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Toast New Year’s Eve Twice Thanks to the World’s Fastest Private Jet

This New Year’s Eve promises to be twice as memorable for those who book PrivateFly’s Celebrate New Year’s Eve Twice: The Ultimate 24-Hour Party package. Flying in a Gulfstream G650ER (the world’s fastest and farthest-flying private jet) across the International Date Line, travelers will be able to experience the stroke of midnight first in Sydney, Australia, and then in Los Angeles, Calif. Starting in the Land Down Under, guests can hang out at the Sydney Opera House, reserve a VIP table at the famous Marquee…

Montegrappa’s New Pens Highlight the History of Armenia

Crafted in collaboration with a group of Armenian artists, entrepreneurs, and clergy members, the new Montegrappa Erebouni series of writing instruments pays tribute to Armenia, the storied nation straddling Europe and Asia between the Black and Caspian seas. Carrying the ancient name of Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan, the collection comprises three versions: the top-shelf Hokevor, the limited-edition Haverj, and the standard-edition Kragan.

The Erebouni collection is heavily driven by symbols that recal…

This 199-Foot Superyacht Was Built for a Brazilian Shoe Baron [VIDEO]

Launched by Amels earlier this year, the 199-foot Madame Kate is the second of the Dutch shipyard’s Limited Edition 199 series. The yacht was an instant favorite at the Monaco Yacht Show, winning two prestigious awards for interior design and technical innovation on the show’s opening night.

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Madame Kate was built for a Brazilian shoe baron who came to the shipyard looking for a custom yacht that was a significant upgrade from his previous one. He also wanted a ship that would d…

10 Holiday Gifts for the Lush in Your Life [SLIDESHOW]

It’s once again the time of year, when we all find ourselves searching frantically for something to give those perennially confounding friends and loved ones who seem to already have everything. This endeavor becomes particularly vexing if the recipient in question is a wine or spirits enthusiast—serious devotees of fine beverages often exercise little restraint in purchasing coveted bottles to quench their thirst. Being well acquainted with this problem, I spent a little time this season tracking down a few gifts for lushes, which should provide holiday shoppers with some festive solutions to this d…

The Five Best Superyacht Concepts from 2015’s Biggest Yacht Show [SLIDESHOW]

The Monaco Yacht Show has been the unofficial launching pad for superyacht concepts for decades. While some designs are conservative, others bold, and yet others closer to the realm of science fiction, many of yachting’s top designers approach the event as a showcase for their finest work—often partnering with shipyards that will gladly build the concept yacht if they find a buyer. This year’s show had the most exciting collection of concept projects in recent memory. Here are five of the best….

High-End Star Wars Accessories to Awaken Your Sense of Style [SLIDESHOW]

A long time ago—May 25, 1977, to be precise—few knew about a certain galaxy far, far away or how a film focused on its interstellar strife, Star Wars, would send the global imagination into hyperspace when it was released that day. Now, 39 years later, the same force that inspired legions to line up and see the original movie for the umpteenth time (and every installment thereafter), as well as unleash a universe of merchandising, continues to keep us delightfully suspended in disbelief—held fast in its Vader-like grip. In…

Five of Fall’s Most Daring Dress Shoes [SLIDESHOW]

This season’s footwear ushers in a new era for dress shoes, with traditional loafers edged out by playful counterparts replete with embellishments, tassels, and bold color schemes. Consequently, today’s well-dressed gentlemen no longer need to limit fashion-forward statements to colorful socks or eye-popping pocket squares. From spiked slippers to tasseled loafers, here are five dressy offerings for men seeking a little more adventure in their footwear. 

The Most Captivating Superyacht Concepts of 2015 [READERS’ CHOICE SLIDESHOW]

    From a massive floating pyramid to a submarine superyacht, the mad scientists of the yacht-design industry have been hard at work conceiving the world’s most farfetched and futuristic yacht concepts. And although most of these vessels will only ever exist in blueprints and renderings, they are sure to spark the imagination and give us a glimpse at the seas of tomorrow. Here, RobbReport.com has compiled a roundup of the ten most popular superyacht concepts of the year, according to our readers. —Compiled by Rebekah Bell…

    Here are 2015’s Most Popular Sports Cars. Which One Is Your Favorite? [SLIDESHOW]

      “If everything is under control, you’re not going fast enough,” said renowned racer Mario Andretti—but that was before he had a chance to drive any of the high-powered performers that debuted in 2015. More than ever, marques are tapping new technologies to find parity in horsepower and handling while blowing past previous boundaries. From a 900 hp hybrid to a ridiculously fast and furious Fiat, the following two-seat sensations not only represent this new automotive age, but have proven to be among the most popular sports cars co…

      Driving the 2017 Acura NSX Supercar on Track [REVIEW]

      To hear the new supercar’s global development leader Ted Klaus describe the 2017 Acura NSX is akin to listening to an engineering philosopher wax poetic about a hallowed mechanical creation.

      As Klaus describes it, the burden of reimagining the legendary NSX nameplate was heavy. But upon being tasked with masterminding one of the most anticipated automotive reissues of the decade, Klaus says Shigeru Uehara, the chief engineer behind the original NSX, conveyed clear priorities. “Uehara-san asked us to app…