https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n99tvBNy0jM Since I can remember, always had a passion for the finer things in life. Not only that, but I always wanted to pursue a creative path and establish my own label capable of showcasing this - Now here it is! After more than a year working behind the scenes on this project, and with the situation this year providing endless extra time to dedicate to this idea I finally managed to bring this dream to reality. The MARQUES brand brings together the two cities I call home for years: Dubai and Lisbon. While I have created all designs and even developed the b ..read more

Remember when SUV coupes were a novelty? It all started in 2007 with the X6 and the model enters its third generation reaching the half a million sales mark. Aesthetically the sleek X6 distinguishes itself from a previous generation with a strong visual language combining all different panels, even shallower angle windscreen, and a wider overall shape are the first differences one can't miss. Nowadays BMW’s messaging is all about grilles: the bigger and more dramatic the better - this is where my favorite aesthetic feature comes along: the Iconic Glow Kidney, a set of LEDs that illuminate the ..read more

Know for its understated approach to luxury, the Mandarin Oriental Hotels are known to be some of the best in its class around the globe. Previously I stayed at their Barcelona address (You can read about it here) and now it was time to spend a weekend at their renowned property in the famous Rue Saint-Honoré. The Parisian hotel originally opened its doors during the Summer of 2011 where a 1930's office building used to stand in a project signed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte and interior designer Sybille de Margerie. Over the years Mandarin Oriental on Rue Saint-Honoré has become a Parisi ..read more

It has been a while since I stepped out in a full suit look just for a casual day, but this was the time. The light brown checkered Dunhill look fit like a glove and looked perfect paired with a classic white shirt by Kiton and classical Brioni brogues. Paired with some structured metal Bally sunglasses with orange lens and a olive green trench coat by Mr.P (The in-house brand of online giant Mr. Porter). Let me know what you think of this look on my Instagram post below ..read more

Porsche Taycan The first-ever electric sportscar by Porsche was just presented in its production version with the promise of a fully electric range in the coming years. Created to blow Tesla out of the way, the Taycan Turbo S comes with 760HP, 1-100kmh in 2.6 seconds and a price tag around 185,000 USD (With the regular Taycan Turbo at a little over 150,000 USD). Samsung The Frame Aiming at a higher-end market, Samsung created The Frame - a smart TV design to resemble a framed canvas on your wall. Aside from the regular Smart TV features, it also features an exclusive "Art Mode" in which the sc ..read more

It was 2018 when Volkswagen’s subsidiary, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., announced Stephan Winkelmann would take the helm of Bugatti as its CEO and this decision shaped the beloved hypercar brand forever. Under his supervision, the brand unveiled the Veyron successor: The Chiron, a 1479HP hypercar powered by the company’s own W16, and named after the race driver Louis Chiron from Monaco, with a price tag just over 2.4 Million Euros. Followed a few limited edition units just like it happened with the Bugatti Veyron: special interior trims, small aesthetic changes, minor technical tweaks, but not ..read more

Last month during one of my trips to Barcelona stayed at the famous Mandarin Oriental for the first time. Can't say I was completely unfamiliar to the property since a stop at Terrat (The hotel's rooftop) is always mandatory when in town. The inconspicuous luxury hotel stands in one of Barcelona's main streets, Passeig de Gràcia. An address originally built in 1856 as headquarters for the Equestrian Circle and 99 years later renovated as the head office of Banco Hispano Americano by architect Galíndez. It was in 2004 that works to turn the property into a hotel started, lasting until late 200 ..read more

With luxury brands quickly expanding to segments foreign to their core business in hopes of addressing an ever growing client base, think Louis Vuitton's ear-pods or Bottega Veneta furniture , real estate seems like the new hot-ticket in this field. After the success of developments like the Porsche Design Tower in Miami and Pininfarina's Cyrela in São Paulo, Aston Martin steps in with a Miami project of their own: The Aston Martin Residences. Due to completion in 2022, the Miami Downtown address aims to become the tallest building in the city's skyline. Offering only residential units over ..read more

As part of my ongoing Instagram series #BehindTheLogo where I explored the history behind brands such as Versace, Tom Ford, and Amiri, I now dive into the automotive field: You can find the complete information on my Instagram highlight here. As the first automotive brand featured on #BehindTheLogo, I decided to pick someone who's making waves in the hypercar community and particularly on social media: Apollo Automobil. I remember first seeing the original sportscars in Monaco, still under the Gumpert brand, and finding its design extremely appealing but now the brand and company completely ..read more

The latest unboxing on my Instagram is now live and this time is in partnership with Ounass Man, the latest luxury online destination catering to men style. Shot during a long weekend break at the iconic Pestana Palace in Lisbon, you can watch the whole video right here. What’s your favorite? The new Balenciaga Triple S sneakers or the Amiri t-shirts ..read more