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Riva Yachts announce new collaboration with Gucci

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Aquariva Gucci

Aquariva Gucci

Riva celebrates the beginning of the 2010/2011 nautical year by launching an exclusive model which will undoubtedly impress its clients: Aquariva Gucci.  An impressive new partnership between two of the most luxurious Italian brands to create a boat that will look impressive in the harbour and out on the open water.

The new model was presented as a preview to clients and the international press on 7th September, with an event held in the spectacular setting of La Croisette, located in front of the Palais des Festivals and the jetty of the Hotel Majestic.

The presentation was organised in partnership with the iconic brand of Italian fashion, Gucci. Aquariva Gucci will be produced as a limited edition and be the leading figure at a number of other international presentations over the next few months. Aquariva Gucci will be displayed at a stand devoted to her opposite the staircase of the Palais des Festivals, just outside the boat show, for the entire duration of the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes.

No news on its price yet, but if you have to ask…

Stunning Hermès Orion Suitcase

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Hermes Orion Suitcase

Hermes Orion Suitcase

We don’t generally feature too many news pieces on ‘luggage’, but it seems there are some particularly nice items about this summer. Hermès have just released its new Orion Suitcase as part of their summer collection. The Hermès Orion Suitcase has been created by Hermès designer, Gabriele Pezzini, and has been brushed with pure anodized aluminum with interiors reinforced with carbon and the handles crafted in traditional Hermès brown saddle leather. The suitcase has been specifically built to be ergonomic and simplistic and will be available exclusively through Hermès boutiques worldwide.

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.