tengri noble yarn

Savile Row’s Huntsman and London-based noble yarn specialist, Tengri, have come together to create an extremely limited edition bespoke fabric created from Tengri’s rare Khangai Noble Yarns. These Noble Yarns are created from rare Mongolian yak fibres that are as soft as cashmere, warmer than merino wool, breathable and hypoallergenic. An ancient animal dating back 10,000 years, Khangai yak have hair with unique textures and colourings found only in species native to the region. The indigenous species not only graze on mineral-rich grasslands but exist in a distinctive ecosystem with micro-fluctuations in temperatures, causing the animal to produce fibres softer than those of any other yaks in Mongolia. The Khangai yaks produce rare natural tones, and the most precious of the new fabrics will introduce a rare ‘silver’ cloth. Additional colours will include natural tan and an exclusive brightened navy blue, processed by environmentally friendly dyes. Each bespoke coat, made from 2.5 metres of Tengri cloth, will take the hand-combing of 50 Khangai yaks, and with only 100 gms of fibres available from each yak just once a year, the new cloth is extremely limited in availability. Only 60 metres will be produced for Huntsman bespoke appointments, with each garment taking between 60-80 hours to craft by Huntsman’s cutters and tailors.

jimmy choo

French bakery Ladurée has joined forced with Jimmy Choo to create a special limited edition 5-drawer trunk filled with 15 Champagne and red fruit-flavored macarons (originally created for Choo’s 20th anniversary). The trunk, priced $78, is designed to be repurposed as a jewelry box. The exclusive collaboration actually marks the opening of the latest Ladurée store in Beverly Hills.

luxury bicycle

Williamson Goods and Supply has created the uber-luxe Wheelman bicycle that costs $35,000. What’s so special about it? Well, each unit of this super expensive bicycle is hand brazed in Detroit using the highest quality of chromoly tubing. All of its integrals ranging from the frame, fork, lugs and stem are handmade by Williamson with individual copper detailing and an engraftment of stunning logos. Perfectly sewn python leather or crocodile leader wraps each component of the mount. And you get to choose your own special specifications for the brake levers, gear system, pedals and cranks. The Wheelman Bicycle is available in multiple colour schemes ranging from Navy/Chrome, Navy/Copper and Tan/Copper, with only 10 pieces of each kind being created.

rotating skyscraper

Dubai is all set with its plans to build the world’s first skyscraper by 2020. Plans for the 80-story building were first announced in 2008 but the go ahead has only been declared now. Designed by architect David Fisher of Dynamic Architecture, the skyscraper will be titled Dynamic Tower and rise 1,273 feet in the air. What’s more, it will daily rotate 360 degrees to give residents varying views at different moments. Each floor would actually rotate separately, changing the shape of the entire building throughout the day. 79 wind turbines placed horizontally between the levels will generate enough energy for the spinning floors, while solar ink on the roofs would create additional clean energy for the building. Using prefabricated units, the tower’s floors will be assembled at a factory before being attached to the building.

luxury cars

Ferrari is all set to unveil its most powerful production car ever at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show: The Ferrari 812 Superfast, which marks the 70th anniversary of the Prancing Horse. The 12-cylinder berlinetta is all that it promises and more. With a new 6.5litre V12 engine that unleashes 800 CV of power at once, the beast possesses the power of 8,500rpm at its command. With 789hp, a sprint time of 2.9 seconds and 718Nm of torque, this is the world’s fastest, most powerful front-engine production car. Driven with ease on both road and track, this car  also possesses the Virtual Short Wheelbase system, which makes it feel and respond like a vehicle half its size at lower speeds. The brute beauty flaunts a red Rosso Settanta exterior to highlight its special celebratory status.

si rose signature

Girogio Armani’s specialist perfumer Julie Masse has brought together an assortment of delightful scents to create the special ‘Si Rose Signature’ fragrance for women. The creation combines a host of scents: rose de mai, damask rose, bergamot, mandarin orange, freesia, black currant, vanilla, osmanthus, iris, ambrette (musk mallow), amber and patchouli. The Spring 2017 collector’s edition comes wrapped in a satin pink ribbon, with its ends held together by a contrasting badge in black. The base of the bottle features delicate accentuations in gold.

bottega veneta

Bottega Veneta has relaunched ‘The Lauren 1980’ bag, carried by Lauren Hutton 30 years ago in the movie American Gigolo. The iconic creation was brought back under the spotlight during the brand’s Spring/Summer 2017 runway show. A masterpiece from the 1970s, the bag features the brand’s special intrecciato Nappa Leather and is available in the exclusive Gigolò Red. Each of ‘The Lauren 1980’s will carry an engraved tag on the inside with the name of the bag.

aston martin vantage

Aston Martin has just unveiled a couple of special edition models to celebrate its partnership with Red Bull Racing. The models are based on the V8 and V12 Vantage S. Aston has taken approval from Red Bull Racing drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, with their signatures on both sill and inspection plaques. Powered by V8 and V12 naturally aspirated motors, both Vantage Red Bull Racing editions are finished in deep Mariana Blue paint inspired by Red Bull Racing’s livery. For those wanting a slight twist, gloss Tungsten Silver or satin Mariana Blue exteriors are also optional.

the crystal kayak

The Crystal Kayak Company has created a delightful transparent kayak that lets you gaze upon marine life swimming right under it. The Crystal Explorer kayak, priced at $1499, is eleven feet long, three feet wide, and can accommodate up to two people. Designed as a canoe-kayak hybrid, the Crystal Explorer is made from a clear polycarbonate material called Lexan, which penetrates the surface tension of the water allowing an unobstructed view of the sea life below from the dry safety of the kayak. The high sides and low center of gravity make the canoe-kayak quite accessible even for beginners. Cleaning the kayak is easy too, for it requires just a freshwater rinse after use. The boat weighs 47 lbs, takes one hour to assemble and can be disassembled after use. It is accompanied by two-piece painted aluminum bodied paddles, while an upgraded fiberglass version with blade angle adjustment is also available.

bmw motorrad

BMW joined hands with LEGO technic over the LEGO technic BMW R 1200 GS adventure model kit which uses LEGO bricks to create BMW’s famous bike. And now the companies have come together to create the BMW X LEGO technic hover ride concept, a model that uses the same 603 pieces seen in the LEGO technic 2-in-1 kits but goes ahead and makes the bike hover in the air instead. The BMW junior company in Munich went one step further and built a life-size version of the hover bike with real parts. This futuristic motorcycle incorporates both the BMW Motorrad design and the LEGO technic style.