Just as if our initial test drive of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class wasn’t enough to win us over, we headed to Spain for another test drive of the Coupé and convertible models of the E-Class range. Younger, more playful, just as luxurious and optimized as its older sister the saloon. I’d kill my banker right now if it’d help me get that nice looking piece of engineering. But I’d probably end up in jail before I can even sit behind the steering wheel… Anyway, check our full review of the beast after the break and enjoy the amazing photos! Read more »

Sunday Girls: the girls we would like to bring home Sundays and present to the family. This week, Kathleen Clark gets captured by Fabiola Zamora in a torrid, neon heavy editorial called “Tropico” for the summer edition of 192 Magazine.  Read more »

I’ve walked many times by the White 1921 hotel in Saint-Tropez but I never dared to set foot past its tall white doors. The immaculate hotel located on the mythical place de Lices offers eight rooms and suites as well as a terrasse lounge bar designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. The glass back-lit bar looks pretty amazing and boasts some very exclusive cocktails. Provided you spared a few bucks during the year, there’s a full cellar of superior champagnes that can be tasted by the glass! A limited number of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1921 bottles, the year the mansion was built, is also available for purchase. However, if, for any possible reason, you feel a bit reasonable, you can stick to the fresh-made tapas or the famous tarte tropézienne. Read more »

This is actually life changing right ? I’m always amazed how new technologies make our lives easier.

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Fresh and enigmatic, far from generic. That’s why we like The XX‘s Coexist album. The album is actually my official plane playslit. That’s about the only thing I can listen to while I’m in the air. And “Fiction” is one of my faves.

James Bond wore them white. Frank Underwood wears the black ones. In any of those colors, you can’t go wrong with a pair of Gieves & Hawkes moiré braces. Those look fantastic. On top of my wish-list right now. Read more »

The Gentlemen’s Valet Company specializes in the making of suit valets. Starting with their standard valet, you can create semi-bespoke and bespoke valets to meet any of your craziest needs. Watch for the details after the break. Read more »

Eyewear designer to the rich and famous and Parisian artisan Alain Mikli is no stranger to high fashion, high profile design, but the designer’s SS13 line of women’s sunglasses takes on trend sunglasses to a whole new level. Mikli has been creating innovative and fashion forward eyewear for over 30 years. He rose to fame in the 80s when stars like Elton John began to sport his designs. Today, Mikli’s chic eyewear, which combines quality, style and functionality is worn by everyone from Beyoncé to Bono. It is actually Mikli who designed the iconic ‘shutter shades’ worn by Kanye West in his music video for “Stronger”. His latest collection nails just about every trend of the season. Here are our top picks from the new range and their corresponding trends, plus a less avant-garde alternative.  Read more »

Sometimes, there is a thrill you can’t describe with words. You won’t come close to figuring out how intense and exciting a MotoGP race is before you live it from the inside. I was fortunate to get full access to the Ducati racing team for the Le Mans MotoGP race a few days ago. Aside from the sheer beauty of the fierce competition that you can see on TV if you wander among the motor channels, there is an original blend of prestige and excitement in a racing team. Watch our exclusive, intrusive photo reportage at the heart of the Ducati racing team after the break! Read more »