Founded in 1873, Benetti is one of the world’s oldest and most respected builder of luxury superyachts. Now with the introduction of the 164-foot superyacht Vica, the storied company has made its foray into hybrid construction. To help shed weight and further increase fuel efficiency, Vica’s hull is made from fiberglass and its superstructure from aluminum.

Designed for optimal comfort and relaxation, the yacht has a large living area with a grand piano, a karaoke station, a bar, and an L-shaped sofa, as we…

Immortalized in hit songs by Kanye West and Jay Z, hip-hop’s horologist extraordinaire, Jacob Arabo (via his company Jacob & Co.) has created five new over-the-top timepieces for the High Jewelry Masterpiece Collection. Each of the one-off watches is a testament to Arabo’s intricate artistry, as well as to why many in the music industry have nicknamed him “Jacob the Jeweler.”

Arabo’s Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette is an homage to the orbital precision of our solar system. Under a sapphire dome and set a…

In 1965, Shelby American fitted 51 AC Cobras with Ford 427 engines, intending to race the car model in that year’s International Automo­bile Federation manufacturers championship series. When the car, known at the time as the Cobra Mark III or the big-block Cobra, failed to achieve homologation status due to low production numbers, some examples were sold to privateer racers and the rest were detuned for street use. The road car became known as the Cobra S/C, for “semi-competition” or, some say, “street compet…

Founded in 1954, the Japanese company Ring Jacket gained popularity over the years for its ready-to-wear, tailored men’s suits that possess the same high quality and attention to detail as a bespoke garment. Crafted in factories and mills in Osaka and Oita, Japan, the outerwear line is made from durable materials from the United Kingdom and luxury fabrics from Italy, and features original designs from Japanese artisans. Each item of clothing is made with a full horsehair canvas and a mixture of hand- and machi…

A tribute to the 1972 Chronograph I and the 1980s Titanium Chronograph (one of the first titanium watches), the Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1 trumps both of its predecessors by being the first timepiece series developed solely by the company’s Swiss design team. Visible through a blackened sapphire crystal caseback, the watch’s ETA Valjoux Caliber 7750 movement features an exclusive Porsche Design rotor and has a 48-hour power reserve. The dial (with date at 3 o’clock) is enclosed in a case made of …

Alive with vibrant gems and vivacious silhouettes, the latest butterfly-themed designs from these four esteemed jewelry houses are spirited and elegant—perfect for a sunny day spent amidst the flowers or for an enchanted evening in the garden. 

A reverse-bow design and light-blue accents across the stern and topsides are distinguishing features of the 147-foot Bilgin Yachts Elada (bilginyacht.com). The trideck yacht features a beach club at the transom and an expansive bridge-deck terrace, and like most Bilgin yachts it is made from a combination of composite materials and wood. The yacht’s most striking element, however, is the contrast between its modern, almost futuristic-looking exterior and its classic interior, which is filled with ribbed an…

Ever wonder what master cigar rollers smoke? For years, the top six cigar makers at the Dominican Republic’s Tabacalera de Garcia factory—where the Montecristo cigar is made—are said to have enjoyed a private tobacco blend. Now that blend will be released as a limited-edition cigar.

Called, appropriately enough, the Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch, it consists of an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper from the 2010 Oliva Los Rios crop, a 2010 Dominican Olor binder from Villa Gonzales, and a Nicaraguan fille…

Ralph Lauren Purple Label imbued such classic overcoats as the trench, bomber, biker, peacoat, and duffle with its hallmark cues, many of which derive from the military and the world of motorsports. For example, a new car coat, $6,995, is rendered in bonded and unlined black leather and has suede buckle details inspired by the brand’s watchstraps. Made in Italy, the coats combine cutting-edge construction techniques with the finest suede, leather, and wool. (ralphlauren….

Located just blocks away from the famed Beverly Hills Hotel, this French-château-style home at 901 North Alpine Drive is currently on the market for $72 million. The never-before-lived-in, 28,000-square-foot home feels like a grand palace fit for royalty. It is easy to imagine a princess being introduced to her court from the Juliet balconies overlooking the home’s main foyer. She descends one of two marble staircases among columns and ceilings embellished with gold leaf, and under a gaping skylight. Upon reac…