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LUXE TRAVEL & DESTINATIONS
THE MAGIC OF
DESTINATION
WORDS: SHELDON OUTTEN
M
Membership to this one club gives you access
Each home has an on-site concierge (Mbassadors) to
to dozens of luxury homes across nearly 20
help dial you into the best each location has to offer. In
countries. The membership doesn’t just give
Morocco you can tour the desert or visit local bazaars
you access to the home; it gives you access to the city,
and spice markets in Marrakech. You can swim with
the culture and a trove of memories you’ll carry with
dolphins in Cabo San Lucas, tour wineries in the south
you for the rest of your life.
of France and climb volcanoes in Hawaii. You can do all these things in the same year if you wanted to.
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“The value is incredible,” said Garry Leitch, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Destination M. “If you look at average cost of these homes, they’re $2 to 2.5 million and you’re paying a fraction of what one of the homes would cost in your initial capital contribution.” Members become partial owners of all these properties and they can choose plans that range from 21 to 60 days a year. Members then gain access to a customized reservation system that allows them to reserve vacation days across all properties up to two years in advance. With Destination M you can travel without sacrificing the comforts of home. The beautiful homes are perfect destinations to welcome family and friends to share in the experience of a lifetime. That’s the magic. Now combine those incredible experiences with ownership and you have logic.
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“You’re purchasing real estate,” said John
themselves in all these places,” Leitch said.
Beckel, General Manager. “M’s Ownership
“That experiential component of a vacation
Program is a Great Way to invest in Your
and creating memories and connections
Vacation Lifestyle: thoughtfully structured:
with families and friends.
Safe, Smart and Secure and with a Defined
to share with others and they want the
Exit Strategy. OWNERSHIP is a Low one-
luxury and the space of a private home but
time capital contribution which provides
they also want the service. They value the
you Shares in the Company and Ownership
curation, the experience and the certainty
of a Global Portfolio of Properties. This
that comes with staying in a vacation home
provides
that is branded.”
no
property
maintenance
headaches and this spreads the risk of your investment.” “The magic is truly about people seeing
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People want
But while lots of vacations can be magical, Leitch says what sets Destination M apart is the logical benefit to it.
Since 2004, Destination-M (an equity-based
by John Beckel and is overseen by a Board of
destination club) has been providing exclusive
Directors who are also M Members.
vacation
experiences
for
its
esteemed
Members. M is structured as a non-profit company which means that we are able to keep the costs of running the Club as low as possible while maintaining an incredible level of service for our Members and having our properties curated to the highest standards; yet our annual dues are some of the lowest in the industry for what is provided.
M has a Sunset Provision in place which will allow you to redeem your share in 2020 if you wish and then in 10 year intervals thereafter. At this time 100% of potential equity (after real estate costs) is distributed to the Members. This is different as most equity Clubs offer about 80% with the balance reserved for the managers of the fund. One last bonus is that as a member, you’d also have input as to
M is owned by the Shareholder Members
where new properties get purchased.
and the management of the Club is handled
Destination-M.com
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LUXE JEWELLERY & WATCHES
JEWEL UP! EXQUISITE & LUXURIOUS ADORNMENTS FROM
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2017 promises to be a spectacular year at Calgary Jewellery showcasing some of the most exquisite creations by the finest jewellery brands and artisans anywhere. In the following pages is a little window view of a few of their works. Indulge, admire & enjoy just as we did putting this piece together. HULCHI BELLUNI The one-of-a-kind, uniquely memorable collections from Hulchi Belluni draw on the principle of Feng Shui for inspiration. The ancient philosophy is all about harmony and balance; a focus Hulchi Belluni preserves in every masterful piece. The harmoniously executed designs encompass an interaction of the five Feng Shui elements: water, fire, wood, earth, and metal. The jewels’ vivid colors and natural glow invokes the live energy of wood and the power of fire in their radiant glow. Wave-like organic curves temper the blaze with the soothing sense of water, while the interplay of delicate patterns and luxurious gold brings in the peaceful element of earth and cool smoothness of metal. Through all of these inanimate forces, , Hul’s creations pulse with a very human energy; a powerful emotion conveyed within every piece.
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MIMI The Oroflato collection by Mimi brings together two Italian artisan legacies, the art of textile weaving and the craft of jewelry making, combining them into exquisite shimmering creations that are the first of their kind. Pure 24k gold thread – in reality, extremely fine and flexible gold wire achieved via patented technique – is woven, textile-style, into a silk-like gold ‘fabric’, which is then formed into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Soft, flexible, and lightweight, these surprising pieces are a far cry from their antique predecessors, the stiff and heavy goldembroidered textiles of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. Yet the sumptuous appeal of flowing golden fabric is just as relevant today as centuries back.
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GREGG RUTH Gregg Ruth pieces are instantly recognizable by the
$9800, it makes for a great introduction to the world of
vivid, richly saturated hues of these precious gemstones,
colored diamonds. A beautiful alternative to traditional
which include sapphires, rubies, and emeralds among
white diamond jewelry, each piece in the meticulously
others, and distinctive collections range from the
crafted suite of rings, pendants, and earrings is truly
classically elegant to the young and edgy. Showcasing
one-of-a-kind, with the design influenced by the stone’s
stunning hand-picked pink diamonds, one of the rarest
unique characteristics. When the great Marilyn coined
and most valuable diamond colors, the latest newcomer
diamonds as girl’s best friend, she was clearly missing
to join the Gregg Ruth legacy is the Baby Pinks Collection.
one word – pink.
With surprisingly affordable price points starting at just
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YVEL You may think of the ideal pearl as a perfect sphere, but perfection, according to Isaac, is overrated. Yvel’s specialty is the baroque pearl – one-of-a-kind gems in asymmetrical shapes that inspire Isaac’s designs. “During one of our pearl farms visits, we watched how everyone was fighting to get their hands on the round pearls,” he remembers “but discarded in a corner was a basket of the ‘misshapen’ baroque pearls that were deemed worthless. I looked in the basket and saw myself in those ‘imperfect’ pearls, and that was the moment when I fell in love with baroque pearls.”
