An Olympic torch will once again be prominently passed when the one carried by Caitlyn Jenner during the 1984 Olympic torch relay is handed off at Heritage Auctions’ Summer Platinum Night event on July 30—a highlight of the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Both iconic symbols of the games, Jenner and the torch crossed from the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe into California as part of an 82-day relay that covered over 9,300 miles and 33 states. At the time, the 34-year-old athlete and winner of the …

Feadship’s Kiss, a new 152-foot superyacht, has been delivered to Dubois Yachts, which designed the vessel and is now offering it for sale. The trideck motor yacht (which can reach speeds of up to 16.5 knots) features an open-concept interior with large sliding-glass doors, a sporty exterior, and a variety of lavish amenities. The entire upper deck consists of a spacious private owner’s suite with its own six-seat dining table and a stylish saloon. The interior in muted shades of gray is decorated with elegant…

Barneys is bringing a breath of fresh air to the men’s footwear industry with the launch of BNY Sole Series, an Exclusively Ours (XO) Project. Overseen by Chris Pepe, senior buyer of men’s footwear, the signature series features original styles created in collaboration with eight brands—some iconic, some up-and-coming—including Adidas, Vans, Timberland, Converse, Filling Pieces, Diadora, Brooks, and Common Projects.

Working closely with the Barneys New York merchant team, each brand will use new materials a…

Southern California’s original destination spa emerges from a divine reinvention.

At Southern California’s Golden Door spa, the path to wellness is a short one. Stepping through the spa’s magnificent golden threshold and following its suspended walkway, one immediately senses that the world has slowed down. Any tension in the shoulders and neck begins to subside upon passing through the Japanese-style gardens filled with stone lanterns and bamboo reeds. And by the time one arrives at the reception area—a li…

When in 1849 a grand 40-room Italianate mansion was built within what today are the gates of Greystone on Hudson in New York, it was not called a home, but rather a castle. Greystone Castle stood on the Westchester County hilltop for 120 years, while on neighboring hillsides America’s wealthiest families—including the Rockefellers, the Astors, and the Morgans—built some of the country’s grandest estates.

In June, the first of 20 eventual homes, to be built within the new Greystone on Hudson gated community, listed for $9,995,000 million. The 36-room…

Palazzo Parigi Hotel and Grand Spa in Milan, Italy, has debuted its new Presidential Suite equipped with some of the city’s most impressive amenities. Designed by architect and owner Paolo Giambelli in association with design firm Pierre Yves Rochon, the Palazzo Parigi (which opened in 2013) blends Parisian charm and Milanese decor for a picturesque city retreat. Palazzo Parigi comprises 65 capacious rooms—some of which overlook the hotel’s secluded, century-old garden and fountain—and 33 suites. Each room is …

The dog days of summer present the perfect opportunity to take the entire family on a tropical vacation or European expedition. Here is a list of our top 10 picks for family-friendly summer resorts.

Motor oil runs through the veins of Emory Motorsports founder Rod Emory. Emory’s grandfather played an early part in forging Southern California hot-rod history, and his father founded Porsche Parts Obsolete, a company specializing in defunct factory components for Porsches. Growing up in his father’s shop and building a handful of cars before graduating from high school seemed to secure Emory’s place in the custom-automotive universe, despite a brief educational stint in the aerospace industry that might have…

For the third year in a row, Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev., will host the Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson, August 6 through 8. Three daytime auctions will feature an assortment of customs, classics, and late-model automobiles for sale, with the auction proceedings televised live in high definition on the Velocity and Discovery channels.

Five flamboyant Ford Mustangs star in the August auction. Two are ominous black KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) cars that starre…

Ranked as one of Robb Report’s Top 100 Hotels in 2014, Ellerman House in Cape Town, South Africa, recently underwent an estate-wide refurbishment to add even more style and sophistication to its 11 rooms, two suites, and two villas. Formerly the home of English businessman Sir John Ellerman, the mansion now functions as a secluded oceanfront getaway. The hotel’s seemingly never-ending list of amenities include panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline, a solar-heated pool, a spa and a fully equipped gym, a con…