Innholdsfortegnelse for May - June 2018 i Maxim

Restricted to a limited run of 10 units, the Apollo Intensa Emozione is an example of a highly anticipated car coming not from monstrous companies with historical legacies (think Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche) but from smaller bespoke auto builders like the Germany-based Apollo, which was formed when custom-supercar maker Gumpert was acquired by a Hong Kong investor in 2014. The IE is a masterwork in weight reduction. Apollo uses the latest in advanced technologies and materials to minimize weight; the result is a carbon-fiber chassis that allows for incredible torsional rigidity. It features a monocoque for safety—also made from carbon fiber—which is similar to those found in Formula 1 cars. The entire chassis weighs just 231 pounds. All 10 units are spoken for, at a price of $2.85 million each. The…

As car collectors seek out ever more exotic vehicles, auction houses like RM Sotheby’s have grown to fill the demand, offering more than a dozen specialized auctions annually, in locales like Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, Paris, and Monte Carlo. High-end automotive sales at auction see hundreds of millions of dollars change hands, as vehicles ranging from early Ford Model Ts to the most recent European hypercars roll across the block. But the smart collectors, and even the speculators who follow auctions more in search of value and profit than out of a passion for cars, know that each vehicle up for bid is more than a status symbol—it’s an investment. Navigating this world can be confounding, so Maxim spoke exclusively with an RM Sotheby’s car specialist, Alexander Weaver, about recent…

“I’m a totally different person when the camera turns on,” says Joanna Krupa. It’s hard to imagine the powerhouse model, actress, and activist as anything other than the stunning woman you’ve seen in magazines and on TV, but Krupa prioritizes finding a balance between work and life. “I love my work, but when I’m home I turn off the business part and just get into my sweats, put my hair up, no makeup, and chill on the sofa without a care in the world.” That’s not to say she’s taking it easy. After years spent traversing the globe, stints on Dancing with the Stars and The Real Housewives of Miami, and a long-running gig as the face of Poland’s Next Top Model (she jokes that she’s the “Polish Tyra Banks”),…

As his ball sliced far to the right of the 13th fairway at Royal Birkdale, near Liverpool, England, eventually landing on an overgrown hillside, Jordan Spieth looked on helplessly, if not hopelessly. It was the final round of the 2017 Open Championship, which Spieth had started with a three-shot margin over fellow American Matt Kuchar. But the lead was a distant memory now; Spieth’s inconsistent play had allowed Kuchar to narrow the gap leading up to the 13th. To make matters worse, Spieth couldn’t find a playable second shot from the spot his drive had come to rest. It looked like an epic collapse on one of golf’s biggest stages, and from one of the sport’s brightest young talents. Spieth might have thought he was experiencing a bad case of…

Inside one of the world’s most iconic hotels, l’Hôtel de Paris, resides one of the world’s top restaurants: Louis XV, from renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Now entering its fourth decade, this Monaco landmark still holds its own on the global culinary stage, earning Ducasse three Michelin stars once again in 2018.…

Rooftop Riviera bars offer an abundance of eye candy in all forms—turquoise waters, the rich, beautiful, and famous—but when it comes to drinking well, a glass of rosé or perhaps a spritz is about as much as you can expect. Right? Well, the good news is these days you can continue soaking up those views while sipping something a bit stronger, too. “It’s true that most customers will instantly go for wine, Champagne, or spritzes,” says Thomas Bencze, an experienced barman who’s worked up and down the Azur Coast, with stops in Cannes, Nice, Saint-Tropez, and beyond. “Nevertheless, the cocktail movement has started!” While it may still be in its nascent stage along the Riviera, progress has been made thanks to bartenders who have brought in a taste and skill…