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The Oroflato collection by Mimi brings together two Italian artisan legacies, the art of textile weaving and the craft of jewelry making, combining them into exquisite shimmering creations that are the first of their kind. Pure 24k gold thread – in reality, extremely fine and flexible gold wire achieved via patented technique – is woven, textile-style, into a silk-like gold ‘fabric’, which is then formed into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Soft, flexible, and lightweight, these surprising pieces are a far cry from their antique predecessors, the stiff and heavy goldembroidered textiles of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. Yet the sumptuous appeal of flowing golden fabric is just as relevant today as centuries back.
Gregg Ruth pieces are instantly recognizable by
Collection. With surprisingly affordable price points
the vivid, richly saturated hues of these precious
starting at just $9800, it makes for a great introduction
gemstones, which include sapphires, rubies, and
to the world of colored diamonds. A beautiful
emeralds among others, and distinctive collections
alternative to traditional white diamond jewelry,
range from the classically elegant to the young
each piece in the meticulously crafted suite of rings,
and edgy. Showcasing stunning hand-picked pink
pendants, and earrings is truly one-of-a-kind, with the
diamonds, one of the rarest and most valuable
design influenced by the stone’s unique characteristics.
diamond colors, the latest newcomer to join
When the great Marilyn coined diamonds as girl’s best
the Gregg Ruth legacy is the Baby Pinks
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friend, she was clearly missing one word – pink.
Yvel’s seven distinctive collections center around bringing out the organic
beauty
than-perfect
these
treasures,
complemented precious
of with
gemstones,
less-
delicately diamonds, and
18K
gold while allowing the pearls to take the spotlight. Among these is the Rainbow Collection featuring untreated multi-colored sapphires from Tanzania’s Umba River Valley; the
Biwa
Collection,
presenting
freshwater pearls harvested from Lake Biwa in Japan (Yvel is now the sole source of Biwa pearls in the world, having purchased the entire harvest when the lake’s pearl culture ceased due to contamination); and the brand-new Sunset Collection consisting of natural Keshi pearls, rare gems in shades of green and gold discovered by the Levys on a tucked-away Indonesian pearl farm.
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LUXURY REAL ESTATE
_ FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE
GRAND SPRAWLING ESTATE LOCATED IN
_ ASPEN RIDGE 20 ASPEN RIDGE MR SW CALGARY $7,999,900
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While the French Country exterior of this estate home
exudes both charm and beauty, it’s the quality of the
custom finishings on the inside of the home along with its
location in the highly coveted Aspen Ridge area of Calgary that make it one of the rarest finds anywhere.
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Stepping inside, the soaring ceiling and
and the formal dining room complement
grand entry way give a spacious feel right
each other. A family room, an office and
away that is carried over to every room.
main floor laundry are the other principal
The living room features an awe-inspiring
rooms on this level of the home.
nine foot horizontal fireplace that is the focal point of the room and is one of nine fireplaces found throughout the home.
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The focal point Grand staircase leads to the upper level where a beautiful master bedroom beckons complete with a private
A dream kitchen awaits the Chef in the
sitting area, a walk-in closet, a Zen inspired
family. Top of the line Viking appliances,
marble encased ensuite custom soaker
granite counter tops and matching custom
tub and shower. Three other bedrooms,
island with seating, and the adjoining
tastefully
breakfast nook are the real attention
ensuites, an office and a second laundry
grabbers in this room. The cabinetry in the
are also located on this level of the home.
kitchen and in the walk-in butler’s pantry
In addition, a large outdoor entertainment
appointed
with
their
own
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deck with a summer kitchen is accessed from here. Meanwhile it’s all fun and games on the lower level of the home where quality family time can be enjoyed in one of the several recreation
and
family
rooms
located there. This is a walk out basement for easy access to the professionally landscaped fenced yard complete with fruit trees. With
plenty
of
space
and
modern elegance this home has an undeniable grand and sophisticated appeal. Tanya Eklund cell: 403.863.7434 www.tanyaeklundgroup.ca
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ICONS & LEGENDS
I’m truly passionate about real estate; it makes me happy - Tanya Eklund.
_ Real Estate Powerhouse _ TA N YA E K L U N D Delivering Spectacular Performance Through
EXTRAORDINARY PASSION & DEDICATION
In the tumultuous world of real estate, it takes a confident, energetic presence to navigate a stable course. And if there is one thing Tanya Eklund has, it’s energy. An inside-andout knowledge of the business and a kickin’ fitness level don’t hurt either.
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“I’m truly passionate about real estate; it makes me
Today, Eklund successfully balances work, motherhood,
happy,” says Eklund. As a Re/Max agent and Managing
several businesses, and a serious fitness hobby. “I was flat
Partner of the Tanya Eklund Group, Eklund heads up a
out last year raising a newborn and running a business,”
real estate powerhouse in Calgary, running a six-person
she admits; “But I believe I’m a better parent because I
‘all-girl’ team that has handled some of the city’s most
work.” And she credits her own parents for instilling her
prestigious properties.
with the values that have gotten her to where she is.
“I call them my wonder women,” Eklund jokes. “This year, we’ll be the number one real estate team at the number one Re/Max office in the world.” But, as she tells her staff, “it’s not easy.” “I was just 20 when I joined [Re/Max],” recalls Eklund, who grew up in rural Alberta, and intended to become a lawyer. Her plans took a change of direction when an opportunity in the then-booming Calgary market presented itself through a friend. Negotiating real estate deals was a skill that came naturally for Eklund’s sharp mind and energy.
parents, growing up in a farming community. My parents inspired me; they wanted me to succeed, to be happy.” Eklund has listed her share of magnificent estate homes, such as the stunning, $8-million Aspen Estates mansion of golfer Stephen Ames, and Mike Holmes’ one-of-a-kind home designed and built in Elboya. But with Alberta’s recent downturn, she is branching out beyond the luxury market. “Luxury is part of Calgary but it’s not all of Calgary,” says Eklund. Part of her diversified portfolio is in the city’s urban core. “I live and breathe inner city,” she comments.
