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Picchiotti unveils 61m superyacht concept with “old money” aesthetic
Picchiotti, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, has unveiled a 61-metre concept inspired by the history of the yard, which was established in 1575. “The aristocracy, escorted by the highest members of the upper middle class to spend their holidays on the French Riviera, sailed aboard splendid wooden yachts,” explained a Picchiotti spokesperson. The concept,…
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Nelly Korda’s extraordinary path to a remarkable seven-win LPGA season
“I think I’ve gone through every emotion possible … I love this game. I love the bad, I love the good.” Those words were from Nelly Korda. In July. Not at the end of her seven-win 2024 campaign, but rather at the end of a surprising summer streak of three consecutive missed cuts. But the…
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What is mocha mousse and will it sell?
In 2025, the colour brown isn’t going anywhere. At least not according to Pantone, which has named ‘mocha mousse’ its colour of the year. In 2024, chocolate brown reigned supreme. In the year ahead, there’s a new edible shade making its way onto fashion’s mood boards: mocha mousse. Pantone has named the lighter, silkier shade…
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The wine and beverage machinery industry is worth 5 billion, but a drop for 2024 is foreseen
The estimations by Osservatorio del Vino Uiv on the occasion of Simei: for wine sector, according to a survey, a strong demand reduction is awaited Technical innovation, and stronghold of the international market. This is the “anti-crisis” recipe of the beverage, wine and bottling machinery industry made in Italy, protagonist, until November 15, at Simei by…
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The great luxury reset: challenges and opportunities for luxury brands
The Independents Group, a collective of communications agencies, together with brand building agency Karla Otto has published a white paper that looks at the shifting drivers behind the luxury market. While historically, luxury items have served as markers of status and shaping consumers’ identity, today consumers are seeking out brands that shape their lifestyle. “The…
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Top 5 sailing races in the world
The yachting industry is full of competitions – professional and amateur. The racing of boats first started in Holland before being introduced in England and America in the 17th century. Since then, yacht clubs and marine institutions have organised all sorts of competitions for social and recreational purposes. Sailboat races come in a variety of different…
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US winemakers revive sales with SMS marketing, sustainability and innovation
Evading the broad structural decline in wine sales completely may not be possible for every brand all the time, but winemakers are finding incredible success in certain pockets of the wine industry writes Kathleen Willcox. Notably, as seemingly unrelated as these pockets may be, they all share one thing in common: they reflect a changing marketplace,…
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Scheffler matches Woods with third PGA Tour award
Scottie Scheffler matched Tiger Woods by becoming the only second man to win the PGA Tour player of the year award in three consecutive seasons. The American world number one collected his third Jack Nicklaus Award after winning 91% of the vote from his fellow players. Scheffler won seven titles across the season, including a second…
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Elegance and seamless living: How Sanlorenzo’s 44 Alloy redefines luxury yacht design
The Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy series, originally unveiled in 2020, embodies a rare fusion of avant-garde design and timeless sophistication, offering a superyacht experience that seamlessly connects indoor comfort with the allure of outdoor living. A triumph of craftsmanship and creativity, this fast-displacement, all-aluminium yacht reimagines the boundaries of nautical architecture and has been a hugely successful model…
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US wholesale inflation surged higher in November
US wholesale inflation shot higher last month, an unwelcome sign that some prices could be heating up before they come down the pike to consumers. The Producer Price Index, a measurement of average price changes seen by producers and manufacturers, rose 0.4% on a monthly basis and 3% for the 12 months ended in November,…