CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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LUXURY TRAVEL
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Banyan Tree Group , one of the world ’ s leading independent hospitality groups , is set to double its footprint of 54 properties across 23 countries by 2025 .
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Returning to the slopes for 2022 , Our Retreat – a boutique retreat with balance , nutrition and wellness at its heart – will re-launch its ski-based escape in Chamonix , in the foothills of Mont Blanc .
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The award-winning Conrad Maldives Rangali Island turns the page to write its next chapter after an expansive multi-million dollar refurbishment .
YACHTS & YACHTING
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NIRVANA , a 23-meter Sanlorenzo SX76 that will be based on the island of Lefkas - the ideal yacht to cruise in the Ionian .
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Introducing the fully bespoke catamaran support yacht Toybox , a new sub-500GT concept that can be completed in as little as 18 months .
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The new SILENT 60 solar powered catamaran .
AVIATION
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Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac , the Falcon factory service center adjacent to Dassault Aviation ’ s final assembly facility near Bordeaux , celebrates its fifth year in operation .
AUTOMOTIVE
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The Art of Luxury ’ s Editor-in-Chief Antony Holter reviews the Lamborghini Urus V8 Biturbo .
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High-performance and luxury car retailer Clive Sutton has extended its coverage of the Shelby range by bringing the world ’ s only Shelby-licensed Cobras to the UK .
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The new Mercedes-AMG SL , the new edition of an icon , returns to its roots with a classic soft top and sporty character .
GOLFING
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Antony Holter reviews Prince ’ s golf course .
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Avant Skincare is launching a Wellness Pack for the month of January , featuring a curated skincare routine to help individuals indulge in some skincare selfcare to help beat the January blues .
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Renowned for his exceptional treatments and cutting edge clinics , skin expert , Pietro Simone is advocating to define ‘ clean beauty ’ through the launch of his third skincare line : FIERCE .
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Driven by their desire to erase the # 1 disease in the world — tooth decay — sisters , internationally renowned dentists and serial entrepreneurs Haleh and Golnar Abivardi have a vision ...
LUXURY HOMES
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In SW1 , six new towers form a modern-day masterpiece , epitomising innovative British design and making up London ’ s latest prime address .
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We asked Claude Clémaron to tell us about the advantages of his bespoke fitted furniture .
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Ceramiche Refin ’ s new collection , recently presented at Cersaie in Bologna , is able to offer an original and eclectic interpretation of the Italian artistic heritage enclosed in the tradition of wall decorations .
WATCHES & TIMEPIECES
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Piaget has always treasured Chinese culture . For 10 years now the maison has released a unique limited-edition timepiece for the Chinese New Year featuring the year ’ s zodiac animal in grand feu enamel .
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The certified pre-owned market is growing in demand . As an expert in the trade of pre-owned luxury watches , this is where Watchmaster comes into play .
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The L . U . C collection welcomes the L . U . C XP Urushi Year of the Tiger timepiece , an 88-piece limited series dedicated to the Tiger .
JEWELLERY
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Samantha Siu is a NY based jewellery brand with a mission to create adventure and enchantment through fine jewellery while being committed to being socially and ethically responsible .
FASHION
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The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island and niLuu vegan silk , two brands rooted in luxury and sustainability , announce their exclusive loungewear partnership , a washable , silky softbrushed mini-kimono robe in The Cove ’ s signature rich plum color .
ART & SCULPTURE
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The Courtauld Gallery has re-opened after the biggest redevelopment since it first moved to its magnificent 18th century home , Grade I-listed Somerset House in the Strand , in 1989 .
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A . Lange & Söhne supports the Dresden State Art Collections ’ special exhibition on Vermeer and renews its partnership with this unique group of museums .
HOSPITALITY
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AW 2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha , Qatar ’ s capital , for Michelin-star Chef Akrame .
Issue 50 2022 The Art of Luxury
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