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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 Tyler Rampersaud – February 09, 2022

Nike x Louis Vuitton x Virgil Abloh Air Forces Sell At So...

Sold at a whopping $350,000, the Nike x Virgil Abloh x Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 sneaker is the definition of coveted. Any sneakerhead would tell you that Nike dominates the game when it comes to making pairs that everyone wants to get their hands on. From Dunks, to Jordans, to the classic Air Force 1, Nike’s silhouettes are loved and obsessed-over by people all over the world. Exclusive colorways and collaboration pairs with Off-White’s late Virgil Abloh have dialed this factor up and created pairs that sell for high prices, and attract collectors with a taste for the exclusive and the rare. MUST READ: The GearBox: Sián Style However, Virgil Abloh was not only the founder of Off-White, but also the artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton. One of the things that makes this sneaker so special is that it is the absolute culmination of Virgil Abloh’s artistic visions, from his collaborations with Nike, to his work at Louis-Vuitton, to the unique and futuristic aesthetics of his own Off-White. They all come together with this sneaker that combines the classic silhouette of the Air Force 1, the timeless Louis Vuitton Monogram and Damier Azul colorway, and Virgil Abloh and Off-White’s signature tongue-in-cheek quoted words throughout. To top it all off, the sneaker comes in a custom Louis-Vuitton leather box, in Nike’s signature orange and embossed with Louis Vuitton’s monogram pattern. With a combination of coveted brands like this, there was no doubt that this size 11 sneaker, which to add to the hype is one of just 9 pairs in the world, was going to sell at a high price. The real question was just how high it was going to be, and now that the sneaker has sold at auction through Sotheby’s, we know the answer. At $350,000, these sneakers are undoubtedly one of the most expensive pairs of shoes in the world, and it’s no secret why. Sotheby's Source: Sotheby's

By Jordan Aquistapace – February 04, 2022

Bugatti's Lifestyle Branch Reports Its Third Successful Y...

Bugatti grows its lifestyle line with luxury product collaborations. While Bugatti continues to dominate the hypercar industry, the French automotive brand also incorporates its luxury aspects into a successful collection of lifestyle products. The Bugatti Lifestyle division is pleased to announce its third year of significant growth. With a diverse portfolio of luxury products, Bugatti surrounds itself with other industry-leading brands to help deliver the same level of quality that goes into manufacturing multi-million dollar vehicles. MUST-READ: The Top Automotive-Inspired Collaborations of 2021 The values first instilled by Ettore Bugatti more than 100 years ago have flourished within the Bugatti brand lifestyle partnerships branch of the business. Accelerating three years of significant momentum capped by over 30% growth during 2021. Along with celebrating its start within the lifestyle sector, Bugatti is excited to demonstrate its incredible potential with more collaboration releases in the coming years. Shop all of the current lifestyle products from Bugatti by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury lifestyle news and releases. Shop Bugatti Lifestyle Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – February 02, 2022

Automobili Lamborghini Releases Its New Candle Collaborat...

Automobili Lamborghini reinvents the new car smell with help from Culti Milano. For most automotive collectors and enthusiasts, the best smell imaginable is the scent of a brand new car. Automobili Lamborghini is teaming up with the Italian fragrance professionals at Culti Milano to release a line of scents that embody the elegant aspects of the brand. After the partnership announcement just 8-months ago, the dynamic duo is proud to release the Candela Culti per Lamborghini as part of its fragrance line. MUST-READ: Lamborghini x Culti Milano Release Its First Italian Fragrance The original scent blend portrays an energetic and bold presence, with lively notes of grapefruit, bitter orange, cedar, and sandalwood. The Automobili Lamborghini x Culti Milano candles come in a matte pearlescent finish with printed logos of the two brands in Bronzo Zena, the same color used on the Italian supercars. The all-new Candela Culti per Lamborghini is currently available for $54 by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear news and releases. Shop Now Automobili Lamborghini Source: Automobili Lamborghini

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 31, 2022

Nike x Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s At A $90,000 Bid On Sot...

