Archive for April - May 2008
CAST AWAY
April - May 2008Quality build and great handling hallmark the Cabo 52 boat There are boats, and then there are boats. And whether you’re into overnight fishing trips between islands or entertaining off Waikiki during the Fourth of July Macfarlane outrigger canoe regatta, there’s nothing like a Cabo. New from the respected California-based company is the Cabo 52…
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OFF-ROAD LUXURY
April - May 2008The Supercharged Range Rover Sport It seems every week there is a new SUV added to the automotive market, but only a few are easily recognized. And on the high end, the Range Rover, with its squarest good looks, is easy to spot. Now with multiple models with prices from the mid-thirties to the eighties,…
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Out of the Woodwork
April - May 2008Explore the artistry of Ron Kent Ron Kent started his woodworking career using found woods such as driftwood washing ashore and old plywood lying on the side of the road. It’s a habit he hasn’t changed in 40 years of turning out art forms marked by elegance and polish, a far cry from their often…
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In the Bag
April - May 2008The pros reveal the tools their trade When asked which golf club was the most important club in the bag, the legendary Hall of Fame golfer, Ben Hogan, replied that there were actually three: the driver, wedge and putter. Certainly the game’s equipment has dramatically changed since the 1950s when Hogan dominated the PGA Tour….
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Nightwear
April - May 2008Sleep easy in chic lounge apparel When you’re lounging at home, it’s all about comfort. For some, that means wearing a soft silk robe or a simple camisole with boxers. While for others, it could be sexy, lacy lingerie or a fancy chemise. “The really big thing we’ve noticed is the lounge wear from Wendy…
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Plastiq Magnifique
April - May 2008Exquisitely hand-crafted handbags at Anteprima Like many luxury brands, Anteprima showcases fine leather shoes, handbags and accessories, but it’s always been in designer Izumi Ogino’s nature to experiment with alternative materials. Ogino was born in Japan and grew up with an appreciation for arts and crafts, textiles and design from working in her family’s business…
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Furnished in Fendi
April - May 2008Bring designer flair to your home with Fendi Casa It’s not often you can find a sofa that will match your crocodile leather tote. But for the past few years, Fendi, the Italian brand famous for its stilettos and handbags, has offered the kind of luxury home furnishings stylish enough to wear. The line, which…
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Dream Home
April - May 2008Bask in sweet Kauai winds at the Tara Plantation estate Is it possible to capture the essence of Tara Plantation? Ever since the estate was built on Kauai’s northeast coast, people have been searching for the words to encompass the expanse of Tara’s natural beauty and manmade riches. But all the superlatives can’t do it….
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Time-honored Tradition
April - May 2008Watch house Tourneau makes its Hawaii debut Tourneau may be the new kid on the block, but as the recognized world’s largest watch store, it has already made its presence known throughout the state. One of the upscale additions to the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Tourneau is the first Hawaii store for the…
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Line of Leisure
April - May 2008Find modern-meets-classic chic with Gucci Life speeds by 24/7, so it’s no wonder designers might want to slow it down, whisking us back to the 1950s, when postwar nations experienced their first taste of leisure. Drawing inspiration from ’50s cinema, Gucci’s Frida Giannini created a men’s collection that is one part Marcello Mastroianni and one…
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