Transforming classic cars into futuristic, state-of-the-art machines using new technology and material, Totem Automobili has crafted one of the most advanced restmod in the world, using an iconic automobile from the 60’s and 70’s.

Totem Automobili Builds The Most Advanced Restmod in The World

Born out of the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, the automaker’s latest build is dubbed the Totem Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Electric Coupe and pays tribute to the shape and successes of its original.

Utilizing an estimated 10% of the original chassis, the new and improved electric coupe was predominantly constructed from aluminum and carbon fiber, substituting the initial fuel engine with a 50.4 kWh liquid-cooled battery pack to grant unparalleled power, longer duration and a green vision.

Weighing an estimated 350kg, the Totem Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Electric Coupe boasts 518bhp, with additional power-management efficiency settings and the capability to accelerate 0 to 100km/h in a matter of 3.4 seconds.

Designed and tested to offer top performance both on track and road, the coupe’s newest disk brake caliper B-M4, disks 328×28 and 345×28, come directly from Brembo and can be customized in a variety of colours and markings upon request.

Featuring internal heating on the front and rear windows, the Totem Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Electric Coupe includes modern air conditioning systems, an extended audio system by AUDIO DEVELOPMENT, and a fully digitalized dual-screen control board with a sophisticated antitheft system, Bluetooth connection, interactive maps, and DAB radio, alongside vehicle controls and stats.

While Totem Automobili has yet to define its exact production schedule and price, the company has published a detailed summary of the Totem Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Electric Coupe’s design specifications and is currently accepting enquiries on its official website.

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Inspired by the ocean, the 1,500-square-metre Baani Spa of Kagi Maldives Spa Island provides a personalized and outcome-focused wellness experience, taking guests on a journey to ‘Release, Restore and Regain’ through a series of reiki, crystal and sound-healing rituals, alongside holistic health coaching and transformative ‘Wellness Sabbatical’ retreats.

The Baani Spa Aims to Restore Physical, Mental and Spiritual Well-Being

Translating to ‘The Ocean Swell’ in the Maldivian Dhivehi language, Baani boasts cutting-edge spa and fitness offerings which target physical, mental and spiritual well-being. With a combination of whole-foods-focused dining, and access a multitude of amenities including a relaxation lounge, outdoor bathing facilities, a beauty salon, fully equipped yoga and sound-healing studio, steam rooms, a state-of-the-art gym and a spa wellness boutique, the Baani spa comprises of four treatment rooms and a ‘Spa Corner’ with a juice bar. Offering a variety of drinks that are as delicious as they are energizing and nutritious, the juice bar provides superfoods and ingredients rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Inspired by practices used in ancient civilizations known to improve sleep, and balance the nervous system whilst reducing anxiety and tension, the purpose-built Baani Sound and Yoga Studio offers a variety of effective sound therapies. Guests will experience the power of sound to slow down, rest and receive healing vibrations while immersing into a soundscape of Gongs, Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Koshi Chimes, and Ocean Drums. With complimentary group classes, the studio’s prices typically start from $109 for the individual 60-minute ‘Sound Chakra Balancing’ journey.

Through creating personal health blueprints and lifestyle programs customized for each and every guest, Baani’s integrated nutrition and health coaching service emphasizes the importance of balanced, holistic living that embraces the pleasures and joys of life. Charged by the duration of consultation, the spa’s coaching service costs an estimated USD$65 per hour.

Working in collaboration in with revered celebrity skincare brand, EpicurenDiscovery® on an exclusive range of anti-ageing remedies and results-driven solutions, guests can expect the highest quality of expertise and products to be used across all Baani facial, beauty and massage treatments.

Set to launch in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll by September 2020, the Kagi Maldives Spa Island is a 50-villa property a mere 15-minute seaplane or 60-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.

Designed by famed resort architect Yuji Yamazaki and managed by Maldivian spa pioneers Duniye Spa, the fully-integrated wellness hub will sit at the centre of the island. Complete with an open-air, teardrop-shaped sky roof its core, the five-star spa will appear to float atop the island’s turquoise lagoon waters.

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ICOMIA’s State of the Industry Report on Covid-19: Asia Focus

Japan

The Japan International Boat Show scheduled for March was cancelled, along with five other local boat shows planned to take place in April and May. Imported boat dealers will hold the new boat sea trials for potential customers individually from April, according to the ICOMIA report.

Marinas are open without any restrictions; Manufacturers are experiencing supply delays. For manufacturers, some parts from China have been delayed and companies are looking for alternative suppliers. There is concern about the reduction of volume due to the global demand downturn.

Hong Kong

Due to the increasing number of cases, the Government has introduced stronger measures, limiting alcohol licenses at bars and restaurants, and ordering the closure of sports clubs with private recreational leases (PRL). Several yacht clubs have closed due to the new government policies on PRL but access to boats is still open. Several yacht clubs are closed, but access to boats is still open.

