Our latest Super Yacht of the Week heralds from the famous ISA shipyard in Italy. OKTO is the striking 66m semi displacement motor yacht which has taken the world of charter to the next level. She features every conceivable luxury, including a 6m swimming pool, massage and beauty centre and its very own cinema, plus much more for your charter along the luxurious French Riviera this September!
In August we are noticing an overflow of luxury nautical trends all based around our favourite yachting hotspots. Kiton has included a nautical theme with their collection, Fabergé has a new French Riviera timepiece and POPS champagne lollies are being served at yachting events around the world.
The French Riviera is the local hangout for celebrities this summer thanks to the warm seas, vibrant nightlife and picturesque towns. Discover how Dior unveils his seaside childhood in his new nautical collection, Leonardo DiCaprio parties in the French Riviera and Kimberly Garner models her new high-end swimwear collection in St Tropez.
Nautical necklaces and boaty bracelets have set sail this summer with Dior’s jewelry line. The collection is a tribute to his fond childhood memories spent in his childhood seaside villa; the line tells the story of travel, luck and his passion for roses. Nostalgia must have kicked in with the creation of a twisted outline of gold rice grains as an ode to the ocean, ‘what is more metaphorical than a medallion’ says de Castellane?
This summer the ‘nautical’ look is making it’s mark. Here are some quirky and questionable trends that we have noticed are very popular in the French Riviera.
Is green the new black? Adidas are striving to save the seas by creating trainers made using garbage from the sea. This innovative design is partially made from waste materials; the sole of the sneaker from sustainable materials whilst the upper part is from recycled ocean waste. The trash was collected whilst on a mission to monitor illegal poaching, hence the colour of the shoe stemming from the green fishing nets used in the expedition.
The Boatbookings Super Yacht of the Week takes inspiration from Italy this week with the astonishing 2014 custom built ISA 43m motor yacht, PHILMI. The 43m GT line was created to match demand for aluminium displacement yachts, which sought to fuse the very best design between the interior and exterior spaces onboard. With her striking blue hull and breathtaking looks, PHILMI is a firm favourite for charter in the South of France for Summer 2015. Continue reading
