http://www.robbreport.com/This is an RSS feed for all categories in RobbReport.601062893http://www.robbreport.com/Watches/Audemars-Piguets-Quick-TimeFormula One driver and Audemars Piguet brand ambassador Sébastien Buemi was the inspiration for the Swiss watchmaker’s Royal Oak Offshore Sébastien Buemi limited edition. This most recent interpretation of the brand’s venerable Royal Oak—a style characterized by its octagonal face and eight prominent hexagonal screws that was first introduced in ...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1062905http://www.robbreport.com/Automobiles/VW-Phaeton-Eyes-U-S-Drivers-AgainThe original VW Phaeton was not quite ready for prime time when it arrived in the U.S. market back in 2004. It was a bold effort from the German manufacturer to take on the likes of the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Lexus LS model lines. But it failed ...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1062868http://www.robbreport.com/Jewelry/Ivanka-Trumps-New-Downtown-HomeJewelry designer Ivanka Trump has moved her Madison Avenue jewelry store from its swanky Upper East Side location to Mercer Street in SoHo. It’s not just a geographical change; the jewelry reflects a younger, hipper tone as well. The designer unveiled her new Downtown Collection, which ranges from a stacked ...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1062889http://www.robbreport.com/Aviation/Four-Seat-Cirrus-Now-Ready-for-FiveCirrus personal airplanes are known for their roomy interior comfort, and now the 2012 edition provides an even more spacious backseat for up to three passengers. Tweaks to the interior side panels in the SR20, SR22, and SR22 Turbo models expanded the elbow room, and a lightweight seat design makes ...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1062859http://www.robbreport.com/Fashion/A-Green-JeanWith “eco-friendly” a buzz word in everything from cars to hotels, it’s no surprise that a denim company has finally found a way to make recyclable denim. Nudie Post Recycle Dry jeans are fashioned with a new patented technology cocreated with denim manufacturer ISKO that cuts and mills old denim ...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1062886http://www.robbreport.com/Boating-Yachting/The-Next-Fly-in-the-Sessa-Marine-SuccessionDespite its smaller size, Sessa Marine’s new Flybridge 40, the descendant of last year’s Fly 45, has plenty of legroom. The 40-foot vessel, which has a nearly 13-foot beam, can accommodate up to 12 guests on its deck, which comprises a front sundeck, an eight-person table, and an L-shaped lounge ...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033584http://www.robbreport.com/Automobiles/Chevrolet-Camaro-ZL1-Convertible-Is-a-Testament-to-American-MuscleIt seems that the horsepower wars are far from over. On the same day that GM unveiled the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford pulled the wraps off its 650 hp 2013 Shelby GT500—out-showing the Camaro ZL1 by a whopping 70 hp. While this may ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033617http://www.robbreport.com/Fine-Dining/La-Maison-du-Chocolats-Seductive-Valentines-TreatsThis Valentine’s Day, La Maison du Chocolat is thinking outside the heart-shaped box with four new chocolate confections handcrafted with exotic fruits, spices, and cocoa beans from around the world. Conceived by creative director Gilles Marchal, this year’s Valentine’s Day box comprises three ganaches and a praline—available in four-, eight-, ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033619http://www.robbreport.com/Fashion/Ghurka-Debuts-New-FlagshipOne look at Ghurka’s new flagship store on Fifth Avenue at 59th Street, and it’s clear the 30-year-old tried-and-true, classic leather-goods company has evolved into a more contemporary brand. At the center of store is a racy motorcycle used as a prop for the expansive line of leather accessories, from ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033621http://www.robbreport.com/Travel/A-More-Personal-Ski-ExperienceIf you plan to hit the slopes this winter, Solaris Residences—a new, 79-home ski community in Vail, Colo.—is offering guests a pair of Folsom custom-made skis with one night’s stay. Each guest who books the Custom Ski Package (from $3,700) will be assigned a Solaris personal assistant, who will consult ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033590http://www.robbreport.com/Wine-Spirits-Cigars/Single-Pot-Still-Irish-Whiskey-Unveils-a-New-Cask-Strength-ExpressionFirst came the original Redbreast 12 Year Old—mellow, floral, chill filtered, and bottled at 80 proof. Then we saw the reintroduction of the once-elusive non-chill filtered 92-proof Redbreast 15 Year Old. Now comes Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength, the latest offering from this cult favorite Single Pot Still Irish ...