From the watches. tv
http://www.thewatches.tv/en/editorial/blancpain-competes-on-le-castellet-racing-circuit-with-lamborghini/
In 2009, Blancpain introduced a new collection of watches in its portfolio, the L-Evolution, a much sportier line of timepieces. The “L” stands for Leman which is a more traditional line of the brand, but it could also stand for Lamborghini since Blancpain immediately set up a partnership with the Italian super car manufacturer to help promote this new collection.
This partnership first started with the creation of the Blancpain Lamborghini Super Troffeo, a series of races held in Europe with the same car base for all the participants, the Gagliardo. This alliance soon developed much further with the extension of these races in the US and in Asia as well as the creation of the Blancpain Endurance series where more than 60 cars have to compete for 6-Hour or the first to cross the 1’000 Km mark.
Well that was the program for this edition of race held at Le Castellet, a famous race circuit in the South of France, but it can go way beyond that with for instance a 24H version at the legendary Belgian Spa circuit. Blancpain’s involvement in motorsport is therefore a very serious one and has kept increasing over time and the parallel between the world of quantic mechanics of watchmaking and the relativity dimension of car mechanics is a rather natural one.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Auto: GLS, Grand Luxe Saloon, (or Wagon)
No, that's not what the letters GLS designate, but it wouldn't be a far off description.
Jamaican Mercedes Benz dealers Silver Star Motors this week debuted the largest, most powerful Benz SUV - the GLS.
It matches the long wheelbase (3.08 metres) configuration of the GL line to the upscale S-line, with performance to boot.
The two models on show (one physically in the showroom) are the 258-hp diesel and the monster 585-hp GLS63 AMG for those who like speed with their splendor.
All the tech specs and expected interior trimmings are built in. The GLS also has the added feature of live exchange with the phone hookup - meaning you can use all your phone apps - Internet and otherwise - within the vehicle as you would outside.
A small but eager group of media, customers and well-wishers got the opportunity to feel the GLS (at least the stationary one) up close and personal, and to get news of toher impending arrivals at Silver Star as the company gears up for the impending Jamaica Auto Dealers Association expo later this year.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Music: Dancehall, the Documentary, the Brands
" wearing Gucci and Armani, feeling rich like Wesley Snipes"
In the dancehall world, image might not be everything, but alongside the sound, its arguably the ONLY thing
And in their pursuit of the right image, dancehall's finest have name-checked some of the foremost luxury brands (if not the most exclusive, so no Vertu or Aston-Martin). Here's a quick look at the dancehall top shelf
Gucci
Guccio Gucci was the grand-grand daddy of high fashion. His monogram(and the interlocking "Gs" logo) has adored scores of items and been knocked off thousands more. Everything from the now iconic handbags and jeans to caps, watches and even a special anniversary edition of the Fiat 500.
Armani
The dean of Italian menswear started his eponymous company in 1975, nd has turned it into a one-name empire encompassing various types of couture and ready-to-ear brands as well as fine dining and now accommodations. Credited as one of the pioneers of "red carpet fashion" Armani is lionized by dancehall artists in too many songs to mention.
Prada
The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as a leathergoods shop – Fratelli Prada (English: Prada Brothers) – in Milan, Italy. Initially, the shop sold leather goods and imported English steamer trunks and handbags. Despite her father's belief that women should have no role in business, daughter Luisa took over the reins in the mid-1950s, and her daughter Miuccia would come in as of 1978 and transformed it into a global brand
Burberry
Plaid (Tartan, to be exact) can be cool. Who'dathunkit? Dating back to 1856, Burberry is actually most famous for its trench coat (not exactly tropical wear), which was designed by founder Thomas Burberry. The company has branded stores and franchises around the world and also sells through concessions in third-party stores. Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales have granted the company Royal Warrants, which have been maintained despite Burberry's closure of its factory in Wales.
Dolce & Gabbana
Perhaps the most famous pair in fashion, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana met whilst working at another fashion house, starting their own business in 1985. the 'D&G" logo is among the world's most recognized, and the appeal of their T-shirts is yet to wane.
Hugo Boss
the only German makes on this list, and one whose founder had the dubious distinction of being a member of the Nazis. The company he founded was banned after WWII, but resucitated and run by his sons and associates. Boss made its name initially with fragrance, before adding suits and then branching out globally, growing to revenues of 2,4 billion Euro (2013).
