Robb Report

Luxury Without Compromise. Every issue of Robb Report transports you into the world of luxury as never before! Delve beneath the surface to explore the thoughts and inspirations of the engineers, artisans and entrepreneurs behind the most sought after products, luxury escapes and services the world over. With in-depth looks at the next generation luxury automobiles…to world-class travel adventures..wines, spirits, collectibles and some much more.

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IN THE STUDIO WITH Tyrrell Winston • Known for sculptures using discarded basketballs and worn-out nets, Winston uses sports as a bridge to the restrictive realm of fine art.

A Place at the Table • A new wave of restaurants is turning San Diego into a true dining destination.

Aaron Gordon, Unbottled • The Denver Nuggets power forward has built a rigorously edited wine collection—and a home bar where he enjoys it with the boys.

Best Feet Forward • Luxury brands are stepping up to make stylish sneakers that actually perform.

Winning Formula • Winter-sports champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s latest high-end skin-care launch is right on time for summer’s harsh sun.

Back on Course • The legendary Lake Como hotel Villa d’Este is updating and refining the golf course it founded 100 years ago.

Great Bones • Hermès’s new skeleton model cuts a fresh figure for its sporty H08 line.

Pump It Up • H. Moser & Cie. collaborates with Reebok for a new timekeeping twist on 1990s sneaker nostalgia.

Arrow Dynamics • Unveiled in Marrakech, Louis Vuitton’s latest high-jewelry collection signals a new direction with striking Mozambique rubies and graphic, spear-like forms.

THE ANSWERS with… SHAUN WHITE

The Art of Play • Sport and design intertwine in elevated objects that blur the line between recreation and decor.

Home-Court Advantage • For the billionaire owner of the N.B.A.’s Houston Rockets, designer Benjamin Johnston created an art-filled retreat where creative plays run the floor.

Goal Setting • In Linley’s bespoke-furniture workshop, a uniquely playful foosball table comes to life with the help of a big team of talented craftsmen.

Valhalla Rising • On country roads and a racetrack in northern Spain, we found Aston Martin’s 1,064 hp supercar to be a powerful turning point for the marque.

Grand Prix at Sea • The SailGP race series has put high-thrill, highspeed foiling into a league of its own, buoyed by a groundswell of popularity.

Guided by the Stars • Now in its third season, the E1 boat-racing series comprises teams plugged into the massive fan base of their A-list owners.

Hangar Management • To beat the increased air traffic to popular sporting events, private-jet operators are at work on winning strategies.

A Faster Frame of Mind • Testing the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C, we discovered a level of speed and handheld versatility unlike anything else in the category.

COURT OF APPEAL • PADEL IS QUICKLY BECOMING THE SPORT OF CHOICE FOR THE GLOBAL ELITE-DRAWING IN LUXURY HOUSES, HIGH-NET-WORTH PLAYERS, AND SERIOUS INVESTMENT.

RAISING PROSPECTS • Families are investing extraordinary amounts of time, money, and effort in their children’s athletic ambitions— sometimes moving across the country so their kids can compete at the highest levels.

Board Meetings • SURFING GAVE MICHAEL B. SCHWAB A SENSE OF PURPOSE. NOW HE’S BUILDING LUXURY COMMUNITIES AROUND WAVE POOLS AND THE PERFECT BARREL.

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