6 THE GOOD LIFE SEPTEMBER 2014 Welcome


Top-quality products for people going places


machine, there’s something deeply comforting about encountering top-notch products, made with love and attention to detail. Here, we round up five companies whose dedication to quality can’t be faulted. Tere’s something for everyone — from collectable sports cars for the racer in the family to a state-of-the-art stroller, for the discerning toddler.


I The Good life recommends:


• Ancasta: As Europe’s largest yacht brokerage, Ancasta has spent the past 30 years committed to


building relationships with


clients that last throughout the entirety of their boat ownership. Able to guarantee the highest level of global exposure for our vendors, the company is also adept at exploring viable purchasing options for its customers, whether their choice be brand new, or pre-owned. Ancasta’s ABYA-trained brokers are qualified to help, advise and ensure your total protection throughout the entire sales and buying process. www.ancasta.com/thegoodlife


• Dubarry of Ireland: Dubarry of Ireland has recently opened its flagship store at 34 Duke of York Square in the heart of London. Nestled right off the Kings Road and Sloane Square, shoppers are greeted into what can only be described as an idyllic living space, where they can shop at their leisure. Dubarry of Ireland’s footwear and clothing collections are an integral part of achieving the quintessential


country look. Established


in 1937, Dubarry designs luxury performance leather footwear that’s not only waterproof, but also built to withstand whatever the elements decide to dish out this winter. Hail, rain or snow, Dubarry’s footwear will protect your feet from the harsh winter season ahead. Invest in your feet this season and visit the Dubarry store at, 34 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY. www.dubarry.com


n this age of mass-production, where ‘stacking ’em high and selling ’em cheap’ is the mantra of the high street sales


• Hexagon Classics: Hexagon has been selling early to modern classics from its London showrooms for over 50 years. “Tere’s one fundamental tenet that I apply to any classic car purchase: I only buy cars that — if they don’t sell — I’d be happy to own at the price I’ve paid,” says Paul Michaels, Hexagon chairman. Te classic car market has been very strong for the past couple of years — and rare and original sought aſter examples from the classic marques have appreciated considerably. While in some cases the most valuable cars make owners think twice about using them, at the more accessible end of the spectrum, there are cars that are fun to drive — practical ownership propositions. “Our Modern Classics division in North London specialises in really usable cars that more or less offer zero depreciation, in the £30,000 to £150,000 range. I think the last of the air-cooled Porsches — the


993 model — represents


good value, starting at £35,000, and offers an exhilarating, depreciation-proof motoring experience, even by today’s standards,” adds Paul. Hexagon Classics division, based in South Kensington, deals with the major classics in the £100,000 to £1.5m range. “At this level of expenditure — you have really got to do your homework — generally Aston Martin and Ferrari lead the market. Any rare, original, low-mileage example of these marques appeals to a wider global audience. We have a unique coach-built Ferrari in stock at the moment that would get you invited to most of the major historic car events in the world and provide the satisfaction that you know you’ll never encounter another example. Te price of such exclusivity? “A fair bit under £1m — or about 35% of the price of Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’ art installation,” notes Paul, with no trace of irony! www.hexagonclassics.com


• Holland & Holland: Since 1835, the world’s finest sporting guns have been made in London by Holland & Holland. Tis quintessentially British company’s heritage of superb craſtsmanship has formed the basis of its transformation into a global luxury goods brand, supplying luxury clothing and accessories that focus on authenticity, heritage and style. www.hollandandholland.com


iCandy


• iCandy – Raspberry: Te Raspberry is iCandy’s new state-of-the-art lightweight compact fold, freestanding stroller. Hopping on and off buses, from cafes to cabs, up curbs and through the London Underground, with its agile chassis, ease of fold and innovative, spacious storage capsule, the pushchair is the smart choice for urban adventures with your new born or toddler. Built to perfection, the innovative tyres with four-wheel independent suspension, ensures smooth strolling, no matter the surface or bumps in the road. Te chassis comes in two colours: a matt black or a natural brushed aluminium with the iCandy logo lasered into the frame. Te Raspberry hood is available in seven fresh colours. www.icandyworld.com


Hexagon Classics


Dubarry of Ireland


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