Biggest underwater yoga class at Atlantis Dubai on World Yoga Day

On Tuesday June 20, Atlantis, The Palm will celebrate The International Day of Yoga with an ‘Underwater’ yoga class in front of the resort’s Ambassador Lagoon from 7:30am-8:30am. Set to be the biggest underwater yoga class in Dubai, this session is free of cost and aims to deliver a completely unique experience for beginners, intermediate and advanced yoga practitioners, set against the mesmerising tranquility of the Ambassador Lagoon, the biggest aquarium in the Middle East and Africa.  Surrounded by a majestic 65,000 sea creatures, guests to the special class will have the opportunity to rejuvenate and restore in a unique aquatic surrounding practicing Hatha Yoga, a discipline that helps bring peace to the mind and body. The class aims to improve strength, flexibility and balance, involving beautiful, calming sequence of postures, breathing exercises and relaxation of body tension. The class includes complimentary access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium until 10:00am, a yoga mat, towels and a bottle of water. The International Day of Yoga was officially formed three years ago after India highlighted the importance of yoga to the United Nations. It brought together 176 countries to sign a resolution, marking the 21st as the official day of yoga.

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Supercar maker Aston Martin has joined hands with Hogan to create limited edition collection of luxe sneakers that are stamped with the Aston Martin brand of class and finesse, and only 3000 pairs of these will be created. Crafted from leather and nylon, the sneakers offer a choice of four colors— beige, brown, grey and black. Priced at $545, these shoes also incorporate the iconic Aston Martin wings on the classic kestrel tan leather tongue.

Christian Louboutin creates the Aurelian sneaker for Pitti Immagine Uomo 92nd edition

Christian Louboutin has joined menswear’s most esteemed tastemakers as a first-time special project of Pitti Immagine Uomo’s 92nd edition. On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, the historic Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence will serve as the setting for a dynamic, day-long Bike Polo tournament staged by the renowned footwear designer, with eight teams representing France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA going tête-à-tête for the title of champion. Raclette Party joins Christian Louboutin in Florence for the Pitti Uomo tournament, and Tloupas’ agency Yorgo&Co partnered with the brand to create the striking logo and visual identity for the event. Joining Raclette Party for Tuesday’s tournament are French world champions Call Me Daddy, Germany’s The Mohawks, Ninja Five of Japan, Gnarcats representing the United States, Crouching Tigers from Hong Kong, Treee of Italy and Sky High from England. Each team of three will sport a key AW17 introduction to Louboutin’s beloved men’s collection: the Aurelien sneaker. An evolution of spring’s high-top Loubikick, Aurelien brings the energy of a classic ‘90’s basketball sneaker to a modern, low-top silhouette. With a unique and sophisticated cup sole construction, both Loubikick and Aurelien cradle the foot, with a wider base that balances style and comfort. The outsole seen on both styles are unique in the world of footwear. A perfect mix of Italian craftsmanship and innovative manufacturing technology, Aurelien boasts hand-cut leather pieces, and applied rubber embossed with an ultra-high resolution scan of crocodile skin, for an exotic effect that would fool even the most trained eye. A red-lined neoprene sock inside the shoe cradles the foot for comfort and enables the shoe to be worn without tying the laces for a strong fashion statement.

Michelin Starred Chef Vikas Khanna launches book ‘My First Kitchen’

Michelin starred chef Vikas Khanna has brought forth his new book My First Kitchen: a beginner’s guide to cooking and setting up the kitchen. Khanna is an award-winning chef and host of the highly rated prime-time shows MasterChef India, Twist of Taste and Mega Kitchens. He has been a guest on Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen, as well asThe Martha Stewart Show, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay and MasterChef Australia. The book is a guide to everything from buying the right gadgets and utensils to learning to use them, from how and what to stock in your pantry to throwing your first party. It contains more than 100 recipes along with instructions for storing and cooking your ingredients, and planning your menus—all accompanied with gorgeous full-colour photographs. This one’s for your masterchef journey!

Adidas invites creative kids with #ADIDASBYME campaign

Adidas, recently unveiled a global campaign underlining creativity to push the boundaries of sport with “#Heretocreate”. Now the campaign is being extended to younger minds with #ADIDASBYME campaign, in a tie up with KidZania, a global Indoor theme park, for an exciting and fun learning activity this summer. Adidas has invited all young athletes, creators, engineers, makers, dreaming designers and innovators to reinvent footwear design. Kids can now be the Chief Shoe Designer – where they get to create their own adidas shoe by designing their own patterns, choosing colours and even customizing the shoe with their name;  thus building their own shoe-story with Adidas.  Children can participate by visiting http://kidzaniaindia-adidasbyme.com/. Kids can also enter by visiting KidZania Delhi NCR at the #ADIDASBYME event and submit their entries. The winner gets his/her shoe creation turned into reality by Adidas and also wins gift vouchers from Adidas & KidZania. The winning shoe will also be displayed at select Adidas stores and at KidZania.

