First Bentley Bentayga Rolls Off The Production Line

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The very first production Bentley Bentayga, the catalyst for one of the biggest investment programmes in the company’s history, left the assembly line at Bentley’s iconic headquarters in Crewe, UK, on Friday 27th November.

Four years on from the initial concept stage, during which time over 1,500 UK jobs have been created, the car – part of an £840 million investment programme – will now enter full production, with deliveries to customers starting in January 2016.

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Wolfgang Dürheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors, said: “Bentley Bentayga will be the benchmark against which all other SUVs are measured, defining a new segment – the luxury SUV.

“This car is a celebration of UK manufacturing at its very best, not only reinforcing our commitment to industry in this country, job creation and significant investment, but to our home in Crewe. This is an important moment in our history, where we reflect and celebrate, but also look ahead to delivering this extraordinary car to our customers.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues from all parts of the business for their dedication and professionalism in delivering the Bentley Bentayga. It would not have been possible to deliver this car without the support and belief from the UK Government, our parent company and other business partners. We can all take pride in this achievement.”

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The first production Bentayga, finished in paint colour – Anthracite – was handcrafted across 130 hours. During the assembly process, the car passed through a new bodystore, a new paint shop and a new assembly line, all part of this substantial investment.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron, commented: “I am delighted that the first Bentley Bentayga has rolled off the production line in Crewe. It marks the culmination of a period of exceptional hard work by Bentley and its dedicated workforce as they brought this remarkable new vehicle to market.

“The Bentayga represents an ambitious £800 million investment into the Crewe factory backed by £9.5 million from the Regional Growth Fund. It has created hundreds of valuable skilled jobs for the area and secured the future of production onsite.

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“Well done to all at Bentley. This is a moment of great pride for everyone who lives and works in Crewe.”

Michael Straughan, Bentley’s Member of the Board for Manufacturing, addressed the company’s 4,000-strong workforce as the car was driven from the final production stage. He said: “This is a proud moment for the entire company. It’s been four years in the making and is a celebration of a sector-defining British handcrafted car.

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About Bentley Motors…

Bentley Motors is the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering and production of the company’s three model lines, Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.

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At One Million Swiss Francs… Imperiali Genève Unveils The Luxurious Emperador Cigar Chest

An unparalleled marriage of cutting-edge technology, mechanics and 100% Swiss savoir-faire.

Imperiali Genève has unveiled a world exclusive: the Emperador cigar chest.

Thousands of hours of work, several international patents, 2,675 high-quality components, complex mechanics and the introduction of state-of-the-art technology make this the most prestigious cigar chest in the world, available at the price of one million Swiss francs.

The Emperador invites an array of superlatives; it is a project tinted with folly.

The chest is much more than a luxury product; it is an experience for all five senses – a moment suspended in time available to a privileged few, as only twelve numbered pieces will be produced each year. Combined with a timepiece featuring a tourbillon, this utterly unique object marries the age-old art of Swiss watchmaking with the skills of the best experts from 27 different trades.Emperador-5

Behind the Emperador is Imperiali Genève, a young company aspiring to reinvent existing objects by transcending the bounds of reason.

To innovate, enrich and amaze – such is their leitmotif.

The extraordinary chest is the fruit of their ambitious imagination. Produced in Switzerland using noble materials, it measures 70 cm long, 45 cm wide and 30 cm high.

A masterpiece of high technology and complex mechanics

The prestigious chest is crowned by a tourbillon timepiece made up of 323 parts and a ‘Clous de Paris’ guilloché dial – the work of a master watchmaker from the Swiss Jura. Meanwhile, access to the 24 exceptional Grand Cru cigars, which are wrapped in four gold leaves and arranged in individual glass tubes around this most sophisticated of creations, is protected by a personal secret code. The user simply brushes a finger over one of the nine touch buttons on the cover spelling the name ‘Imperiali’ to activate the integrated LCD display, which is invisible when the device is sleeping. He then enters his code using the golden touch buttons.

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Luxurious and enriched with magnificent details, the Emperador showcases its mechanics – namely the lock and tourbillon watch mechanisms – but is careful to conceal all its electronic components. Only three indicators with mechanical hands are visible to the user. These display, in real time, the relative humidity and temperature inside the chest, the power reserve and the number of cigars remaining. In its quest for perfection and innovation, Imperiali Genève has developed the world’s first self-regulating humidity system, which requires neither water nor human intervention. It guarantees a constant humidity level of 70% and a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, regardless of external environmental conditions. These variables can also be easily adjusted according to the user’s wishes.

