Introducing The Limited Edition Navitimer SWISS Boeing 777 Timepiece

To mark the arrival of the new SWISS fleet flagship, Breitling is producing an exclusive version of its iconic Navitimer watch. In the special edition, which will be strictly limited to just 777 examples, the stainless-steel case will be combined with a black dial and a red second hand with a small aircraft at its tip. The exclusive Navitimer SWISS Boeing 777 Limited Edition will only be sold aboard SWISS flights at a price of CHF 7,077 (approximately R112 000,00 – subject to exchange rate fluctuations).

Danica Helfrich, Head of SWISS South Africa states that while the Johannesburg-Zurich route is not services by the Boeing 777 fleet as yet, South African’s will still have the opportunity to purchase one of these iconic limited edition timepieces. “SWISS offers direct flights between Johannesburg and Zurich, and provides one of the best regional hubs in Europe. Many of the international routes on to major destinations such as New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Tel Aviv, are serviced by the SWISS 777 fleet, and on these flights, the Navitimer SWISS Boeing 777 Limited Edition will be available for purchase. Those wishing to purchase the timepiece will need to order it online before departure at www.swiss-breitling.com” 

Breitling became SWISS’s “Official On-Board Timekeeper” this year. As such, the company will have a strong presence on all SWISS flights, including those of its new fleet flagship, the Boeing 777-300ER. 

SWISS and Breitling share a passion for aviation, precision, and top Swiss quality.

Prada Enters Into The South African Luxury Market

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Prada opens its first store in Johannesburg, South Africa, inside the prestigious Sandton City Mall shopping centre.

The space, designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi, covers a total surface area of 800 square metres and houses the women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and footwear collections.

The internal façade, of remarkable visual impact, stretches approximately 65 metres in length and with its elegant geometry results the focus of the “Diamond Walk”: a backlit white canvas curtain enclosed in a crystal box creates a sophisticated atmosphere. Black marble frames border the entrances, windows and light boxes, lending a precious flair to the space.

The entrance to the area dedicated to the women’s collection opens on a large octagonal space characterised by the signature black-and-white marble chequered flooring – a legacy of Prada’s identity worldwide – and green fabric-clad walls, which serve as a backdrop for sleek polished steel display cases embellished with black Marquinia marble chests of drawers.

From here, the visitor is led to two spaces defined by black marble-clad walls with cut-in alcoves dedicated to the display of exquisite leather goods, accessories and bijoux.

The areas devoted to the women’s ready-to-wear and footwear collections are separated by a green fabric curtain; elegant transparent perspex display units showcase the women’s ready- to-wear collections. The space housing women’s footwear is characterised by crystal and polished steel display niches, beige carpeting, fine crystal tables and green velvet sofas, to welcome customers in an elegant and refined atmosphere.

The area offering the men’s collection features masculine materials and finishes: slim Saint-Laurent marble floorboards and walls featuring bright orange encaustic painting. The first room is dedicated to the leather goods and accessories collections: precious polished steel display cases exalt the product.

A mirror portal leads to the spaces where the men’s ready-to-wear and footwear collections are displayed: polished steel counters with coloured saffiano leather elements and green ostrich leather sofas complete the setting.

Store Details:

PRADA – Santon City

Store number: U18

Operating Hours

Weekdays: 9am-8pm

Saturday: 9am-8pm

Sunday: 9am-6pm

Public Holidays: 9am-6pm

#TheWorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple – Kim & Kanye, Behind The Scenes For Their Balmain Campaign

Kim Kardashian-West posted 13 behind the scenes pictures from her Balmain photo shoot with Kanye West. The couple is clearly in love with each other, peep the pictures below to see the behind the scenes action and how Kanye stares at his lovely wife:

 

 

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A$AP Rocky Is A Fashion Killa In The New Salvatore Ferragamo Campaign

A$AP Rocky is looking pretty dapper in Salvatore Ferragamo’s new campaign. In the campaign A$AP Rocky rocked a few pieces from the luxury brand’s spring 2015 collection. Pieces included a giraffe-printed scarf, killer shades, studded high-tops, beautiful shoes and leather duffel bags.