The luxury Air Force 1s embody the creative vision between Nike x Virgil Abloh x Louis Vuitton. For the growing community of sneakerheads, Nike continues to dominate as one of the most iconic footwear brands within the industry. From on-court basketball shoes to skateboard sneakers, Nike finds itself inside every sneaker collection. Nike recently collaborated with the late Virgil Abloh and Louis Vuitton on creating a limited run of bespoke Air Force 1 sneakers. The iconic silhouette is layered in genuine calf leather with Louis Vuitton’s Monogram and Damier print. MUST-READ: The Top 10 Automotive-Inspired Sneakers By Puma Motorsport Available Now The highly sought-after Nike x Louis Vuitton release is currently available on auction through Sotheby’s in a size 11. Along with the luxury sneakers, its packaging includes a vibrant orange leather Louis Vuitton carrying case with commemorative hang tags. Out of the 11 pairs made in size 11, this Nike x Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 is just 1 of 9 pairs made in the world and currently sits at a bid of $90,000. Check out the current auction for the Nike x Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 sneakers on Sotheby’s by clicking the link below. Discover more luxury lifestyle news and releases by checking back into duPont REGISTRY Daily. Shop Sotheby's gearSotheby's Source: Sotheby's

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 18, 2022

LVMH Announces Its Minority Stake In Aimé Leon Dore

The small-batch NYC streetwear brand gets backed by a luxury conglomerate. Inside the fashion industry, small-batch brands are receiving more recognition because of creative visions portrayed through limited supply collections. The NYC streetwear specialists at Aimé Leon Dore focus on delivering a truly unique apparel and accessory line using collaborating efforts from industry-leading brands like Porsche. Starting as a brand founded by Teddy Santis in 2014, Aimé Leon Dore continues to grow in popularity throughout the fashion industry, drawing attention from conglomerates like the French luxury goods company LVMH. MUST-READ: UNDEFEATED x Galpin Motors Unveils Two New Adventurous Land Rover Defender Builds LVMH is proud to announce its investment into Aimé Leon Dore, taking a minority stake in the streetwear brand for an undisclosed sum. With brand names like Moët, Hennessy, and Louis Vuitton under its belt, LVMH is excited to focus efforts into growing Aimé Leon Dore into a fashion icon within the industry. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more upcoming news on Aimé Leon Dore x LVMH and other luxury lifestyle releases. Source: Business of Fashion

