A Green Megayacht
Italian shipyard Benetti has unveiled Project LIFE, an 85 m megayacht, boasting the design prowess of Espen Oeino for exteriors and François Zuretti for the interiors. Zuretti’s interior design emphasises a blend of contemporary style and classic elements, which let in plenty of natural light and sea views. The air conditioning systems allow a reduction in electricity consumption of up to 60%, while the advanced heat recovery system reduces the energy required to heat the fresh water for onboard services.
Price: £35 million onwards
Bow Wow
French jewellery maison Boucheron has paid tribute to M. Louis Boucheron’s early days as a draper in Paris from 1817 till the 1840s, where he worked with silk, and lace. Boucheron’s Le Noeud (‘the bow’) necklace by creative director Claire Choisne uses 435 frosted rock crystal pieces and diamonds put together,. At the centre is a 4 ct diamond, which can be worn as a brooch or a ring.
Price: €1.9 million
Millionaire’s Tote
The yellow Louis Vuitton Speedy bag by chanteur-turned-designer Pharell Williams, handmade at Louis Vuitton’s ateliers in France, is made from yellow exotic leather with a white Monogram, a real gold chain, and a diamond-encrusted padlock. Available on invitation only.
Price: $1 million
Peripheral Vision
This limited-edition 36.5 mm Manero Tourbillon double peripheral timepiece by Carl F. Bucherer, in blue, green and purple finishes, has just 18 examples of each watch being created. It has an inhouse manufactured CFB T3000 movement with a power reserve of 65 hours. The timepiece is set in an 18 k rose gold case and paired with an innovative purple laser-cut guilloché dial (with 11 diamonds, at 0.6 ct) and matching bezel set with 40 amethysts (baguette-cut, 3.5 carat), connecting watchmaking prowess with the jeweller’s art. The strap is in purple textile, with an 18 k rose gold clasp. It is water resistant to 30 m.
Price: ₹1.5 crore
Octopussy Odyssey
This handcrafted Fabergé x 007 Limited Edition octopussy egg objet is limited to just 50 pieces and stands at 8.4 cm tall, crafted from 18 k yellow gold and hand-painted with a rich green enamel, similar to the enamel used on the Fabergé egg featured in the 1980s James Bond film Octopussy. A pattern beneath the enamel is a combination of Fabergé’s signature guilloché, along with an artwork of engraved octopus tentacles. At the centre of the egg is a gold 007 logo, and the top of the egg opens to reveal an 18 k yellow gold octopus nestled inside.
Price: $120,000
Inking A Triumph
The Great Characters Muhammad Ali Limited Edition 98 fountain Pen by Montblanc is an homage to the three-time boxing world heavyweight champion and civil rights activist. The cap is shaped like a boxing sack with a guilloché lacquering, including hand-engraved solid Au750 gold inlays resembling a boxing glove and a peace dove. Muhammad Ali’s victory pose is engraved alongside the inscription ‘TKO-W-7 (15)’ (Technical Knockout in the 7th (of 15) rounds) on the gold-coated cap ring. The limitation of 98 fountain pens is a reference to the year Ali won his third world championship title.
Price: $39,000
Bright As The Pole Star
Light up your spaces (urban or otherwise) with Visionnaire’s Polaris Chandelier, designed by Alessandro La Spada, which has a circular shape consisting of 14 curved elements in polished aluminium on the outside, and satin-finished aluminium on the inside, with diffusers in backlit vein-cut marble with raw cut edges. The lighting system is the COB LED.
Price: $35,000 onwards
Frog In A Well
Manifest a piece of the Amazon in your living room, with this lil pad and frog vase in wood marquetry with brass by Silvia Furmanovich. Her marquetry work, inspired by artisans in Acre, Brazil consists of sustainably assembling hand-cut wood veneer shapes created from found objects in the forest, such as fallen tree branches or bark, and coloured local specimens.
Price: $4,000
A Seat For An Egoist
The Égoiste chaise lounge by Visionnaire is inspired by a seashell, with a rigid chassis, with a softer, more organic envelope. Designed by Alessandro La Spada, Égoiste has been envisioned as a seat that welcomes and supports different forms of the human body. The light steel structure of the legs, with a rounded ‘X’ form, appears to make the seat hover in the air.
Price: $12,030 onwards
Truckin’ Along
It’s the quality fabrics and masterful construction that make Brunello Cucinelli’s apparel worthy of investment. This trucker jacket has been crafted in Italy from velvety suede and features signature details such as chest pockets, stitched seams and adjustable waist tabs.
Price: £6,867.20
Crescent Mod
This Tom Ford full-grain leather messenger bag has a crescent shape that makes it comfortable to wear cross-body. It’s been made in Italy from full-grain leather detailed with a debossed logo on the front and a zipped pocket on the back for storing small essentials. There’s also a zip through the base so you can expand the width when you need to carry a bit extra.
Price: £2,363
Dance On Air
Staying true to the Bally’s heritage of quality craftsmanship, this pair of Selby Oxford shoes is expertly made in black calf leather. A discreet Bally logo completes this slick, lace-up design.
Price: ₹1.15 lakh
Carry The World
Go on a whirlwind trip with this Bally Spin Briefcase in Cuero 21+Palladio. Made from luxurious grained leather, this briefcase is a timeless piece that exudes elegance. Its spacious interior is complete with multiple compartments, while its sleek black finish adds a touch of class.
Price: ₹1.6 lakh
Sporty Varsity
From the Maison Christian Louboutin comes the perfect to up-your-game on the basketball court, or just add a pop of colour to your summer threads. The Astroloubi mid-cut sneaker for men has a boldly contemporary design that shows Louboutin’s signature elements, including a CL Varsity logo on the sole, spikes along the back counter, a rubber hook and loop strap – all resting on a two-colour rubber sole.
Price: ₹1.06 lakh
Cockatoo Cabochon
A manifestation of the genius of legendary Tiffany & Co.™ designer Jean Schlumberger, this Bird on a Rock brooch in platinum and 18 k yellow gold by Tiffany & Co.™ features a fancy intense yellow diamond, white diamonds, and a pink sapphire. The bird is inspired by a yellow cockatoo that Jean encountered in the Caribbean, which captivated his fancy.
Price: On request
Chains Of Love
From the House of Hermès comes the Boucle Sellier Chaîne rounded evening clutch, which is belted with a chain that hugs its curves like a bracelet, and hides an ingenious clasp in its links. Lined with lambskin, it can be carried in the hand or worn over the shoulder thanks to its removable strap.
Price: On request
Artisanal Voyage
The Gucci Savoy collection is distinguished by a combination of heritage-infused design elements including the GG monogram and/or the Web stripe, in both soft and hard-sided iterations. Hard-sided items comprise a series of trunks, suitcases, and hat boxes, as well as beauty, watches, and jewellery cases.
Price: On request
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