STREET KING P.18: Blazer, ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA ($2,795); mrporter.com. Derby shoes, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI ($1,175); mrporter.com. Watch, ROLEX BY TITAN BLACK (price upon request); titanblack.co.uk. Fragrance, CREED ($425); creed boutique.com. DIVE TIME P.20: Tourbillon watch, AUDEMARS PIGUET ($173,700); audemarspiguet.com. Marine Royale 5847 alarm wristwatch, BREGUET ($46,300); breguet.com. OBJETS D’ART P.22: Napoléon Bust candle, TRUDON ($175); trudon.com. Fragrance, ARMANI PRIVÉ ($270); giorgioarmanibeautyusa.com. Fragrance, DOLCE & GABBANA ($230); barneys.com. Room spray, TRUDON ($190); trudon.com. Fragrance, FREDERIC MALLE ($320); fredericmalle.com. Influences from Japan in Danish Art and Design 1870–2010 book, THE DANISH ARCHITECTURAL PRESS ($100); amazon.de. Frank Stella book, THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART ($100); amazon.com. HEIDI KLUM P.32: Fascinator black top hat with mesh and feather detail, ARTURO RIOS ($340); arturorios.com. Earrings, HOUSE OF EMMANUELE ($595); houseofemmanuele.com. P.34: Pants, belt, shoes, and jewelry, VERSACE…

The McLaren Senna For all the work McLaren Automotive has done in recent years to climb the supercar hierarchy, its reputation is still based on its success on the track. Worldwide, the brand is associated not only with Formula 1 but also the most celebrated driver of modern times, the late Ayrton Senna. So it’s natural that the British automaker’s most performance-obsessed supercar is named after the Brazilian Formula I icon. The McLaren Senna is an evolution of the groundbreaking 720S, starting with the Monocage III, a modified take on the company’s carbon-fiber monocoque, which provides immense strength and rigidity despite its minimal weight. Each of the 500 vehicles will be given an upgraded iteration of the 720S’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, tweaked to produce 789 horsepower, with all its power…

WHERE TO STAY Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc This legendary palace, the most elegant address on the Riviera, is a delicate combination of sophistication and cool. Order lunch at Eden-Roc Grill, followed by a swim in the Mediterranean, before choosing either one of the two in-house restaurants for dinner. —SBH WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & PLAY Eden-Roc Restaurant Eat elegantly at the Eden-Roc Restaurant, where tables on the seafront veranda offer sweeping views of the lush Lérins Islands in the distance. (A 15-minute ferry ride will get you there if you feel like exploring; boats leave from the dock in Cannes and Juan-les-Pins.) The timeless menu includes Steak Diane, flambéed tableside (58 euros), roasted blue lobster (86 euros), and 50 grams of fresh Beluga caviar, served with buckwheat blini (540 euros). Or…

WHERE TO STAY InterContinental Carlton Cannes With a century-plus history, the 343-room Carlton is where American actress Grace Kelly was staying when she first met her future husband, Prince Rainier III. Oscar-winning actors celebrate their Palme d’Or victories on the seventh floor, where the elite suites are found. Some of the most famous jewel heists in recent history have taken place at this storied property—close to a combined $200 million of jewels stolen in two separate heists. World-class dining is available at two in-house restaurants, and the Carlton Bar is the best place to people-watch in the city. —KG WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & PLAY Shop Ultra-luxe high-end shopping—Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and the like—can be found along La Croisette. For a more local experience, check out Rue Meyna-dier. Or do…

When Napoléon escaped from exile on Elba and returned to France in 1815, he arrived on the coast of the French Riviera before heading north into the countryside. While this route led Napoléon back to a short-lived second reign as emperor, today the same route can be conquered with horsepower instead of on horseback. The Route Napoléon boasts some of the finest driving roads in all of France, not to mention the nearby high-altitude mountain passes. The über-wealthy who flock to Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Monte Carlo head up to the beautiful scenic roads to put their supercars and grand tourers to the test. Other sections of road near the coast include stages from the Monte Carlo Rally, including the infamous Col de Turini, perhaps rallying’s most celebrated stage. According to…

Sonia Sieff has earned a reputation as one of the most gifted photographers in the world. It was no small achievement. The daughter of two photographers, including the legendary portrait artist Jeanloup Sieff, she has experienced the blessing and the curse of following in the footsteps of a famous parent. “I don’t know if I would have been a photographer if my parents were not in the business,” she tells Maxim. “But the only thing I know is that photography is a real passion and something I want to do every day.” Her current release, Les Françaises, a photo book of elegant nudes, was the result of three years of work, often in collaboration with Sieff’s personal friends, many of whom were models for her shoots. “For this book, I…