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 12, 2022

The GearBox: Cavallino Classic 2022 Edition

The Cavallino Classic is known as one of South Florida’s most iconic Ferrari events, displaying the world’s most exclusive and sought-after chassis in existence. The event takes place at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, where hundreds of like-minded Ferrari owners and enthusiasts come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of the prancing horse. This week’s GearBox special focuses on a head-turning attire and accessory collection that pairs perfectly with the Italian supercar-driven event. Click the product links below to purchase tickets to the event and shop the products featured in this special. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear news and releases. Cavallino Classic Palm Beach Cavallino Classic The Palm Beach Cavallino Classic 2022 will feature an unmissable appointment with Ferrari’s history: a unique celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the most revered sports car marque in the world, with a special display of 75 Ferrari, one from each year. Click the link below to purchase tickets the hottest Ferrari event in South Florida. Buy Tickets Richard Mille RM 27-03 Rafael Nadal Richard Mille The RM 27-03 reconciles innovations at the level of materials with a testament to horological architecture. The striking red and yellow hues of its Quartz TPT® case pay homage to Rafa’s native Spain, while the upper skeletonized bridge evokes the forward-facing head of a bull. A symbol of Spain, this animal is also Nadal’s chosen emblem. Price: $725,000 Discover on Richard Mille Ferrari Organic Cotton Shirt Ferrari Store An attention to detail reveals the sartorial soul of this men's casual shirt, which combines a metropolitan style with a tribute to the aesthetic of the legendary Ferrari cars of the past. It is a new take on a timeless model, with a slightly oversized silhouette. It features a standout automotive-inspired microinjected pattern that decorates the flap of the front pockets. Price: $830 Buy From The Ferrari Store Brunello Cucinelli Stretch Denim Jeans Nordstrom Brunello Cucinelli presents a lightly tapered five-pocket jeans with a button fly are cut from denim with a touch of stretch and branded with a subtle emblem on the coin pocket. Price: $595 Buy From Nordstrom Ribbon Belt With Ferrari Logo And Metal Buckle Ferrari Store Made in Italy, this unisex belt offers a new take on some of the distinctive elements of the Ferrari aesthetic. It features the iconic yellow jacquard ribbon with a contrasting black Ferrari logo. The metal Prancing Horse snap closure adds modern personality. Price: $270 Buy From The Ferrari Store Tod's Gommino Driving Shoes In Suede Tod's Tod's Gommino driving shoes in velvet suede with exposed hand stitching, hot-stamped monogram, front tie and iconic rubber pebble outsole. A timeless design available in a wide range of colors. Price: $545 Buy From Tod's Ray Ban RB8395M Ferrari Collection Sunglass Hut A legendary frame just got more legendary. Made from the same material used in aeronautics and high-performance race cars, the Carbon Fiber. It features the Prancing Horse on the temple and lens as well as details in Ferrari red. You can't go wrong. Price: $475 Buy From Sunglass Hut Christian Louboutin Black Kios Cardolder Ssense The Christian Louboutin black kios cardholder features a genuine grain leather design with the brand's iconic vibrant red pattern and finish. Price: $290 Buy From Ssense Prancing Horse Backpack With Ferrari Logo Ribbon Ferrari Store This backpack plays with a new take on the Ferrari aesthetic with a modern twist, by combining athletic inspiration with a glamorous attitude. The accessory stands out for the Prancing Horse pattern on the flap and outside pockets, made of exquisite jacquard technical fabric, and for the top handle made from Ferrari logo ribbon, which also enlivens the front buckle closure. Matte rubberized leather inserts and reflective details accentuate the design. Price: $1,900 Buy From The Ferrari Store For more GearBox specials, Check out The GearBox: Electrified GT