“I thought if I want to be the best, I have to work with the
And though she predicts “a tougher year for 2016, she
best,” says Eklund of her decision to join Re/Max Central. “I
sees it as opportunity. “I think there’s going to be better
didn’t know that in two years, you just get your feet wet. It
value in homes and better deals.”
took me almost four years to learn the business part of it.”
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“My husband and I have an amazing work ethic from our
To escape chilly Alberta winters, Eklund and entrepreneur
Calgary community. I definitely see that continuing as my kids
husband Chad Hughes regularly travel to sun-soaked spots
get older.”
including Maui, Phoenix, and Sikamose. She tells us of a memorable recent stay in Southeast Asia’s Aman resort (“just WOW!”); and of meeting icon Richard Branson during a stint to Nekker Island. A dedicated athlete, Eklund also finds stress relief in running. “It’s a huge part of my life. I work out problems when I’m working out. It gives me clarity.” Another big part of her life is giving back, having volunteered as a relief worker in Africa and been part of an initiative to keep high risk teens in school.“I’m big into volunteering in the
Eklund’s vision for Calgary is optimistic. “I’m hoping that what’s happening with the industry is going to make people think outside the box. Calgary could be so much more than just oil & gas.” As for her own future, she looks forward to growing her business, expanding her investment portfolio to explore new ventures, and most of all, ‘continued freedom.’ “I love what I do and I see myself always involved in real estate in some capacity, whether it’s selling or investing.”
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LUXURY AUTOMOBILES
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F ERRARI _ LAUNCHES THE
STUNNING & EXHILERATING LIMITED EDITION
LA FERRARI APERTA
T
Technological excellence, performance, style, exclusivity. These are Ferrari’s unique core values which are perfectly represented by the car launched to mark the 70th
anniversary of the foundation of the company. Designed for Ferrari’s most passionate clients, the LaFerrari Aperta is the new limited-edition special series, an open-top version of the acclaimed LaFerrari supercar. Available with both a carbon-fibre hard top (optional) and soft top, the LaFerrari Aperta boasts the same specification and characteristics as the LaFerrari, combining extraordinary performance with the unique exhilaration of open-top driving. It is equipped with the same hybrid power unit
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as the coupé: an 800 cv 6,262cc V12 engine (specific power
above the waistline modified. The resulting impact is of a
output of 128 cv/l, compression ratio 13.5:1) coupled with
carbonfibre ‘flying bridge’ hunkered into the main volume.
a 120 kW electric motor for a total power output of a 963 cv. The powertrain control software has been optimised to increase its overall efficiency thanks to the experience Maranello’s engineers gained with LaFerrari. The dynamic control systems integrated with the active aerodynamics remain unchanged.
Engineering development focused on the chassis and aerodynamics and produced absolutely astounding results. The LaFerrari Aperta delivers the same top speed of over 350 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in in under 3 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in 7.1 seconds. It also delivers the same torsional rigidity and beam stiffness
The biggest challenge involved in designing the LaFerrari
characteristics, as well as dynamic performance levels.
Aperta was to produce a convertible that could be pushed
Modifications to the aerodynamic set-up ensure that, with
to the same extreme limits as the coupé. The Styling
the roof open and the side windows up, the drag figure is
Centre’s input was concentrated on retaining as much of the original LaFerrari aesthetic as possible. The flowing line that neatly divides the cockpit from the car body is unchanged with only those elements
unaffected compared to that of the coupé. Special attention was focused on the unique experience of open-top driving. The coupé’s blistering performance feels heightened to superb effect in the LaFerrari Aperta. The absence of the roof delivers a genuinely exhilarating experience with the hybrid power unit providing a heady soundtrack.
A
sophisticated
wind-stop
system,
designed to improve aerodynamic and acoustic comfort, means occupants can easily carry on a conversation even at high speeds. The LaFerrari Aperta’s powertrain, which is the same as the LaFerrari’s, uses
hybrid
technology.
It
couples an 800 cv 6262cc V12 with a 120 kW (163 cv) electric motor for a total output of 963 cv. Thanks to the HY-KERS system, it is the most high-performance and efficient Ferrari ever built.
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Wishing you a very
Magical Holiday Season AND A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH JOY, PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
Please give us a call in the New Year if you are thinking about selling your beautiful home. Please visit our website to view all of our current exclusive properties offered for sale. We are looking forward to an exciting 2017!
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LUXE GADGETS & TECH
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VERTU ASTER _
COM B IN IN G
LUXURIOUS MATERIALS & EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP
THE VERTU ASTER IS THE
QUINTESSENTIAL ENGLISH SMARTPHONE A
Aster is the new, quintessentially English
these features combine to create in Aster a rare and
smartphone
indispensable lifestyle accessory.
from
Vertu,
the
English
manufacturer of luxury mobile phones. Handmade and finished by craftsmen, using the most luxurious materials, in an exquisite palette of colours, Aster can also be personalised with a monogram or engraving. Its beauty of design and simplicity of use belie the cutting edge technology at its heart, which facilitates its seamless operation almost anywhere on the globe. The new handset features Dolby® Digital Plus virtual surround sound and Hasselblad certified imaging, as well as Vertu’s full portfolio of services, which comprises Classic Concierge as well as Vertu LIFE and Vertu CERTAINTY packages. Together
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Massimiliano
Pogliani,
Vertu’s
Chief
Executive
Officer, said: “There has always been significant consumer desire for Vertu products that make a lifestyle statement. Many of our consumers not only appreciate rarity and craftsmanship in the goods that they choose to own, but desire products that reflect modern styling and trends in their colour palette and material. They expect a statement piece that not only performs to the utmost standard technically, but is also beautiful as an object as well.
