Ferrari Named Most Powerful Brand in the World, Baccarat NY, Metro Art

If you can't see images, view the web version here | Unsubscribe       Ferrari Named ‘Most Powerful Brand in the World’ Brand Finance CEO David Haigh explains: “Brand is one of many intangible assets which drive profitable growth. Technology, contractual, human capital and customer intangibles as well as general goodwill all drive overall corporate value. With revenues in the tens of billions, Apple and Samsung are slugging it out for global brand supremacy and are vying with each other to create strong ‘customer love’ for their brands. However, there are other brands in the Global 500 that though they may never challenge the brand value giants, are nonetheless extremely powerful and well-loved.” Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo warmly acknowledged the honor: “It is always a pleasure to top any list and still more so when the competition includes some of the world’s most famous companies. This achievement proves that even in very tough economic times, Italy can still offer the world businesses of excellence. Behind this acknowledgement are exceptional products made by equally exceptional men and women. They made it possible and for that I thank them.” Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York With prices between $3.5 million and $60 million, Baccarat Residences will set a new standard in one of the most prestigious zip codes in the world. The all-glass building will offer a premier Manhattan address for those who can afford it, and will offer layouts from 1,000 square feet to 7,400 square feet.   Gallery: Lemperle Residence Lemperle Residence, La Jolla, California.  Metro Art in Stockholm This is something we would love to see in the metros of DC and NY: Vibrant metro art. Nearly every station of Stockholm’s metro participated in the project pictured below, which has been dubbed “the world’s longest art exhibition.” The showcase spans more than 65 miles. Photos by Alexander Dragunov.   Rooftop Luxury in Montreal White Canvas On A Green Roof project is the brainchild of Canadian designer Martine Brisson. Located at the top of a Montreal building, this beautiful creation is among the most luxurious in the segment of rooftop/outdoor luxury. Elle Fanning in Fantasia Photos courtesy of Will Cotton/New York Magazine. Read the entire article here. Bag by Will Cotton, based on Fendi, original available at 67 ...   Sugamo Shinkin Bank, aka ‘Rainbow Bank’ Japan may be experiencing something of an economic malaise, but its banks sure know how to find the bright side. The Sugamo Shinkin Bank, dubbed the ‘Rainbow Bank’, unveiled a design that breaks with the usual stodgy design and ‘old-institution’ look that most banks try to espouse. Isn’t it refreshing? Mandarin Oriental to Serve Jimmy Choo Snacks The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong will be serving tea snacks inspired by the design of fashion powerhouse Jimmy Choo. Look for them from April 2 to May 2 at the MO Bar.   Lilicoptere by Artist Joana Vasconcelos Marie Antoinette, last queen of France, was renowned for her penchant for ultra-luxury and reckless spending. Lilicoptere, by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, pays homage to Madame Deficit, as Marie Antoinette was known. The work of art is the artist’s vision of what Marie Antoinette would have flown in if she was alive today. The Lilicoptère is a Bell 47 helicopter covered with pink ostrich feathers, gold leaf, Swarovski Crystals, Arraiolos rugs, walnut wood, and wood grain painting. W Motors $3.4M LykanHypersport supercar Beirut-based W Motors, the first exotic carmaker based in the Middle East, will introduce the LykanHypersport at the Qatar Auto Show starting January 29th in Doha. Only 7 will be produced. The owners will also receive a Special Edition Cyrus Klepcys Watch, worth over $200,000 and also limited to a run of just 7 units. The car’s mid-mounted engine will produce 750 horsepower, allowing it to achieve an impressive 0-60mph time of 2.8 seconds. It is also expected to be the most technologically advanced car on the planet. Among the most notable features are a 3-D holographic display,  and ID4Motion interactive dashboard. The car will also feature diamond-encrusted LED lights and gold-stitched interior leather. Flying Drone for GoPro users Drawing on its extensive experience building Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Lehmann Aviation has recently revealed the world’s first aircraft designed for the users with no piloting background, the LA 100. The LA 100 is a fully automatic UAV. You simply turn it on and launch it, and it comes back to you after 5-minutes of flight with pictures taken from a height of about 250ft-300ft. It is priced at $1,320 (GoPro camera not included).     Unsubscribe CONTACT Advertising: advertising@americanluxurymag.com Editorial: editorial@americanluxurymag.com  Other: info@americanluxurymag.com Copyright American Luxury Magazine. 601 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017.