Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
In addition to its well-known magazine and TV channel, National Geographic also runs an expedition travel service. Some of these involve cruises, and some of those will take place aboard the new National Geographic Resolution. Built for polar navigation, the Polar Class 5 (PC5) vessel can accommodate up to 126 guests […]
In the early 1970’s, Porsche’s domination of the five-liter prototype category with the 917 was so complete that the FIA removed it from the rulebook. Porsche decided to focus its racing efforts in the Group 4 GT sports car class, using the 911 S as a base. The Carrera RS […]
Jenny Mills Architects nestles the Western Cape Beachside Retreat on a rocky peninsula in South Africa. The property welcomes guests with an inner courtyard planted with native dune plants in a space protected from the harsh winds. Once inside, floor-to-ceiling glazing opens the main living area up to panoramic views […]
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, is one of the world’s premier classic car events. Since 2012, the Best of Show winner has received a custom A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone watch. The 2021 winner, however, will receive something different: […]
California-based Pickman has successfully crowdfunded its new electric mini-truck, the XR. The small, non-street legal 4×4 uses two electric motors on each axle and goes 50 miles on a full charge, while 90 and 130-mile battery upgrades are available. The XR is 141.7 inches long, 58.9 inches wide, and stands […]
NoMad opens its first international location with an outpost in London. Located in the city’s Covent Garden, the NoMad London Hotel is housed in the historic Bow Street Magistrates Court and Police Station. For the conversion, the hospital group collaborated with interior design studio Roman and Williams to fuse the […]
GilletteLabs and Bugatti have partnered to bring a touch of the French hypercar manufacturer’s style to Gillette’s award-winning heated razor. An aluminum-zinc handle is finished in Bugatti’s Agile Bleu, the traditional competition livery of their racing cars, along with the magnetic charging dock. At the base of the handle is […]
Combine the rise of same-day on-demand movie releases with LG’s new line of in-home cinema displays and the best theater experience might be in your living room. LG’s Extreme Home Cinema systems are available in nine sizes, from 108 to a truly massive 325 inches. Resolution ranges from 2k to […]
Nestled in rolling hills an hour south of Louisville, Kentucky, Bardstown is in the heart of bourbon country. My Old Kentucky Dinner Train’s Bardstown Bourbon Excursion offers a two-and-a-half-hour train ride through the scenic countryside, complete with a four-course meal and bourbon tasting. From the historic depot in Bardstown, patrons […]
With the GT-R ending production after a 15-year run, Nissan is adding a new limited-edition model for 2021. The GT-R T-Spec gets the wider front fenders of the discontinued Track Edition and gold-painted RAYS forged alloy wheels. Two new colors are available, Midnight Purple and Millenium Jade, with T-Spec badging, […]