Balmain and Victoria’s Secret have come together for a sassy new limited edition collection, the VSxBalmain capsule collection. Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing has signed up for this partnership, which is the first collaboration between Victoria’s Secret and a luxury fashion brand. Following the launch of the capsule collection, it will be carried in select Victoria’s Secret stores and on VictoriasSecret.com, from November 29 onwards.
The Porsche 911 GT3 has finally made its India debut and it is priced at Rs 2.31 crore (ex-showroom India). First unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by the 4.0-litre flat-six engine from the 911 GT3 Cup racer, and it belts out 493bhp at 8,250rpm and 460Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. The rear-mounted engine is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic gearbox though owners can opt for a 6-speed manual transmission as well. The GT3 sprints from 0-100kph in 3.4 seconds and tops out at 318kph. The GT3 with the manual gearbox is 0.5 seconds slower in the sprint to 100kph but goes up higher to 320kph. The car also offers a rear axle steering as standard along with an adjustable damper system and dynamic engine mounts. The rear wing is made from carbon-fibre and the GT3 also features centre-locking wheels. The motorsport developed chassis also helps improve driving dynamics and agility.
Master Watchmaker and second oldest Swiss watch brand Favre Leuba is all set to unveil their Bivouac 9000 in India on October 12 at Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai . With Bivouac 9000 timepiece, Favre-Leuba celebrates its 280th anniversary and it’s the only first mechanical wristwatch which is capable of measuring altitudes of up to an incredible 9,000 meters above sea level.
Baby shoes have been the subject of what’s perhaps the world’s most poignant and also most famous ‘six-word novel’ attributed to Hemingway. Christian Louboutin are writing their own baby shoes story though, through their latest collection of red soled shoes for little ones. The range has been created in collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand and will be sold exclusively on the Goop website. Termed ‘The Loubibaby Collection’, this line features mary-janes style shoes in four colors: pink, red, blue, and gold, with each pair carrying a price tag of $250. Well, this baby shoe story is surely a vibrant and cheerful one!
Dutch luxury audio electronic brand Ricatech has made an entry into the Indian market by launching their ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ jukeboxes, a limited edition and exclusive segment by the brand. Ricatech, which views India as a promising market for the luxury segment,is known for its retro style electronics and luxury jukeboxes . The Amitabh Bachchan jukebox will be a collector’s item and a “one of a kind limited edition luxury product,” to be imported, delivered and installed by Ricatech directly. The company, which is targeting Mumbai and Delhi, also looks to launch retro jukeboxes, record-players, radios, accessories, headphones and bluetooth speakers in India, catering to the mass segment, to be sold through retail stores as well as e-commerce platforms.
The resorts of One&Only Royal Mirage- The Residence & Spa, The Palace, and the Arabian Court are all featured within the top 10 most favoured places to stay amongst 550 hotels listed for Dubai on Trip Advisor, the world’s largest review and ranking website. The Residence & Spa has continuously clinched the #1 position for the past year alone, whilst the exclusive One&Only The Palm follows, currently listed as #3 favourite. One&Only Royal Mirage offers understated elegance and exclusive charm with a kilometre of private beach and 65 acres of lush landscaped gardens, filled with an array of in indoor and alfresco restaurants, beach lounges, indulgent spas, and meeting facilities.
Heesen’s largest yacht concept ever, Project Maximus, was revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show press conference. Designed by Clifford Denn the yacht measures 83m (272ft) and boasts a long, narrow shape with a steel hull. The exterior deck stretches the full length of the boat, and a covered external lounge area is located on the Main deck. The decks are designed with wind protection in mind as well as hydrodynamic performance, while the yacht features a pool with a waterfall and a large bathing platform as well.