The rapper teamed up with the Italian luxury brand to celebrate their 100-year history. He is one of four men featured in "A Man's Story," a special photo and video series that celebrates men who make their own rules. Visit http://manstory.ferragamo.com to have a closer look at the campaign!

The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky x El Celler de Can Roca = A Boundary-shifting Taste Experience

Having already moved the boundaries of exclusive luxury whisky pairings with its Masters of Photography initiative, The Macallan is once again responsible for a paradigm shift with its Masters of Taste collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain.

The result of this collaboration is a dinner that features 14 courses of the most exquisite meals ever created by the restaurant, paired with 14 of The Macallan’s rarest and oldest whiskies. Spaces for the dinner on 15 March 2015 are on sale to food fanatics around the world (including South Africa) who want to experience the limits of culinary luxury. Tickets cost approximately R 105 000.00 per person.

Those South Africans not able to attend the international installment of this collaboration should not despair. The Macallan is currently in talks with some of the most exciting and exclusive local chefs and restaurants to create a South African Masters of Taste. As with the international event, foods and whiskies that are not available to the public will be on the menu. Details about this exciting venture will be released towards the end of the year.

The 14 whiskies served will consist of 10 unreleased single cask malts that are not available to the general public, as well as the No 6, the record-breaking M, The Macallan 62-year-old in Lalique crystal and a 67-year-old whisky, the oldest single malt ever presented by The Macallan distillery. Each guest will receive a 50ml miniature of one of these 14 whiskies served. A one-off bottle of one of the unreleased single cask malts will be auctioned off for charity to benefit charity: water at each of the dinners.

The menu, which will never again be replicated, not at El Celler de Can Roca or anywhere else in the world, is inspired by the flavour profiles of the 14 whiskies that accompany each of the 14 courses. The dinners are open to a very limited number people globally. With a key focus on charitable giving, the net proceeds from the dinner, together with a further contribution from The Macallan will go to charity.

“The Ultimate Dinner with The Macallan and Roca” will involve the most exquisite combination of gastronomy and whisky making, from exclusively designed dishes, inspired by the flavour and character of The Macallan, to an outstanding range of The Macallan whiskies.

El Celler de Can Roca was recently voted the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine in their annual list that combines the opinions and experiences of over 900 international restaurant and industry experts. Much like the staff at The Macallan, the three Roca brothers, Joan, Josep and Jordi, have different skills sets, but a single vision of crafting peerless taste sensations of the highest quality.

The Macallan also holds global distinction after breaking its own Guinness World Record when a six-litre Lalique crystal decanter of The Macallan M sold for US$628 000 on auction in Hong Kong earlier this year.

Much like The Macallan, El Celler de Can Roca is at once steeped in history and culture, while also embracing the most modern techniques and forging a path for others to follow. Together, these partners share the core values of craft, mastery, skill and innovation. While the bringing together of whisky and food is not a new concept, a project of the scale and ambition that these two icons of their industries have created has not been seen before. The collaboration is not about simply improving on whisky and food pairings, but to challenge existing notions and taking the concept to new and exciting levels.

For The Macallan, The Masters of Taste is a spiritual return to its roots, as the distillery is remarkable for its exclusive use of Spanish sherry-seasoned oak barrels. The Macallan spirit’s journey therefore starts in the oak forests of northern Spain. Likewise, El Celler de Can Roca’s brothers have been heavily influenced by their Spanish heritage. Their food champions a dialogue between the countryside and science, which has earned the restaurant three Michelin stars since 2009.

Unlike the Masters of Photography series, which features a different world-renowned photographer every year, the Masters of Taste partnership with the Roca brothers is designed to last for many years.

Guests will be able to visit the kitchen, cellar and other parts of the restaurant to get a better appreciation of the space that the Roca brothers have created to inspire their peerless cuisine.

Bookings for the dinner on 22 March 2105 can be made by emailing themacallan@rocadinners.com or by calling +34 93 222 49 95.

This should be quite an experience!