In contrast to Signature Touch, which has seen its popularity soar amongst our more traditional and corporate customers and is very masculine in design, with hard, straight, edges and classic lines, Aster is a more unisex offer and appeals to a different customer; someone searching for something a little more glamorous. In Aster we looked to create a handset that was not only engineered to perform to the highest standard, but one that would complement our customers’ lifestyles in its capacity as a fashionable accessory. For those desirous of luxury and understated elegance, but unwilling to compromise on performance, Aster is the ultimate lifestyle handset.” He continued, “Over the last two years we have expanded our product range with specific consumers in mind. Powerful technology now runs throughout all Vertu devices and there has been tremendous opportunity for us to tailor designs, materials and service suites to meet differing consumer needs and desires. Today, we have a coherent, segmented product portfolio in which every model delivers Vertu’s unique combination of craftsmanship and materials, services and technology, enabling our global consumers to choose from distinctly different flavours of our brand whilst still receiving the ultimate Vertu experience. We will go further with our segmentation strategy over the next 18-months, expanding at either end of our current range through elements such as higher end materials and services or a wider variety of personalisation options, for example. Importantly, future
all products
will continue to be true to the Vertu spirit.”
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LUXURY RESORTS & TRAVEL
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SALA
AYUTTHAYA _ A DESTINATION FOR TRAVELLERS WHO DESIRE CULTURAL HERITAGE
& LUXURY
WORDS: KAYLEIGH HALL :: IMAGES: SALA AYUTTHAYA
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Built in 2014 and located in Ayutthaya,
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Thailand (80 km north of Bangkok), the Sala Ayutthaya Resort and Spa is elegant and
understated in its impressive architectural design. The hotel both emphasizes the city’s stunning surroundings steeped in heritage, while incorporating architectural devices that mitigate the risks of the region’s tendency to flood by using stepped decks. Onion Architects, the firm which design the 26-room boutique hotel, emphasized the ancient city’s beauty while accounting for its geological temperament by approaching the site sympathetic to its environment yet with the highest standard of design treatment. The result is a gently monumental structure, whose maze-like corridor entranceway mimics a fortified medieval city, fusing traditional elements such as the use of terracotta brick and wood and blending seamlessly with the clean lines, steps and terraces of
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Only when you pass through its corridors does the full impact and beauty of the location become apparent. From the Sala Ayutthaya hotel’s restaurant, its guests revel in a view which rivals the top sites in the world. Situated directly opposite from the incredibly ornate Buddhist temple, Wat Phutthaisawan, the hotel is uniquely positioned within the heart of the ancient city of Ayutthaya, formerly a wealthy centre of international trade and capital of the Siamese kingdom from 1350-1767. By 1700, Ayutthaya was the largest city in the world, with 1 million residents, sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the east”. After the city was nearly burned to the ground in 1767, only a few of the original buildings remained. The remnants of this historical kingdom were recognized by UNESCO and the city is now a World Heritage Site. Hotel guests benefit from a multitude of activities as it rests on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The Sala Ayutthaya hotel offers river cruises, bicycle tours, a floating market, and elephant tours as well as golf, tennis, and a gym and spa.
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I had expected to feel like I was entering a great piece of architectural artwork or
a conceptual sculpture but it was refreshingly devoid of art or even a reference of
art, instead it was like a dramatic stage set. The guests in turn take on a role as
players not just guests and the monumental drama of the space made any gesture or
conversation seem significant. I felt like I was in a gorgeous opera. - David Bibbings
Thoughtful
landscaping
completes
the
elegance is also augmented by a double
38,000 square foot hotel complex; as its
height contemporary gallery space, which
trees mature to create a scented walkway to
showcases artworks by local artists and offers
the river, the hotel like the city, will grow and mature through time. The hotel’s understated
an impressive space for special events and private parties.
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The Sala Ayutthaya offers five levels of accommodation: Superior; Deluxe River View; Deluxe River View Terrace; 1 Bedroom Pool Suite; and 1 Bedroom Duplex River View Suite, each offering individual configurations, not replicated within the complex. If you are looking for a relaxed yet luxurious getaway; with ancient temples to explore on your doorstep, look no further than Sala Ayutthaya. s a l a re s o rts . c o m /a y u tth a y a
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PRIVATE JETS LIFESTYLE
HOME IN THE
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KESTREL AVIATION MANAGEMENT & PARTNERS ARE ELEVATING PRIVATE AVIATION TO A NEW LEVEL OF STYLE, LUXURY & TECHNOLOGY WITH THIS 787 BOEING BUSINESS JET WORDS: KATE MISSINE :: IMAGES: KESTREL AVIATION MANAGEMENT
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What if a cross-continental flight could be
in the form of the incredible 787 Boeing Business
experienced with all of the decadence of a
Jet – a 2,400 square foot private aircraft, that can
luxury home – and took less than 17 hours
transport up to 40 passengers to any destination on
to anywhere in the world? It was a daunting yet exhilarating concept that
Earth in under 17 hours. A change of time zones, perhaps, but certainly not out of the comfort zone.
Boeing and Kestrel Aviation Management tackled
To achieve a level of luxe that turns a flight into
head-on. First considered back in 2007, the ultra-
a pampering experience to be anticipated, not
luxury flyer finally came to fruition several years later,
dreaded, Kestrel teamed up with Pierrejean
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Design Studio of Paris to design the plush
strategically set accent lighting. The sense
cabin that invites total relaxation. With the
of touch is appealed with organic textures
design direction described as ‘European
and natural materials including hardwoods,
modern meets Asian contemporary ‘zen’,
marble, leathers, and fabrics; while extensive
Kestrel looked to the five senses to define
soundproofing blocks out engine noise and
a soothing, balanced space and negate the
vibration with a merging sidewall-ceiling.
physical stress of long-haul flights.