The almost sacred moment of savouring a cigar is elevated by the Emperador’s three exceptional accessories, which once again perfectly combine technology and mechanics. These majestic devices are arranged in an unobtrusive drawer seamlessly incorporated into the front of the chest. The cigar cutter enables the cigar to be either mechanically cut or perforated in the manner of a punch. The table lighter and its three nozzles offer a perfect flame. Lastly, the ashtray opens by the magic of mechanics whenever a cigar is brought near.

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A precious moment, an equally precious cigar.

 

Hundreds of combinations of meticulously selected tobaccos were required to achieve the final result. Rich, complex and balanced, it is the product of the fertile plantations of the Jamastran Valley (south Honduras) and the Jalapa Valley (north Nicaragua), the El Dorado of Cuban emigrants who arrived equipped with their seeds and unparalleled knowledge.

 

The Emperador cigar is a premium product whose manufacture leaves nothing to chance.

After 48 months of ageing, the leaves are carefully processed with the utmost respect to create an exceptional Grand Cru.

About Imperiali Genève…

Imperiali Genève is much more than a brand; it is an art of living. Driven by a love of beauty and an uncompromising desire to innovate by playing with and overcoming the laws of physics, David Pasciuto and Stéphane Nazzal, the creators of the Imperiali brand, revisit and reinterpret everyday objects, transforming them into true masterpieces.

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Mortlach Whisky Sponsors Private Viewing Of The Cycle Revolution Exhibition At The Design Museum

Tuesday 17th November 2015 saw Mortlach whisky take pride of place at the private viewing of the Design Museum’s newest exhibition, CYCLE REVOLUTION, an exhibition which celebrates the diversity of contemporary cycling in Britain, from everyday commuting to Olympic level competition, and looks at where design and innovation may take the riders of the future.

The exhibition runs from 18th November 2015 through to 30th June 2016 at London’s world leading Design Museum, celebrating the diversity of contemporary cycling in Britain from every day commuting to Olympic level competition, looking at where design and innovation may take the riders of the future.

The exhibition looks at cycling subcultures through four ‘tribes’ –

the High Performers who reach Olympic speeds…

the Thrill Seekers who take on all terrains…

the Urban Riders who pedal our cities mile by mile…

and the Cargo Bikers who work on two wheels.

The private viewing event was attended by over 300 guests, who were invited to try a choice of two Mortlach Rare Old serves.

Mortlach, the luxury single malt Scotch whisky is notorious for its powerful, complex and unique flavours that have earned it the title of ‘The Beast of Dufftown’.

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The private viewing was opened by Deyan Sudjic OBE – Director of The Design Museum

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The Design Museum’s passion for celebration innovative design concepts and individuals reflects Mortlach’s own design-focused approach and echoes the whisky’s history of innovation from its birth in the golden era of Victorian industrial engineering and design.

Guests enjoyed two Mortlach cocktails:

Acciona: Mortlach Rare Old, Lillet Blanc, Merlet Lune d’Apricot gomme, Regan’s orange bitters

Mortlach Rosemary and Honey Sour:  Mortlach Rare Old, Manuka honey, fresh rosemary, lemon and barrel-aged bitters

Edward Taylor, Georgina Bell and William Butler-Adams OBE (CEO Brompton Bicycle)

Georgina Bell (Brand Ambassador for Mortlach Whisky), Andrew Ritchie MBE (Inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle) and Beatrix Ong MBE (Fashion Designer and Patron of the Design Museum)

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About Mortlach Scotch Whisky…

This unique and astonishingly complicated distillation process, which commentators have attempted to explain as ‘2.81 distilled’, produces a whisky so flavoursome that whisky commentators have referred to it as the ‘Beast of Dufftown’ – a bold, rich and powerful spirit tamed for years in the finest oak casks.

Mortlach has been considered a secret weapon amongst whisky blenders, going into some of the world’s most treasured and beloved blended whiskies. With its thick, rich, robust character the whisky provides backbone, body and character in the blending world. It’s also highly prized by whisky lovers across the world – highly sought out but, in the past, hardly found. That was until in 2014 the distillery was given the limelight and recognition it not only deserves, but one that it truly has earned with the launch of 4 new luxury single malts.

