Living life at the top of the food chain can be challenging for the newly rich.

Thankfully, there is a book that helps you navigate the millionaire (and billionaire) stratosphere with ease: introducing The Official Filthy Rich Handbook. Penned by Radar magazine co-founder Christopher Tennant, the ‘Handbook is essential reading for the rich, the filthy rich (defined as $30 million in liquid assets), and the aspirational rich. Learn where the wealthiest zip codes are, how to hire The Rolling Stones to play your next soirée, and what are the “approved” Filthy Rich brands (Asprey, Balenciaga, Pucci, Tod’s).

Reach for it when you’re contemplating which exclusive party to attend this June (Cannes, the Swan Ball, Art Basel).

Then again, after finishing the book, you might just hit them all.


Pre-order The Official Filthy Rich Handbook for $11.95 at Amazon.com.

Or a Lamborghini Gallardo. Or a Saleen S7.

Yes, sometimes it’s hard to settle down with one dream car - and that’s where Luxautica comes in. Boasting an unprecedented collection of the world’s rarest performance vehicles, Luxautica is the premier super-exotic car club. Need a little speed? Test drive the Bugatti (0-60 in 2.5 seconds). In the mood for speed racing? Try the Ferrari Enzo (engineered with Formula One technology).

In addition to a stable of twenty supercars, membership in Luxautica allows patrons the opportunity to enjoy their swanky private lounge in Orlando, Florida. Indulge yourself with a private bar stocked with world-class wines and cigars, state-of-the-art audio and video electronics, and high-definition plasma-screens.

Then it’s time to hit the road and live the dream…


Get to know luxautica.com.

When it comes to sexy, Argentina has always had its finger on the pulse.

The latest proof that everything is hotter in Buenos Aires… meet The Faena Hotel + Universe. Primely located in the heart of the burgeoning Faena Art District, the Faena Hotel is a playground for the fabulous. Its luscious interiors, designed by Philippe Starck, are meant to evoke the glory of the early 1900’s Belle Époque era when the building was originally erected. For you, that means deep red velvet curtains, eighteen-carat gold leaf swan chairs, and great views from every room.

In between hitting the pool and the city’s nightlife, you’ll also want to check out El Mercardo, the hotel’s signature restaurant cheffed by Mariano Cid de la Paz, a former protégé of Chef Ferran Adria (El Bulli).

Or you can sit back and take in one of their critically-acclaimed, nightly tango shows that begins with a three-course dinner paired with regional wines, and ends with a masterful dance performance.

See it twice.


Faena Hotel + Universe
445 Martha Salotti Street
Buenos Aires 1107BDA, Argentina
Tel: 0054 11 4010 9000
faenahotelanduniverse.com


Visit faenahotelanduniverse.com.

But for a truly intoxicating mix of art and commerce, give in to the pleasure of Perrier-Jouët’s first ever bespoke Champagne, Perrier-Jouët By and For. This once-in-a-lifetime experience begins with a visit by you and four guests to the Maison Belle Époque, Perrier-Jouët’s private guesthouse located on the legendary Avenue de Champagne in Epernay since 1811.

There you and your entourage will be treated to a tour of the Maison’s 200 original Art Nouveau paintings before meeting with Hervé Deschamps, Perrier-Jouët’s House Cellar Master. As Chef de Caves, Deschamps will indulge you with a private discussion to understand your “Champagne personality” (every bon vivant has a Champagne personality). Then it’s on to the intricate process of Champagne making, which starts with the exclusive Perrier-Jouët Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000 cuvée and ends with a case of your tailor-made bubbly.

You’ll have to sit back for eight years to allow proper aging and marriage of ingredients.

But trust us, good things do come to those who wait.


Want your very own signature Champagne? Interested buyers can contact Pernod Ricard at (914) 848-4743.


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New flowers. New clothes. New home.

And for you, Spring is all about the release that arrives with… Spring Break. Never mind that you graduated years ago (maybe even many years ago), Spring Break is the ultimate excuse to get out of town for a little R&R.