Even the senses of smell and taste are
Visually, the functional, uncluttered cabin creates ‘an oasis of peace’, with smooth, flowing lines, a soft earth-tone palette, and
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soothed with sophisticated air distribution and filtration technology. The feel of a home interior is carried through
in every detail, from the first impression at the
a convertible daybed facing a TV monitor
entrance: a rotunda topped with a domed
provides an informal meeting or relaxation
ceiling. At the center of the aircraft, a large
spot. Cutting-edge technology enables top-
open-plan lounge configured with plenty
level connectivity and entertainment options,
of seating, flat screens, and a bar module
with tablet-controlled devices and broadband
offers a variety of flexible-use zones, from
data transfer capability allowing for video-
work, to relaxing or entertaining. Double-
conferencing, GSM telephony, and video/
duty furnishings easily change gears: low
audio programming.
coffee tables transition to conference or dining tables with the push of a button, and
Beyond the main cabin, the Master Suite is a rejuvenating sanctuary. In the Master
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Bedroom, a California King bed takes center stage under a floor-to-ceiling headboard and a separate dressing room opens up spacious storage, while the adjacent bath showcases a double hand-rubbed marble vanity, leather wrapped panels, and an oversized shower. Every jet-setter’s flight fantasy come true, the Boeing 787-8 is listed starting at a price of $224.6 million for the base model. www.KestrelAviation.com
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LUXE JEWELLERY & WATCHES
_ VACHERON CONSTANTIN’S _ NEW METLERS D’ ART VILLES LUMIERES COLLECTION PROVIDES AN ILLUMINATING NIGHT VIEW OF THE MAJOR CREATIVE CENTERS OF THE WORLD
GENEVA, PARIS & NEW YORK
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The new Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection is an invitation to embark upon a nocturnal journey above cities bubbling with creativity. On dials draped with an enamelled
base in deep shades, a wide variety of powders creates a bird’s-eye view miniature tableau of these sprawling urban expanses. Traditional Grand Feu champlevé enamelling mingles with handapplied precious powder, an art never yet used in Fine Watchmaking. The striking and realistic beauty of these Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces opens up whole new artistic and creative horizons, where traditional skills are constantly nurtured by fresh influences. The Maison has dreamed up a sparkling encounter between two exceptional arts: Grand Feu champlevé enamelling, a skill passed on for almost three centuries by the Vacheron Constantin artisans; and hand-applied precious powder, a technique mastered by Japanese guest artist Yoko Imai. This is the very first time that this technique has been used on a watch dial to which particles of gold, pearl, platinum and diamond powder are meticulously distilled one by one, endowing the enamel with exceptional radiance. The bright dots of light, placed with the greatest precision, compose a portrait of these broad and majestic urban landscapes. The light effects play across these strikingly realistic roads, rivers and famous landmarks. Certified by the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, the Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières watches beat to the rhythm of a mechanical Manufacture Vacheron Constantin caliber graced with refined finishing, in accordance with traditional Fine Watchmaking techniques. The first three models in this new collection are dedicated to the nocturnal magic of Geneva, Paris and New York. This night-flight will soon continue over other cities. TheMétiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection perpetuates the age-old Vacheron Constantin tradition of artistic crafts. In 1755, the very first known watch by the founder of the Maison, Jean-Marc Vacheron, already featured delicate engraved arabesque motifs. Ever since, for almost three centuries, gemsetters, enamellers, guillocheurs and engravers have been cultivating and passing on these forms of expertise that have become extremely rare. Today as yesterday, over the years and in step with successive creations, their
dexterity
has
given
life
to
masterpieces of the watchmaking art. These decorative skills have acquired the habit of echoing each other, combining their techniques with art and creativity on watch dials, and often adopting the spirit of lesser known and surprising arts such as illumination, Japanese lacquer, glyptics or gemstone cloisonné effects. In keeping with this tradition, the Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières
collection
enables
Vacheron
Constantin to explore new, contemporary and innovative expressive territory for artistic crafts.
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LUXURY YAVHTS
THE ULTIMATE LUXURY
SUPERYACHT _
ZEN _ WORDS: SHELDON OUTTEN :: IMAGES: SINOT EXCLWUSIVE YACHT DESIGN
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Sinot & Feadship’s new design, the Zen
in the foredeck. In between, guests can sunbathe,
superyacht, is bringing a new generation
party, dine and engage in a number of sporting
of luxury seacraft to the open ocean. More
activities. The deck is also furnished with a 3D
than a yacht, the Zen is like bringing a luxury beach
sculpted wood backdrop with integrated LED light
loft out into the waters.
fixtures that change in color and intensity to fit any
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The 80-metre long superyacht features a massive 500 square metre deck that opens with a 9-metre swimming pool in the aft and finishes with a jacuzzi
mood. From daytime champagne parties at the pool to intimate nighttime parties under countless stars, the Zen will work to fit and light your mood. And if somehow the massive deck doesn’t fit your
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open-ocean needs, there are expandable balconies on both sides that add 100 square metres to the sprawling deck. This massive area is replicated in the two decks below as the interior space covers the full length of the bridge deck. A cascade of windows flows down from the sides of the yacht to give the lower decks a panoramic view of the ocean. This unique design breaks from the traditional wedding-cake structure of older yachts. The Zen superyacht is the first of its kind. Its designers, Henk de Vries and Sander Sino combined their decades of experience in the yachting world to redefine what a yacht is in the 21st century.
