2016-03-18



Here is the latest Luxury News from JustLuxe.

Stefano Pastrovich On the Future of Yacht Design

With Genoese Stefano Pastrovich at the helm, Pastrovich Studio continually creates sailing and motor yacht designs that are not only beautifu…

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Demystifying Mezcal

Mezcal is one of the most misunderstood spirits available, with many confusing it for being interchangeable with tequila. Although they both use plants from the genus agave as raw material, tequila is arbitrarily restricted to one pa…

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From Dishwasher to the James Beard House: Chef Andy Blanton

Andy Blanton got the “cooking bug” while working as a dishwasher when he was 15. From there he went on to graduate from the Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Eager to explore his Cajun culinary roots, Blanton has wor…

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Bartenders Go Bananas For Spicy Spring Cocktails

It’s no wonder that some of our favorite flavors of all time are trending right now in bars across the country. How could they not be? Banana? Spice? Everything nice? While these flavors may have always been around, there is a phenomenon&nbs…

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A 1954 Aston Martin With Royal Provenance

A 1954 Aston Martin Lagonda Drophead Coupe is cool enough on its own, but add in a royal history and it’s even better. Formerly owned by Prince Philip, the car is estimated to fetch up to £450,000 (around $640,000) on April 20 at H&…

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Casa Lago Brings Italy to Bel Air

Eight-bedroom Casa Lago is the newest Los Angeles property to catch our eye. Overlooking the Bel Air Stone Canyon Reservoir (film buffs may recognize it from 1974’sChinatown), the $34.9 million residence comes in at 23,000 square feet, …

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CF8 Future Yacht Concept Cuts Like a Knife

Sea Level Engineering’s CF8 Future Concept is anything but traditional. The Holland-based company hasn’t released many details—meaning there probably isn’t a buyer yet—but they have revealed that it is 262 feet lo…

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Breaking Down Miami’s Million Dollar Real Estate Boom

Over the past 20 years, Miami has gone from being seen as a retirement haven to a cultural hotspot attracting million-dollar developers and homeowners. With luxury projects cropping up all over, from the business district to midtown, land values have s…

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Peek Inside Hollywood’s New Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Studios first graced Potterheads with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 when they opened a themed area in their Islands of Adventure park in Orlando. It did so well that they followed it up in 2014 with an expansion in Universal Stu…

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Porto Montenegro Now Accepting World’s Largest Superyachts

As rewarding as owning a superyacht is, it can be tricky to find a marina large enough to accommodate large sizes. Travel basically revolves around where one can moor their vessel, which is why you often see so many massive yachts in areas like Spain a…

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The $86M Superyacht You Can Race

At 252 feet long, Silver Fast isn’t a vessel to be ignored. As the latest from Silver Yachts, this beauty runs for $86 million and is the longest in their fleet (though they do have several others in the design and production phase). Though it wa…

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A New World Whisky of the Year?

Ever since Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 was named the “World Whisky of the Year” in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015, it has become one of the most highly covetable whiskies on the pl…

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Proposed Restaurant for Daredevils Only

If you’re afraid of heights, you may want to skip getting a cocktail at Biré Bitori. Designed by Tall Arquitectos, the restaurant hangs over Mexico’s Copper Canyon and as you can see from the renderings, it takes serious advanta…

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Driving the All-New 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum AWD

The next four years will influence Cadillac’s future, which will include driving profits, sales and global notoriety. In the past, the brand has brought us the updated CTS, the agile ATS and the return of the marque’s definitive statement o…

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The GRAFF Aqua-Sense Shower Brings Sexy Back

The above video for GRAFF’s Aqua-Sense Shower is definitely sexy, there’s no doubt about it. While the attractive man getting clean is certainly attention-grabbing, the techy shower system is the actual star.



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Nordic Cuisine Hits Its Stride

Scandinavian cuisine has undergone a complete transformation in less than a decade, with the dull and uninspiring fare of old replaced by what’s become the talk of the culinary world. The Michelin Guide has taken note, giving the region’s f…

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This is Why Tesla Doesn’t Need to Advertise

Tesla essentially pioneered the electric vehicle market. And they have been so successful at dominating it, that they have yet to actually put much effort into advertising. Yet everyone now knows the brand as the slick, slightly rebellious, eco-respons…

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The World’s Best Art Events Taking Over March

As the days lengthen and spring gets even closer, March brings plenty of opportunities for adventure and explorations—especially in the art world. Here’s a selective rundown of some of this month’s best, not-to-miss picks.



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Stretch Out in Bentley’s Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner

Bentley’s newly-revealed Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner draws inspiration from private jets, featuring four back seats that face each other and a wood-veneered roof. Shown off at the Geneva Motor Show, the limo is 3.2 feet longer and 3.1 in…

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Is a Robust En Primeur Market a Thing of the Past?

