Month: July 2024

MERCEDES-BENZ

THE MERCEDES-MAYBACH VISION ULTIMATE LUXURY
PRICE UPON REQUEST
MERCEDES-BENZ.COM

Mercedes-Benz is presenting the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury, a crossover that epitomizes the philosophy of Sensual Purity by blending the elegance of a high-end saloon with the rugged appeal of an SUV. This electric vehicle features four compact permanent-magnet synchronous motors and fully variable all-wheel drive, ensuring both performance and efficiency. The design reflects traditional brand values while merging Western and Far Eastern influences, such as the use of “Magic Wood” ebony, popular in Chinese furniture design. The vehicle’s majestic presence is highlighted by a distinctive chrome-plated radiator grille, low-profile headlamps, and a continuous trim strip. Inside, the luxurious interior offers a symbiosis of sportiness, modernity, and elegance, modeled on the S-Class with features like crystal white nappa leather seats and a tea set in the rear console. The Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) enhances comfort and infotainment with intuitive controls and personalized settings, embodying the ultimate luxury dream car.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MERCEDES-BENZ

LES BAINS GARDIANS

CAMARGUE, FRANCE
EN.LESBAINSGARDIANS.COM

Adjacent to the Camargue Regional Nature Park, Les Bains Gardians stretches over a 4-hectare estate, blending the wild beauty of the region with the Mediterranean Sea just a few hundred meters away. This natural resort, offers a unique experience with horses, stables, private arenas, a swimming pool, tennis court, and an eclectic artistic program. It combines the essence of Les Bains Paris with well-being and hedonism, featuring 67 rooms in traditional Gardian cottages and a Camargue hacienda, all adorned with immaculate white, sagne roofs and retro-rustic furniture. Guests can ride Camargue horses along wild beaches, take carriage tours to discover local flora, or relax at the revamped Pont des Bannes, which highlights authenticity and local cuisine under executive chef Bruno Grossi. The resort also boasts a spa with whirlpool baths, sauna, and wellness events, alongside tailor-made corporate programs and seven meeting rooms, creating an inspiring setting for both relaxation and business.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MATTHIEU SALVAING

SUMMER GETAWAY

ORLEBAR BROWN X LA DOUBLEJ, MAITAN BRODERIE ANGLAISE RELAXED FIT CAPRI COLLAR SHIRT AND SETTER WHITSUN PRINT SWIM SHORTS, £495 GBP (SHIRT), £295 (SHORTS)
JACQUES MARIE MAGE, MULTILAYER RECTANGULAR SUNGLASSES, $820 USD
ATELIER MATERI, CÈDRE FIGALIA, €250 EUR
VISVIM, CHRISTO FOLK SLIDE SANDAL, $1,110 USD
BERLUTI, FORMULA 1005 SCRITTO VENEZIA LEATHER SUITCASE, $8,600 USD
ORLEBARBROWN.COM, REALRY.COM (SUNGLASSES), ATELIER-MATERI.COM, NORDSTROM.COM (SANDAL), MRPORTER.COM (SUITCASE)

The shirt and shorts from Orlebar Brown’s collaboration with La DoubleJ are true standouts. The navy Maitan shirt features intricate broderie anglaise in Italian-woven cotton, a relaxed fit, Capri collar, and concealed button placket. The Setter shorts, with their Whitsun print in Summer Red and White Sand, embody a sunny ethos and have sleek gold-tinted adjustable side fasteners. Jacques Marie Mage’s sunglasses, inspired by Enzo Ferrari, are handcrafted in Japan from lightweight acetate, featuring signature arrowhead pins and hairline-engraved wirecore. The fragrance CÈDRE FIGALIA by Céline Perdriel blends three cedar varieties with fig, bergamot, basil, Jamaica pepper, spinach, and maté, creating a refreshing scent with a sturdy cedar base. VISVIM Christo Folk Slide Sandals, designed by Hiroki Nakamura, are made from fringed suede with knotted side tassels and a leather footbed that molds to your shape, combining comfort with artisan-inspired style. Finally, Berluti’s ‘Formula 1005’ suitcase, made in Italy from signature Venezia leather, is embossed with the iconic ‘Scritto’ motif and features an internal zipped compartment and front pocket, making it ideal for carry-on luggage.

EDWIN JAGGER

3 PIECE SHAVING SET
$163.63 AUD
THESTRAYWHISKER.COM.AU

The Edwin Jagger 3 Piece Shaving Set offers a contemporary twist on the traditional shaving set, featuring a sleek design and high-quality materials. The set includes a resin and chrome safety razor, a black-fibre shaving brush, and a matching stand, all crafted with precision and care. The black-fibre brush stands out with its greater backbone and firmness compared to synthetic silver tip fibre brushes, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer a slightly firmer brush. It’s also quick-drying and exceptionally durable, ensuring long-lasting performance. The safety razor is designed to provide a comfortable and sustainable shave, enhancing the overall shaving experience. Each item in the set feels substantial and impressive, contributing to a stylish and organized bathroom. The inclusion of a free Feather blade adds extra value, making this set not only practical but also a touch of luxury for daily grooming routines.

HOUSE F

ARCHITECT: DELUGAN MEISSL ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS
SLOVENIA
DMAA.AT

Embedded in a gentle hilly landscape, the house complements an existing ensemble with its open angles and two intersecting saddle roofs, reflecting the site’s distinctive character. Completely closed towards the street, the generously glazed interior with its central living and dining area opens up to the impressive natural landscape. The spatial transition continues smoothly through a terrace laid out on several levels with a partially sheltered front area, each room offering a variety of visual connections internally as well as to the surrounding nature. Inside, the intersection of the roof and the overall height of the rooms is tangible, while the restrained use of materials, like white walls and polished screed, emphasizes the house’s unique geometry. The outer skin of the timber frame building features a wooden lamella facade, drawn over the saddle roof, giving the facade a plastic, dynamic appearance from different perspectives.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRISTIAN BRANDSTÄTTER