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The Zen concentrates the guest spaces in
while they work out in the state-of-the-art
two luxurious decks crafted with dark wood,
gym.
chenille fabrics, Dull silk carpets and bronze. The owner stateroom and VIP staterooms are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass facades that provide a flood of daylight and an allencompassing view of the ocean. The lounge and dining area on the bridge deck also provide a slanting 360-degree glass facade, but adds an overhang for added protection and intimacy. The Zen superyacht is designed for relaxation and also hosts a spacious gym and spa on the main deck. The glass facades in these areas can be opened and expanded into balconies to provide guests with fresh ocean breeze
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The Zen superyacht is ready to be built immediately and offers capacity of 10-12 people with one owner’s stateroom and 4 up to four VIP Cabins as well crew capacity for up to 25 crewmembers. Guests can watch the captain and crew’s maneuvers in the innovative wheelhouse with a dual steering arrangement. The Zen is an experience, a voyage, a personal slice of floating paradise and it’s available now. sinot.com
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Holly Bennett 403-870-3030 holly.bennett@engelvoelkers.com
Jeffrey Bone 403-397-1444 jeffrey.bone@engelvoelkers.com
Mark D. Evernden 403-829-3776 mark.evernden@engelvoelkers.com
Jeff Harding 403-837-6145 jeff.harding@engelvoelkers.com
Colleen Land 587-777-0400 colleen.land@engelvoelkers.com
David Lem 403-477-3536 david.lem@engelvoelkers.com
Justyne Lis 403-472-5330 justyne.lis@engelvoelkers.com
Mel Loewen 403-650-3121 mel.loewen@engelvoelkers.com
Tyler Milnthorp 587-433-8476 tyler.milnthorp@engelvoelkers.com
Sheila Morrison 403-399-9996 sheila.morrison@engelvoelkers.com
Martha Moyano 403-803-2269 martha.moyano@engelvoelkers.com
Patti Reid 403-399-4350 patti.reid@engelvoelkers.com
Alicja Rudolf 403-681-5333 alicja.rudolf@engelvoelkers.com
Adam Sharek 403-921-7111 adam.sharek@engelvoelkers.com
Olesya Solodkova 403-919-7656 olesya.solodkova@engelvoelkers.com
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Jeff Tincher 403-836-2981 jeff.tincher@engelvoelkers.com
Lynn Wolf 403-831-6000 lynn.wolf@engelvoelkers.com
Christopher Zee 403-383-3221 christopher.zee@engelvoelkers.com
Engel & Vรถlkers Calgary 140-215 9 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3
1-587-387-2228
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Q & A WITH ENGEL & VÖLKERS CALGAR Q. Who is Engel & Völkers?
Q. Is Engel & Volkers only limited to luxury properties
A. One of the largest globally connected and networked real estate brokerages which operates 700 offices worldwide in 36 countries.
A. We offer luxury service in all price points and have the ability t all Calgary and area home owners giving local expertise, natio and global reach.
Q. Why did Engel & Völkers select Calgary? A. With the expansion of Engel & Völkers into Canada, one of the key target markets is Calgary due to the opportunity of brand development with Banff and the Oil Industry economics.
Q. What is shop, and where is the shop located? A. One of the critical strategies within the Engel & Völkers model is to be at a retail storefront location that has high traffic visibility which offers increased exposure for our clients and their properties along with increased brand development for our advisors.
Q. Many firms call themselves ‘International’. How is Engel & Völkers different? A. We are truly international and connected by virtue of sharing our systems unlike other global brokerages. All listings that are loaded into the system hit all the shops globally offering this exposure, once again unlike our competition.
Engel & Völkers Calgary 140 - 215 9th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3 Phone 1-587-387-2228 calgary.evcanada.com
Q. What experience does your team bring to the table
A. Within Canada, our team is expanding every day represent developers, international relocations, investors and a diverse clients. The global value we have brought to our clients is exp Within Calgary and Alberta, our team offers over 30 years of ex that includes experienced brokers, award-winning agents an complemented by new highly efficient, educated and passionate
Q. What does the Development Team offer?
A. Unparalleled service with several levels of networking ability a division of Private Office which has access to the highest n individuals in the world. There are 75 private office advisors glo the Calgary office has two individuals that have achieved this st
Our boutique-style brokerage offers in-house business-building premium-level marketing tools, on-site mentoring & coach certification workshops & networking opportunities within North
EXOTIC DESTINATION & TRAVEL
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH _
_ MAH A LI MZ U R I SIR RICHARD BRANSON’S EXCLUSIVE LUXURY SAFARI CAMP IN THE KENYAN BUSH WORDS: SHELDON OUTTEN
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One of the world’s most spectacular wildlife
Mahali Mzuri consists of just 12 luxury tents and
events plays out every year in Eastern Africa.
has a minimal footprint in the 13,500 hectare Olare
In what’s commonly called “The Greatest
Motorgi
Conservancy.
The
low-density
camp
Show on Earth,” nearly 1.5 wildebeests migrate
guarantees the land’s purity so guests can enjoy the
across the Serengeti in search for greener pastures.
sprawling wildlife right from their balconies. Each
They’re accompanied by zebras, gazelles and all
stylish tent comes equipped with a private deck and
their natural predators.
an ensuite bathroom. These 12 guest tents flank a
The show airs every year and now you can get a front row seat at the Mahali Mzuri luxury safari camp.
main tent that’s equipped with an open fireplace, a library, iPads and a large decked area for breakfast and lunch.
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All food and drinks are included in your stay
While guests can absorb the beautiful African
and guests are greeted with a continental
landscapes from the camp, they can get up
buffet with Ă la carte hot dishes every morning.
close and personal every day. There are two
During the rest of the day, an assortment of
game drives twice a day where guests are
chefs use locally-sourced produce, spices
taken to see the romantically dramatic scenes
and cultural flavors to produce a unique array
starring
of Pan-african dishes. Chefs also offer custom
giraffes, leopards, cheetahs and lions. Wildlife
meals, bush BBQs in the open African sky
is plentiful throughout the year, but the great
and champagne picnics on the deck.
migration which starts anywhere from July to
wildebeest,
elephants,
September and lasts until November.
