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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 11, 2022

GEAR'D: Winterized

The Collection: Burton Idletrail Beanie : $39.95Smith 4D MAG S Low Bridge Fit Goggles : $320Montblanc Summit 2 Smartwatch : $995GoPro HERO 11 Black : $349.98On-Running Cloudrock Waterproof : $229.99Roderer Black Leather Bifold Wallet : $100Ember Travel Mug² : $199.95Eaglecreek ORV 2-Wheel Trunk 36 : $489 With winter taking full effect, adventurists around the world prep for long-planned ski and snowboard trips to the mountain. Taking on the harsh winter conditions of the summit requires some essential accessories to ensure fun and safety while on the slopes. In this special, we have compiled some of the latest and greatest winterized products from our favorite industry-leading brands. Click on the links below to shop all of the luxury must-have accessories for your next trip winter trip. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury gear releases and lifestyle news. Burton Idletrail Beanie Burton A wool-blend beanie with a pom on top. Keep that head of yours warm with the Burton Idletrail Beanie. It's a classic wool-blend knit hat with a tall fit and pom on top for good measure. Price: $39.95 Shop Now Smith 4D MAG S Low Bridge Fit Goggles Smith Optics The Smith 4D MAG S Low Bridge Fit goggles bring the wide field of view and crisp optics of the 4D MAG to a goggle designed for smaller faces. Combined with ChromaPop™ lenses, the 4D MAG S Low Bridge Fit drops you into a bigger, brighter, sharper world. Price: $320 Shop Now Montblanc Summit 2 Smartwatch Watches of Switzerland The Montblanc Summit 2 smartwatch combines Montblanc's classic watchmaking design with wearable technology and offers our clients a connected time piece reflecting their business luxury lifestyle. Based on WearOS by Google, the Montblanc Summit 2 smartwatch offers a broad blend of features such as jetlag app Timeshifter, fitness apps and the large variety of the Google Playstore apps to Android and iOS users. Price: $995 Shop Now GoPro HERO 11 Black GoPro Get incredible highlight videos sent to your phone automatically with the HERO11 Black. Its new, larger image sensor captures more of the scene with higher image quality, letting you instantly share vertical shots to social media. HyperSmooth 5.0 features AutoBoost and Horizon Lock built-in, ensuring your smoothest, most stunning shots yet. New Night Effects let you get creative after dark, and 10-bit color brings all your videos to life. All this and more make HERO11 Black the most powerful GoPro yet. Price: $349.98 Shop Now On-Running Cloudrock Waterproof On-Running Missiongrip™ rubber adds traction while lugs bite into soft trails. The Swiss-engineered FlexLock system means laces can be tied traditionally or with a single pull. A 360° mudguard protects and the Speedboard® provides propulsion and stability. Tongue straps secure laces and Zero-Gravity CloudTec® ensures cushioned landings. Price: $229.99 Shop Now Roderer Black Leather Bifold Wallet Roderer handmade from soft grained Italian leather, the Award bifold is Roderer's signature wallet. Sporting a sleek shape, it boasts powerfully elegant looks and perfect functionality. The minimalist interior features high-quality leather and luxury detailing, ensuring a lasting appeal. Sophistication, innovation and avant-garde for a truly unique item. Price: $100 Shop Now Ember Travel Mug² Ember Designed to be used on-the-go, the Ember Travel Mug² does more than simply keep your coffee hot. The smart heated travel mug allows you to set an exact drinking temperature and keeps it there for up to 3 hours, so your coffee is never too hot, or too cold. Price: $199.95 Shop Now Eaglecreek ORV 2-Wheel Trunk 36 Eaglecreek Built to the highest standard for only the biggest adventures, the ORV Trunk is built for maximum travel abuse. With Equipment Keeper™ to secure gear to the top of bag, expandable wet/dry compartment, and Porter Key™ bottle opener. The trunks 2-wheels will move you quickly through airports and then on to your final destination with ease. It's the gear bag by which all others are measured. This is a must have for your travel gear. Price: $489 Shop Now