Alila Ubud, Bali unveils six new Terrace Tree Villas

Alila Ubud Bali boasts of the most beautiful rainforest abodes and now it’s launching six new Terrace Tree Villas to add to the luxe list.  The villas are five one-bedroom units and one exclusive two-bedroom unit with private pool – all perched on a steep forested hillside beside a beautiful temple, giving unparalled views of Ubud’s lush natural landscape. The one-bedroom villas are spacious private retreats comprising 75 – 80 sqm of indoor space adjoined by 43 sqm of an outdoor garden and courtyard.  The Two-bedroom Terrace Tree Villa spans a lavish 190 sqm, including a large outdoor terrace for relaxing, dining and soaking up the jungle views, and a 40 sqm private pool where guests can swim above the treetops. Each villa has its own private entry court and water garden. The foyer connects an indoor/outdoor bathroom with a high-ceilinged bedroom, opening directly onto a terrace that sits high over the Ubud jungle.   The villas are designed by Indonesian architects NXST, who have drawn inspiration from the temple forms and details that are evident throughout everyday life in Ubud. Local artisanship is also beautifully reflected in the volcanic stone tiles showcasing the rich stone carving tradition of the surrounding villages. The villa interiors are accented with opulent handwoven textiles from nearby Sideman Village. Separate His and Hers vanities are furnished with a complete range of award-winning Alila Living amenities made from locally sourced organic ingredients: lemongrass and black pepper for Him; mandarin, lemongrass and rose geranium for Her. A personal Villa Host is also available for the guests at just a call.

Here stands McLaren’s 570S Spider—topless and stunning
The 570S joins the 540C, the 570S coupe and 570GT in the British automaker’s ‘entry-level ’supercar line-up

Here’s your first look at McLaren’s newest addition to the Sports Series range – the open top 570S Spider—unveiled ahead of its official debut at the forthcoming 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, to be held in the UK June 29–July 2.

The 570S joins the 540C, as well as the 570S coupe and 570GT, in the British marquee’s ‘entry-level ’supercar line-up. Supposed to be McLaren’s most ‘attainable’ Spider, the 570S employs the same electrically operated, two-part folding roof mechanism as the one employed by the 650S and 675LT Spiders. The retractable hardtop takes 15seconds to open or close at speeds of up to 40kmph.

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This spectacular beast is powered by the potent M838TE 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8, commanding 562bhp and 600Nm, sending the Spider from zero to 100kmph in just 3.8seconds. The top speed is 328kmph with the roof up, but drops to 315kmph with the roof down. The Spider employs McLarens brake steer technology, with all the other driving aids such as active dynamic, performance traction control, latest chassis software and active dampers.

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Dihedral doors are an iconic design feature on every McLaren—and they’re present here as well. As well as making it easier to get in and out, these intricate doors guide air into the side intakes to feed the radiators. The 570S Spider also boats new 10-spoke forged alloy wheels, 19-inchup front and 20-inch at the rear.

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Despite this one being 46kg heavier than the coupe, McLaren asserts that it retains the structural rigidity of the coupe. According to McLaren, the carbon fibre construction means that unlike most other convertibles, the 570S Spider requires no additional stiffening of the chassis for its extreme performance.

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The speedster offers potential owners a choice of three new exterior color options of ‘Sicilian’ yellow, ‘Curacao’ blue, and ‘Vega’ blue, taking the number of total colour options to a diverse 20. The first 400 570S Spiders to be produced will in fact be launch edition models available at a starting price of $208,000— almost $200,000 less than the 675LT Spider and $120,000 less than the 650S Spider.

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London’s inaugural City Concours displays the most droolworthy wheels

London held its newest car event, the 2017 City Concours on the lawns of the Honourable Royal Artillery Company last week for two days, and gave visitors a spectacular display of the most incredible set of wheels. The event featured 80 of the world’s most exciting cars, from Le Mans racers via American muscle cars to alternative-power vehicles, modern bespoke creations and supercars from the 1950s to the present. The London Concours introduced a ‘Modern Bespoke’ class for the first time at a Concours event, featuring hand-built examples of icons like the Porsche 911 re-imaged by Singer and the Eagle E-Type low drag Coupe, professionally built resto-mods with exceptional attention to detail. Other highlights included Jaguar XKSS, a Le Mans racing fugitive adapted for the road and driven by Hollywood’s most iconic stars like Steve McQueen, and a black Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing with a contrasting cream interior. Other more contemporary mean machines like the LaFerrari, Porsche 918 and McLaren P1 were also on display, providing insight into the differing approach of each of the super car manufacturers and their design and technological prowess.

Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet watches up for charity auction

Three models of the exclusive Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet watch are being auctioned online by Swiss watchmaker Longines with proceeds going to The Golden Hat Foundation—a charity co-founded by Winslet herself, which aims to raise awareness of autism. Winslet unveiled the limited edition timepiece recently at the Longines’ boutique in Paris, and the watch’s dial is the same as The Flagship Heritage watch – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017. Winslet, Longines’ Ambassador of Elegance, chose the dial, the case and the strap of the watch when she visited the brand’s headquarters in Switzerland last year. The collection is super exclusive with just five gold watches—of which one was gifted to Winslet, and one is in the Longines museum. The models numbered 2/5, 3/5 and 4/5 are up for auction on the Longines’ website. The auction will continue until June 30, 2017.

Sleep in 24 karat gold sheets inside this uber luxe Milan hotel!

TownHouse Galleria Milano is the hotel in Milan that’s is offering its guests a chance to literally cover themselves in gold— with 24 karat gold sheets!  Designed by Alessandro Rosso Dubai along with Federico Buccellati and Piana Clerico 1582 these gold sleeping accessories include one bottom sheet, four pillowcases, and one duvet cover with guaranteed authenticity. This ultimate indulgence is being offered in the hotel’s Seven Stars Ottagono Presidential Suites, and apparently you can also take them with you— a hundred sets of these sheets are available for purchase. Now that’s good news—because who wouldn’t want to cover themselves in gold every day!