When Condé Nast Traveler recently published an “illustrated guide to risking your life in New Zealand,” it was more incentive than deterrent. The magazine dubbed the remote island nation the adventure capital of the world, and though it has always appealed to rugged thrill-seekers, lately it has attracted a wealthier sort of adventurer, equally drawn to some of the most dramatic, unspoiled, and challenging terrain on the planet as to spectacular luxury lodges offering world-class accommodation. Far off on its own in the Southwest Pacific, New Zealand is the perfect destination for travel via private jet, and lately the top chartering firms have seen an uptick in demand for travel to the country via ultra-long-range aircraft, like the Gulfstream G550, that have the ability to get well-heeled passengers there in…

From sailing watches to diving watches, the world’s finest timepieces have long been designed with the ocean in mind. Two of the most striking recent examples include these options from Audemars Piguet and Breguet, each of which is capable of tackling the sea’s most difficult conditions. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT ($173,700) features an asymmetrical design inspired by contemporary architecture. Ensconced in a sandblasted titanium case, with glare-proof sapphire crystal and a black ceramic bezel, the Royal Oak includes a fully visible flying tourbillon and can descend to depths of 100 meters. Breguet’s Marine Royale 5847 alarm wristwatch ($46,300) is made from 18-karat rose gold, with a rose gold–gilded dial hand-engraved onto a rose engine. Able to withstand pressure down to 300 meters, the watch’s self-winding movement…

Saint-Tropez Jewel of the Riviera A dreamlike seaside route connects Monaco and Saint-Tropez, studded with palaces and bastions featuring imposing architecture, gigantic rooms, luxurious gardens, and enchanting terraces. Together, they reflect a past defined by the pursuit of elegance and the art of good living. Back then, artists, millionaires, and royalty discovered and fell in love with the French Riviera, which at the time was known mostly for its sea bathing and thermal spas. Soon, the area became a regal getaway famous for sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, gourmet cuisine, and world-class hotels. Today, the road that connects the towns of the Côte d’Azur is dotted with references to its past. It’s a region of romance and charm, luxury and authenticity, one that has captivated artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall,…

MONACO YACHT SHOW The world’s premier showcase of luxury superyachting, the annual Monaco Yacht Show last year drew some 34,000 participants to marvel at 125 of the vessels on display, including a 360-foot marvel. In total, the merchandise was worth more than $4 billion. Since its inception in 1991, the event has grown from a showcase of around 30 yachts into a celebration that includes VIP parties, yachting industry gatherings, and an automotive showcase featuring brands like Bentley and Lamborghini. Helicopters and tender boats are also available for sale. —KG WHERE TO STAY Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Steps away from the Casino de Monte-Carlo, this gem will be totally renovated starting in early 2019. (The hotel will remain open during the renovation.) The hotel is a Monaco institution, with its…

Q&A: FIVE-TIME WRC CHAMPION SÉBASTIEN OGIER For the epitome of extreme auto racing, forget the circuits and head out into the big, dirty real world. The World Rally Championship (WRC), a 13-race tour that spans five continents and nearly 10 months, is where the most fearless drivers test their mettle. French driver Sébastien Ogier, in his Red Bull–sponsored Ford Fiesta WRC rally car, has been champion since 2013. What makes rally driving so challenging? It’s the accumulation of everything, considering the length of the race and the technicality of the roads. We can’t know them by heart, so we have the specific resource of a codriver in the car who gives pace notes that we have to follow, and there is also a strong parameter of adaptation to conditions and…

Kelly Yazdi is thinking what I’m thinking. We’ve just picked up a pair of Indian motorcycles on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu. We’re supposed to shuttle them to downtown Los Angeles for a women’s motorcycle event there. Showing up at such mixers is certainly a part of the 27-year-old’s job, which can be loosely defined as follows: model, biker chick, event planner, brand ambassador. But a quick scan of the brake lights in an unrelenting line from Pacific Palisades to the city has inspired an audible. The words “We don’t have to go to downtown L.A.” have barely left her lips before I’m nodding in agreement and we’re blasting down the 1 toward Baja. Becoming a successful model once required Amazonian height, a waifish waist and high cheekbones, and…