This New Aircraft Concept Flies Like a Jet but Has the Heart of a Helicopter

The startup aviation company XTI Aircraft announced this week that it has been developing the XTI TriFan 600 concept, the world’s smallest fixed-wing aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and is in the process of seeking funding to finance the first example. (A larger VTOL, the  AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor, from the helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestlands, is scheduled for delivery in 2017.) The six-seat, fixed-wing TriFan 600 will pair the speed, distance, and altitude capabilities …

Fendi Casa Releases Fashionable Home Furnishings and Accessories for Fall

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “New Sensations”

Cassiopeia lamp in polished brass ($7,130); cushion with Swarovski crystals ($1,330); Fleurette coffee tables by Thierry Lemaire, featuring Macassar ebony wood and polished brass ($24,280 as shown); Hermann chairs in cognac-colored leather and semi-glossy Canaletto walnut ($16,260); the Leonardo rectangular dining table ($30,610), as seen in a vignette at Paris’s&nb…

7 Stunning Concept Cars from the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance [SLIDESHOW]

Monterey Car Week is not just a showcase for beautiful classics; in recent years, it has also become the stage for some of the most cutting-edge concept cars. This year, striking examples were on exhibit from BMW, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Infiniti, as well as a bespoke design from the former Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker. On Sunday, concurrent with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, these beauties were displayed on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Lodge for all to admire. Here are…

10 Top Winners from the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Thousands of spectators flocked to the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach golf course on an unusually hot and sunny day to see this year’s collection of classics at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The prestigious, invitation-only competition is not only a spectacle of beautiful motorcars, it also serves as a fundraiser for nearly 100 charities throughout the Monterey Peninsula. Here are a few of our favorite cars, selected among this year’s winners.

Armani/Casa’s New Designs Bring Home Elegant Understated Luxury

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “Discreet Chic”

Murano glass and gray bronze Jolanda floor lamp ($9,620); hand-knotted silk Didone rug with Wave pattern ($2,190 per square meter); Joe leather-and-wood-framed tic-tac-toe with alabaster pieces ($1,565); limited-edition Borromini circular armrest chaise ($19,730); Armani/Casa 2015–2016 Collection presentation at Salone del Mobile 2015 in Milan; Ri…

Gray Is the New Black: Five Fashionable Gray Suits for Fall [SLIDESHOW]

Sleek, stylish, and subtle, gray is the new black—both for debonair power suits and casual attire. We’ve compiled an authoritative roundup of five gray suits from this fall’s fashion lineup that are sure to make a statement. Whether you are preparing for a major meeting or looking for a laid-back outfit, gray suits are an essential wardrobe staple for the upcoming fall season.

Ralph Lauren Conjures a Refined Masculinity for the Home This Fall

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “Man Power”

Sutton bar tools ($195) featuring carbon-fiber embossed leather; porcelain Oliver dinner plate ($75); Bentley crystal stemware ($85 each); Bauhaus table ($4,305); Penthouse Suite dining armchair ($3,225); Durban silver-plated brass pitcher ($425). Inspired by the Ralph Lauren Spring 2011 men’s Purple Label collection. (888.475.7674, ralphlaurenhome.com) 

15 Designs from around the World That You Will Want to Add to Your Home

This configurative cabinet from Molteni & C has nothing to hide.

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Consider the collector’s dilemma: After all that time spent pursuing the perfect items, he ends up closeting away those prized acquisitions, storing them behind opaque doors and within velvet-lined drawers. Kristal, from the Italian brand Molteni & C, presents a clear solution to this predicament. It is a cabinet by definition, but it is also designer Dante Bonuccelli’s irresistible, open invitation to stare. The glass unit gives the traditional display case a neoteric shift with a sleek sliding-door system concealed at the bottom. “The main idea is to create an object as light and transparent as possible so that you can see what there is inside the Kristal without losing space and light perception,” explains Bonuccelli. “You can’t have this sensation with solid furniture….

Milan’s New Menswear Meccas

A longtime fashion capital of Italy and indeed the world, Milan is stepping up its sartorial experiences for style faithfuls. Over the past year, some of Italy’s top menswear brands have opened chic and sprawling new boutiques in the cosmopolis, not only staffing them with expert tailors but also outfitting them with distinctive design elements and such special amenities as plush client clubrooms and striking art installations. Style aficionados will want to check out the latest offerings from t…