InsideLux – The Luxury News Authority

Without a concrete date set, CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer of German luxury car maker, Bentley, confirmed rumors of an SUV in the making. This new development comes as no surprise with the existing competitive luxury SUV market. With BMW, Lexus, Range Rover, Audi, and Mercedes all optioning luxury SUVs, it was only a matter of time before Bentley joined the ranks. The future Porsche  Cayenne will mirror the Bentley SUV sprouting the latest in auto-technology, but to prevent rivalry, Bentley will jump up a price point, adding more of a luxury feel, rather than sport utility.

Adding to the Olsen twin’s already established clothing brand, a nine-piece handbag line will grace the shelves of Barney’s, New York, in August. Complete with a doctor bag, day tote, shoulder bag and backpack, the 25-year old fashion team aspired to balance new ideas with previously recycled trends of the past. Ashley explains,” There are important style contributions from almost every era. Drawing on the right references at the right time is the key.” Addressing the ever-repetitive market, Mary-Kate comments “My problem is not with the trends themselves, but the fact that trends are constantly repeating themselves.” With both inspirational attributes set, Averyl Oates, buying director for Harvey Nichols, attributes the ever-growing success of The Row (Mary-Kate and Ashley’s line) to the “timeless generational appeal while still remaining directional.”

Ashtanga yoga masters David Swenson and Shelley Washington have been summoned to Maui by the Four Seasons Resort to coach and practice their mastered craft. Each well renowned in the yoga community, they will be tutoring attendees with the original poses and philosophies personally acquired from Ashtanga master K. Pattabhi Jois.

Shelley Washington, originally a professional dancer, found her love of Ashtanga yoga and immediately re-directed her passions, leading her to Mysore, India to study under master K. Pattabhi Jois.

Partnering her in the Four Seasons endeavor, David Swenson, has practiced yoga since age 13, and at 16, was introduced to the Ashtanga practice under K. Pattabhi Jois himself. With a bestselling book, Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual, and his series of five DVDs, this team is ideal for the most serious of yoga practitioners.

Priced at $4,500 per attendee, the package includes Five nights in the luxe Four Seasons Resort, four morning classes, three afternoon classes, a daily “Talk Yoga” seminar in the Yoga Retreat Hospitality Lounge, and a final reception and group dinner. The Retreat is from September 10^th-15^th and spacing is limited. Interested parties may contact The Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Maui.

Northrop & Johnson yacht brokerage firm have released first-class chartering specials on three of their luxury liners.

Normally priced at $45,000 per week, the Eagle’s Nest, 98’ MCP yacht is offered for charter at a reduced price of $38,000 per week. Destined for the Bahamas, the Eagle’s Nest is equipped with a Jacuzzi, four staterooms and accommodations for up to 10 guests.

The 154’ Delta, named Mr. Terrible, is generally priced at $220,000 for a weeklong charter. With a choice between the Bahamas and the Caribbean, you can now book Mr. Terrible for a generous price of $198,000 per week. Complete with an elevator, zero speed stabilizers, VSAT, kaleidoscope, and floating art gallery, the five-stateroom vessel is able to luxuriously transport 10-12 guests.

This summer, cruising through New England, the Ohana 154’ Admiral will price for $130,000 per week and hold through the winter, going to the Bahamas, the Carribean, or Florida. It features a Jacuzzi, large sundeck with a bar, and space for 12.

Harptree Bed and Breakfast owners Linda and Charles Hill transformed a fraction of their acreage into a luxury camping experience for even the most skeptic of outdoor sleeping. The main house b&b, tucked away in Somerset’s Mendip Hills, has a cozy, relaxed, country feel, complete with homemade cooking and baked goods.

When deciding to upgrade the camping experience, Linda and Charles kept with their traditional style and furnished the canvas tents with antiques, tea lights, a wood burning stove, Persian rugs, a Chesterfield sofa, and even a dishwasher… A separate bedroom features a king-size walnut bed and a fully functional bathroom with a soaking tub.

Apart from the quaint canvas housing, the full property is open to guests; with 17 acres to roam, visitors will stumble upon walled kitchen gardens, a tennis court, tree house with wraparound balcony, and scenic walk through Chew Valley.  As one of the most expensive tent camping properties in the UK, a three-night getaway will run at £525 ($838).