Whether it’s due to the new trend among oenophiles to seek wine already fit for consumption or the declining faith among major estates in the en primeur process (which is purchasing wines that are still in the barrel)—or even a bit of both&…

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Ferrari Unveils the 488 Spider With Cocktails and Celebs

Last Friday night in London things got very exciting on Regent Street when Ferrari took over to unveil their newest model, the 488 Spider. Aside from the marque’s crème de la crème client list, actor Jamie Campbell Bower a…

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Backstage at the Oscars’ Exclusive Green Room

Leonardo DiCaprio’s win at Sunday’s Oscars may have been the night’s most talked-about moment (scoring over 440,000 tweets-per-minute), but it wasn’t the only thing that caught our attention. The green room and backstage bar wer…

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Aston Martin Unveils the All-New DB11 in Geneva

Aston Martin has finally unveiled their all-new DB11 in Geneva and we’re in love. Hitting the market in the autumn for $211,995, this design marks the 10th DB (the marque skipped making a DB8) and like the rest of Aston’s lineup, it doesn&r…

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Bugatti Reveals the Insane Chiron Ahead of Geneva Motor Show

The Geneva Motor Show hasn’t even officially begun yet and Bugatti has already pulled ahead by introducing their new Chiron supercar. Not only does this auto have to be electronically limited to 261 mph, it can hit 125 mph in just 6.5 seconds (that mea…

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Famous Big Lebowski House Donated to LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) just got a really cool donation in the form of a John Lautner-designed house and property that is estimated to be worth over $40 million. If the mansion looks familiar to you, it’s probably because the…

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Oscars: Right Award, Wrong Movie

There are many reasons we watch the Oscars, from the tearful acceptance speeches to the gorgeous red carpet looks and painfully awkward moments. But this yea

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Cadillac’s First Oscars Soirée Attracts Big Names to Chateau Marmont

Cadillac hosted their very first cocktail party to celebrate the Oscars last night and with the iconic Chateau Marmont hotel as the setting, it was a big success. Guests mingled with celebrities throughout the hotel’s courtyard, where cocktail ba…

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McLaren Offers New Sports Car Finally Big Enough for Our Baggage

If there is one car we are most excited to check out at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, it is the $200,000 McLaren 570GT. The British marque will be unveiling their newest sports car that not only packs a 3.8-liter turbocharged V8 engine with 562…

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Now Your Kid Can Drive a Tesla Model S

Radio Flyer and Tesla have partnered up to create a one-seater Model S just for kids and it’s almost as cool as the real thing. The lithium ion battery-run toy is customizable, enabling you to choose the paint color, performance style, accessorie…

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Conrad Black’s Famed Toronto Mansion on the Market for the First Time

Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Toronto, the mansion at 26 Park Lane Circle has entertained plenty of famous figures like Richard Nixon, Margaret Thatcher, The Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Elton John.



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Takashi Murakami’s Private Art Collection On Display

On display at the Yokohama Museum of Art through April 3 is Takashi Murakami’s Superflat Collection, an exhibition of the Japanese artist’s private holdings. Murakami has worked extensively as a curator and gallerist…

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This $28M Penthouse Twists and Turns

If you’re in the market for a penthouse in Miami, you may want to take a look at this $28 million, two-story home in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. Found in the south tower of the Grove at Grand Bay, the unit has five bedrooms, seven full bathro…

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Check Out Jackie Chan’s New Private Jet

Embraer has just delivered the first Legacy 500 private jet to none other than Jackie Chan. The actor’s relationship with the company dates back to 2012 when he got a Legacy 650 aircraft as China’s launch customer, becoming a brand ambassad…

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Rare Leica M9-P Resurfaces For Sale in Miami

Though the Leica M9-P was released back in 2012, it was limited to just 50 units and was only sold in Japan. There’s good news though, because Leica Store Miami is now selling the 23rd edition of the original run. If you want it, you better grab …

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Bentley Releases Customizable Golf Collection

Bentley Motors recently launched a collection of golf clubs and accessories at the PGA Merchandise Show. Like their luxury cars, these irons are anything but average. Ranging in price from £300 ($433) for the BH1 Hybrid to £2,500 ($3,6…

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The Lot in San Diego Remembers What Other Luxury Cinemas Forget

Luxury cinemas are no longer a rarity and some cities now have multiple companies to choose from. Though they all put a classier spin on “dinner and a movie,” many of them seem to put more of an effort in the latter, often forgetting a…

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The Vitamix Professional 750 Blender is a Beast in the Kitchen

Most people have heard the old adage “you get what you pay for,” particularly when something that was purchased exceeds or falls short of their expectations. After getting our hands on the Vitamix Professional Series 750, it’s…

