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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils Black Badge Spectre – the marque’s alter ego, amplified. In addition to debuting bold exterior finishes, vivid interior details, and innovative opportunities for Bespoke, Black Badge Spectre can summon a four-figure torque output (1075 Nm), with a record 485 kW (659 PS) of power. This makes Black Badge Spectre the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history. Black Badge Spectre is the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history Development informed by hundreds of thousands of miles of anonymised Black Badge client driving data Early client demand prompted creation of a clandestine fleet of Black Badge Spectres New Infinity Mode changes driving character and summons 485 kW (659 PS) of power, delivered effortlessly Black Badge aesthetic denotes a more visceral Rolls-Royce driving experience: coloured canvas behind Illuminated Pantheon Grille, new…

A RADIANT DEBUT AT NEIMAN MARCUS On Sunday, June 22, San Francisco Pride kicked off the birthday festivities for fashion icon Pat Cleveland in style with an intimate gathering at the Neiman Marcus rotunda. Pat flitted through the crowd, luminous in a Lela Rose floral-print dress, surrounded by cherished friends and her husband, Paul van Ravenstein. The ambiance struck the perfect balance—elegant, festive, and deeply personal. THREADS OF PRIDE: A RUNWAY STATEMENT On Tuesday, June 24, during the Threads of Pride fashion show at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Pat closed the runway in spectacular fashion. Inclusive models—including CEOs, activists, and nonprofit leaders—walked, each representing a meaningful organization. Choosing solidarity, Pat walked for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, a cause close to her heart. She reflected on how many…

Nothing resonates quite like an ambassador who lives the brand, and Patrick Dempsey has embodied the TAG Heuer spirit with unmistakable style. An actor, professional racing driver, and creative force, Patrick Dempsey has been a constant presence at the side of the Swiss luxury watchmaker since 2014. This year, the relationship is entering a new chapter as Patrick Dempsey becomes the official face of TAG Heuer Eyewear. Much like Steve McQueen before him, another Hollywood icon with a real passion for racing and a key element in the defining of TAG Heuer’s legacy, Patrick Dempsey represents the rare convergence of performance, precision and timeless style.…

Patrick Dempsey’s alignment with TAG Heuer runs deep. He shares the brand’s core values: designed to win, elegance in motion, and the pursuit of excellence with no shortcuts. These can be felt on screen just as much as on the racetrack. A seasoned competitor in the world of endurance racing, Patrick Dempsey has raced multiple times at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most demanding motorsport events in the world. Few actors can claim that, and even fewer can back it up with podium finishes, after he secured second place in the GTE Am category, completing 331 laps in 2015. His dedication to the sport was recognized in 2019 when he received the “Spirit of Le Mans” award, honoring his contributions both on and off the…

Jack Heuer Line Inspired by the visionary behind TAG Heuer’s first Formula 1® partnership in 1971, the Jack Heuer line pays tribute to a legacy of innovation in motorsport. With 1960s-inspired pilot frames crafted from ultra-light Japanese titanium, Chromafade lenses, and refined detailing, the line blends vintage elegance with modern precision, a nod to Jack Heuer’s enduring influence on both design and performance. Mini Vingt-Sept Line A refined evolution of TAG Heuer’s technical eyewear, the Mini Vingt-Sept line features a sleek elliptical steel hinge and bio-nylon temples, a nod to performance and precision. Inspired by motorsport engineering, the design revisits the brand’s iconic 27° hinge with a bold, modern edge. Finished with polarized SPECTA lenses for enhanced visual clarity, this line is built for speed, detail, and dynamic movement. Shield…

“My photography is definitely bold, colorful, and vivid. I love to capture styles that are weird, unique, and stand out among the status quo.” A CREATIVE FOUNDATION IN THE BAY AREA Growing up in the Bay Area, Dasha was always surrounded by diversity, which played a significant role in shaping her worldview. “My early childhood was spent in San Jose, but I later moved to Los Gatos during my teenage years,” she recalls. “I was exposed to so many different forms of art—dance, painting, theater, you name it.” Dasha’s mother, an avid photographer, was always equipped with a camera—capturing family vacations, everyday moments, and everything in between. “I have hundreds of family photos; my mom even took photos of me for her photography courses,” Dasha reminisces. This lineage of photography…