Day: March 12, 2019

Classic cars: Separate the wheat from the chaff – how to make the right buy!

Mathew James

Expert tips from Filippo Pignatti Morano. Once you have selected which car you would like to add to your garage, the question will be where can I buy one without having to have worries after the purchase? Or shall I rent one, to satisfy my dream and not have to worry about all the worries that are involved with a classic car? Once you have selected which car you would like to add to your garage, the question will be where can I buy one without having to have worries…

Corrado Lopresto – A meeting with the ‘golden boy’ of the international classic car collector’s scene

Mathew James

The number ‘1’ has a special appeal for Corrado Lopresto. And also in his passion for classic cars, the Italian architect and entrepreneur is guided by the ‘1’. His private museum in Milan houses a unique collection of vehicles from the brands Alpha Romeo, Autobianchi, Lancia, Osca and Isotta Fraschini: all one-of-a-kind bodies and prototypes. Frequently and with great success, Corrado Lopresto shows his gems at international competitions. Being the only collector worldwide to have achieved this, the architect and entrepreneur has won the Prix Coppa d’Oro at Villa d’Este…

Macaroons: Historical pastry with addictive potential

Mathew James

Macaroons have become a cult. The French meringue biscuit made of almond flour glows in strawberry red, pistachio green, turquoise blue and is already an eye-catcher in purely optical terms. A macaroon’s addictive potential lies in its crispy exterior and soft interior, with an either fruity or creamy filling that melts on the palate. No sweet tooth can resist the pastry that Caterina de’ Medici supposedly brought to France in 1533 on the occasion of her wedding with the Duke of Orléans. Traditionally, macaroons are made from two almond meringue bases…

MILAN Red – Performance and style makes this ‘bird of prey’ the exceptional vehicle it is

Mathew James

You are looking for a vehicle that will guarantee to attract every- one’s attention. It should have an extraordinary appearance, should be really fast and also so rare that it already arouses the interest of professional car collectors as a new car. That are admittedly, many wishes at once. But sit back, relax we have the solution for you. Assuming the fun is worth two million euros: The MILAN Red is a super sports car limited to 99 pieces. The extremely rare red Milan strives for much more than speed:…

Bentley Continental- A balanced mix of luxury, style and power

Mathew James

The new Continental GT features clean, super formed lines and a wide, low body. Created for agile, exhilarating driving, the new Continental GT is built on an innovative chassis and electrical architecture, featuring a completely new 6.0 litre W12 engine and an 8-speed du- al-clutch transmission, for smooth, fast and efficient gear changes. As a result, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds) and deliver a phenomenal top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h). The new Bentley Continental GT rides…

POLO&LUXURY meets 10-goaler Nicolás Pieres in Pilar

Mathew James

Nicolás Pieres, like his brothers Pablo, Gonzalo and Facundo, is one of the mega stars of the international polo scene. Together, the four play for the team Ellerstina with the maximum team handicap 40. With the 12:11 victory in the final of the Hurlingham Open against the team La Dolfina (Adolfo Cambiaso (10), David Stirling (10), Pablo Mac Donough (10) and Juan Martín Nero (10) the start of the Tripple Crown series 2018 was tailor made for the Although the victory at the 125th Hurlingham Open is of particular importance…

Cedric Schweri: “To have my own polo team with my sons and daughters is a future dream”

Mathew James

Cedric Schweri lives on the sunny side of life. The charming Sunnyboy with residences in Cancún, Argentina and Switzerland is just as successful in the polo saddle as he is as an entrepreneur. But the Denner grandson also has a big heart for people and is therefore involved in social projects in a variety of ways. The best known is the Foundation “Polo with Heart”, which helps children with cancer and their families. We met the proud father of two sons in Gstaad for an interview and talked to him…

Mohamed Al Habtoor: “Dubai is now well and truly on the world map of polo and we will continue to raise its profile even further”

Mathew James

The Al Habtoor family and the game of the kings have enjoyed winning partnership for many years. The Al Habtoor Polo legacy was established in the year 2000 by a man of polo passion, Mohammed Al Habtoor. Since then, polo has been driven to new heights with Habtoor Polo by its side. In the following exclusive interview, given by Mohammed Al Habtoor to the Polo Luxury & Country Life Magazine you will learn more about this successful business man, international polo player and engaged promotor of the polo in the…

Reto Gaudenzi: “Organisation is like playing polo”

Mathew James

In St. Moritz, Reto Gaudenzi is very well known, in many respects. His family has been rooted in this region for more than 700 years and Gaudenzi himself led the “first house on the square”, the legendary Badrutt’s Palace, as director for several years. However, his hometown adores the charming hotelier most for an idea which many thought of as crazy in the mid-1980s. Reto Gaudenzi launched the Snow Polo World Cup St Moritz, which attracted the international jet set to his home town in droves. What started as a…

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Mathew James

Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first museum of its kind in the Arab world: Endowed with an innovative scientific and cultural project combining the expertise of 13 French museums and institutions steered by the Agence France-Muséums, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will indeed offer visitors a unique experience: a brand-new journey through major works of art from different civilisations, mirrored to reveal our common humanity. e Louvre Abu Dhabi therefore carries a message of tolerance and peace and stresses the unwavering commitment of Abu Dhabi and France to promote culture and…

Selected wines deserve exquisite home

Mathew James

Do it like the two-star chef
Andreas Caminada and treat yourself to a handcrafted unique wine cellar. Andreas Caminada makes gourmet hearts dream of his creations. e two-star chef serves his culinary highlights with selected wines stored in a wine cellar designed and built for him two years ago by Jörg Tobler. Tobler’s wine cellars are always a perfect mix of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, as individual as the wine connoisseurs for whose treasures they are built. No wonder that Andreas Caminada raves about his Tobler wine cellar: “The love…

Luxury outdoor kitchen – your new must-have

Mathew James

A swimming pool as a status symbol was yesterday, outdoor or summer kitchens, in which instead of grilled steaks and sausages entire menus can be prepared, are considered the new open-air trend – including technical gimmicks. When the weather is warm and pleasant, there is nothing more satisfying than eating a meal outside. In your outdoor kitchen you can both prepare and enjoy your food under the warm sun or glittering stars and enjoy unforgettable hours with friends. Supported by Kalamazoo, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of luxury grills…