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 05, 2022

The GearBox: Huracán STO Style

In efforts to provide a track-like driving experience for any supercar enthusiast, Lamborghini created the Huracán STO. The performance-focused chassis highlights the advancements of Automobili Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse division into a daily drivable platform. With an Italian supercar demonstrating excellence in versatility, there’s no reason that a luxury wardrobe shouldn’t do the same. In this week’s GearBox special, we focus on paring the perfect attire and accessories with the Lamborghini Huracán STO. Shop any of the products and accessories featured in this special by clicking the links below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear news and releases. Lamborghini Huracán STO Automobili Lamborghini Automobili Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini Huracán STO - Super Trofeo Omologata: a road-homologated super sports car inspired by the racing heritage of Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s one-make race series with Huracán Super Trofeo EVO, as well as its three-time 24 Hours of Daytona-winning and two-time 12 Hours of Sebring winning Huracán GT3 EVO. Price: MSRP $327,838 View All Lamborghini Huracan STO For Sale Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grey DLC Titanium 42mm Roger Dubuis We are the future shapers, the serial innovators, the contemporary mechanical calibres and signature skeleton makers. 100% independent Swiss Manufacture reserved for an exclusive tribe of hedonists. We are Roger Dubuis: the most exciting way to experience Hyper Horology. NO RULES, OUR GAME. Price: $139,000 Buy From Roger Dubuis Melin A-Game Hydro Melin The A-Game HYDRO unisex hat was engineered with a hydrophobic technology on the crown panels designed to bead away water and prevent absorption. Constructed with durable materials the hats are water repellant, floatable, and breathable. Price: $59 Buy From Melin BOSS Hanry Bomber Jacket Nordstrom BOSS is world-renowned for its versatile collections of modern yet classic styles for business, leisure and formal events. While impeccably tailored BOSS suits remain a hallmark of the brand, both men's and women's clothing collections include casual and sportswear pieces as well. Shoes, accessories and cologne round out the sophisticated line. Price: $495 Buy From Nordstrom Balmain Logo Appliqué T-shirt FarFetch Known for its sophistication and elegance, Balmain is back with bold styles in the new AW21 collection. A fine example is this blue short-sleeve T-shirt, crafted from 100% cotton and finished with a pale pink logo-appliqué on the chest. Price: $297 Buy From FarFetch Nudie Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips Nudie Jean Co. Jeans with a slim tapered fit made in organic comfort stretch denim. It tapers evenly from the hip down to the ankle, an aspect that has made Lean Dean one of our most popular fits. Price: $185 Buy From Nudie Jean Co. PUMA Speedcat LS Motorsport Shoes PUMA You weren’t made to follow, so don’t. Deviate from the pack in Speedcat. This classic kick has owned the intersection between track and street for generations– and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Wrapped in rich suede and finished off with a tire tread bottom, it’s a little unorthodox– but then again, so are you. So take a chance, stand out, and dare to differ. But whatever you do, do it in Speedcat. Price: $90 Buy From PUMA Persol 24K LCDP The Finale Sunglasses Persol When it comes to stealing the scene, this is the mask El Profesor chooses. Gold-plated lenses, dedicated logo and golden details on the temple tips, enclosed in special packaging.This is the most precious limited edition you’ll want to get your hands on. Price: $497 Buy From Persol Automobili Lamborghini 3D Textured Wallet Automobili Lamborghini Textured leather wallet embossed with Y and embellished with the Shield. This model has 2 compartments for notes, 3 for cards and additional compartments. Composition: 100% leather Dimensions 11 L X 2 W X 9 H. Price: $99.20 Buy From The Lamborghini Store Automobili Lamborghini Hard Shell Backpack The Lamborghini rigid backpack with hexagonal detail is inspired by the super-sports design of the legendary Italian brand. It combines technology and lightweight design for everyday adventures. Price: $213 Buy From The Lamborghini Store For more GearBox specials, Check out The GearBox: Electrified GT

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 04, 2022

Bentley Motors Partners With Bomber Skis On a New Ski Col...

A Bentley in a ski. Bentley Motors prides itself on offering a true luxury driving experience through its fleet of vehicles while applying the same forward-thinking and creativity into a collection of lifestyle products. In the automotive brand’s newest venture with the professionals at Bomber Skis, Bentley is heading to the slopes to test its performance capabilities with two new ski models. The limited-edition Bentley x Bomber Ski Collection blends style and performance, incorporating subtle features that tie into vehicle design and production. MUST-READ: Bentley Celebrates the British Countryside with New Bentayga Mulliner Collection Each ski is crafted with Bomber’s signature wooden core, ABS sidewalls, and a gloss carbon steel finish. Along with industry-leading performance features from Bomber, the ski collection includes bold details like the 3-D diamond-shaped inserts that mimic the leather upholstery layout on Bentley’s EXP 100 GT concept car. Available in two unique designs, the Black Diamond 84 and Centenary Edition 84 will be offered in a limited-edition 300-piece release. The all-new Bentley x Bomber Ski Collection is currently available starting at $2,750 by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear news and releases. Shop Bentley x Bomber Skis Source: Bomber Skis