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Guests are also welcome to visit the
treatments that capture the rejuvenating and
permanent members of the community in
healing essences of Africa. Guests can enjoy
the Maasai villages to get a taste of daily
an Orinka stick massage, or an Africology
life in the Maasai Mara ecosystem. At dawn
Bespoke Treatment among a number of
you can help milk cattle and help herd them
other options.
back at dusk. During the day you can learn how they build houses and get invited into a traditional Maasai home for tea or get a basic lesson in the Maasai language. After long days of exploring the African terrain, guests can retreat to the camp’s spa, which features a range of eco-friendly
Located just 240 kilometers west of Nairobi, Mahali Mzuri --which is Swahili for “Beautiful Place”-- aims to conserve the beautiful landscape it sits on and invites you to enjoy its beauty. virginlimitededition.com/en/mahali-mzuri
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P R I V AT E H I L LT O P R E T R E AT
MLS# C4076381 Exceptional home, exceptional location, exceptional setting, exceptional features, and exceptional views! One of the best locations in the unique community of Saddle & Sirloin, bordering onto crown land and close to K-Country (tremendous selection of riding/hiking trails), features a very large common pasture (you can keep horses on your own lot too), a 100’x200’ outdoor riding arena, and a picturesque picnic shelter located right beside Bragg Creek, which meanders through the common land. This
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$ 949,000 exclusive home includes an elevator, expansive master bedroom and ensuite, a gourmet kitchen, a comfortable family room, a library and, many other fine features. Entertaining in this home is a delight with its gorgeous living room/dining room highlighted by three arched windows rescued from a demolished church. The view is so incredible that a second storey loft, with deck, was incorporated. All this is just a 30 min. drive from Calgary!
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MLS# C4079190 This home truly reflects the term “estate living”. Very privately located at the back of a small cul-de-sac on the largest lot in Wintergreen Woods, this beautiful home is surrounded by expansive sunny lawns and majestic pines. The home itself does not disappoint. The curved-stair entry is your first indication of the many fine features to be found. Some of the more notable are the vaulted-ceiling living room separated from the dining room by a 2-sided fireplace; a “hearth room” style family room just
$ 979,000 off the kitchen and a kitchen nook which leads through garden doors to a very large 3-sided deck; a second staircase leading to a huge bonus room over the garage, ringed with windows on 3 sides and opening to a large upper level deck; the stunning master bedroom and en suite; and lower level development with 2 bedrooms, full bath, a large games area, and a media room. Kananaskis country and all its glory is just minutes away. This is one of those homes that you have to see to fully appreciate.
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LUXURY AUTOMOBILES
LAMBORGHINI UNVEILS THE_ INCREDIBLE SUPERCAR
LAMBORGHINI
CENTENARIO
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In his 76 years of life, Ferruccio Lamborghini has built a legend.
legacy to be worshipped for generations. In 2016, Lamborghini’s renowned founder would
In 1963, the Italian industrialist would lay the foundation
have celebrated his 100th birthday. To commemorate
to one of the world’s most iconic automobile brands,
this significant date, Lamborghini’s designers took
when he conceived the Automobili Lamborghini; a
free creative rein to honor Ferruci’s dynamic vision
remarkable machine that would inspire a whole new
with an incredible automobile accordingly named
league of supreme supercars, and leave behind a
Centenario, meaning ‘centenary’.
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Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in California, the open air version of the Lamborghini Centenario, the Centenario Roadster, embodies the automaker’s core traditions, adhering to its ‘form follows function’ motto. Its dramatic silhouette, however, marks a departure from the typical Lamborghini, incorporating elements of GT and Formula 1 race cars. A carbon fiber monocoque showcases clean, powerful lines, with low overhangs at front and back, an aggressive rear, an integrated adjustable rear wing, and a massive diffuser that aids in increasing downforce, with air flowing out through a channel in the cabin wall. An ultra-responsive V12 powers the impressive machine, delivering an astounding 770 hp. Going from 0-100 km/ h takes all of 2.9 seconds, with speed topping an exhilarating 350 km/h, and braking distance taking just 31 meters from 100-0 km/ h. Enhanced control comes courtesy of a new rear wheel steering system, which increases turning agility at low speeds while increasing stability at high speeds. The passenger cabin is engineered with no less detail to functionality as much as comfort, ensuring the ultimate driving experience while minimizing turbulence. A chic earth-toned “Terra di California” palette plays up the subtly luxe interior, inlaid with Bianco Polar leather. The exterior, in contrast, displays an exclusive shade of silver, “Argento Centenario”, fashioned by Centro Stile Lamborghini designers specifically for the Centenario Roadster. A signature matte texture is attained through a sophisticated process by which the metal is dissolved and the metal grain diluted to achieve a smooth satin finish.
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EXOTIC DESTINATION & TRAVEL
_ PER AQUUM NIYAMA _ A TROPICAL PARADISE
IN THE HEART OF THE
MALDIVES WORDS: KATE MISSINE
Sip a breakfast bubbly while submerged six
latest under-the-sea animation. This fantastical world
meters under the Indian Ocean waterline,
is very much a reality, and one that can be yours
gazing out onto the reef and the occasional
to live out. This is Subsix – a spectacular aqua bar
parrotfish whizzing by as you lean back in a surreal
and underwater playground that is only one of the
tentacled anemone chair and contemplate the
plethora of thrills to be had at the Per Aquum Niyama
thousands of capiz shells swaying lazily overhead.
resort, a tropical paradise glimmering at the heart of
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the Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s precious pearl.
