Posts Tagged ‘Italy

A set of super stylish leather motorcycle / Vespa helmets is the latest luxe offering from Italian label Tod’s, famed for its iconic driving loafers, shoes and chic bags. Featuring a microfiber lining, stainless steel hardware and flip-up plexiglass eye shields, the helmets are priced at about $1,000 and come in glove soft, saddle stitched [...]

Ray-Ban has given its ultra-classic aviator shades a luxe new twist for 2010 with its new Craft Genuine Leather collection. The Craft Outdoorsman sunglasses are luxuriously detailed with hand stitched genuine deer leather accents and boast premium craftsmanship. Made in Italy they feature Ray-Ban’s trademark Crystal lenses for optimum optical clarity. The leather is designed [...]

The Brabus GLK V12 is a modified Mercedes-Benz billed as the world’s fastest street-legal SUV and just made its world debut at the Dubai Motor Show. With a whopping 750 hp 12-cylinder twin turbo engine, the vehicle set a new speed record of 200.3 mph at Italy’s Nardo test track in October and can do [...]

It’s been a long time coming and now Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group has unveiled their first new models in 10 years.  MVA believes that their purchase by Harley-Davidson, Inc. in 2008 is now beginning to pay off. HD’s purchase of MVA for $10M was a strategic move to broaden HD’s presence in Europe. [...]

I took one look at the photo.  One glance at the stats of 562 horsepower and 202 mph top speed.  I breathed out a soft “Hello, lover“.   Some girls may get soft eyed at infants but this girl loves the sexy lines of a sleek machine.   The sensual feeling of sliding down into the leather [...]

When you think of touring Italy, do your eyes glaze over with the thought of trains stuffed with fellow tourists or a clunker of a rental car?  Well, fear no more hearty traveler as Hertz of all people has recently acquired a fleet of chic Lotus Elise SC‘s for your touring pleasure.   This fleet is [...]

The new $175 million Verdura Golf & Spa Resort on the southern coast of Sicily from the Rocco Forte Collection opening August 1 will be the only luxury resort in the Mediterranean offering a five-star experience across golf, hotel, dining and spa facilities. The Collection’s 13th property features 203 ocean view rooms and suites, each [...]

I know what’s on my wish list! About nine months ago, Aston Martin started taunting performance car aficionados with teaser shots of its upcoming One-77 supercar.   Now, with much fanfare, the first completed vehicle has made its way out of the marque’s factory in the United Kingdom and over to the shores of Lake Como [...]

A Hint of Venice

In: Interior

16 Apr 2009

Any well heeled connoisseur has been to Venice but for those aspiring to reach those ranks, there are tricks to the trade to make it appear as though you’ve already embraced certain experiences.   Horchow offers gorgeous Venetian masks which add a hint of mystery and glamour to any room.   The masks range from $183.90 up [...]

Contrary to popular belief, exquisite footware does not soley belong in the realm of women.  Men also enjoy fine shoes – they like having an outline of their foot done, choosing the types of soles, leather and lacings and wait with baited anticipation for that call a few weeks later from the cobbler to let [...]


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