Moschino
Despite Beenie Man's famous criticism of its founder, Moschino remained a much-loved fashion brand among dancehall exponents and their followers and, like The brand was originally created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino (1950–1994). Moschino and his fashion label became famous for his innovative, colorful – sometimes eccentric – designs, for his criticisms of the fashion industry and for his social awareness campaigns in the early 1990s. After Moschino's untimely death, Rossella Jardini, his former assistant, became creative director. The brand has been part of the Aeffe fashion group since 1999
Versace
He may have used the Medusa head as his logo, but Gianni Versace, known as 'Vuhsawshi" in dancehall parlance, set a standard for looking good and letting everyone know it. This sense of theatre helped propel the Versace brand to global status and thus when the founder was gunned down at his Miami home in 1997, there were shockwaves throughout the fashion and entertainment worlds.
Ed Hardy
The recently departed (10 July) creator of the Ed Hardy brand, Christian Audigier (born Ginutti) lived long enough to see his brand achieve a level of ubiquity that few before him or since have managed in such a short space of time. Suddenly, it seemed sequined skulls and garlanded rogues were the only things to wear
Hennessy
its position atop the "baller's drink pyramid may perhaps never be successfully challenged, so deeply integrated is this three centuries -plus cognac brand, which was in fact founded by an Irishman, Richard Hennessy by name. Today, Hennessy moves about 50 million bottles annually worldwide, with no telling how many of that is downed by dancehall artistes, their hip-hop cohorts and their supporters and wanna-bes
In the dancehall world, image might not be everything, but alongside the sound, its arguably the ONLY thing
And in their pursuit of the right image, dancehall's finest have name-checked some of the foremost luxury brands (if not the most exclusive, so no Vertu or Aston-Martin). Here's a quick look at the dancehall top shelf
Gucci
Guccio Gucci was the grand-grand daddy of high fashion. His monogram(and the interlocking "Gs" logo) has adored scores of items and been knocked off thousands more. Everything from the now iconic handbags and jeans to caps, watches and even a special anniversary edition of the Fiat 500.
Armani
The dean of Italian menswear started his eponymous company in 1975, nd has turned it into a one-name empire encompassing various types of couture and ready-to-ear brands as well as fine dining and now accommodations. Credited as one of the pioneers of "red carpet fashion" Armani is lionized by dancehall artists in too many songs to mention.
Prada
The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as a leathergoods shop – Fratelli Prada (English: Prada Brothers) – in Milan, Italy. Initially, the shop sold leather goods and imported English steamer trunks and handbags. Despite her father's belief that women should have no role in business, daughter Luisa took over the reins in the mid-1950s, and her daughter Miuccia would come in as of 1978 and transformed it into a global brand
Burberry
Plaid (Tartan, to be exact) can be cool. Who'dathunkit? Dating back to 1856, Burberry is actually most famous for its trench coat (not exactly tropical wear), which was designed by founder Thomas Burberry. The company has branded stores and franchises around the world and also sells through concessions in third-party stores. Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales have granted the company Royal Warrants, which have been maintained despite Burberry's closure of its factory in Wales.
Dolce & Gabbana
Perhaps the most famous pair in fashion, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana met whilst working at another fashion house, starting their own business in 1985. the 'D&G" logo is among the world's most recognized, and the appeal of their T-shirts is yet to wane.
Hugo Boss
the only German makes on this list, and one whose founder had the dubious distinction of being a member of the Nazis. The company he founded was banned after WWII, but resucitated and run by his sons and associates. Boss made its name initially with fragrance, before adding suits and then branching out globally, growing to revenues of 2,4 billion Euro (2013).
Moschino
Despite Beenie Man's famous criticism of its founder, Moschino remained a much-loved fashion brand among dancehall exponents and their followers and, like The brand was originally created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino (1950–1994). Moschino and his fashion label became famous for his innovative, colorful – sometimes eccentric – designs, for his criticisms of the fashion industry and for his social awareness campaigns in the early 1990s. After Moschino's untimely death, Rossella Jardini, his former assistant, became creative director. The brand has been part of the Aeffe fashion group since 1999
Versace
He may have used the Medusa head as his logo, but Gianni Versace, known as 'Vuhsawshi" in dancehall parlance, set a standard for looking good and letting everyone know it. This sense of theatre helped propel the Versace brand to global status and thus when the founder was gunned down at his Miami home in 1997, there were shockwaves throughout the fashion and entertainment worlds.
Ed Hardy
The recently departed (10 July) creator of the Ed Hardy brand, Christian Audigier (born Ginutti) lived long enough to see his brand achieve a level of ubiquity that few before him or since have managed in such a short space of time. Suddenly, it seemed sequined skulls and garlanded rogues were the only things to wear
Hennessy
its position atop the "baller's drink pyramid may perhaps never be successfully challenged, so deeply integrated is this three centuries -plus cognac brand, which was in fact founded by an Irishman, Richard Hennessy by name. Today, Hennessy moves about 50 million bottles annually worldwide, with no telling how many of that is downed by dancehall artistes, their hip-hop cohorts and their supporters and wanna-bes
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