This year the luxury travel experts at Abercrombie & Kent are thinking you might want to kick it up a notch, maybe settle into the cockpit of a fighter jet for a supersonic joy ride, or go for an equally exhilarating safari in Selous (Africa’s largest protected wilderness). Part spectacular settings, part privileged access, A&K’s new portfolio of Extreme Adventures is entirely extraordinary. Each of their 15 “challenges” are designed to be equally inspiring and adrenalizing.

It’s the perfect way to amp your next Holiday.

Buckle up.


Head to akextremeadventures.com for more details.

Different eras. Different leading men. Same stylish wardrobe essential: the trench coat.

No other outer layer has the versatility to complement your business uniform and help you look sharp for a night on the town. To celebrate its status and just in time for Spring, luxury publishing house Assouline introduces The Trench Book, a richly illustrated tour of the raincoat.

The lore of the trench begins in England with Aquascutum (Latin for “rain shield”) and the need for a rain-proof overcoat for soldiers in the trenches. The coat’s evolution continues with Burberry’s rendition and its adoption by ladies, as well as Hollywood stars.

A statement in timeless cool, the trench is an outerwear icon, and The Trench Book is its bible…

Here’s to April showers.


Available online at Assouline.

Literally.

Elevating its status as a premier Champagne house, Krug, in collaboration with masters of bespoke luxury Bruno Domeau & Philippe Pérès, welcomes you to a new flight of fancy… introducing Krug Is In The Air.

If it sounds like a lot of hot air, well, it is. Sort of. Conceived as an extension of Krug private dining rooms found in places like New York’s Core Club and London’s Dorchester Hotel, the Krug Balloon is a breathtaking ride. Enjoy it with seven of your favorite friends, a flight commander, and a waiter serving a light-as-air, three-course lunch with lots of… Krug Grande Cuvée (of course).

Like any other experience that is out of this world, this voyage is premium. Krug Is In The Air is a bespoke trip and goes for $50,000 for a two-hour flight.

Prepare for takeoff.


The Krug Balloon is headed to Hong Kong, Europe, and Asia. For reservations, call Maison Krug at +33 3 26 84 44 2.


Visit krug.com.

With stocks slumping and the dollar diving, now would be a good time to diversify your portfolio.

For an entirely different type of asset class, consider the cologne Wall Street by Bond No. 9. With top notes of Sea Kale and cucumber, Wall Street is the kind of fragrance that’s preferred by those who are bullish on smelling great and initiating after-work mergers & acquisitions.

Even if you don’t work on The Street, it’s easy to appreciate Bond No. 9’s citrus-friendly, smell of success.

Just be sure to watch out for those hostile takeovers.


Wall Street is available at Bond No. 9, 9 Bond Street (between Broadway & Lafayette Street), (212) 228-1732, and online at bondno9.com.

And they’re right.

For the ladies that make up the world’s most glamorous and beautiful society women, the privileged life has always been very private. Which is where international fashion photographer Roger Moenks comes in. Traveling around the globe to the personal residences of Roberta Armani, Delphine Arnault, Amanda Hearst, and others, Roger Moenks has captured the elegance of these A-List socialites in their natural setting for Inheriting Beauty, his latest coffee table book. Through Moenks’ lens, you’ll get a glimpse into a universe where women really do rule the world.

Adds Massimo Ferragamo, “Everyone knows that the world revolves around women. Women today seem more beautiful, stylish, and self-assured than ever before, while we men gladly fall into their orbit!”

We couldn’t have said it better.


Inheriting Beauty is available online at powerHouse Books and Amazon.com.

So now that you’re cruising well into the land of financial freedom, it’s time to consider a more scenic form of transportation.

It’s time to consider the new Cirrus SR Sport as your very first plane. We know it might sound a bit like that scene in The Thomas Crown Affair (you know, the one where he jets out to Martinique for fun) but considering the base price of $110,000 and the relative ease of pilot school, we’re guessing the timing could be right for you.

Imagine the benefits of having your own personal aircraft: you can really leave town when you want to, you always get a good seat, and it makes for great conversation. And pickup lines too: “I’ll be right back, I have to go check on my plane”.

Of course, if you are a few promotions shy of the $5,000 deposit (and the other $105K), don’t worry, the SRS is scheduled for delivery early next year.

Everyone else… go ahead and get your head in the clouds.


To learn more about Cirrus Design and their line of personal aircraft, visit cirrusdesign.com.