It is rare for jewellery to transcend its category and become true art, yet this is precisely what Calleija Jewellers has achieved over the past four decades. Founded by John Calleija, the Australian high jewellery house’s creations have graced the most celebrated stages, from high fashion to royalty and even automotive, thanks to its revered …
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JOSH CURRY
In a normal environment, your Information Technology hardware tends to sit in one place, often for years, and never gets switched off. F1 tracks are not a normal environment. We’re constantly on the move, so we’re rather unique. As the lead IT trackside engineer, I’m responsible for everything IT-related at the circuit. Given how much …
VANQUISHING
The backdrop for the launch of the new Aston Martin Vanquish couldn’t have been more glamorous. On September 2nd, the classic British marque premiered its new flagship V12 model during the Venice International Film Festival. The venue was the famous Arsenale di Venezia, a complex of former shipyards and armouries steeped in industrial history, sitting …
A LIFELONG LOVE
As a child, Caroline Shinkle loved cars so much that she persuaded her father to teach her to drive at the tender age of eight. “I could barely reach the gas pedal and the clutch, but from that moment onwards I was hooked,” she remembers. “I caught the bug and started to develop my own …
HOUSE OF Q
Following the launch of V57 – a special James Bond anniversary edition marking 60 years of the marque’s cinematic partnership with 007 – another foray into the realm of espionage, style, and movie magic has been unveiled by Aston Martin in the heart of London. For those eager to accept Aston Martin’s covert mission, a …
RHAPSODY
Accelerating gently down the pitlane of Circuito Monteblanco near Seville, the fastest, most driver-focused Aston Martin Vantage ever surges forward on a wave of turbocharged boost as a richly sophisticated burble floods from its quad tailpipes. It’s quite the handshake given my relatively modest speed, but then the pitlane limit lifts and the true scale …
INTO
The DBX707 has always been a force to be reckoned with, and as it navigates the rugged landscapes of Perthshire, it once again proves its mettle. Reintroduced to the world with an all-new, technologically advanced interior, the updated DBX707 boasts newfound power within – the perfect enhancement to its already exceptional class leading performance. In …
VALIANT
When racing legend Fernando Alonso submitted a special commission to Q by Aston Martin for a lightweight, race car-inspired version of the iconic Valour, the idea for an extraordinary special edition was born. Enter Valiant: a tribute to a bygone era of brutal V12 performance, conceived using the latest F1®-inspired technology. Carefully crafted by the …
WELCOME
Rising 249 metres above Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, Aston Martin Residences Miami cuts a graceful silhouette of curvilinear glass and steel in the city’s iconic, yet ever-shapeshifting skyline. With a form reminiscent of a sail rising above the mouth of the Miami River, the 66-storey tower immediately stands out in a sea of rectangular …
COLOUR
The impact of colour in the world of luxury brands cannot be overstated. Think Tiffany & Co.’s iconic turquoise, Hermès’ vibrant red-hot orange or signature Burberry beige. When talking about Aston Martin, it is impossible not to mention Racing Green, the colour that symbolises endeavour and racing glory for the marque. At the start of …