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TAG Heuer Returns as Monaco Grand Prix Timekeeper

In a sport defined by milliseconds and engineered perfection, TAG Heuer proudly announced its triumphant return as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1®  at the beginning of the year. To mark this historic partnership, TAG Heuer introduces an exclusive take on one of its most complex timepieces: the TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1® . This extraordinary creation celebrates the pinnacle of motorsport precision and the enduring spirit of innovation that has defined TAG...

Welsh Gold Coming to Auction

The Welsh gold that has adorned the hands of British royalty for over a century is back. For the first time in over 25 years, gold from the historic Clogau-St David’s Gold Mine – renowned for producing wedding rings worn by generations of the Royal Family – has been successfully mined and will soon be made available to the public in an exclusive auction. Since gold was first discovered at Clogau in 1854, the mine has produced around 80,000...

Clerkenwell Design Week’s Lineup

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) returns from 20th-22nd May 2025 with its largest edition to date, captivating visitors with an exciting lineup of installations, brands, exhibitions and talks across 15+ venues and 160+ local design showrooms. Leading this year’s festival is a major new public artwork by British artist Alex Chinneck, set in Charterhouse Square. This special commission marks Chinneck’s return to sculpting with brick and playing with architectural elevations. In 2013, Chinneck completed a ‘sliding house’ in...

Mystery of McLaren Supercar Sale

Broad Arrow Private Sales has found a new home for a 1995 McLaren F1, chassis no. 053. This is one of the most significant modern collector cars to trade hands in recent memory. Originally delivered to prominent Japanese racing figure Kazumichi Goh, the car boasts fully documented provenance, further adding to its desirability. Chassis no. 053 is one of only two McLaren F1 road cars finished in striking Marlboro White. The car’s attractive and unique...

Broad Arrow Auctions $9.5m Ferrari

Broad Arrow Auctions achieved great success with its third annual Amelia Auction on Friday, March 7th and Saturday, March 8th, the official auction of The Amelia Concours d’Elegance. The auction achieved $61.7 million in total sales, with 88 percent of all lots sold, with the top sale a Ferrari Classiche-certified 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione. A well-attended preview in the ballroom and on the ocean-front lawn of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island translated...

Orlando Bloom is the New Face of Porsche Design

Porsche Design is proud to announce that Orlando Bloom will be the  new Brand Ambassador for the brand’s Timepiece and Eyewear  collections. Known for his celebrated roles in numerous films and regarded as one of Hollywood’s most stylish leading men, Orlando Bloom is also a long-time Porsche enthusiast. His appreciation for the exceptional design, technical innovation and functionality that define Porsche Design makes this an ideal partnership. In the new image campaign for Porsche Design, Orlando Bloom wears the iconic...

London Original Print Fair Celebrates its 40th Edition 

The London Original Print Fair (LOPF), London’s longest-running art fair and the world’s oldest specialist print fair, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary from 20th–23rd March 2025 at Somerset House. Since its establishment in 1985, LOPF has championed the art of printmaking, evolving from an intimate gathering of 16 exhibitors into Europe’s largest works-on-paper fair.  This year’s landmark edition will host over 40 leading international galleries, publishers, and studios, presenting a breathtaking array of works spanning...

Ferrari 240 Wins Peninsula Classics

A stunning 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has been named winner of the 10th annual The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024. Presented during an awards ceremony at The Peninsula Paris, the distinction recognises the pinnacle of classic automotive design and engineering. The Ferrari, chosen from a select group of nine vehicles that won awards at the past year’s major concours events, became eligible for consideration after winning the Best in Show honour at the...

Vivienne Westwood Parachute Shirt Under the Hammer

A rare and iconic piece of British punk fashion history, a Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX boutique ‘Parachute’ shirt from 1977, has sold for an impressive £4,375 (including fees; £3,500 hammer) at Anderson & Garland Auctioneers during their 29th January Modern Art & Design Auction. This striking indigo-blue cotton shirt, featuring straps, buckles, and a distinctive ‘hoover’ ring suspended at the chest, boasts petrol-blue lower sleeves and a khaki cuff on the right wrist....

Porsche Reimagined by Singer

Broad Arrow Private Sales presents an exceptionally specified 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer as part of its latest offerings. Known as the “Central Florida” commission, this 911 is finished in Singer Racing White, a colour that pays tribute to some of Porsche’s earliest models, and is well-equipped to offer vastly improved performance. Located in the US, the vehicle is offered at $1,195,000. Completed in March of 2023, this 1990 Porsche 911 was Reimagined by...

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