Robb Report

Luxury Without Compromise. Every issue of Robb Report transports you into the world of luxury as never before! Delve beneath the surface to explore the thoughts and inspirations of the engineers, artisans and entrepreneurs behind the most sought after products, luxury escapes and services the world over. With in-depth looks at the next generation luxury automobiles…to world-class travel adventures..wines, spirits, collectibles and some much more.

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Making Waves • Noam Bounekala, a 27-year-old upstart hotelier, turned a business-school idea into an impressive network of private villas. Next up? A Michelin star.

The Constant Garden • A New England museum fills its reimagined campus with a group show that considers our place in nature.

True Brit • With Premier League matches in full swing, the Gallagher brothers talking again, and menswear's ‘90s fixation unabated, the Britpop look has never felt more wearable.

King Salomons • For its diamond anniversary, Padrón revived a technically demanding cigar shape it hasn't produced in nearly 60 years.

Family-Style • A buzzy Los Angeles tasting-menu spot is going big with a thoughtful interpretation of Taiwan's celebratory banquet, pān toh.

Off to the Races • Chanel leans into its sportswear roots with high jewelry inspired by the thrill of automotive competition.

Lots to Talk About • Late fall's annual auction season is prime time for serious collectors. Here, a cheat sheet to what you'll be bidding on this month and next.

The Vault

THE ANSWERS with… Benjamin Bernheim

Leveling Up • Fall is the time for piling on the layers, so take a cue from the smartly dressed set and add some panache with multitiered furniture and decor.

Office Job • A dated commercial space in northeastern France gets an ultramodern makeover as an open-plan residence for a young couple and their growing family.

Fan Club • A sumptuous peacock-inspired homage to Jean Schlumberger shows off why all eyes are on Tiffany & Co.'s high-jewelry atelier.

Cranking It to 12 • With the new 819 hp 12Cilindri, Ferrari drives its most famous internal-combustion configuration another generation into the future.

Engine Notes

Gearing for a Shift

The Cabin's Quantum Leap • Extreme leisure or full-throttle engagement? The private-jet cabin of the future will offer both.

Signature Sound in Duplicate • TAD's Grand Evolution One loudspeaker delivers audio reproduction nearly on par with the brand's flagship, but for almost $100K less.

Sailing Clubs Join In • Yachting's elite social centers are broadening their scope in outreach and influence.

Art Ahoy

Smaller-Size Me • DINING A new breed of bar-restaurant hybrid is emerging, offering a snack-size vision of fine dining. Have gourmands really lost their taste for excess?

OUT OF THIS WORLD • Storied jewelry and fashion houses are still fighting for watchmaking credibility despite producing pieces of staggering creativity and technical know-how—and snapping up some of Switzerland's best manufactures and watchmakers to do it.

DRESS IT DOWN • The dress watch is back, and—paired with everything from chambray to corduroy—more laid-back than ever.

THE NEXT WAVE • Men have dominated high-jewelry design for centuries, but no longer. Female creatives have now risen to the uppermost echelons of the world's elite houses, bringing with them an unprecedented approach both technically and philosophically. Meet the personalities upending the industry.

Styled by NATALIE TURNBULL SETTING THE TONE • BURSTS OF COLOR SATURATE PARIS'S NEWEST HIGH JEWELRY CREATIONS FOR A MUCH-NEEDED SPLASH OF JOIE DE VIVRE.

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