By duPont REGISTRY – November 09, 2022

A Luxury Coffee Experience - JURA GIGA 6

Presented by Jura. The JURA GIGA 6, a top-of-the-line automatic coffee machine for home use, embodies perfection, precision and professionalism. The Swiss premium brand known worldwide for its coffee expertise, JURA has incorporated advanced technological developments and unprecedented five-star handling into this luxury model. Winner of the internationally renowned iF Design Award, the GIGA 6 is equipped with two electronically adjustable ceramic disc grinders, two pumps and two thermoblocks. It can prepare two perfect barista-standard specialty coffees simultaneously at the touch of a button – freshly ground, not capsule. JURA’s Automatic Grinder Adjustment (A.G.A.) self-regulates for precision grinding, consistently delivering phenomenal results. With two grinders, two types of beans can be used, either individually or blended in 25 percent increments. The GIGA 6 offers 28 different one-touch specialties, including caffè latte, flat white or cortado, a new one-touch selection – or choose Jug of Coffee to brew up to five shots with one touch. Coffee and hot milk/milk foam can be dispensed at once to create one or two flawless trend specialties. Milk and milk foam can be tailored to individual tastes and programmed to 10 temperature levels. To enhance the coffee experience, the GIGA 6 features JURA’s Smart Connect device with Bluetooth® communication, for use with J.O.E.® (JURA Operating Experience), an exclusive free app. With J.O.E., the user can easily operate the machine from a smartphone or tablet – to personalize favorite beverages, initiate brewing, view maintenance instructions and videos, order filters, and more. The GIGA 6 offers intuitive operation thanks to its 4.3-inch color touchscreen display and Blue Crystal Rotary Switch. It uses artificial intelligence via a self-learning algorithm to identify personal preferences and display them on the start screen. Images and symbols are simple and self-explanatory. Coffee aficionados can even give beverages custom names. Visit ShopJura.com

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 04, 2022

GEAR'D: Travel

It's no surprise that traveling falls under one of the most popular activities amongst the millions of adventurists around the world. Becoming a frequent traveler comes with the trial and error of packing the perfect essentials, making your cross-country or worldly journey more efficient with luxury accessories. In this weekly GEAR’D special, we focus on creating a list of the best luxury travel products and accessories to carry on your next voyage. Before you book your next trip, shop all of the featured products in this special by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and releases. Gravel The Traveler's Hat Gravel Made with nylon that repels water, this hat provides serious protection from the elements. Whether you’re out on the water or at home, our lightweight quick-dry hats are perfect for sun protection, splash and rain. Price: $23 Shop Now Dolce & Gabbana Round-Frame Sunglasses Farfetch These Dolce & Gabbana round-fame sunglasses offer a timeless look with a modern lightweight frame design. Available in an array of colors, this sophisticated dark blue color way presents the perfect addition to any formal or casual outfit. Price: $295 Shop Now Omega Aqua Terra 150M CoAxial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer Watches of Switzerland Keep track of time wherever you are in the world with the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer collection. The impressive, sun-brushed blue dial features a circle of global destinations printed in different colours to indicate different time zones. At the centre of the dial sits a 24-hour glass ring, with light blue to indicate daytime and dark blue to indicate night. This international chronograph is powered by an 8938 calibre movement for the ultimate precision, wherever you are in the world. Price: $8,900 Shop Now AWAY Travel Neck Pillow AWAY Built for ultimate comfort and versatility, The Travel Neck Pillow has an interior made from a foam pillow core and quilted padding. It is easily adjustable and includes a main string that goes all the way through the interior, and elastic strings on both sides for ideal height adjustment. Price: $55 Shop Now Oliver Cabell Leather Card Holder Oliver Cabell At Oliver Cabell they hand-make luxury footwear using modern materials coupled with old-school techniques, then offer them to you, minus the markups. This blue leather card holder comes courtesy of the small leather goods collection and pairs perfectly with the brand's other offerings. Price: $84 Shop Now Apple AirPods Max (Sky Blue) Best Buy AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you. Price: $479.99 Shop Now RIMOWA Limited-Edition Cabin Suitcase RIMOWA In a tribute to the stunning natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, the suitcase features an eye-catching pattern in vibrant greens and violets against the backdrop of black aluminum. Together, the pattern and the shell’s sheen create an optical illusion of light reflecting on the surface, mimicking the effect of the natural phenomenon in the sky. Price: $1,950 Shop Now Db The Strom 30L Backpack Db A revolution in backpacks. Designed by snow travellers, adopted by all. Price: $199 Shop Now

