For the first time in its 109-year history, Germany’s penultimate pen manufacturer Montblanc has partnered with an artist outside its maison—a collaboration with innovative designer Marc Newson for the Montblanc M. Born from Newson’s biomorphic design approach that eschews sharp, angular edges for more natural curves, the polished black resin pen only breaks from Newson’s expected nomenclature at the barrel end, where it plateaus in profile. The even plane—milled by a diamond bit—provides a canvas for the comp…

High-resolution digital audio has reached exciting new heights in recent years. Increasing Internet bandwidth has enabled music download providers, such as HDtracks, to offer larger file sizes, and streaming (from the likes of Spotify and Tidal) has even begun to make inroads with audiophiles thanks to access to lossless CD-quality streams. These advancements come with a confusing mass of jargon and new options, but for the motivated listener, these digital leaps forward can provide many sonic rewards.

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Aston Martin, Britain’s 102-year-old master marque, is flooring it into its second century of high-performance production with a signature pairing of power and panache that can be previewed beginning August 13 at the Monterey Car Week in Carmel, Calif. Amidst the auctions, exhibitions, and concours that make up the premier car confluence, Aston Martin invites guests to its hilltop estate to gawk at four cars that define the direction of the acclaimed automotive firm’s future. Even though the event…

Come November, Nicaragua’s enticing Emerald Coast will have even more appeal with the opening of the new Costa Esmeralda Airport—only five miles north of Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa resort. The 492,000-square-foot airport features one terminal and a 5,000-foot runway that will be able to accommodate Gulfstream GV jets and most smaller jets and turboprops. The creation of the airport was made possible through a partnership with the developer Carlos Pellas—who invested $13 million—and the Nicaraguan government. …

In the dynamic, ever-changing New York restaurant scene, it is easy to lose track of old favorites, such as A Voce Madison, which opened in Madison Square Park in 2006. This summer, however, the arrival of Davide Venturini as the restaurant’s new executive chef has put A Voce Madison back on the map—and the timing could not be more perfect. On the heels of the New York Edition hotel’s opening in Madison Square Park, and with several nearby restaurants like Cosme and the Nomad, the midtown location has become a…

On Saturday, November 14, the Scotch whisky producer Chivas Brothers and Mahesh Patel—founder of Universal Whisky Experience—will pair up to present a once-in-a-lifetime tipple, a taste of the $240,000 Royal Salute Tribute to Honour. Culled from extremely rare casks—whose contents have aged a minimum of 45 years—the ethereal expression has been experienced by only one person in the world to date: its master blender, Colin Scott. Christened after the Honours of Scotland (the oldest crown jewels of the British I…

The term cocktail ring was coined in the United States in the 1920s, during Prohibition, when women dressed up flamboyantly to visit underground clubs and venues and illicitly imbibe. In flaunting their forbidden drinks, a large ring with a big gemstone became all the rage, and the cocktail ring was born. Though Prohibition has long been repealed, there are still opportunities to brandish a colorful statement ring; here are six of our favorite new styles.

Not to be confused with the iconic, similarly named Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Ontario’s Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance has been gaining steam since its debut show in 2012, quickly becoming the leading auto show in Canada—and the rest of the world is beginning to pay attention. On September 12 and 13, over 100 vintage cars from North America will be on display, including a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C. New this year will be a noncompetitive boating category and a vintage pickup truck category—a collectible g…

Sleek, stylish, and speedy, the Mangusta Moonraker (built by the Italian shipyard company Overmarine) combines a svelte design and powerful performance to provide a truly remarkable cruising experience. Currently available for charter in the Bahamas, the 165-foot yacht starts at a rate of $189,000 per week during the summer and $217,000 per week during the winter. It is available for charter through Burgess. (overmarine.com; available for charter through Burgess Yachts, burgessyachts.com)

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Sleek, stylish, and speedy, the Mangusta Moonraker (built by the Italian shipyard company Overmarine) combines a svelte design and powerful performance to provide a truly remarkable cruising experience. Currently available for charter in the Bahamas, the 165-foot yacht starts at a rate of $189,000 per week during the summer and $217,000 per week during the winter. It is available for charter through Burgess. (overmarine.com; available for charter through Burgess Yachts, burgessyachts.com)

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