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Hackett Globe-Trotter hand-made luggage

Monday, July 19th, 2010
Hackett Globe-Trotter Luggage

Hackett Globe-Trotter Luggage

We’re big fans of Hackett menswear, especially with their Aston Martin Racing relationship. Imagine our excitement then, when we received the Press Release announcing their collaboration with another iconic British brand, Globe-Trotter, creator of exquisite handcrafted luggage.

Their relationship will be bringing a new range of hand-made luggage for Autumn/Winter 2010. A particular highlight for us is the British Racing Green case lined with a bold Union Jack lining. The outside features the AMR wings (see inset).

Hackett Globe-Trotter Luggage

Hackett Globe-Trotter Luggage

If you don’t want an Aston Martin Racing range of luggage, then maybe the ‘Mayfair’ (black with Prince of Wales check lining) or ‘Hackett London’ (navy with blue and white Bengal striped lining) are more to your taste?

The Globe-Trotter range will be available in two sizes – 21” trolley case at £750.00 and a 18” attaché case priced at £490.00. It may be a little eccentric, but that’s just perfect by us.

Porsche launch Limited Edition 911 AmEx Centurion Edition

Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Limited Edition Porsche Centurion

Limited Edition Porsche Centurion

Porsche has launched a limited edition 911 Carrera S Centurion Edition model in Hong Kong to celebrate the exclusive American Express black card. The Porsche 911 Carrera S Centurion Edition is designed in pure matte black paint with sharp blacked-out wheels and an all black leather interior. The trim is made of alcantara and carbon fibre with a special plaque on the dashboard. Only three of the Porsche’s will be made and will be exclusively available to those who hold the American Express Centurion card.

If you thought the Sport Classic was an expensive ‘special’ 911, then prepare for a sharp intake of breath when you see the price of this ‘special’ 911… It can be yours for a mere £180,000!

2010 Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono

Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Chopard 2010 GT XL

Chopard 2010 GT XL

Chopard have been the principal sponsors of the Mille Miglia for many years and  each year they make a limited edition watch to commemorate the occasion.

This years watch is the GT XL Chrono which has a specially made brushed aluminum dial similar to the instrument panel of some cars. The watch uses an automatic Chopard movement, which has a power reserve of forty-six hours. Only 2,010 of the watches will be made with a steel case as well as two hundred and fifty with a rose gold case, both models have a rubber strap modelled after the profile of a Dunlop tyre.