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About the Cycle Revolution Exhibition…

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The last decade has seen a revolution in cycling, on a scale not witnessed in the UK since the Second World War. Cycle Revolution celebrates the diversity of contemporary cycling in Britain from every day commuting to Olympic level competition. It brings together bicycles, clothing, accessories, equipment, film and photography to explain where cycling is now and where it might take us in the future. The exhibition looks at cycling subcultures through four ‘tribes’ – the High Performers who reach Olympic speeds, the Thrill Seekers who take on all terrains, the Urban Riders who pedal our cities mile by mile, and the Cargo Bikers who work on two wheels. British bespoke bicycle frame building is showcased in the exhibition in a recreation of a bicycle making workshop featuring artisans from across the UK. Cycle Revolution closes with a glimpse into the future of cycling – how it is changing the infrastructure of the city, and how architects, designers and urban planners are responding to the needs of twenty-first century cyclists?

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Enjoy the ride! Don’t miss the specially-commissioned Ben Wilson bicycle sculpture in the museum’s Atrium, cycling films in the 1.5 Gallery and series of cycling related talks and events.

Continue the conversation on social media and feature on the exhibition’s Social Wall @designmuseum #CycleRevolution.

Highlights of the bikes on display include:

  • Sir Bradley Wiggins’s 2015 Hour Record bike and 2014 World Championship Time Trial bike
  • A number of Team Sky’s Pinarellos from the 2015 Tour de France, as well as kit and equipment from the team’s 2015 Tour de France win
  • Sir Chris Hoy’s Great Britain Cycling Team London 2012 Olympic Track bike
  • The Lotus Type 108 ridden by Chris Boardman at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games
  • Eddy Merckx’s 1972 Hour Record bike Francesco Moser’s 1984 Hour Record bike, loaned for the exhibition from the personal collection of Sir Bradley Wiggins
  • The earliest prototype Brompton in existence
  • A 1978 Breezer Series 1
  • A 1969 Raleigh Chopper
  • Bike builder’s workshop – showing the tools, materials and skills that combine to create a bespoke machine.  Six independent British bike builders are profiled – Donhou Bicycles, Toad Custom Cycles, Hartley Cycles, Robin Mather Cycles, Mercian Cycles and Shand Cycles.
  • High profile cyclists including Lord Norman Foster and Sir Paul Smith discuss their passion for cycling and hopes for its future in the closing film.

Pre-book your ticket now (Members and children go free) – £13 Adult £9.75 Student £6.50 Children (6 to 15 years old inclusive)

For group bookings, contact +44 (0)20 7940 8783. Prices include optional donation. Tickets are subject to a £0.50 booking fee.

There are a small number of cycle racks outside and beside the museum, and limited space to park bicycles along the riverside railings.

The museum has a cloakroom with limited space for folding bikes, helmets and panniers. 1 ticket for 3 exhibitions.

Related events…

22 Nov 2015 11:00 Cycle Culture Tour Take a Cycle Culture tour with Artouride and discover some of the gems of London’s design-led cycling scene.

28 Nov 2015 14:00 Stories from the Saddle: Jon Day’s Cyclogeography.  The Stories from the Saddle series invites cyclists of all stripes to the museum to share their story of life on two wheels. These monthly talks are part of the Cycle Revolution programme.

01 Dec 2015 19:00 Breaking the Cycle: A Slow Journalism Night The editors of slow journalism magazine Delayed Gratification host an evening which delves into some of the disruptive technologies and innovative designs that are challenging the status quo.

06 Dec 2015 13:00 – 16:00 Jingle (Bicycle) Bells. To coincide with the museum’s Cycle Revolution exhibition, everything you need for the festive season, on two wheels. Plus don’t miss Santa on a Bike and Christmas Carols.

10 Dec 2015 19:00 Home is Elsewhere: 50 years around the world by bike Long-distance cyclist and touring legend Heinz Stücke reflects on fifty years on the road to celebrate the launch of his book.

Images: Shane Finn (Visual Devotion) and supplied

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Make, Fix and Do with Sugru The World’s first Mouldable Glue

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Hole in your welly? No problem. Busted iPhone cable? No problem. Broken zip? Seriously, we could go on and on. Introducing… Sugru, The World’s first mouldable glue that turns into rubber. Now it may be hard to imagine getting excited about glue but Sugru is seriously life-changing stuff. Think Gaffa tape on acid or the love child of Superglu and Blu Tack and the cherry on top is that it comes in an assortment of colours so you can use it to get crafty as well as to fix things.