For more information and photos, visit http://www.harptreecourt.co.uk/yurt.php

Designer of  ‘Naked Garden’ at the Anglican Home Improvements exhibit, David Domoney, grew the $637 salad contents soil-free in Holland.  The lettuce and tomatoes were grown in clear containers with a special water solution and a revolutionary “technology of aquatic culture that creates plants with exposed roots”, explained David. The exhibit boasts many different kinds of specially grown plants that carry astounding price tags, for example the $479 dollar lettuce. When asked about the Duchess of Cornwall’s reaction to the plant show and world’s most expensive salad, he responded saying “Camilla was thrilled to see all the plants on display which are incredibly expensive because they are grown hydroponically. They are grown without soil and water and nutrients are sprayed direct to the roots. But this also means that the plants on display are all kept alive right till the point they are put in the salad so this is the freshest green salad you will ever eat.”

Whether you live in Miami, have a vacation home in Miami, or are just visiting, the Kiron Solutions Concierge team offers services for a streamlined, stress-free stay. Memberships are available on three tiers and can cater to your every need. The Gold membership is geared to absentee owners who are looking to keep their property and vehicles in caring hands while away from Miami. These services include home and vehicle maintenance, as well as access to an online social calendar with local events and area restaurants. If you’re looking for a more hands-on service, the Platinum level includes all Gold perks but adds in-depth personal assisting. Organized bill payments, dinner reservations, event ticket purchasing, grocery shopping and scheduling are all offered to make those time-taking errands vanish from their member’s busy schedules.  The final category, Elite, allows each member to utilize these services and choose which are most needed for a customized concierge plan with Kiron Solutions.

For more information and inquires, please visit http://kironconcierge.com/

Not much is known about the buyer-other than his serial luxury vehicle buying- this installment puts his collection in around the 200s. To make this Bugatti L’Or Blanc extra special, the luxury carmaker went outside the box and enlisted the services of KPM, a German porcelain producer to create custom décor for the car’s exterior. The white shell and royal blue lined body is ornamented with porcelain fuel caps, wheel badges and oil caps.

Stefan Brungs, Chief of sales at Bugatti, says “Installing porcelain in the world’s fastest convertible car seems like a pretty odd idea… but Bugatti has made a name for itself by not shying away from the extravagant ideas.” Doing so has obviously paid off, considering that pre- L’Or Blanc, the Bugatti 300 Veyron 16.4s was the world’s most expensive car, priced at $1.74 million.

TwinLuxe ‘Fine Shaving Instruments’ pair their expertly crafted razors and brushes with their own luxury men’s skincare line to offer out the best at-home shave possible.  Three different finished sets were all designed by the Rolls-Royce Phantom designer and suggest a masculine appeal, while including the hand-produced badger hair shaving brush. Made in Germany, the brushes aim to coat the beard hair and exfoliate the skin for the closest, softest shave.

Priced at $788, the Chrome edition is the classic of the three sets and has a mirror finish. Coated with a PVD coating, the Anthracite set has a charcoal finish, heavy-duty protection, and comes with a $1,088 price tag. The most expensive of the three ($1,588) is the limited produced Arctic Shaving Set. Composed of materials typically used in engine parts, the ceramic is produced in the US and is known for it’s high resistance to water.

For more information, please visit http://www.twinluxe.com/

With a wide range price tag between $79,990 and $104,490, Range Rover’s new Evoque allows customers to mold their vehicles to their exact specifications. Complete with an array of options, consumers can tack on between an extra $5,750 and $9,260 on everything from body styles and engine capabilities, to wheel designs and glass roofs.

Available in two and four-wheel drive versions, three and five door body styles, and petrol or diesel engine capabilities, Range Rover wanted to allot their patrons the same environmental friendly capabilities as a common coupe.  Director of programs at parent company, Land Rover, Murry Dietsch said, “We have combined state-of-the-art powertrains with a lightweight body shell and a range of low-carbon technologies to deliver fuel efficiency, which is outstanding for a premium SUV.” Similar to Ford’s Ecoboost, the Evoque houses two turbocharged diesels and a petrol unit (in manual or automatic) which produces 110kW or 140kW, reaching up to 400NM of torque.

Not only is the newest Range Rover within the environmental guidelines, but they stuck to their luxury reputation and included an extraordinary amount of comfort and entertainment possibilities. The three main design themes, Pure, Dynamic and Prestige, all include different accessories, styling and equipment packs. 16 different interiors, seven alloy wheel designs, a panoramic glass roof and several stereo and video packages are naming just a few customizations that leave Evoque’s styling with endless possibilities.