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033600http://www.robbreport.com/Watches/Hublots-Gold-InventionAs long as humans have been forming gold into precious objects, goldsmiths have struggled to offset the metal’s softness. Traditionally, this issue has been addressed by alloying gold with other metals like silver, copper, and palladium (the percentages of which yield the familiar karat system for grading gold purity). However, ...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033615http://www.robbreport.com/Electronics/NAD-Goes-Wireless-Hi-FiNAD Electronics, a 30-year-old supplier of audiophile-grade components, has launched VISO, a sub-brand that focuses on wireless digital music systems. VISO’s first product, the $700 VISO 1, has the potential to trump many other digital music docks. It incorporates NAD’s expertise in the realm of digital-to-analog conversion—using the same DAC ...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033594http://www.robbreport.com/Boating-Yachting/A-Place-for-Privacy-at-Sea-onboard-EEWhen the owner of the 121-foot expedition yacht Jasmin wanted a new yacht, he envisioned the features that made her a hit on the charter circuit, with a few twists. E&E is the result, measuring 138 feet. Built by Turkey-based Cizgi Yacht and designed by Holland-based Vripack, E&E places all ...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033598http://www.robbreport.com/Art-Collectibles/A-Lifetime-of-Hockney-at-ChristiesChristie’s Richard Lloyd got a stark demonstration of David Hockney’s popularity when he tried to convince collectors of the artist’s work to part with choice pieces for a Hockney-only auction that he was planning. “I rang people up and asked them to consign, and they said, ‘No, we don’t want ...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1033602http://www.robbreport.com/Travel/Sneak-Peek-Trump-International-Hotel-Tower-TorontoCanada’s first Trump-branded hotel redefines the skyline of the country’s largest city. The 60-story Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto, which opened on January 31, is easily identified by its 82-foot articulated spire soaring 900 feet above Toronto’s financial hub. With 261 rooms, the high-rise’s downtown location offers guests sweeping ...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1042814http://www.robbreport.com/Fine-Dining/Halekulani-Hotel-Hosts-an-Evening-of-Epicurean-DelightsBe one of the lucky few to secure a seat at an exclusive, five-course pairing dinner at La Mer restaurant at Halekulani hotel in Waikiki on February 4. For the event, Halekulani is flying in wines directly from two Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé estates in France—Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon—and ...Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1042819http://www.robbreport.com/Wine-Spirits-Cigars/Petrossian-New-York-Hosts-Dinner-and-Moet-Hennessy-Tasting-for-Robb-ReportOn a recent evening in midtown Manhattan, while sipping Krug Champagne in the Petrossian  restaurant dining room, a group of Robb Report readers learned about the origin of the Petrossian family’s gourmet-food business and about the caviar that would be served during dinner. Their host, Alexandre Petrossian, director of the ...Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1042909http://www.robbreport.com/Watches/Eastern-PromisesTriumphs Inside the Watch Industry’s Eastward LeanSIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), the most luxury oriented of the annual Swiss watch shows, has always been a tantalizing experience for the few high-end collectors lucky enough to get through the door. This year, attendees could experience that slightly dizzy feeling, ...Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT1019082http://www.robbreport.com/Automobiles/Audis-e-tron-Spyder-Is-a-Diesel-Electric-Hybrid-Supercar-for-a-New-GenerationOne of today’s greatest challenges for automakers is developing innovative and viable alternatives to gasoline-powered engines. Several hybrid and electric options have hit the market over the past several years and diesel has made a surprising comeback, so it was only a matter of time before one manufacturer was bold ...Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT