E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for their prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, built their latest Defender 110 with design inspiration from modern supercars. The custom wide-body Defender 110, known as Project Soho, was designed with inspiration from the client’s collection of modern supercars. It’s finished in Quantum Gray, an Audi original color, but in an eggshell finish chosen by the client for…
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5 Unique Caviar Experiences Around the World
Caviar is a delicacy in the culinary realm that eludes luxury and sophistication. Now restaurants and bars across the globe are taking this world-class delicacy to the masses by making it more accessible. In 2018, the global caviar market demand grew to $854 million and according to Adroit Market Research, is anticipated increase 9.8% in the next five years. From…
Read MoreQing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Embroideries Offered at Auction
Chiswick Auctions is offering two exceptional early Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist embroideries, known as thangkas, from the private collection of the former ruler of Nepal, His Highness Maharaja Bhim Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana and thence by descent, in their upcoming Asian Art sale on Monday, 20th May, 2019. One of them depicts the Buddhist 18-armed Cundi Bodhisattva, the other King…
Read MoreOur Favorite Monaco Events in May
The weather is finally warming up, the April showers have disappeared and its feels like summer is on its way, with an incredible line up of Monaco events in May to get you in the mood! It’s fair to say that there is never a dull moment in Monaco, from heart-warming Christmas markets in December to art festivals every spring….
Read MoreFormer Gold Mine, Now a Big Sur Home
A 33-acre cliffside home in Big Sur, California with postcard coastal views is located on a former gold mine that was in use until 1960, and the mine is still accessible. The original miners’ quarters have been preserved and repurposed as the current kitchen, bringing the history of the site close and tangible. Just 60 miles south of Carmel, the…
Read MoreWhere the Ultra Rich Will Travel This Summer by Private Jet
The summer travel season is almost upon us and while most vacationers are road tripping to the nearest beach, UHNWI’s are flying in style to this year’s top private flight destinations. XOJET, a leader in on-demand private aviation recently pulled data on the most anticipated destinations UHNWI’s will be flying to this summer. From Aspen to Nice, France the ultra-rich are…
Read MoreBobby Flay’s Kentucky Derby Cocktail Rivals the Traditional Mint Julep
A longtime horseracing fan and a frequent fixture at high-profile industry events such as the Kentucky Derby, Bobby Flay hosts the annual Sentient Jet’s Derby Day Breakfast, the most luxurious way to kick off the races. Each year, he curates a special menu for the event that boasts the finest Kentucky-inspired fare, but it is his Blood Orange Mimosa cocktail…
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