By duPont REGISTRY – October 28, 2022

Discover Weller by Cohiba

Presented by Cohiba. Cohiba has released its second iteration of Weller by Cohiba. The limited-edition blend marks the first Cohiba blend to be made with bourbon barrel-aged tobacco. Developed in partnership with Weller Bourbon, the 2022 Weller by Cohiba blend features a Connecticut-grown Broadleaf binder leaf that has been aged in authentic Weller Bourbon barrels transported from the famed Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY to General Cigar Dominicana in Santiago, DR where the cigars were crafted. Dressed in a rich Ecuadoran Sumatra wrapper which crowns the barrel-aged Connecticut-grown Broadleaf binder, the blend is made with hand-selected filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams said, “For our second expression of Weller by Cohiba, we set out to deepen the connection between the cigar and the spirit, and we did this through our proprietary barrel aging process for tobacco. In allowing the binder leaf to age in bourbon barrels, we have added another dimension to the smoking experience which offers rich notes of cedar, honey and a subtle spice that come to life on the palate and in the aroma. This blend is exceptional.” Weller by Cohiba was blended to complement Weller Bourbon, a rare and highly-coveted wheated bourbon prized by connoisseurs for its sophisticated, moderately sweet taste and intensely smooth finish. The blend also makes for a sophisticated pairing with any bourbon or aged brown spirit and smokes elegantly on its own. Released in one size, a 6” x 50 Toro featuring Cohiba and Weller Bourbon branding elements and presented in a handsome aluminum tube, Weller by Cohiba sells for a suggested retail price of $24.99 per cigar or $249.99 for a box containing ten cigars. This special release is currently available through fine cigar shops across the U.S. following its ship date of September 23. Visit Cohiba.com

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 24, 2022

GearBox: Hi-Tech

With modern advancements in technology, the world’s most typically used products have become digitalized with state-of-the-art engineering. From sunglasses to workout equipment, leading brands are showcasing their talents with breathtaking new designs that offer solutions to everyday problems. This week, we have compiled our favorite ‘must-have’ luxury hi-tech gear, featuring available accessories from renowned household brand names. Click on the link below to shop any of the gear highlighted in this luxury lifestyle special. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and releases. Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins' largest center-channel speaker is designed to partner the 801 D4 and 802 D4. A powerful performer, it has both the scale and the midrange extension to perfectly match the quality of its illustrious stablemates. Price: $8,500 Shop Now Tempo Starter + Expanded Accessory Pack Best Buy The Tempo - Starter + Expanded Accessory Pack includes all of the Tempo Starter Pack accessories plus an additional $350+ worth of premium Tempo equipment including: a 25-lb stainless steel and chrome Olympic-grade barbell with a 300-lb capacity and 2 extra collars, a wireless heart rate monitor and charger, and a high-density recovery roller. Price: $2,749.99 Shop Now AWA Carbonater AWA Enjoy fresh soda water in seconds with the AWA Carbonator. Created for sparkling water lovers looking for a minimalistic design without the hassle. Just press, pour and enjoy. No mess, no waste, just great taste. Price: $99 Shop Now Klipsch McLaren T5 Wireless Earphones McLaren Store Fun fishing graphics adorn these super-comfortable performance tees. They'll help you stay cool and dry, whether you're out fishing or hanging at a backyard barbecue. Price: $345 Shop Now Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 Microsoft Get multitasking speed with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors built on the Intel® Evo™ platform, long-lasting battery, and your choice of size and color in a sleek and beautiful touchscreen laptop design. Starting Price: $999 Shop Now TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Watches of Switzerland The 45mm model combines a sporting design with the feel of a traditional high-end timepiece, with a strong ceramic bezel. The design has significantly changed from previous models, giving the watch an increased sense of flow, and making it easier to use for people on the go. Price: $2,250 Shop Now Bugatti Electric Scooter Wellbots The wait is over, the Bugatti Scooters are finally here! Designed by Bugatti, these scooters share their DNA with the world's fastest production car in the world. Be it the aerodynamic design, the ultra-lightweight magnesium alloy structure or the impeccable build quality - these scooters are simply breathtaking! Price: $1,200 Shop Now Ray Ban Stories | 48mm Photochromic Round Smart Glasses Nordstrom Ray-Ban’s first generation of smart glasses integrates Facebook technology to give you a new way to capture and share your adventures with your social community on the go and without missing a beat. Use the dual 5MP camera to take clear, crisp photos and hands-free videos and stay immersed in the moment. Price: $379 Shop Now BOLDR Fara Heater Nordstrom A compact electric heater with an iconic design that raises the bar for flexible home heating with an add-on option for smart functionality that unlocks a host of intelligent and energy saving features. Price: $79 Shop Now

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 17, 2022

Floyd Brings Back Retro Roadtrip Essentials With Its Luxu...

