The first progeny of Rolls Royce’s Anglo-German alliance with BMW was the Phantom, star of numerous rap videos and episodes of The Apprentice and yours for £250,000. But with Bentley rapidly cornering what could be facetiously termed the bottom end of the super-luxury market, Rolls-Royce needed a bread and butter model. The result? The Ghost,…
I have three main interests in life: cars, food and shooting. I’ve been lucky enough to have some great experiences, many of them through this magazine but in each case there is one seemingly distant item on my wish list which, as much as I would love it, I will probably never get to do.…
The Swiss watch industry is synonymous with luxury, yet some of the major brands are producing millions of units a year. This is far from exclusive. LUSSO recently heard from the new distributor of Saro-Gem watches, a brand that never produce more than 1,000 units a year, and each one is custom. Saro-Gem was founded…
Designer Jenny Packham has to be one of the UK’s most successful exports in the fashion industry. Internationally renowned for her fantastic collections of breathtaking dresses, Jenny’s designs have graced many red-carpet events, with a star fan base that includes Keira Knightly, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Beyonce and Helena Christensen. Glamorous evening wear is…
Yoga is a great way to truly unwind and the Rayavadee resort in Krabi, Thailand is offering a selection of holidays based around Yoga and other healing spa treatments. The yoga sessions focus on carefully restoring the balance of the body, mind and spirit by releasing tension. It’s the ultimate way to unwind and relax…
Chances are that if you’ve ever drunk or eaten in one of London’s restaurants or bars then its more than likely it happened in a David Collins’ creation. For not only does he count such world-renowned eateries as J Sheekey, Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley and The Wolseley amongst his ever-expanding canon, but was also…
It was always the same story. “Everyone with a window seat would be pressed against the glass. The buildings were so close, you could wave at the people doing their washing up. Even the pilots took it as test of skill and balls. Landing at Kai Tak was the biggest thrill in international air travel.”…
The Lanesborough has announced an exclusive luncheon on Friday 14th October 2011, pairing some of the finest cigars, wines and cognac from around the world with a tailored gastronomic menu. The luncheon will commence with a selection of canapés and a glass of Krug, followed by a three course menu with wine and cigar pairings.…
The village is Colmar, a resort built in the style of the French village of Alsace. It’s family-based, with rooms in medieval-style houses and cobbled streets. Meanwhile, it’s sister property, The Chateau, is a newly-opened turreted castle, which was modelled on Alsace’s 18th century medieval castle, Haut Koesnigburg. I’m staying at the castle (of course) and…
Laurent-Perrier can always be relied upon to produce a top champagne and for this Christmas, they’ve bought out a limited Edition Grand Sicle with a stunning Cradle to make it that extra little bit special. The Cradle is dual-purpose and is made specifically for the Grand Sicle bottle. It’s handcrafted by traditional Loire Valley pewtersmiths…