luxury fragrances

American luxe brand Tom Ford has a little gift for those who have a thing for luxe fragrances in equally luxe decanters. The suave and sexy Private Blend Atomiser is a super-exclusive perfume decanter wrapped in supple leather with gold metal embodiments, and it even comes with an easy to pour funnel. With a handy carrier body and a matching golden cap bearing the Tom Ford logo, the Private Blend Atomiser has swanky written all over it. Presented in sizes of 50 ml, the Atomizer is all yours for $290.

race bags

Louis Vuitton’s new collection of Race bags has zing, speed and adrenaline painted all over it, with the kaleidoscopic visage and high-on-sprint prints.  For Cruise 2017, Louis Vuitton’s all-race collection features patterns like the chequered flag and bold, vibrant colours that have race-car written all over them. Including favorites like the Neverfull, the Alma and the Speedy, the bags feature the ‘Vuitton’ logo right up front and center—almost reminding you of the hordes of logos on the racing scene.  The Cruise 2017 collection is available on the Louis Vuitton website, with prices ranging from $1570 for the Race Neverfull Tote to $5,750 for the Race Petite Malle Clutch. Oh, and there’s also the spunky strap—the Race Bandouliere handbag strap—that’s just $560. Take your pick!

etch clock

Swiss design and technology company 42foundry has developed an ETCH clock that combines seven-segment digital displays and embossed fonts with engraving and can be hung on either a wall or, by screwing on the base, can sit on the desk or mantle.  Inside the elegantly understated aluminum frame, the face of the Etch Clock is covered with a Dark Peacock colored elastomer surface.  Each thirty seconds the clock will create a digital time display within that surface, not with light but through a process that actually sinks etched-looking 3-D numerals into the elastic surface. With the phone app you can quickly synchronize the ETCH clock with your local time as well as choose from two display methods, one with the time fading in and then out every thirty seconds or to display only when its onboard sensors detect ambient sound or noise. For the price of $1,370 you truly have the future in your hands.

maldives

Four Seasons recently announced the opening of its private island Maldives resort, the brand’s first exclusive archipelago and world’s only exclusive-use UNESCO hideaway in a World Biosphere Reserve. Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah is a seven-bedroom home that sits on five acres of land and can accommodate up to 22 guests. The Beach House will cost guests around $46,360 a night, and yes , it does include private use of the entire island. Among the island’s amenities is the use of a 62-foot yacht, the Ocean of Consciousness Spa and access to the Dive Centre. At the spa, travelers can enjoy over-water therapies or join in on yoga, meditation and pranayama classes. Guests can also experience the island’s bounty by participating in activities such as diving with whale sharks to swimming with turtles, snorkeling with year-round manta rays, or surfing the secret breaks of Baa Atoll. But if you really want an intimate experience, the property also includes its own private island, an even more exclusive retreat. Here you can enjoy a romantic catered dinner illuminated by candles and the moonlight. Talk about wallowing in luxury!

bugatti swiss alps

Another plush Bugatti showroom has opened its doors in the spectacular Swiss Alps, to be located smack in the center of the famous mountain resort Gstaad. The new outlet is being touted as one of the brand’s largest in Europe and the 13th across the globe to feature the brand’s novel award-winning floor design. Spread over a sprawling 150 square meters, The Bugatti – Gstaad was developed in close consultation with Pichler GFG AG, which is the official partner of Bugatti in Switzerland since 2010. This is the third Bugatti showroom to spring up in the Swiss Alps, the other two being the hugely successful Bugatti Geneva and Bugatti Zurich outlets. With 10 of over 200 advance orders for the Chiron coming directly from the Swiss Alps, Switzerland promises to be one of the brand’s biggest markets in Europe.

beipanjiang bridge china

Suspended above a Chinese river by more than half a kilometre, The Beipanjiang Bridge is the highest bridge ever built in the world. Open to traffic now, the bridge is raised 564 metres above the Beipan River in mountainous southwest China and has a 1,341-metre span that carries four lanes of traffic. Designed by a team of Chinese engineers, the bridge connects the provinces of Guizhou and Yunnan, and is expected to reduce journey time between the cities of Liupanshui and Xuianwei from five hours to just two. Before now the world’s highest bridge was the Sidu River Bridge, also in China, positioned 500 metres above a river.

hermes outdoor furnishing

Great news for Hermes loyalists! Now you can add to your collection of Hermes bags, scarves and perfumes by owning some prized pieces of the Hermes outdoor furnishing fabrics collection. The materials are technical in practice yet sensual and exuberant, in keeping with Hermes mantra of style with substance. The fabrics are resistant to moisture, light, and chlorine and therefore perfect for both the terrace and the poolside. The fabrics are available in four shades with a cheerful yet elegant interplay of patterns. The collection uses a warm and natural palette for the perfect outdoor mood. So get Hermes to grace your home along with your closet this year.

hollywood top grossers

Scarlett Johansson has been named top grossing actor of the year 2016 by Forbes. That’s quite a wonderful development, we think, since for the most part of history, male actors have been ruling the roost. But Scarlett’s shot to the very top now, thanks to her roles in movies such as “Sing”, “The Jungle Book”, “Hail Caesar!”, and “Captain America: Civil War”, which helped her rake in a total of $1.2 billion in ticket sales in 2016. Her Civil War co-stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr., who raked in $1.15 billion, tied for the second spot. The commercial hit that played a major role in deciding the rankings of these three stars also went on to become the top-grossing movie of 2016 with $1.15 billion. Well here’s to Scarlett and to seeing more of her in 2017 !

six senses bhutan

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is preparing for the opening of Six Senses Bhutan in 2017. “The rapid brand expansion of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas ignited in Asia, Europe, Northern Africa and the Caribbean allows us to redefine ourselves on a global scale with the addition of our first ski resort, first urban hotel and two amazing resort projects located at UNESCO World Heritage Sites,” stated CEO Neil Jacobs.  Six Senses Bhutan is actually a cluster of five properties set in stunning natural beauty for the ultimate circuit experience. With a total of just 82 guest suites distributed between five intimate lodges, the project creates a Six Senses journey that encompasses Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro. The five guest lodges are supposed to reflect the heritage and hospitality which makes Bhutan the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’.

mid size suv

Japanese luxury automaker Infiniti is all set to unveil their QX50 concept at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show that opens next week. The QX50 concept, which will eventually form a new mid-size SUV, is an evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration showcased at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, and features a cab-forward silhouette with taut and muscular lines. There’s also new tech buried in the QX50 concept’s body— what Infiniti calls the “first production-ready incarnation” of its ProPilot semi-autonomous technology.  The tech is supposed to be handy in driving tasks such as navigating stop-start traffic on the highway or keeping track of surrounding vehicles. The QX50 Concept is expected to bolster the future position of Infiniti in the mid-size SUV space which is currently the fastest-growing segment globally.