According to a recent survey conducted by Hong Kong Boating Industry Association, a total of 71 per cent of employees will be affected if the downturn persists. Cancellation of both international and local boating and sailing events has had a significant-to-moderate negative impact for 75 per cent of companies in the industry.

Singapore

Bars and entertainment venues are closed from March 26-April 30. Restaurants are not affected. Schools remain open but enrichment programmes and tuition centres are closed. All arrivals have to submit a health declaration form online prior to travel. Short-term visitors (including transiting passengers) are not allowed since March 24. The cruise centre is closed.

Marinas are still open for business. Cruising in local waters is possible, but foreign arrivals will be turned away. The Singapore Yacht Show, which was scheduled for March, has been moved to October 22-25, 2020.

UAE

Since March 26, the Emirati government has issued a mandatory lockdown, while it conducts a general sterilisation campaign with the aim of controlling the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. A curfew begins as of 20:00 (local time) up to 6.00am. Public transportation is suspended during this period. Employees of certain sectors are exempt, including police, the army, medical staff, airports, and banks, among few others. Those who do not respect the curfew period will face fines. Commercial centres, malls, and open markets are closed now for two weeks, renewable. Restaurants are ordered to exclusively offer take-out services. In addition, all international flights are suspended for different period of times and depending on destinations.

Following Government and Ministerial guidelines and measures to ensure health and safety of its residents and visitors, maritime authorities notified all maritime activities companies, yacht charter and jetski rental companies to suspend the all maritime activities until further notice. In general, boating activity in UAE and Oman is suspended, but the marinas remain open for private boat owners, provided they stay on board and don’t go out. Some luxury resort marinas with hotels are offering services and responding to owners’ requests while onboard (deliveries, etc).

In Abu Dhabi, although private boating has not been forbidden by government decree, marinas are very quiet as most members respect the government’s instructions to stay at home. All commercial activities have been halted within the marinas as per the authority’s instructions. All commercial charter, pleasure and touring activity is banned. Fishing marinas are still active, since considered a vital activity.

In general, marina offices are open according to regularly hour, but manned only by administration staff, reduced to a minimum to guarantee safety and security. Marina operational staff remain 24/7, although shifts are reduced to minimum safe manning.

Each marina adds additional precautionary measures to reduce spread of the Covid-19 virus, such as:

• introduction of increased cleaning protocols, especially for typical contact areas such as door handles, washroom, buggies, trolleys, office area and equipment, etc
• screening all employee temperatures at point of entry
• enhancement of internal health & safety training measures
• preventive measures protocol distribution to suppliers and contractors
• monitoring the situation on a daily basis and adapt accordingly

www.icomia.org

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15 Things That Made Me Smile in March

What a month March has been. It came in like a lamb and went out like a lion, depending upon how you qualify each. But do not worry, I have not forgotten to share this monthly post. In fact, this time, as March has entirely occurred, I will be sharing ALL that has made me […]

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Port Takola Yacht Marina Adding New Berths in Krabi, Thailand

Port Takola Yacht Marina & Boatyard is set to expand its Pier G with 25 new berths, made up of a mixture of 15m and 18m berths as well as a 40m superyacht berth. Situated in Thailand’s Krabi province, east of Phuket, Port Takola is a 40-minute drive from Krabi International Airport and a relatively recent addition to the country’s marinas.

Port Takola is undergoing an expansion, having had a soft opening in May 2018

“Since our soft opening in May 2018, we have gradually gained a reputation for serenity, services, year-round shelter, convenience for yacht checking in and out, and being close to Ao Nang, Krabi Town and Krabi International Airport,” said Matthew Na Nagara, Port Takola’s General Manager and Chairman of the Thai Yachting Business Association.

“Boat repair services and superyacht arrivals are other factors behind this expansion. Our boatyard now provides a comprehensive service, so more repair work can be done here. A chandlery is now available onsite, so this makes it more convenient to base a yacht here on long-term basis.

“We’re also receiving more interest from superyachts for short- term and seasonal visits. This is due to more awareness of our capability and the value we can provide in comparison to other nearby destinations.”

Pier G will feature a 3m-wide concrete pontoon and Thermowood grooved-surface fingers built by Marinetek. All pedestals will feature two power connections to accommodate air-conditioning, while superyacht pedestals will provide 125-amp three-phase electrical supply.

Port Takola is also offering 30 per cent discounts to yachts berthing for more than a week, as well as long-term berth ownership.

www.porttakola.com

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Revisiting Tonne Goodman at Home

Since no one can leave their homes, magazines have had to get creative. Wendy Goodman, the design editor of New York magazine, asked her sister Tonne Goodman to submit a few photos of her West Village duplex for The Cut. I’ve mixed her photos from the Vogue profile of it from September 2001.

