Archive for April, 2009

Lamborghini Academy

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

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All those car aficiandos out there, it is definitely time to head to Italy. The dates for the 2009 Lamborghini Academy‘s courses have already been announced. So if you are a Lamborghini enthusiast (who isn’t), but you can’t afford to cough out the mega-bucks needed to own one (not many can) then, you could think of withdrawing approximately 2.5 lakh rupees from your daddy’s bank account and sign up for the course of your life. This sum of money will also get you a stylish accommodation for the duration of the course, which is usually two days, and the facility to drive the world’s most extreme sports cars, like the Gallardo LP 560-4 and the Murciélago LP 640, on Italy’s superb Vallelunga or Adria Raceway.

However, money is not the only thing you need for the course; you should have some basic driving skills. Driving your mom to the local grocery store doesn’t count. Start by registering yourself on the Lamborghini website or by contacting your local Lamborghini dealer. One thing is for sure, driving a Lambo on the super smooth Italian tracks is definitely much more thrilling than driving clunky cars on India’s potholed roads. All participants will receive an in-car video of the experience as well as a photo CD of the day. So when you come back home, just pop in your video, and brag to your friends on who the ultimate driver is.

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Riviera Yachts Come To India

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

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What economic recession! There is hardly any slowdown in the Indian economy as far as Riviera, Australia’s most esteemed luxury boat building company is concerned. Riviera has already appointed its first dealer in India and have managed to line up a few buyers. At the 2009 Mumbai International Boat Show some of coolest and most luxurious Riviera yachts were on display.

Whether you want to use them for cruising, partying, or for just showing off to your girlfriends then these are the yachts to do it in. They can be customized to match your personal style so no two yachts will be the same. While walking into one you feel like you are stepping into heaven especially when you’re surrounded with 360 degree views of breath-taking scenery. When you want to call it a night the master bedroom has a king size bed with all modern amenities. After you cuddle up with your partner on one of these yachts you know you’ve made it in life. Bon Voyage!

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Allen Solly Unveils their Spring/Summer Collection

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

as-shot-3car-111-copyb22An ensemble from Allen Solly is simply a must in every guy’s wardrobe. These shirts and trousers are best suited to firm you up for those exciting occasions when you are vying for a promotion, trying to charm your way into the heart of a hot female, or simply when you’re having coffee with friends. Since its launch in 1993, the brand owned by Madura Garments has successfully redefined fashion for Indian men. Now the corporate dress code is totally latched on to Allen Solly’s stylish zeitgeist, and so is the art of casual dressing.

For a case in point, check out the recently launched Spring Summer ‘09 collection. While vibrant yellow has clearly become the color of choice for this season, there are a gamut of other exciting shades like orange and aqua, lime and green that you can pick and choose from. Then there is the line of Neo classic shirts that will make you stand out wherever you are – in office or at a club. But the best thing about this brand is, its sheer omnipresence in India. It is available in more than 100 leading showrooms across the country, out of which 30 happen to be exclusive Allen Solly studios.

Price Range – Rs. 59915,000

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Vertu Signature Diamonds

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

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If you have ever dreamed of emulating Hollywood stars or Arab sheiks, then here is a good way of doing it. Get hold of a Vertu cell phone. Of course these aren’t your average phones that only cost a couple thousand rupees. Vertu Signature Diamonds will set you back $88,300 or 44 lakhs! This particular model is configured out of 18-carat yellow or white gold and are set with a sparkling array of diamonds. And if you are a platinum loving individual, then you can have a platinum handset embellished with .25-carat solitaire diamond. Each handset is like an immaculate piece of jewelry and making them is surely not easy. It takes highly trained craftsmen, a total of seven days to complete a single handset, and that is mainly because they have to set over 700 diamonds by hand. About the technical specs – just about everything you expect in a state of the art mobile phone is incorporated in these. If you intend to place an order, you would better hurry, because Vertu is said to be producing only 200 phones, which will be sold exclusively in select jewelry stores.

Mangroomer

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

b001a035v0main“The real reason why I shave down there is because it makes my member look bigger. Let’s be honest, God was not kind to Indian people in that department.”- Indian Comedian Russell Peters

Unfortunately, there is some truth in jokes. That’s why when we came across the Essential Private Body Shaver from Mangroomer we had to try out it. Needless to say, we were pleasantly surprised. One more item in the company’s ensemble is the electric back shaver. We decided to give it to a hairy friend of ours and then sought the opinion of a few lady friends after the deed was done. We just confirmed what we already knew – Hair is out. The metrosexual look is in. If you don’t believe us then just try to think of the last time a hairy Bollywood star posed shirtless on the big screen. Case closed.

The brainchild of Mangroomer is Brett Marut, who happens to be a self-confessed hirsute individual. He tried waxing, but could not tolerate the pain and the embarrassment of having to enter a salon full of females. But in the end, his desire for a perfectly chiseled hairless back led him to invent the ultimate Mangroomer, a shaver on a stick that measures nearly two feet from base to blade and enables you to reach around and shave your back. He designed it himself and contacted a Chinese firm to create it. The first shipment of products arrived in 2006 and since then Mangroomer has become a firmly established company that is busy building all kinds of razors that you simply can’t do without.

