Lucire’s summer ’10 travel specials
Last week was, by all accounts, a slow news week. We glanced at the wires, and the sort of articles that might have piqued the interest of Lucire readers just weren’t arriving. However, that did mean we could pull out our summer travel specials, penned by our industrious west coasters, travel editor Stanley Moss and […]
You can tell a lot about a luxury property simply by looking at the amenities laid out in the bathroom. Recently I applied the amenity-test to three properties in Paris: the first, a higher end boutique inn near Trocadero, had l’Occitane products, a solid mid-level retail brand- the interesting and sportif Verveine scent, and good […]
Giorgio Armani to open hotel in Burj Khalifa in March
It’s quite a way to kick off our news coverage for the year: the opening of the Burj Khalifa, standing 828 m (2,716½ ft). Giorgio Armani has announced that it will open Armani Hotel Dubai in the world’s tallest building on March 18. The hotel is the first to open under the collaboration between […]
Zhang Ziyi opens Omega’s flagship boutique in Singapore
Cindy Crawford may get in a western audience, but in the east, it’s Zhang Ziyi (章子怡) whom Omega relies on to give it the glamour factor. The international Chinese film star launched its flagship boutique at ION Orchard in Singapore along with the latest Constellation collection on Tuesday. An exhibition for the Constellation range […]
While Lexus has had a large, luxury car with a hybrid powertrain out for a while, BMW has caught up with its new 7-series. The BMW ActiveHybrid technology features a synchronous electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and the power electronics required for the high-voltage on-board network. There’s still a turbocharged V8 under the bonnet, producing […]
Porsche shows Panamera in motion
Porsche has released additional video of its new Panamera sports’ saloon, which we feature below. We have the Panamera from the outside, then the inside, then in motion. You may also like Porsche launches Panamera at Laguna Seca New Porsche Panamera 4S: official first videos Porsche reveals 918 Spyder concept as environmental response Porsche to […]
Rolls-Royce Ghost promises impeccable dynamics
A “small” Rolls-Royce, the Ghost, will join the über-luxury Phantom model later this year. Rolls-Royce Motors says the new model, which takes its name from the Silver Ghost of the early twentieth century, will have exceptional ride and handling. ‘The car’s state-of-the-art chassis uses a four-corner air suspension system and multi-link aluminium front and rear […]
I know Lucire is not a car magazine, but I thought I should clarify my statements about the A-pillar area on the Peugeot 308 SW being messy. At left is a photograph I took on my old cell illustrating what I meant. Some people might like all these lines that go nowhere and everywhere—I don’t. […]
Diane Kruger shines in Jason Wu
German actress Diane Kruger wore Jason Wu to the opening of the Jaeger–LeCoultre Cannes boutique opening on Tuesday. She was in Cannes to attend the première of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds (sic). Kruger is the brand ambassador for Jaeger–LeCoultre. Also attending was CEO Jérôme Lambert. This year seems like Wu’s year: not only […]
Amandari in Bali celebrates 20th anniversary with festivities
Amandari, based in Ubud in central Bali, has completed a series of refurbishments, including the addition of fibreoptic cabling and new gym equipment. To boot, it is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of special events from April to October 2009. From exhibitions on Balinese textiles, painting, wood carving and photography to traditional dance […]