They are an ode to the spirit of Mid-1970s Venice Bohemia. Highlighting American culture in Los Angeles during the 1970s, classic automotive styling beautifully embellished the era of car customizers, airbrush artists, and musicians. This refers to a time when family vacations meant packing up the station wagon for a cross-country road trip full of experiences and memories. While innovative technology makes travel more efficient with air travel, the high-end luggage specialists at Floyd give modern travel its mojo back with a retro 70s-inspired collection of travel cases, bags, and extra accessories. MUST-READ: Lebron James Works With RIMOWA On An Exclusive 12-Bottle Wine Travel Case Deriving a design from early skateboards, the Travel Case Collection features an array of sizes that perfectly accompany any traveler’s adventurous lifestyle. Floyd’s extensive color palette incorporates shades commonly used decades ago, ensuring that your travel necessities stand out aside from all the other generic-looking luggage. Quality is further enhanced by adding a set of skateboard-style wheels that glide across any surface, which also come in various color options that match or clash with each case’s finish. Without the need of a time-traveling DeLorean, shop Floyd’s retro-style luxury luggage products and accessories by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and gear releases. SHOP NOW Source: Floyd

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 14, 2022

Lebron James Works With RIMOWA On An Exclusive 12-Bottle ...

The RIMOWA Twelve Bottle Wine Case will retail for $9,900 in the upcoming months. Alongside high-end supercars and luxury watches, the passion for collecting desirable items spans far outside any dealership or retail store. The growing popularity of exclusive wines continues to shock the world, with rare and vintage bottles fetching well over six figures on the secondary market. With such a delicate and precious design, it is no surprise that collectors are willing to invest time, money, and energy to protect the bottles that continue to skyrocket in value. One wine collector that understands this is NBA All-Star Lebron James, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is known for having a taste for the finer things in life. MUST-READ: LeBron James Spotted Driving a Porsche 918 Spyder The basketball star is happy to have worked with the luxury luggage professionals at RIMOWA on a new case design that will resolve the issue of traveling with expensive bottles of wine. RIMOWA and Lebron James are proud to showcase the all-new Twelve Bottle Case for the most passionate wine enthusiasts. King James took to his Instagram to show off the new release, expressing his appreciation for the brand by saying “Been working on this one with RIMOWA for a while now and y’all killed it!! 12 of them thangs locked-in and ready for take-off”. Along with its debut with Lebron, RIMOWA is also commemorating the release by highlighting Wine Access’ selection of Nappa’s Top 12 Wine Producers. Shop RIMOWA’s collection of luxury luggage and accessories by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more luxury gear releases and lifestyle news. SHOP RIMOWA View this post on Instagram A post shared by ? (@kingjames) Source: RIMOWA

By duPont REGISTRY – October 12, 2022

JURA Z10 – A World First for Hot and Cold Coffee Specialties

Presented by Jura. Always ahead of the curve, JURA presents the Z10, which doubles the range of specialty coffees that can be brewed at home. It prepares the full spectrum of hot drinks – and opens a new dimension in coffee enjoyment with cold brew specialties. Cold brew is known for its crisp, light taste, with minimal bitterness. Cold brew has traditionally required steeping coffee in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. Pouring hot coffee over ice does not achieve the unique flavor notes of cold brewing. Cold brew specialties are now available at the touch of a button, thanks to the Z10’s pioneering Cold Extraction Process. Cold water is slowly pulsed through freshy ground coffee under high pressure. The result is a completely new way of experiencing coffee – refreshing, energizing, with a wonderfully balanced aroma. The Z10 brews a wide variety of cold brew specialties: coffee, espresso, latte macchiato, cappuccino, flat white, caffe latte, Cortado and macchiato. Combined with its many hot specialties, from classic to trendy, the Z10 offers 32 enticing beverages. The Z10 features JURA’s exclusive Product Recognizing Grinder (P.R.G.®), eighth-generation brewing unit, Blue Crystal Rotary Switch and more. It is easy and intuitive to use. Another advantage is integrated WiFi Connect, which makes the Z10 compatible with J.O.E.® (JURA Operating Experience), an exclusive free app for operating the machine from a smartphone or tablet. J.O.E. lets users personalize beverages, initiate brewing, view instructions and videos, and more. The Z10 also stands out for its sculptural design. It features a convex-concave front panel and beautifully finished details, including a clear water tank with a wave design. With its attention to detail and absolute manufacturing precision, the Z10 is a tribute to excellent taste. Visit ShopJura.com " width="680">

By Edward Jones – September 29, 2022

An Unrelenting Quest for Excellence – The Caesar Guerini ...

