totaling over $412 million in sales. The auction highlighted works from Andy Warhol, Franz Kline, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons and Roy Lichtenstein, among others. “This evening’s sale set a new record … Read more
Football star David Beckham is the new face of luxury watchmaker Breitling. The Swiss brand’s latest worldtimer is billed as the ultimate travel watch, equipped with the new Manufacture Breitling Caliber B05, featuring a patented mechanism and a double disk that enables permanent readings of the time in all 24 time zones. “I’ve always been … Read more
We’ve all seen Yayoi Kusama’s collection for Louis Vuitton, and now the collaboration between the Japanese artist and French fashion house continues with the launch of a limited edition bag, the Kusama Pumpkin Minaudière. Handcrafted by Louis Vuitton artisans, in the shape of a pumpkin, covered with the artist’s dots, and made from resin, metal … Read more
“The pursuit of perfection” — Ducati has revealed a new flagship model for its motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R. Unveiled at the 2012 EICMA show, the 1199 Panigale R will be the lightest superbike in the range. Based on the S model, it features lighter components, engine modifications, ABS as standard, an … Read more
If Apple‘s standard iPad Mini no longer captivates, Gold & Co. London—the renowned manufacturer of bespoke gold-plated luxury products—has unveiled an alternative. The British luxury brand has encased the new iPad Mini in 24kt gold, creating a limited edition of 250 pieces available in either 24kt gold or rose gold plating. The collection will debut … Read more
British car maker Aston Martin and Swiss luxury watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated their eight-year partnership with the presentation of the AMVOX7, the first vertical-trigger chronograph equipped with a power-reserve display. Developed by the Manufacture from the Vallée de Joux, the AMVOX7 features design elements seen on the latest Aston Martin models. Water resistant to 50 metres, … Read more