Billy Jealousy

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

hydroplane-shave-creamEffortless and yet edgy, playful and yet sophisticated, the products in this company’s ensemble are for the dapper dudes who want to lead life on their own terms. This rather small but vibrant company located in Dallas, US, has come up with an enticing line of “cosmeceuticals” for the face, body and hair, all of which are sharply targeted towards the sophisticated bad boys. The company is quite young, it was only in 2004 that Pat Parsi founded Billy Jealousy, and yet it has managed to make waves as an exciting male grooming brand. Hollywood stars like Keanu Reeves, Tobey Maguire, Ben Affleck, George Clooney and others are said to be avid fans of the 20 or so products that this company has launched so far. Go ahead, use the same shave cream that George Clooney does, maybe then you’ll have the same luck with women that he enjoys.

6 in 1 Casino Bar

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

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The truth is that gambling and alcohol area meant to jell together very well. Casino owners love to push drinks on their patrons – the reasoning is that the more inebriated a gambler is, the more profligate he will be in placing his bets. So if you want to indulge in a heady round of drinks and at the same time try your hand at poker, then it is better to do it at home. That way you won’t be enriching the casino bosses with your hard-earned money.

It is time you got hold of a 6 in 1 Casino Bar. Crafted in a gorgeous mahogany finish, this bar has more than enough space for your entire drinking paraphernalia – glasses, bottles, et al. But its biggest attraction is that it can be set to play a vast array of casino games – Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat and Texas Hold’em. The 40cm wooden roulette wheel is most conducive to delivering high-octane excitement when you are with family and friends. The bar also comes with a wooden rake, a banker’s holder, 300 chips, two decks of cards, dice and much else. The bottom line is that with this casino bar you have the ability to incorporate one more game that you won’t find in any casino – strip poker! Now, all you need to do is convince some girls.

The World’s Largest Swimming Pool

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

aerea-2-web2Located on the central coast of Chile, this 1,000-meter long, 19-acre outdoor pool, has now been recognized by Guinness Book of Records as world’s largest man made water body. The 250,000 cubic meters of clear water that this pool is brimful with poses a good way to indulge in sports like wind surfing, kayaking, and scuba diving! A computer-controlled filtration system that permanently draws fresh seawater directly from the ocean while pumping out used water has been developed to keep the waters in the pool crystal clear at all times. Needless to say this pool has started attracting tourists by the droves. The pool also has an Ocean Aquarium inhabited by various sea creatures such as fish, sea serpents, turtles, etc. The resorts and hotels operating in San Alfonso Del Mar are incredibly luxurious and they pack a wide array of exciting facilities. Then there are the host of other facilities to sweep any tourists off their feet – here you will find a tennis club, excellent bars and clubs, sports centers for volleyball and soccer, cinema halls, spa, parlors, fabulous gift shops, boutiques and much else. And if you are a swimming aficionado, then you are going to have a time of your life taking a dip in the world’s largest pool.

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Dermalogica Comes to India

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

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The most defining feature of the products in Dermalogica’s ensemble is that they are made out of authentic and natural ingredients. Founded in 1986 by Jane Wurwand, the company is now headquartered in Carson, California and its products are sold in almost every major nation around the world. Their flagship store in Mumbai has recently been opened. The talk of the town is that myriad macho stars of Bollywood who aspire for flawless skin are already making a beeline for this store.

When you are in Mumbai, you can check out the fabulous products in Dermalogica’s ensemble at this address:

16 Alaknanda
Nepean Sea Road
Mumbai-400036

Here are just a few of the items you want to try:

Clean Bar
Even though it looks like soap, it is actually a very effective cleanser. It will remove all the impurities from your body, without stripping the skin’s natural moister barrier.

Daily Clean Scrub
This is a dual action exfoliating cleanser, which is geared to remove dulling surface debris and lift the beard for a closer, cleaner shave.

Soothing Shave Cream
Once you start using this ultra lubricating shave cream, shaving for you will become an enticingly smooth experience. The cream is delightfully free of any artificial fragrance or color.

Pre-Shave Guard
If your cheeks support an extra tough beard, you could really do with this Pre-Shave Guard. It maximizes beard softening and prepares the skin for shaving, thus reducing the chances of razor burn and bumps.

Close Shave Oil
The best way to avoid the rigmarole of nicks, cuts and bumps is to create an extra cushion of safety between the razor and the skin. That is precisely what this Close Shave Oil is going to do for you.

Daily Defense Block SPF15
How about a daytime lotion that is going to promote skin recovery and also prevent you from skin aging UV rays! It will also beat dryness and leave a shine-free finish.

Post Shave Balm
This super cooling treatment balm is finely geared to reduce the discomfort and redness brought on by shaving. It can also moisturize and soothe to shorten post shave recovery time.

Invigorating Shave Gel
This lightweight gel brings comfort to your skin by soothing, cooling and softening. It does not contain any artificial color or fragrance.