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 29, 2021

The Top Automotive-Inspired Collaborations of 2021

A celebration of the creative collections that sport inspiration from horsepower. While this year concludes a long list of highly-anticipated vehicle releases, the automotive industry also celebrates its growing role in the areas of art, fashion, and technology. Some of the world’s most recognized automotive brands collaborated with other industry leaders to create collections dedicated towards linking two worlds for a community of collectors and enthusiasts to enjoy. In this special, we break down the Top Automotive-Inspired Collections of 2021. Learn more about each 2021 automotive-inspired collection by clicking the links below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury lifestyle news and gear releases. Aston Martin Girard-Perregaux x Aston Martin Girard-Perregaux Learn More Aston Martin x Bowmore Distillery Bowmore Distillery Learn More Aston Martin x James Bond x Little Car Company Little Car Company Learn More Aston Martin x Hackett Learn More Bentley Breitling x Bentley Breitling Learn More Bentley x Macallan Bentley Motors Learn More BMW BMW x KITH Learn More BMW x Joshua Vides Learn More Franck Muller x BMW Motorsports Franck Muller Learn More Bugatti Bugatti x Jacob & Co. Jacob & Co. Learn More IXO For Bugatti Bugatti Learn More GiletteLabs for Bugatti Bugatti Learn More Bugatti x UYN Learn More Buben & Zorweg For Bugatti Learn More Tidal For Bugatti Learn More Bugatti x Little Car Company x Harrod's Bugatti Learn More BRABUS BRABUS x Panerai Panerai Learn More Lamborghini Roger Dubuis x Lamborghini Roger Dubuis Learn More Lamborghini x Master & Dynamic Learn More Secret Lab For Lamborghini Learn More Lamborghini x Tecnomar Lamborghini Learn More Lamborghini x Paolo Triolo Learn More McLaren Richard Mille x McLaren Richard Mille Learn More McLaren x RHUDE Learn More Klipsch x McLaren Klipsch Learn More Mercedes-Benz IWC Schaffhausen x Mercedes-AMG IWC Schaffhausen Learn More Mercedes-Benz x Virgil Abloh Mercedes-Benz Learn More Santoni For Mercedes-AMG Learn More Porsche Porsche x Aime Leon Dore Learn More Porsche x Porsche Design Learn More Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce x Bovet 1822 Learn More

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 22, 2021

The duPont REGISTRY 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to gather gifts for friends and family. That also means the anxiety that comes along with picking out gifts is also here. For that, we have our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide from the December 2021 issue of duPont REGISTRY. In this guide, we present you with a long list of luxury gear and experiences that would be perfect gifts this holiday season. Check them out in the list below. Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins The Zeppelin, a wireless smart speaker reimagined for the streaming age. Its elegant form combines high-resolution stereo sound with a comprehensive range of smart, connected features and services. Price: $799 Buy from Bowers & Wilkins Assouline Formula 1 The Impossible Collection Assouline Selected by veteran F1 journalist Brad Spurgeon, Formula 1: The Impossible Collection chronicles the milestones that lifted Formula One from a gentlemen’s club in 1950 to a global sport with hundreds of millions of fans around the world, third in popularity only to the Olympics and World Cup soccer. Price: $995 Buy From Assouline RHUDE x McLaren Leather Rhacing Jacket RHUDE The RHUDE x McLaren Collection includes this vintage-style leather rhacing jacket that features period correct colors and logos to represent the heritage of the supercar manufacturer. Made from premium leather in Los Angeles, this is the best style option for any automotive enthusiast. Price: $12,000 Buy from RHUDE Bentley Motorsport Weekender Bag Bentley Motors The Bentley Motorsport holdall bag is the ideal accessory for the gym, days out or a weekend away. The useful holdall features a large main compartment with a double ended zip and an internal zipped compartment. A detachable fully adjustable shoulder strap and two comfy grab handles add practicality, whilst gun metal colored fixtures and fittings give a contemporary finish. Price: $86 Buy from Bentley Motors Autodromo Prototipo Chronograph - Vic Elford 1969 Edition Autodromo Autodromo has collaborated with Vic Elford a second time to create this limited edition timepiece to commemorate Vic’s epic, yet un-sung drive to finish 2nd at the 1969 Targa Florio race in Sicily. Price: $775 Buy from Autodromo LEGO Bugatti Chiron Building Set Walmart Explore engineering excellence with the 42083 Bugatti Chiron advanced build kit. This exclusive model was developed in cooperation with Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. It aims to capture the essence of typical supercars and create stunning replicas of supercars. 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