The Manero Peripheral combines classic design with modern engineering. It is powered by the CFB A2050 caliber, which was launched in 2016 and designed and developed completely in-house. Its movement, which is a modified version of the CFB A2000, is a certified chronometer and features a central hour and minute display, a small-seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, and a date display at 3 o’clock. It also features a tribute to Swiss watchmaking tradition in the form of the Geneva stripes on the movement’s bridges and cocks. This automatic movement draws its power from a bidirectional automatic winding system with a PVD-coated peripheral rotor that features the same blue color as the dial. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the movement is therefore a further tribute to the city of Lucerne – and to the rich heritage of the Carl F. Bucherer brand. Limited to 188 watches, this special edition is an allusion to the year in which the company was founded. The number denoting the limited edition as well as the series number of the watch is depicted in a special engraving on the case back.
The Manero Peripheral Boutique Edition for women flaunt a bezel paved with 60 diamonds and the mother-of-pearl dial in snow white or velvet brown. Inside lies the in-house manufacture caliber CFB A2050. Carl F. Bucherer has dressed this first-class movement with great elegance and femininity. Gentle, rounded lines characterize the stainless steel case, 40 mm in diameter. The 60 diamonds set into the bezel carry a total weight of 0.6 ct., beautifully complementing the minute circle on the dial. The dial’s high quality is also affirmed by the applied, facetted hour indices that elegantly harmonize with the fine lance hands. Precious alligator leather straps complete the overall look; the white variant features a contrasting black strap, while the model with the velvet brown dial is accompanied by a tone-on-tone leather strap. Price: INR 578,000
Favre-Leuba’s Raider Harpoon focuses on only the essentials by making the important minutes much easier and precise to read, in every situation and under every condition. In doing so, the standard form of time indication has been completely rethought, and everything unnecessary has been omitted. The result is further proof of the values such as defiance, ingenuity and the pioneering spirit, that have defined the brand for over the rich 279 years– a diving watch that proves its worth with just one hand. Price: INR 3,50,000
The Raider Sea Bird from Favre-Leuba is the ideal companion for women who embrace challenges, who think and act independently, who defy convention and cultivate their own unique style. This new ladies’ watch is irrefutable proof that aesthetic beauty and functionality are not mutually exclusive, and that a feminine look can surely be strong, distinctive, and sporty. Generously sized, rectangular, appliquéd index marks and distinctive, easily readable and luminous hands make a powerful statement on an otherwise minimalist dial. Four different dial colors can be chosen from: a pure white that radiates brightness, a captivating copper tone with a shimmering glow, a classic brown that exudes timeless style, and a deep royal blue that conjures up images of the unfathomable depths of the ocean and the boundless expanse of the sky. Price: INR 1,50,000
All of these watches are available at Ethos watch boutiques.
Girard-Perregaux have created their latest dazzling timepiece the Cat’s Eye La Fenice, named after the legendary theatre. Sprinkled with 200 emerald cut diamonds, 83 of which cover the dial, accompanied by 10 brilliant cut ones, the watch features a delicate a hand-polished white gold ribbon bow on the dial as well. The dial also features a special cut-out mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay hand-painted in subtly graded shades, which you can also personalize according to your preference. The Cat’s Eye La Fenice timepiece comes with black alligator leather strap secured by a buckle set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds. The alligator strap can, however, be customised to match the colour chosen by you for the mother of pearl inlay. The movement inside is an in-house mechanical self-winding one driving hours and minutes functions and endowed with a 46-hour power reserve. The caseback can be engraved with personalised motifs relating to the theatrical world as a backdrop to any personal notes of messages.
Christian Louboutin and Sabyasachi Mukherjee have teamed up to create a limited edition collection of footwear that’s elaborately adorned and embellished to perfection. The collection includes sneakers, heels and ankle boots in Indian fabrics, covered with embroidery and metal spikes looking every bit ‘Indian’ in their luxe. Iterestingly, the collection incorporates cut-offs from saris and ribbons, which Louboutin discovered when he visited Sabyasachi’s home in Kolkata. The limited edition collection includes 15 designs for women and four for men, and will be available October onwards at eight locations including Bergdorf Goodman, the Christian Louboutin boutique in West Hollywood as well as at Harrods.
