Author: Victoria Rudnikov
To be a luxury brand is one thing, but to be the most powerful is something else. In a year as hectic and unpredictable as 2020, luxury brands may not be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. With countless stores closed and people becoming more cautious about their spending, consumption of premium goods is anticipated to drop by 25% to 30% compared to last year according to the Boston Consulting Group – this means tens of billions of dollars foregone. Despite being positioned in our minds as upmarket, extravagant, and first-class, the luxury goods sector is another industry that…
Life in the fast lane can also be sustainable. Should one be familiar with a baller lifestyle, and in particular cars, you would know Bentley automobiles are a symbol of prestige. Since the company was formed in 1919, the British car is renowned for sophistication, extravagance and exquisite craftsmanship. Another notable feature associated with the 101-year-old brand is large-capacity petrol engines. But in this current day, our society is becoming more aware of the dangerous repercussions of these serious petrol guzzlers. Basic science lesson here: Motor vehicles that rely on petroleum emit greenhouse gases such as CO2. These end up…
Currently calculating how long we need to save up for in order to afford a room at any of these places. Travelling overseas is currently a distant memory. Think back to the days where you could hop off the plane, jump into a taxi and have the big reveal at your hotel. You start off by checking into your room, most likely throwing yourself onto the hotel bed – feeling those freshly clean and stiff sheets. You then go to look at the bathroom (and find the complimentary toiletries you are given), in the draws and of course the mini-bar.…
South Australia, Troy Bolton has arrived. Everyone is familiar with Zac Efron’s choice to take a break from the flashing lights of Hollywood and come to Australia for some peace and quiet. Efron has taken a very ‘Hemsworth’ approach to Aussie life,being spotted in Byron Bay during a global pandemic and now has found solace in his new coastal lifestyle. Let’s face it, Australia is a more appealing right now than the U.S. Without the hustle and bustle of a very busy America, and the elevated tensions surrounding the 2020 U.S. election, Efron has opted for chill vibes and tropical…
Zlatan does, what Zlatan wants. Since we have been glued to our screens trying to entertain ourselves, it is comforting to know that more sport-related content outside of the actual matches is coming our way. Back in April, basketball fans were treated to ‘The Last Dance’ following Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1997-98 season. The same producers of this mini-series are joining again to capture the life of wrestler Stone Cold Steve, and just two weeks ago David Beckham signed a $29 million deal with Netflix to give us behind-the-scenes footage into his world. The next high-profile…
“Even before I started acting I had big dreams to go racing – it was clear to me at a young age” – Michael Fassbender This is the journey from red carpet to race track. Michael Fassbender is easily one of Hollywood’s biggest actors. The Irish star has featured in many blockbuster films starting from his role of young Spartan warrior Stelios in the 2006 fantasy action movie 300, to evil slave owner Edwin Epps in Steve McQueen’s 2013 picture 12 Years A Slave, as well as playing the title character in the 2015 flick Steve Jobs – that’s only…
More power, sleek designs and reasonable price points. Apple is a company that you could say has quite literally taken over the world. Starting with their very first Apple (I) desktop computer, the technological pioneers have expanded their range and have now got us sorted with phones, laptops, watches, music, and entertainment – that fruit-shaped logo isn’t hard to find. Although they have faced lawsuits this year, the iPhone makers have still managed to come out on top being valued at over USD $2 trillion – just casually. The MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac have become a staple for…
Tequila! [Cue music] It’s time to get out the glasses, lime and salt because shots are on Elon Musk. There’s Michael Jordan with Cincoro Tequila, Nick Jonas with Villa One, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson promoting his Teremana Tequila, Chris Noth’s Ambhar Tequila, and who wouldn’t want to try some of George Clooney’s famous Casamigos? It’s pretty clear that celebrity tequila Is a hit and since we won’t be going to Mexico anytime soon to get the real deal, we need to make the most of what is available and continue giving our hard-earned money to our favourite stars. The next…
Porsche and Embraer: High performance on land and in the air. What happens when two of the world’s most lavish brands come together? To put it simply, it is the epitome of luxury. Transportation has always been an indicator of wealth. The more money you are earning, the more you are able to indulge in the finer things life has to offer. Whether that be flying first class, renting a yacht, or purchasing a car that may be more expensive than the average person’s house, it is a different way of living. Although this type of lifestyle can be a…
I’ll take a G&T, please. It’s safe to say we have all been missing the luxury of casually being able to walk into a bar on Friday night post-work and rewarding ourselves after the weekly grind. Luckily for us Melburnians, we are finally catching up to the rest of the nation and can at least start making reservations at some of our favourite spots and making up for lost time – that is, if you can get a booking. As we are only now just being able to embrace the places our city and state has to offer (goodbye 25km…