luxury cars

McLaren’s splendid 720S has been officially unveiled at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show 2017.  The much-awaited replacement for the 650 S is lighter, faster and more dynamically capable than its predecessor. One of the key points in the design of this new Super Series model is the absence of radiator intakes on the side of the car; this function is carried out instead by the ‘double-skin’ aerodynamic form of the dihedral doors, which channel air to the radiators that cool the mid-mounted engine.  It sports the new M480T engine which continues the lineage of McLaren’s twin-turbocharged V8 engine series. The 4-litre engine, which has 41 per cent new part content compared to the 3.8-litre engine that continues to exist, generates 720bhp and 770Nm of torque. Which makes the supercar zoom from 0 to 100kmph in less than 3 seconds and just 5 seconds later the car would have passed the 200kmph mark. Top speed, you ask? That’s 341kmph. The $285,000 ultra-lightweight supercar is down 40 lbs. from the 650S to 2,829 pounds dry and 3,128 fueled. McLaren has revealed that first customers are scheduled to receive their cars in May.  Three grades of specification will be on offer, with Performance and Luxury trims extending above the standard level, all complemented by a range of option packs.

angelina jolie

Guerlain’s latest fragrance Mon Guerlain will be endorsed by none other than Angelina Jolie, the poster girl for sensuality and femininity. The fragrance itself is supposed to be a tribute to “today’s femininity” which is “a strong, free and sensual femininity”, and Jolie, of course, perfectly fits the bill. The Mon Guerlain fragrance is composed of exotic ingredients like Carla Lavender from Provence, Sambac Jasmine from India, Album Sandalwood from Australia and Vanilla Tahitensis from Papua New Guinea to form a captivating fragrance. The perfume is available in 30, 50 and 100ml flacons but you can also choose between 250ml and 500 ml bottles from the complete Mon Guerlain collection. A body lotion and a shower gel are also part of the collection.

top luxury brands

Rolex has come up tops in the list of world’s most reputed brands, for the second consecutive year. The other four names in the top five include Rolls Royce, BMW, Hugo Boss and Ralph Lauren. Compiled by Reputation Institute (RI), this list was created on the basis of over 170,000 ratings collected in the first quarter of 2017 in a survey that included comparative ratings, trends by demographic cuts, and unique insights into which companies were best regarded by stakeholders as well as what drives trust and supportive behaviors such as willingness to purchase a company’s products, recommend the brand, invest in or even work for the company.

nike

Nike has recently created a one-of-a-kind Nike Air Force 1 PE for Sir Elton John. Dubbed “Jet,” the sneaker is a tribute of sorts to the early days of disco and the relationship between Elton and Nike. Elton John’s relationship with Nike began in the mid-70s when Geoff Hollister designed several shoes for the iconic musician. The latest ‘Jet’ shoes feature a chrome effect, designed as a nod to John’s knighthood, while the upper draws inspiration from a British Knight’s armor and a disco ball. The Forces are then capped off with Nike BETRUE color inspiration and graphics.

anushka sharma

Polaroid Eyewear, global pioneer of polarised lenses, released their latest campaign on Women’s Day this year and it features Anushka Sharma as the brand’s face. Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the brand chose Anushka for her modernity and strong perspective towards life. Her liveliness and strength proved the USP for this association.

marriott hotels india

Marriott International has set its eyes upon the century mark, aiming to operate 100 hotels in India by the end of the year. Tina Edmundson, Global Brand Officer at Marriott International reportedly stated this goal for the international hotel chain in an interview.  The hotels are expected to be in luxury and premium segments as well as select service brands across metropolitan cities, Tier 2 and 3 markets. Marriott International currently has 84 hotels in India across 15 brands, which include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Le Meridien and Westin.

fizzy goblet

Indian Footwear brand Fizzy Goblet has created a collection of zingy Indie footwear that combines the good ol’ sneakers with ethnic Indian juttis. Titled the Summer Struck Collection 2017, this is a seven-pair capsule collection created in material such as denims, special chalk cloth, metallic faux leather and raw silk. Finished with a flat leather lining and rubber sole, these quirky shoes feature interesting hand-embroidery and polka prints that bring a very contemporary edge. Grab the shoes for a very special style statement.

range rover vela

The sleek, elegant Range Rover Velar is the latest offering from the British luxe automaker, and is expected to be launched here in the country in 2017 itself. With prices starting from $49,900, the mid-sized SUV will be placed between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport in the global market and India. The fourth addition to the Range Rover family, the Velar arrives in three engine options: 247 hp turbocharged inline 4-cylinder 2 liter gas Ingenium engine, supercharged 380 hp 3 liter V-6 engine, or a 180 hp 2 liter Ingenium diesel one. All the Velars are equipped with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive and an electronically limited 155 mph top speed. The Velar comes with a wheelbase of 2,874mm and measures 4,803mm in length, 1,903mm in width and 1,665mm in height.

luxury watches

The Nantucket watch was originally designed for Hermès by Henri d’Origny in 1991, and now it is being presented in a 21st century avatar, the miniature Très Petit Modèle that measures 17 x 32 mm. The miniature Nantucket available both in steel and 18k gold, with the steel version featuring an opaline dial while the gold version carries 186 diamonds along a mother-of-pearl dial. Water resistant to 30 m and powered by a Quartz movement, the watch is available with either single or double wrap-around straps available in alligator or calfskin. And can choose from a wide range of colours for the straps, too.

diamond paint rolls

After recently infusing the Phantom with 24k gold, Rolls Royce has gone a step further and literally sprinkled the Ghost with diamonds all over. Named ‘Elegance’, the new Ghost has a paint job that makes use of 1,000 crushed diamonds.  Called “Diamond Stardust,” this paint was created after Rolls Royce dedicated 2 months testing different painting methods and applications to ensure the desired reflection. They also made sure the precious stones couldn’t be felt to the touch when running your hand along the car’s paint. The diamonds were milled to a fine powder before being mixed with paint, and an extra final layer of clear coat was applied to protect the diamond particles during the hand-polishing process.  The remainder of the car is still decked out to heightened Rolls-Royce standards, noting hand-painted coach lines, 21-inch wheels with matching red pinstripes, leather seats, wool carpet, and oak wood trim. And if you’d like to feast your eyes on this spectacular beauty, you just need to head out to the Geneva Motor Show, for it will be displayed there.