Tonne found the duplex in a state that had been barely altered in more than 150 years, a rare find in renovation-crazy New York and worked with architect Michael Watson to create a family friendly yet aesthetically pleasing home. Anyone who’s seen Tonne can attest that her fashion style is “minimalist, classic, contemporary and unadorned” as is her decorating style. “I was always impressed with the Italian approach that mixed pure modernism with original classic elements in period buildings, and I thought this was the perfect space in which to achieve that.”

The Mariano Fortuny lamp and painting have remained in the apartment for year but occasionally get moved around.

“In one corner of the dining room, there is a Mariano Fortuny lamp, a framed drawing Tonne made of our brother Ed, and a portrait of Tonne by Bruce Weber that he did when they were on location in Paris many years ago. The line drawing of a battleship is by Tonne’s son Cole — and Evie did the abstract gradation. Tiger’s cat scratch can be seen in the foreground.” – Wendy Goodman

To coincide with her acceptance of the Eleanor Lambert Award at the 2010 CFDA Awards, Vogue’s Tonne Goodman talked to Paul Cavaco about her favorite fashion moments throughout her career in this video.

A view of the living room from Vogue in 2001.

“Her living-room coffee table is always groaning with books and usually features her favorite red tulips (a sign that she does allow some color to seep in here and there).” – Wendy Goodman

“The entrance hall has a working fireplace and above, a poster of a photograph by Bruce Weber for Calvin Klein Tonne styled when she worked as the vice president of advertising for the designer. The dictionary on the stand has been in our family for as long as I can remember.” – Wendy Goodman

The black and white photos on the mantlepiece include  Louise Dahl-Wolfe portraits of legendary Vogue editors Diana Vreeland and Carmet Snow. I love them mixed with the earthy elements of stones and antlers. 

“The dining room is centered by a table that can expand with the addition of two leaves. Tonne bought it at a church fair. The windows have their original folding shutters. Tiger, Tonne’s cat, can be seen on patrol here.”

“Over the years, whenever Tonne has gone to Paris to cover the fashion collections, she has ferried back table settings from Café de Flore, where you can buy linens and glasses. She also carts back dishes from Astier de Villate and treasures from the Paris flea market. The knives seen here are from Perceval.”

I actually saw Tonne sitting alone at a table at Cafe de Flore during Paris fashion week years ago and of course I snuck a photo. There also used to be a separate store around the corner that sold the Cafe de Flore merchandise. It closed so you have to go into the cafe to buy the merchandise.

Ever since I saw this feature, I’ve wanted that wooden WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine that Tonne uses on the upstairs landing.

The giltwood framed mirror on the upstairs landing is original to the house.

This is a still from a packing with Tonne Goodman video.

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Chateau Montelena Offers Virtual Wine Tasting

Offering wine drinkers at home a sense of comfort and luxury during this time at home, Napa Valley-based Chateau Montelena has put together a “Wine Shelter” package, which includes the following: 1 copy of “Bottle Shock,” the feel-good film based on Chateau Montelena’s win at the 1976 Judgment of Paris starring Alan Rickman and Chris […]

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On Newsstands: WOW Spring 2020

 While the Spring issue of WOW Singapore (issue 56) managed to catch all the fair cancellations before going to print, this is not the end of the news cycle. While the issue does address our current global situation, we focus our efforts on curating just the right kind of content for the moment.

With all the hand-washing that is currently going on, we have actually lucked into just the most appropriate kind of story: watches with bracelets. In fact, we have a 20-page special on the subject forming the backbone of this issue. We certainly hope you are washing your hands frequently, and have a watch with a great bracelet to ease your mind while you are at it. Happily, our cover star, the Rado Captain Cook, also comes with a great bracelet option.

As our subscribers and dedicated following will know, the bracelet articles this issue build on the sports watch feature that we covered in the previous issue, which you can already read online via Luxuo.com.

Elsewhere in issue 56, we look at less topical concerns, but still build on our editorial leanings and lessons-learned from 2019. The unisex watch is one such editorial concern for the WOW team, as well as the unsung novelties of 2019 that still need some attention. The editor is certain that the key highlights of 2019 will play a strong role in 2020 too.

“We live in truly unprecedented times, and we’ll need to consider unprecedented moves. With that in mind, we’ll be covering all the watches that are currently in our market, even if these are not new for 2020; if we have already covered them, we’ll take another look, from a different angle. For collectors, now is the time to take your time to assess how you feel about what is in the market right now, and we’ll be following you on that journey,” said WOW Editor-in-Chief Ashok Soman.

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