Designed by the naval architect Philippe Briand and decorated by interior designer Christian Liagre, the 220ft superyacht ‘Vertigo’ has been described as being ‘urban-at-sea’. This remarkable yacht, which is moored in New Zealand, comprises of a stunning city-like interior and an equally sophisticated exterior.

Instead of the usual portholes and conventional yacht deck features, Vertigo’s deck combines shiny-black floorboards, white-lacquered surfaces and custom-designed furniture and resembles a New York penthouse rather than the deck of a boat. Christian Liagre’s inspiration for Vertigo’s design was sparked by a client who requested their yacht felt like ‘urban-at-sea’.

The French interior designer Christian Liagire is a specialist in designing the interior of beach homes, particularly for the rich and famous. Artistic references and vivid details are the trademark of the influential designer, and a hallmark which Liagire has brought to the Vertigo.

The main lounge on the yacht is bathed in light from the glass walls that surround it. Talking about the Vertigo’s interior design, Christian Liagire said:

“The long sinuous longitudinal side cabinets create the link between all the spaces it visually extends the deck and can be read as the edge of an internal cockpit. All the furniture has been custom designed in order to match perfectly with the “sporty chic” of the yacht.”

On the outside this 220ft-long super-yacht is as awe-inspiring as it is on the inside, which has been designed by Philippe Briand, head designer at Briand Yacht design Ltd, and a passionate yachtsmen.

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Who says size doesn’t matter? It does, apparently, when it comes to superyachts, as having a greater amount of space is a common aspiration for the modern-day yachtsman.

With this requirement firmly entrenched, Newcruise has revealed of its new 65-meter concept superyacht, in which space is of the essence.

Known as the ‘Stream’, this exquisitely stylish new superyacht has been designed with the interest of clients and plenty of open space in mind.

Consisting of four double en suite bedrooms, as well as two multifunctioning cabins on the lower deck, the Stream is able to accommodate plenty of guests. The superyacht’s ample living space can quarter a crew of up to 16.

Although it is on the main deck were this highly sophisticated and stylish superyacht really excels in its design. Two main cabins, which are dedicated to the yacht’s owner, are en suite and have their own dressing rooms. The main salon consists of a lounge and dining area, which is able to seat up to 18 guests, whilst the captain’s cabin and sky lounge, with a bar and decking area is located on the bridge deck.

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Carry round a credit card you can be really proud of with the JP Morgan Palladium credit card.

The most affluent of society can enjoy the benefits of this exquisitely designed credit card made out of solid palladium and 23k gold and laser engraved with the cardholder’s information.

Designed like no other credit card in circulation, Palladium card customers have to be a private banker of JP Morgan Private Bank, Commercial Bank, Investment Bank or Treasury Services in order to apply. Well that’s easy isn’t it? Not quite!

The average Private Bank client has a $30 million balance. As a consequence of their multi-million bank balances, the J.P Morgan Palladium Card’s annual fee is a comparatively modest $595, which, compared to the physical value of the card and that the credit card bears no limit, is a snippet.

Prices of gold today are soaring, with palladium hovering at around $800 or more, an ounce. Given the escalating worth of gold and palladium, the card itself is worth more than $1,000.

Apart from possessing such a high-value and tastefully designed credit card, ultra high worth individuals can enjoy a whole host of benefits was they are approved for the Palladium Credit Card.

Unlike ‘conventional’ credit cards, in which the benefit guide leaflet is just a few pages thick, the benefits ‘book’ accompanying the Palladium Credit Card is a whopping 57 pages long, listing all the wondrous benefits holders will be entitled to.

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Jaguar, never one to shy away from the limelight, swept up the lion’s share of the headlines at this year’s New York Motor Show.

All eyes were upon the new Jaguar XF, standing proud at the prestigious show, after undergoing, what has been referred to as its “mid-life nip ‘n’ tuck”.

The XF’s makeover included several alterations in its design. Its slimmer headlamps with LEDs coiling around the headlamp’s borders is one of the most noticeable changes of the new Jaguar XF, which give it a more modern, ‘cat-like’ look.

Its central grille is considerably bigger than on its predecessor, abetting the power and supremacy the Jaguar is notorious for, backed up by three chrome-ringed lower grilles.

The rear of this grandiosely suave car is equally as domineering as its front, with its tailpipes poking out of the car’s menacing diffuser.

On the interior, the new Jaguar saloon XF boasts pristinely designed new seats on all models and the interior switches are allegedly more ‘finger-friendly’, with the switches being much easier to read and operate.

Whilst under the bonnet, this four cylinder diesel is – on all accounts – extremely smooth, in-keeping with the Jaguar’s seriously gracious ride.

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With technology evolving at an extremely rapid pace, highly-complex, futuristic and state-of-the-art gadgets are always within our immediate perimeter, an almost constant reminder of the digital epoch we are now thoroughly engaged in.

Whilst it is commonly perceived that contemporary gadgetry should be moving and evolving at a modern-day pace to represent the highly technical digital world we now live in, one does not as commonly associate furniture with being archetypal of the technological, computer-generated modern age.

Whilst the Coffee Table radiates sophistication and style, inviting those around it to delve into deep and meaningful conversation over a plate of olives and some delectably chilled quality white wine, the Phil Lamp’s geometric exterior strategically positions the light, casting soft symmetrical shadows to form on the walls, abetting an even greater atmosphere of panache and sophistication.

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