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The Woodwork on the Newly-Commissioned Rolls Royce Arcadia Took 8000 Hours. Why?
Rolls Royce has lifted the lid off its latest product – a one-off bespoke creation from its coachbuild unit called the Arcadia Droptail. The Arcadia is undoubtedly a beautiful car, both inside and out. And although there is no mention of the powertrain of this exquisite beauty, we can only guess that it is in…
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In conversation with Joakim Noah, Former NBA All-Star and Global Ambassador, Hennessy In The Paint
A thousand and one things go into building a legacy business, and no one understands this better than Hennessy. Their recent unveiling of a basketball court in Lagos in collaboration with former NBA all-star, Joakim Noah, as part of their In The Paint initiative, comes as no surprise. Hennessy launched In The Paint back in 2021…
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ASPIRE CEO: Dr Chichi Menakaya is Delivering the Ultimate Concierge Medicine Experience
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Concierge medicine has always been in existence. Think back to ancient monarchical times when the nobility had their personal doctors at their beck and call. Or, if you would rather not travel so far back in time, you likely had a ‘family doctor’ your parents would reach out to whenever anyone in the family needed…
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Porsche Joins Forces with Frauscher Shipyard to Power the All-Electric 850 Fantom Air Yacht
Welcome to the new era of sustainable mobility featuring the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air, an all-electric yacht that combines the ethos of the German automaker and the Austrian shipyard with clean technology and top-tier luxury. The pioneer of electric luxury auto-inspired yachts? Electric nautical vehicles are not new. Every shipyard from Arc to…
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The Future of Private Jets: The Gulfstream G800 Takes The Lead
There is a new, shiny kid on the private jet block that is hoping to change the business of flying private, and, if history is anything to go by, then the newly-introduced Gulfstream G800 will successfully do just that. What is special about the G800? The corporate aerospace giant, Gulfstream, has since 1958 produced more…
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Unable to get Your Fave Hermès Kelly Bag? That is set to change Soon
We are only in Q1 of 2023, but Hermès looks like it is having a great year. According to recent reports, the international market value of the French luxury brand has now surpassed €200 billion, making it the second most valuable luxury brand after LVMH. Simply put, Hermès products, like the Kelly and Birkin, are…
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Hennessy flirts with Fashion in a New Collection with Kim Jones
The Hennessy brand has been around for more than 200 years, and if there is anything it knows too well, it is that change and evolution are constant denominators for legacy brands. Which is why creative collaborations are commonplace. What is not common however is its latest project with Dior’s artistic director, Kim Jones, which…
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ASPIRE Velentine’s Edit: Say ‘I Love You’ with Deliciously Decadent Dishes
Let’s face it: as we grow older, themed celebrations like Valentine’s Day lose their lustre and with life constantly getting in our way, the magic of riding on the platform of a universal day to treat that special person to a beautiful, romantic experience fades away. But, challenges are never-ending, which is why it would…
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In Conversation with Charles de Pontevès, Business Development Director AFME & GTR, Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is a brand rooted in legacy, but one whose strong anchor to tradition has not stopped it from moving with the times. It is no wonder that it remains the number one champagne in the world. Including here in Africa. Currently, the Business Development Director for the region Africa, Middle East and…
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The Purosangue, Ferrari’s First-Ever SUV, does not Disappoint
Finally! After months of teasers and speculations, Ferrari has unveiled the premier images and specs of Purosangue, its first-ever SUV. Yes, it is everything you imagined an SUV from Ferrari would be and more. Of course, SUVs from traditional luxury sports car makers are not new: Porsche has the Cayenne, Lamborghini has the Urus and…