The Subsix’ surreal setting (a speedboat ride and
Tribal, an al fresco African adventure under a tented
dramatic descent down a three-tier staircase is part
ceiling. Diners indulge in exotic delights, from
of the experience), complete with a clam-shaped
Maldivian seafood and Wagyu beef, to Black Ivory
bar and coral-like chandeliers, is one of the resort’s
coffee, the most expensive in the world. And for
nine unforgettable dining spots, each with its own
those seeking the ultimate personalized experience,
unique theme and equally magical setting. Some
there is private destination dining, where any fantasy
of the highlights include the one-of-a-kind Edge
can come true; from a romantic meal for two at the
restaurant, set half a kilometer out over the ocean
ocean’s edge, to a family bonfire at the beach – the
and accessible only by boat; an Asian fusion dining
only limit is your imagination.
room nestled six meters high in the treetops; and
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It’s not all about the food, of curse, and Per Aquum
top-of-the-line entertainment options, and full-size
Nyama is rife with opportunities to discover all this
refrigerators stocked with plentiful gourmet treats
stunning region has to offer, from extreme water
await. Even more pampering is to be found at the
sports to underwater tours and island hopping,
Lime Spa, a sanctuary retreat beset with private
explored from its decadent home base. Guests
lime tree gardens, outdoor baths, and rain showers,
stay in exquisite villas suspended over the water’s
where patrons are treated to signature treatments
edge, each with its own private deck for moonlit
featuring local specialties such as Maldivian coral
dips or al fresco showers. Inside, luxuriant beds,
sand and coconut oil.
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Niyama’s youngest guests are not left out of the fun. At the Explorers children’s club, pint-size VIPs are welcomed to a play paradise of their own complete with an elaborate playscape and splash park. There, they spend hours embarking on adventures just for them, from safari and wildlife exploration, to splashing with dolphins, or Master Chef classes at the Munch little gourmet kitchen. A family resort at heart, Per Aquum Nyama ensures that every stay, young or old, is nothing less than paradise. minorhotels.com/en/peraquum/niyama
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SLEEK & SEXY
ASTON MARTIN _
VANQUISH
ZAGATO VOLANTE _
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Rippling in all its sleek, dynamic glory,
Vantage Volante and the 2003 DB AR, an established
the 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato
collectible.
Volante may look like it has zoomed right out of the future; but the race car’s sporting roots run back nearly six decades. In 1960, the creation of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato marked the first of what would become a long-standing collaboration tradition between the British automaker and Italian
The new Vanquish Zagato Volante plays partner to the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, previously unveiled to overwhelming success at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, with an elegant convertible version that will be limited to a production run of only 99 models.
design house Zagato. Its remarkable legacy included
The Vanquish Zagato Volante shares a number of the
such memorable convertibles as the 1987 V8
Coupe’s distinctive features, including an enhanced
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V12 powertrain that pumps out 592 bhp, hitting 0-60 mph in a zippy 3.7 seconds. The two models also mirror each other’s classic proportions, true to quintessential Aston Martin form. A muscular silhouette and sculpted rear are wrapped with carbon fibre sills for a powerful shape, marked with Zagato’s trademark ‘bladed’ LED taillight reflectors and twin rear deck cowls. The Volante’s only significant difference is, of course, the bespoke hood concealed at the luggage compartment, which unfolds swiftly when needed with Aston Martin’s signature mechanism. “Just like the Coupe, we have emphasized the way surfaces change and intersect to create a muscular form; to create an elegant, flowing shape that really works,” says Aston Martin’s EVP and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman. Inside, Aston Martin’s subdued yet impeccable craftsmanship takes the spotlight, with a classically masculine aesthetic: herringbone carbon-fibre, sumptuous Bridge of Weir leather, and anodized bronze detailing. The trademark Zagato ‘Z’ is subtly woven throughout, from the seat’s quilt pattern stitching to the headrests and console. As par for the course with the automaker, Aston Martin’s specialist ‘Q’ division is always on standby to fulfill the client’s requests for personalization. “The Vanquish Zagato Volante illustrates the ways in which Aston Martin design can evolve in collaboration with such a trusted and long-standing partner,’ says Reichman. “Vanquish Zagato Volante continues Aston Martin’s new century of innovation and creativity, strengthening the association between these great automotive marques in the process”. The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante is scheduled for first customer deliveries in 2017.
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TAG H E U E R
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The TAG Heuer Connected has been awarded the coveted German Design Award, with the first place within the category Luxury Goods.
The German Design Award is the top international prize of the German Design Council. Launched in 2012, the German Design Award is one of the most well-respected design competitions in the world and is held in high regard well beyond professional circles. Its goal? To discover, present and honor unique design trends. Therefore, every year, top-quality entries from product and communication design are rewarded, all of which are in their own way ground-breaking in the international design landscape. Living, travelling, getting information, connecting... TAG Heuer worked closely with American giants Intel and Google to create a luxury watch that combined connectivity and computing intelligence with Swiss watchmaking heritage. It has the elegance, characteristics and level of finish expected from a fine wristwatch. It is a luxury watch which benefits from over 150 years of expertise, savoir-faire and heritage as cultivated by TAG Heuer. Intel engineered the intelligence inside the watch to optimize performance and enable a multitude of connectivity options including audio streaming, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as allow users to harness the full range of features offered by the Android Wear operating system. German Design Council said: “This smartwatch has a beguilingly casual appearance, with the clean, minimalistic design that is still unmistakably the work of TAG Heuer. The material has high-quality look and it feels great, too. A contemporary product that combines advanced technology and design to luxurious effect.�
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Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer and President of the LVMH Watch Division said: “It is a great honor to receive this Award for TAG Heuer. The German market is important for us, and the German Design Award a reference. Our smartwatch is in first line a WATCH, looks like a WATCH, feels like a WATCH and has the soul of a WATCH. One could also add one other difference which is that the TAG Heuer Connected is made with the same precision and Swiss quality as all our Swiss Made watches. I believe that this is the biggest and unique difference with other great connected watches.�
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