Triumph Bonneville – Vintage Luxury bike now in India

Indian bike enthusiasts have never had it so good. The legendry beauties that were confined to huge glossy posters on the dorm walls until recently, are now burning up the tarmac. Over the past few years several super bike companies have set up shop here in response to the surge in demand for luxury wheels. Some four months ago, Triumph too launched its entire range of bikes in India, with the setting up of a store in South Delhi. The Enthusiasts are trooping in. And the presence of heavy cruisers and fast superbikes notwithstanding, it is the adorable white and cream vintage Bonneville that is stealing the thunder. Five decades after the first Bonny sashayed out of Coventry, it still remains the belle of the ball.

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USA – San Francisco International Auto Show kicks off

Starting this Saturday, 22nd November, the Moscone Center in San Francisco will be all abuzz with leading car manufacturers from around the world showcasing their 2015 models and concepts at The San Francisco Chronicle 57th Annual International Auto Show. The show is organised by the Autotrader.com, with the support of the California New Car Dealers Association, and will be held from November 22nd to 29th

38 major manufacturers will be putting on display their innovations and facelifts for the year 2015; new introductions, exotic sports cars to go along with alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. To generate further curiosity, the organisers have come up with "Manufacturer Ride & Drives" and special exhibits including the Academy of Art University Classic Car Collection, the PG&E Electric and You Exhibit, the San Francisco Auto Salon,  the Ferrari Club of America, Dominator Street Rods, a Race Car Hall, racing simulators for the young and an auto accessory exhibit.

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India/Italy – Bulgari launches exclusive store in Delhi’s Emporio Mall

In the year that the Italian jewellery brand Bulgari SpA is celebrating its 130th Anniversary, the brand has returned to India to set up single-brand retail stores with Luxco India Retail Pvt Ltd as silent partners. The first of its stand-alone boutique in India was launched on 20th November, Thursday at DLF Emporio Mall, Vasant Kunj.

With fellow Italian luxury brand outlets of Versace and Fendi to its right and left, and Zegna further down, and facing it from across café Cha Shi are Emporio Armani, Roberto Cavalli and Georgio Armani; yes the Bulgari store is right at home here in the Emporio Mall. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO Bulgari and Lucia Silvestri, Creative Director of Bulgari were both present at the launch. Models flaunted Bulgari jewellery, wearing apparel by designer Anamika Khanna. Bulgari has created a special line of jewellery for the Indian market. The selections from the beautiful Serpenti line are also on display. Bulgari’s other product range of bags, ties, sun shades were also on display, but dominating the space is its beautiful line of jewellery.

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The Modern Mughals by Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani put together his elaborate collection ‘Modern Mughals’ for the modern Indian in celebration of the Indian craftsmanship, further heightened by his aesthetic representations of a spectacular era in Indian history,. The line that was unveiled at the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week 2014 at DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi to much applause, brought glamour and style to Mumbai in support of the Sahachari Foundation’s annual exhibition called “Amazing Yards”.

The perfectly executed two day event, organised to raise funds for the Jaipur Foot Project and other NGOs, had 20 well-known brands like Akaaro, Anavila, Raw Mango and many more that showcased their creations along with fabrics from expert weavers. The elite line-up of invitees were clearly swept away by the lovely creations as they shopped happily at the exhibition.

Serving a delectable “Daavat of Fashion”, Tarun’s creations were visual 3D images of stylish art that glided down the ramp. Bringing together weaves, embroidery and textures, the show opened to the pulsating beat of live ethnic music. The complex layering for the couture and ready-to-wear creations for men and women proved that Tarun is the “Master of Drapes” who can present a mindboggling line-up of garments that at times defy imagination.

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Of Hurricanes and Fighting Bulls - Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4

This September, the Italian luxury giant Lamborghini introduced in India its latest sports car, the Huracan LP610-4,which was launched earlier in March at the Geneva Motor Show. This gorgeous piece of machinery, with its clear, classic Lamborghini cuts is a worthy descendent of a long line of Gallardos and Countaches. It is sure to turn a few heads once it hits Indian roads with the touted price of around Rs3.45cr, for an automatic 5204 cc petrol variant.

The name "Huracan" is Spanish for "hurricane”, as well as the name of the Mayan God of wind, fire and storm. Although it does seem appropriate, standing for the power this machine packs, some Lamborghini fans were upset with the Company's decision to give up its tradition of naming its cars after fighting bulls. However, Lamborghini has assuaged these fears - Huracan was supposedly the name of a bull that fought in Alicante in 1879. With the three different entities represented by this nomenclature, Huracan might just be the spunkiest Lamborghini name ever.

The first thing noticeable about this car is its somewhat subdued, yet characteristic Lamborghini looks - a soft arched posterior, a sublime semi cycloid anterior, a low slung swept windscreen - all of which leaves one in no doubt of its impeccable aerodynamic design, capable of slicing through the air like a bullet. The outer body is made of composite aluminium fibres supported by a frame made feathery light by carbon fibre composites. The sharpness in its design is pronounced - from its sleek electronic side view mirrors to the grille in front, designed to fend any air resistance. The styling of the Huracan is slightly subdued as compared to its more flamboyant predecessors. Slightly smaller than the Gallardo that has been discontinued, this car does well to borrow a few tricks from the Audi R8 and its forthcoming successor which will be available next year. The carbon fibre - aluminium frame body combination for example, provides extra stability at reduced cost and cheaper replacement and repair expense.

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USA – Rare Croc skin Hermés Bag auctioned for $185,000

USA – Rare Croc skin Hermés Bag auctioned for $185,000

That is a very fair price really. Three reasons to support that thought are, firstly, it is the hard-to-find Birkin bag; secondly, it is made of the skin of an extremely rare, almost albino Himalayan Nilo crocodile; and thirdly it is loaded with precious stuff like diamonds and gold. This gorgeous Hermés bag, which fetched the sum of $185,000, was put up for auction by Heritage Auctions’ event, ‘Luxury Accessories Signature Auction’, held at Beverly Hills. Naturally. With a pre-auction estimate of $150,000, the auctioneers were very happy with the final call. A total of 480 bags from such brands as Hermés, Chanel, Louis Vuitton were part of this auction. The buyer, who did not want to be identified, was ecstatic.

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India – Emporio Mall’s Luxury Shopping Fest launched with Satish Gupta’s

India – Emporio Mall’s Luxury Shopping Fest launched with Satish Gupta’s

In tandem with the onset of the festive season, Emporio Mall kicked off its Luxury Shopping Festival with the unveiling of Satish Gupta’s art installation ‘Asharfi’. This shopping festival is scheduled to last from 26th September to 19th October. Most appropriately, the theme of this huge metallic coin-like installation is the Lord of Prosperity, Ganesh on one side, and the Goddess of Wealth Lakshmi on the other side.

A versatile artist, Satish Gupta is a painter, sculptor, poet, writer, printmaker, skilled draftsman, muralist, designer, calligrapher and ceramicist all in one. He is the winner of the Sanskriti award. Gupta’s works are large in scale, sometimes as tall as 23ft, and he admits that he does this with deliberate intent, to create awe in the viewer. He was inspired by the amazing art he saw in the Ellora caves in Aurangabad. The Ganesh sculpture is infused with

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