I AM KING from Sean John

Monday, April 27th, 2009

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The leitmotif of this fragrance is inspired by none other than the legendary rapper Sean Combs, more popularly known as P. Diddy. If you enjoyed his first fragrance, Unforgivable, then you are going to absolutely relish I AM KING. The name may sound somewhat pretentious, but I AM KING manages to cast a web of flawless enchantment by opening with a note of vibrant citrus and a wave of sweet berries. These over-the-top scents are balanced competently with notes that evoke the feeling of sandalwood, vetiver and white moss. The end result is a fragrance that is smooth and completely evocative of the sexual zeitgeist of a man who likes to carry himself with the panache of a king. One thing is for sure, Royal readers are going to love this fragrance – after all, the tagline for Royal is “Live Like a King.”

Interview with Shabana De

Monday, April 27th, 2009

12074Shabane De isn’t your typical desi girl. She received a pilot license from St. Petersburg Pulkova Aerospace Academy, has done countless erotic and nude modelling, and stripped on stage in Thailand. We caught up with Shabana before her recent move to Sri Lanka. Her steamy interview and even steamier pictorial is definitely worth a look.

Be sure to download the June/July Issue with her pictorial on May 31.

Golden Palace and Marketing

Monday, April 27th, 2009

bizarre-guerrilla-marketing-golden-palace-streakerGoldenPalace.com has some bizarre ways of marketing. Case in point is the pic on the left hand side. We’re definitely not complaining because without their unorthodox method of marketing they probably would never have picked Royal Magazine as a venue. We’re grateful they’ve supported us for the past two years and they truly do have one of the best casinos on the web. And no we’re not just saying that because they’re paying us.

Interview with Playboy Model Tawny Fox

Monday, April 27th, 2009

img_7053Watch out for the next issue of Royal Magazine for a steamy pictorial and interview with Tawny Fox. She talks about the legend himself, Mr. Hugh Hefner, basketball superstar Michael Jordan, and what the recession means for her – less shopping!

Stay tuned.

TOM FORD SHADES COME TO INDIA

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

tf-116-rs-23750With a fresh line of twenty-five sunglasses you can rest assured that Tom Ford and his designers are geared to deliver 110%. A fine blend of luxurious materials and immaculate detailing ensures that Tom Ford can help you transmogrify into proverbial “chick magnet”. And if you were to take a look at his ad campaigns you know attention is what he goes after. His secret ingredient to keep you looking sharp is that he takes inspiration from iconic eyewear and embellishes them with sophistication.

Let’s shift our focus to the most recognized pair of shades today: the aviators. Check out the sunglasses called, Cyrille [TF 109] and Andres [TF 110], which open up the aviator by curving at the outer edges. The traditional, metal double-bridge at the nose of these sunglasses is modernized through stylish looking injected rims and temple tips. Even the frames are crafted from an array of materials that include rose gold, gunmetal, light ruthenium, and striped green horn.

Tom Ford eyeglasses are handmade in Italy by Marcolin. These sunglasses offer you a marvelous way to start emulating the legendary James Bond. In the latest James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig is seen sporting a pair of TF 108. In fact, Tom Ford was the tailor of choice for the film. Now his sunglasses are available at all the leading optical outlets in India. The perfect solution to your hot girl staring problem.

Price- Rs. 20,790 to 23,730

Amarula strides into India’s cosmopolitan cities

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

amarulaAspri Spirits, one of India’s leading importers and distributors of premium beverages has recently introduced Amarula, a premium fruit based cream liqueur brand from South Africa based Distell Group. Amarula is made from a sweet and luscious fruit grown in Africa, called the marula. Before the aficionados of this drink can start savoring its richness, the marula has to be handpicked, pulped and sweetened. After that it is allowed to ferment into a world-class drink.
Having already bagged two prestigious awards – International Wine and Spirits Competition 2007 (IWSC) and Overseas Living award 2008 – there is no doubt that Amarula has what it takes to enchant and entice large sections of India’s drinking population. Its fine taste and its capability to go with different kinds of foods is a plus point. The image of the elephant is there in the bottle because the African elephant likes to dine on marula fruit.

It should come as no surprise that Amarula was launched in Mumbai, which ranks amongst India’s most liberal cities. Alcohol consumption is highest in this city. The exact location was Mumbai’s swanky Hotel Calridges. At the launch party, glasses full of Amarula were firmly supported by a sumptuous array of choice deserts and other epicurean products that had cream based liquor as their key ingredient. Needless to say it was a night to remember at Mumbai’s Hotel Calridges.

Flamingo International, in partnership with Distell in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, is set to promote Amarula in its duty free shops at the airports and sea ports in India. As of now Amarula is available at select stores at major airports and in five star hotels. The drink can also be bought from leading wine stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

“Amrula is the first cream liqueur product in the country and one can easily make various cocktail drinks using chocolate, vanilla and coffee. Currently, Amarula is available in over 100 countries and well accepted in the US, African and European markets,” Sumedh Singh Mandla, CEO, Aspri Spirits, told us while we guzzled glass after glass of this sweet stuff.

100 ml bottle: 800 Rs.
750 ml bottle: 2100 Rs.