Presented by Caesar Guerini. In a very short period, Caesar Guerini has come to represent superb quality and craftsmanship in the fine shotgun world. The company was started from the ground up in 2000 when two Italian gun makers, Giorgio and Antonio Guerini, worked for their uncle in the family trade but parted ways to start a new venture. The two brothers were familiar with Wesley Lang, an American associate from previous business relationships and, soon after, Caesar Guerini was born. The management team brings together a unique combination of engineering, production, marketing, and sales experience related explicitly to fine Italian shotguns. Caesar Guerini’s wide range of products has been created for a refined and demanding public who do not want to compromise on looks, durability, and value. While hunting is among the oldest of all activities known to man, it has evolved. The “tools” for hunting, along with its purposes, have been refined over time. Today, Caesar Guerini is known for its impeccable modern firearms that combine technical and aesthetic features with performance and beauty. The goal of the company, with their USA base located in Cambridge, Maryland, is to produce the very best shotguns possible at a price that makes the purchase a good investment. The Guerini shotgun is more than just a firearm; each Caesar Guerini shotgun is designed to be as beautiful as it is durable. In 2014, with the introduction of the Invictus line, Guerini engineers were able to make a quantum leap forward in the realm of shotgun durability. This technological advancement ushered in a new series of competition shotguns for the target sports enthusiasts and recently culminated in the creation of the latest addition, the Invictus IX. It is a marvel of beauty and performance. The company is no stranger to making bold and innovative moves. In fact, in 2011, Caesar Guerini purchased an equity stake in FABARM, another Italian firearms manufacturer that has been around since 1900, creating the second largest shotgun manufacturing group in Italy. This joint venture then invented the first ever brand of shotgun and accessories dedicated to the female shooter, SYREN USA. Quite possibly the most exciting thing about Caesar Guerini’s story – is that it has only just begun. For more information about Caesar Guerini USA, or to see the full line of fine Italian shotguns, visit GueriniUSA.com or call 410-901-1131. Visit GueriniUSA.com

By Edward Jones – September 20, 2022

JURA Z10 – Innovative Technology for the Love of Coffee

Presented by Jura. A masterpiece of Swiss engineering, the new JURA Z10 doubles the range of specialty coffees that can be brewed at home. It prepares the full spectrum of hot drinks at the touch of a button – and it also opens a whole new dimension in coffee enjoyment with cold brew specialties, thanks to JURA technology and innovation. JURA’s exclusive Product Recognizing Grinder (P.R.G.®) recognizes the chosen specialty and then adjusts the fineness of the grind accordingly, instantly and precisely. This ultra-fast automatic grinder accommodates any coffee specialty, hot or cold brew. The advanced eighth-generation brewing unit with 3D brewing technology ensures ultimate aroma. The JURA Z10 makes it easy to personalize your brew, from coffee and espresso to latte macchiato, macchiato, flat white, cappuccino, Cortado and caffe latte. Choose coffee strength, quantity, grind and temperature – or add an extra shot for more intensity. Brew from fresh whole beans or ground coffee. The Z10 also delivers hot water at ideal temperatures for tea or green tea. For the first time, cold brew specialties are also available at the touch of a button, thanks to JURA’s pioneering Cold Extraction Process. The result is a completely new way of experiencing coffee – refreshing, energizing, and with a wonderfully balanced aroma. This premium coffee machine comes with a double-speed 4.3-inch touch display and a Blue Crystal Rotary Switch. Equipped with artificial intelligence, it features a Specialty Selection menu and is exceptionally easy and intuitive to use. Integrated maintenance programs ensure maximum hygiene. Integrated WiFi Connect makes the Z10 compatible with innovative J.O.E.® (JURA Operating Experience), an exclusive free app for operating the machine from a smartphone or tablet. J.O.E. lets users customize beverages, initiate brewing, view maintenance instructions and videos, and more. Visit ShopJURA.com

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