Archive for August - September 2008
Los Angeles Luxury
August - September 2008From Bel Air to Beverly Hills, indulge in the city of the stars We live in a world where it often seems like anything can happen – in Los Angeles, anything does. It truly is the land of limitless possibilities. The gritty, bustling streets of Hollywood are home to actors dreaming of fame and fortune,…
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Vicious Cycles
August - September 2008High-End Bikes Pedal A New Kind Of Luxe Ride Ala Moana Bike Factory manager Carl Brooks believes that bicycles, like many things, need to fit each cyclist’s comfort – whether cost is an issue or not. “There are handlebars that cost $50 and there are handlebars that cost $500. There are wheels that cost $200…
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THE AMPED UP MERCEDES
August - September 2008Four-Door, Five-Passenger, Super Sedan The top-of-the-line Mercedes sedan, the S class, has tons of features and tons of horsepower. But put the AMG initials on this Mercedes, and there is a major shift up in the power, handling, braking and feature trail. AMG is the specialty manufacturer for Mercedes that more than tweaks these German…
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Art Advisers
August - September 2008Choose the right pieces for your business with Fine Art Associates For centuries, art collections have tended to separate life’s winners and losers, and even among corporations, it’s easy to see who has the resources to invest in what some might deem a non-essential endeavor, by simply looking at the amount of artwork on view…
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From The Ground Up
August - September 2008Play with your best foot forward in the latest golf shoes PGA General Manager And Director Of Golf At Ko Olina Golf Club Long gone are the days where a serious golfer’s main option was a heavy leather spiked shoe that needed many rounds and caused many blisters before they were ever broken in. Shoes…
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Dunhill
August - September 2008Durable and sleek offerings by the British brand From its roots in saddlery, Alfred Dunhill has grown to be recognized for the luxury of fine menswear, accessories, writing instruments and leather goods combining functionality with original craftsmanship. Alfred Young inherited his father’s saddlery business in 1893 and, noting the rising popularity of the motorcar at…
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Under the Rug
August - September 2008Woven and intricate, Azadi makes customized rugs for every taste Arug can create a mood, finish a look, or just reflect the homeowner’s personality and taste. So it’s no surprise that Azadi Fine Rugs, one of the oldest rug companies in the U.S. with two locations on the Big Island, lures a steady clientele of…
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A Peaceful Haven at Hualalai
August - September 2008Bask in this Balinese-style abode Perched on its eyrie at the top of Kona’s Hualalai Resort, this $20 million home is a resort unto itself. Perhaps the greatest dilemma here is whether to stay in or go out. Relax by the infinity pool, basking in the vast Pacific view? Or venture out on the championship…
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ENTITLED
August - September 2008From chairwoman to chief executive, modern work wear molds to fit any profession Fashion Editor: Yu Shing Ting Photographer: Leah Ball Model: Nalani Itomura Makeup/Hair: Melanie Madamba Location: Restaurant Row
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Fine Watchmaking
August - September 2008What’s behind the distinguishing parameters of Haute Horlogerie Perpetuating the art and values of expert craftsmanship in the rapidly expanding watch industry is a daunting task. With millions of watches made every year and more names extending themselves into the “luxury” market, drawing the line between cream-of-the-crop creations and modestly manufactured brands becomes a blurry…
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