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Born out of a humble idea, inventor genius Jane ni Dulchaointigh had in 2003 whilst studying for her MA, Sugru was merely a vice to make small enhancements in the kitchen such as plugging the sink or making a knife handle more comfortable. Almost twelve years later after much editing, enhancing and a little bit of trial and error along the way, Sugru had achieved world domination. The prototype was made simply out of Silicone Caulk and Wood, Jane realised it was useful and with most genius ideas, they will never leave you until everyone knows about it and Jane knew a good thing when she saw it. After sharing her creativity with the world, the fantastic Sugru is now ready and available for all of us to enjoy.

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Sugru is available online @ sugru.com, B&Q, Homebase, Blacks and Robert Dyas. There are 3 kits to choose from including handy ideas to make home enhancements and 10 different colours available.

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For Ideas on how to use your Sugru check out this handy video;

So check out Sugru for handy tips and genius ideas and get 10% off your first order!

Our Watch Shop Favourites

The Watchshop.com has just launched its latest collection and we attended the preview last week. So here are Our Watch Shop Favourites that might inspire you for your Christmas shopping. Yes I did just utter those terrifying 2 little words. We have just 93 days till we all unwrap our loved ones little treasures. We find that giving amazing gifts is better than receiving them. Well I do, and I love to purchase what’s hot and happening on the arm candy front.

I will be putting together a little Christmas gift guide very soon so make sure you check in closer to Christmas for that. For now these little beauties stood out and said, “Hey look at me…You know who would love to wear me on Christmas day!”
Our Watch Shop Favourites Here is one of the stratford watches. This one would be perfect for the man in your life that loves traditional styling or retro cool. Its very hipster and would easily look utterly fabulous worn by a fashionista like myself. Just think ripped black skinny jeans, oversized mans crisp white shirt and a pair vibrant orange heels to bring out the glorious teal face and rose gold trim. The price tag for this (now my personal favourite) Is a joyful £89.95 and they come in a few different colours.

Our Watch Shop FavoritesThis Armani exchange Serena watch is the perfect match for multiple outfits. So this would be a great purchase if you love to change up your look. Or if your unsure what colour watch face to treat someone to. At just £132 its a real steal for a drop of designer style.

Our Watch Shop FavoritesThis Stunning Guess sunrise watch is so beautifully crafted and it had me so excited when I first caught sight of it. This is a real statement watch for those trend setters that love a touch of tradition. With the crocodile skin design these roman numerals really pop out. Its priced at £189.99 and I think its worth every penny. To open this on Christmas day would be a really breathtaking moment.

Our Watch Shop FavoritesThis Guess ladies sparkling pink watch priced at £129.99 is in aid of Get in Touch Foundation. All the profits from this sale of this pretty number benefit the fight against breast cancer. With its pretty rose gold and crystal design we can see this being a really popular piece for this Christmas.
Our Watch Shop FavoritesJuicy Couture have outdone themselves with this amazing daydreamer watch. If you want a pop of colour to add that touch of fun then this is the watch for you. The floral design make this the ideal gift for those girly girls. Someone that loves their floral dresses and feminine touches. Its priced at a very reasonable £95.00. The perfect understated, statement item.

Our Watch Shop FavoritesThen we have this stunning Orla Kiely ladies Patricia watch. The perfect gift for (I think) any girl. Its pretty, cute a little retro but with a modern twist. Its priced at an incredible £79.95. For a little bit of eclectic cool I think thats one very desirable gift idea. The colour of the beige leather strap really enhance the watch face. What an ideal watch to wear with an all black ensemble. Or for those ladies that only ever wear black, this is a great addition to add a little subtle colour to their wardrobe. It would lift any outfit and bring it up to date.

Our Watch Shop FavoritesThen lastly the Mondaine Swiss Railway clock. This is a must for any London household. Its on my loft apartment wish list. Imagine it sitting against an exposed brick wall or a crisp white wall in any kitchen, lounge, living room or even bedroom. Classic London living at its height of sophistication. This statement clock is priced at £285. Place it in a prime location to really show this time piece off to its best.

 

There you have it, the first of my Christmas gift ideas list! For more gift ideas or if you just want to update your accessories then pop over to the Watch Shops website HERE.

