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CONTENTS
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LUXURY TRAVEL
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Where the mountains meet the sea : a threenight tailored package from € 14,000 .
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Situated in a picturesque Apulian Borgo in Salento , in the southern end of charming Puglia in Italy , Palazzo Ducale Venturi is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel in a restored aristocratic palace from the 16th century .
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The second COLOURS OF OBLU property to open this year promises to dazzle guests with fun duplex-style family rooms , a vibrantly social ‘ La Promenade ’, featuring a café & wine boutique , and a scenic ‘ Channel ’ that meanders across the island .
AVIATION
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With over 60 years ’ experience in private aviation NetJets know a thing or two about providing the ultimate in convenient , flexible and safe luxury travel .
YACHTS & YACHTING
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The lines imagined by Christian Grande for the Invictus range , right from the first GT280 , have added a distinctive sculptural vocation to the typical dynamism of boating .
AUTOMOTIVE
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Bentley ’ s refreshed model portfolio is being crowned with a new ultimate version of the Continental GT Mulliner to sit at the pinnacle of the Continental family and two-door grand tourers .
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Scotland ’ s most northerly five-star resort has teamed up with Porsche to offer guests the opportunity to experience the future of performance – and sustainable – driving .
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Our Editor-in-chief Antony Holter reviews the hybrid SUV Lexus RX450H .
FASHION
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Proudly made in England with British materials , Henry Herbert is the quintessential bespoke tailor devoted to bringing immaculate suits and an accomplished style to today ’ s polished man .
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Born from the convergence of new trends and artisan expertise , the Brunello Cucinelli Spring Summer 2023 Men ’ s Collection fully expresses a taste for laid-back elegance , founded on a refined yet relaxed balance between sophistication and verve .
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David Gandy Wellwear is excited to announce the launch of its first Poolside Collection – a carefully edited selection of swim shorts and towelling essentials , designed with both comfort and skin protection in mind .
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The House introduces Gucci Pet Collection - a wide-ranging selection of items designed for dogs and cats that combines high-quality materials and craftsmanship with innovation , and many of the House ’ s signature motifs .
JEWELLERY
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Over the past two decades , modern diamond recovery has undergone a significant , positive transformation ; however , many incorrect and outdated misperceptions still exist .
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Jewellery lovers rejoice , as one of the nation ’ s most beloved brands celebrates its 125th year in business by launching the special edition ‘ OPEIA ’ collection .
WATCHES & TIMEPIECES
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BOSS Watches makes waves this season with an innovative addition to the BOSS Admiral family of sporty chronograph timepieces .
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Ready , set , go : Roger Dubuis roars across the starting line to reveal the Maison was the official timing partner of the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed .
LUXURY HOMES
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London based design house , Morpheus & Co ., was appointed to create a full turnkey scheme for eight apartments perfectly positioned in the iconic ski resort of 1850 Courchevel in France .
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Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Quinta da Lago , the launch of One Green Way represents the last new build development available within Portugal ’ s most sought-after community .
THE ART OF BEAUTY
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Exclusively residential , Homefield Grange Health & Wellness offers five choices of programmes ranging from a Weekend Mind Body Detox , to five-night weight loss , detox and stress-reducing stays .
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Hayaty Natural is a new vegan skincare brand inspired by the wisdom of Ancient Egyptian beauty formulas .
FOOD & DRINK
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Michael Caines has now fully re-opened his Cornish restaurants – The Cove at Maenporth and The Harbourside Refuge in Porthleven – complete with new menus and team appointments .
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A visit to Alchemist is a journey into yourself but also provocations that sometimes lead to guests leaving the room . The visual and tasteful journey goes through different rooms and can last for seven hours .
ART & SCULPTURES
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This August , The Scottish Gallery presents Uncertain Cadence by ceramicist Kirsten Coelho .
Issue 53 2022 THE ART OF LUXURY