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Tesla Just Killed the Model S 85 Series

Tesla just quietly killed the Model S 85 series in the UK, which simplifies their lineup and syncs the remaining S models with the Model X range. According to Engadget, the electric auto company has removed the “all-wheel drive…

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Legendary Rock Guitars to Be Auctioned

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a guitar played by one of your rock ‘n’ roll idols, a great opportunity to get one is coming up at the Guernsey’s February 27 auction in New York City. More than 300 guitars covering a wide…

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Players Championship Offers Small Number of New VIP Players Club Tickets

The Players Championship on the PGA Tour boasts a purse of $10 million (18 percent of which goes to the winner), making it the highest prize fund of any golf tournament. Last year’s event saw an all-time attendance record, with 191,000 spectators…

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A Really, Really Ridiculously Good-Looking Cocktail

Zoolander 2 has finally arrived and it’s really funny. With plenty of new jokes that don’t simply rely on the first film, there are a lot of surprises and tons of celebrity appearances (including some of fashion’s bigges…

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Peek Inside the $73M Benetti II∙II Superyacht

Miami is full of luxury yachts right now, with three major shows going on at one time. If we had to choose one though, we would pick Yachts Miami Beach and Benetti’s $73 million II∙II superyacht is why. First unveiled in Monaco, the 200-foo…

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The Reincarnation of a Church

Refurbishing old homes is pretty standard in the real estate business now, but sometimes history can get glossed over in the process. To combat that, adaptive reuse projects have been growing in popularity.



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Light Up the Stars: The Secret Behind Grammy Performances

Leroy “Roy” Bennett is proof that you don’t have to get up on stage in order to make a mark on the music industry. Along with fellow designers Cory Fitzgerald and Tobias Rylander, B…

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Mu-so Qb Wireless Speaker is Small But Mighty

The $1,000 Naim Mu-so Qb may be the neatest wireless speaker we have seen in a while. As the company’s follow-up to their larger Mu-so that was launched in 2014, the 300-watt cube can be controlled via a touchscreen on the top, which is…

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Rev Things Up at These 5 World-Class Race Tracks

It is a fact that not all race tracks are created equal. Your hometown may have a cool run, but trust us, it won’t be anything like the thrill of catching a race at the Circuit des 24 Heures. We’re talking about the tracks that automotive afici…

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Meet the Farmer Behind Your Favorite Michelin-Starred Menus

Eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant means food that not only tastes amazing, but looks it too. Plates are decorated with tiny vegetables in colors you didn’t know existed in nature, boasting award-winning flavors that surprise the palate. It …

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St. Vincent’s Custom Guitar is Pretty Enough to Frame

There are tons of different guitar styles out there, but very few of them were designed for various body types—which is why rocker St. Vincent (i.e. Annie Clark) has created one to fit her slight frame and performance style. Whether you need a ne…

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Finally, A Stroller You Don’t Have to Push

Smart tech is everywhere now, from thermostats to wearable garments, and now it has hit the stroller market. The Smartbe stroller doesn’t just utilize an engine and sensors to roll along in front of you, but it also features a baby cam,…

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Train on the Inside, Private Jet on the Outside

This new ACJ319 interior looks like a plush train car inside of a private jet and we like what we see. Designed by Airbus Corporate Jet Centre for an unnamed China-based company, the retro-inspired layout features five suites with entertainment tech, b…

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Richard Branson & Stephen Hawking Unveil New Spacecraft

“I have always dreamed of space flight, but for so many years I thought it was just that…a dream,” says Stephen Hawking in the above Virgin Galactic video. Richard Branson’s company released the clip (along with anoth…

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Aston Martin Finally Enters the All-Electric Race

Aston Martin is the latest auto marque to announce a move into all-electric vehicles. The company recently revealed a new deal with Chinese tech company LeEco (they finance Faraday Future) for the production of the Aston Martin RapidE electric veh…

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Superyacht GENESI’s Beach Club Unveiled in New Video

Wider announced that their new $28 million GENESI superyacht cleared for the next stage of testing just last month and now the vessel has been given the full green light. To commemorate its completion of sea trials, Wider released the above v…

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Maserati Reveals Levante, Their First-Ever SUV

Details regarding Maserati’s upcoming Levante have been officially leaked, prompting the marque to release the first images of the car’s exterior. The design marks the company’s first-ever SUV, featuring several details that keep…

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Savoir & Christian Lacroix’s Creative Director Go to Bed

Savoir Beds has teamed up with Sacha Walckhoff, the Creative Director for Christian Lacroix, for a new bed set covered in Alcantara fabric. Walckhoff is known for extravagant haute couture and this design reflects his flair for drama.



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