 

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John Lewis Announces New Branded Womenswear And Lifestyle Concept…

John-Lewis-announces-new-branded-womenswear-and-lifestyle-concept-1024x583John Lewis has announced the creation of FOUND at John Lewis, a new fashion and lifestyle concept. Set in a boutique shopping environment, FOUND at John Lewis will introduce new and niche contemporary womenswear, accessories, beauty, homeware and technology brands. As part of the launch, 27 new brands will be introduced including BZR by Bruns Bazaar, Des Petits Hauts and Samsøe & Samsøe which will feature alongside accessory offerings from the likes of Nike, Asics Onitsuka Tiger and Jessie Harris Jewellery. Designer homeware will also be available from brands such as Tom Dixon, Normann Cophenhagen and Poole Pottery as well as stationery from The School of Life alongside innovative technology brands such as MightyPurse, Braven and Skinny Dip London. Beauty products from niche brands such as Grown Alchemist and Maison Margiela will also be available. A central feature of FOUND at John Lewis will be Denim Wardrobe by Trilogy following its successful launch earlier in the year at Peter Jones and online where J Brand, Paige Denim and American Vintage brands were introduced. FOUND at John Lewis will be launching at the new John Lewis Birmingham Store when it opens on September 24 and will also be available online from the same date. Extending over a 4,000 sq. ft. shopping space, the Birmingham FOUND at John Lewis will be home to a pop up brand installation which will evolve every six weeks as well as housing a Joe and Juice café. The FOUND at John Lewis concept will then be rolled out to the John Lewis Liverpool store in November.

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Lancôme Unveils New Eye Products… Heir & Grace New Collection… Native & Co Launch Debut Furniture Collection…

Lancôme-unveils-new-eye-productsLancôme has launched a trio of new eye products this month. The range consists of a cream eyeshadow stick; Ombre Hypnôse Stylo, a white eyeliner; the Liner Plume and a waterproof eyebrow gel-cream; the Sourcils Gels. The Ombre Hypnôse Stylo (£22) is available in eight shades including Or Inoubliable, a soft gold and Violet Eternel, a bright amethyst shade. The Liner Plume (£22) is available in white and features a thin flexible tip for precision application. The Sourcils Gel (£22) is available in six shades from Blond, a mix of khaki and ash through to Noir, an intense charcoal hue.

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Native & Co have launched their debut furniture series, entitled Inako at Design Junction, the London Design Festival. The Notting Hill-based designers and curators of Japanese and Taiwanese homewares held their public launch at Design Junction in 2014 and are returning once more to this year’s festival to introduce their very first in-house designs. The collection includes a series of maple wood furniture and cedar tableware designed by Chris Yoshiro Green and Sharon Jo-Yun Hung. The Japanese-inspired Inako (meaning ear of rice) series comprises a dining table, bench and stool crafted from solid maple wood. As part of the London Design Festival, and in celebration of their first anniversary, Native & Co will be curating and hosting a Japanese carpentry exhibition called, An Exploration of Japanese Carpentry at their Notting Hill store. Native & Co will launch the Inako furniture series at Design Junction 2015 on September 24-27.

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HEMYCA

We attended an amazing fashion launch a few days ago in the heart of London. HEMYCA is a luxury womenswear label, launched by designers Helen Clinch and Myra Nigris.

The girls met whilst studying at the London College of Fashion. With a vast passion for fashion and devotion for ultimate luxury and design they launched Hemyca. The Designs are all works of art and they will have you desperate to own the entire new collection. Even the calico toiles where simply stunning and very wearable. The company recently held a pop up event and we nipped along to snap alway at the latest collections launch.

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The designers are so talented, both are really lovely and the entire company where some of the nicest people we have met in a long time. They all ooze passion for style and grace. Each item we pondered on left a mark on my heart. We excitedly chatted about a fashion shoot and I for one have my little eye on one very stunning strapless numbers for an event coming up soon.

Hemyca’s range is for all ages and would look just fantastic on anyone in their late teens to a more mature lady. The cut of the pieces are so well thought out. It had my brain working overtime, back to my early fashion design technology and pattern cutting days! Precise, pretty and perfect are the only words to describe this incredible luxurious new line.

 

At the event we drank white wine, raspberry cocktails and ate loaded crab buns. All in all a very delicious evening filled with fine food a fashion. Check out their website here for more details.

For any enquiries regarding specific items or purchase info, please call us at our Studio. HEMYCA STUDIO, 193b Whitechapel Road. E1 1DN, London email: STUDIO@HEMYCA.COM  or Call +44 (0) 207 655 4950