Louis Vuitton has always offered the luxe service, now called “Mon Monogram” to its more discerning clientele, and recently enabled customers to explore the possibilities online – some 200 million in all given the range of available colors and options.

Now in celebration of Father’s Day the famed French luxury goods house, which recently opened an impressive new flagship in London, has selected four different styles of men’s luggage to showcase the Mon Monogram program for the private jet traveler. On offer are the Pégase 45 ($2,800) and 55 ($3,270) wheeled cabin cases (top row), designed as the perfect accompaniment to private air travel. The iconic Speedy 40 (bottom left, $1,030) and classic Keepall 55 (bottom right, $1,370) meanwhile make the perfect carry-ons. Now all you need is the perfect destination ….

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Privé Boutique’s latest additions will truly glamorize anyone’s art collection or jam session, and without a doubt make quite a statement. Members now have access to several original guitars, each adorned with approximately 6,000 Austrian Swarovski crystals. These guitars are sought-after not only for their magnificent presence, but also for the name behind the art, Amanda Dunbar- a world-renowned artist. Amanda was born in Ontario, Canada, and moved at the age of 12 to Allen, Texas, where she first picked up a paintbrush. It was in an after school art class where she discovered she had an innate gift. Shortly thereafter she had been recognized as a child prodigy; a very fitting title for someone who sold out her first art show, selling over half a million dollars at age 16. She is no stranger to the world of media, having been on the Oprah Show twice, ABC’s “Person of the Week”, and countless magazines and newspapers. Amanda has also been working diligently with different charities, and is the ambassador to The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. All her work has been recognized, and at 23 she was honored to be the youngest person entered into the Governor’s Texas Woman’s Hall of Fame

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In 2008 Amanda decided to expand her canvas to include guitars. Her collection of some 30 pieces, entitled Precious Rebels, are all custom picked and entirely original. Anyone can see the precision required to create the intricate designs with one glance. Amanda has the capacity to capture the character of each guitar, while giving them a dazzling make over. These re-born guitars may look delicate but they are for rocking out. The guitars are spruced up also to enhance their playing ability with custom hardware and are equipped with microchip technology for security of an authentic “Precious Rebel” guitar.

Her instruments have caught the attention of many prominent musicians, celebrities, and art collectors. They have been featured on American Idol and Versace ad campaigns, used by the Black Eyed Peas and played by Nickleback’s front man Chad Kroeger during the opening of each show on the North American tour. Talk about wow factor. Smashing one of these guitars for performance sake won’t be necessary, the mere image of the guitar is a performance in itself.

And now, Privé members, preferred customers can not only get their hands on these guitars, but have the opportunity to have a piece custom designed, complete with a “Privé” guitar case.

For inquiries you may contact: Privé International
1 888 834-9997

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For those of you not familiar with the term, Bizliner we have included a definition below.

Bizliner / Corporate Airliner: An aircraft that is in use as a commercial airliner as well as a corporate aircraft. These aircrafts can meet the requirements of many mission profiles: Head of State, luxury transport, corporate shuttle, personal luxury transport and sports team transport. These aircrafts feature amenities such as WIFI, Direct TV, Private suites with in suite baths, spa rooms, medical suites and even piano bars.

The two most widely used Bizliner aircraft are the Boeing BBJ (B-737) and the Airbus ACJ (A-319). IAS has also worked on aircrafts as large as the Boeing 747, Boeing 777 and Airbus A340. The passenger carrying capability range and comfort is one step above any purpose built corporate jet.

If you desire to acquire an aircraft new or pre-owned please contact : Privé International
Our private jet consultants specialize in Bizliner acquisition, completion and operations.

Combining innovation and technology the Dutch based Shipyard “Jongert” has designed in cooperation with Gloss Design (IT) with innovative naval architecture by the renowned Dutch company Van Oossanen & Associates. The Ghost Yachts G180V.
The Jongert Shipyard ensures a smooth and swift construction process which meets the highest Dutch quality standards.
Based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) principal, Ghost Yachts and design Partner Gloss Design developed an innovative high performance yacht with a sleek and sophisticated appearance that is not afraid to show off its brawn.

Meeting the 500GT size requirements proved to be an interesting and challenging operation. The Ghost G180V is unusually long for a 500GT yacht so the design had be carefully shaped and calculated to stay within the volume parameters. The deck layout benefits from the yacht’s length, offering opulent exterior spaces. Whether it’s alfresco dining or relaxed sunbathing, the decks provide plenty of space for comfortable outdoor living. The Ghost G180V’s interior offers spacious accommodations for ten guests. The arrangement shows a full beam master’s loft with balconies on the forward main deck and four guest cabins on the lower deck. The crew accommodations are located forward and provide comfortable quarters for eight crew members. The Captain’s cabin is conveniently located on the upper deck, directly connected to the stylish and light flooded Sky-Bridge.
The main salon and dining area have an open plan layout offering unobstructed views throughout the room while the generous windows keep the guests connected to the surroundings. A lounge area with a bar is located on the upper deck. Both the main salon and the upper lounge are connected to the aft decks by large sliding doors. A combined tender storage and beach club finalise the guest amenities with a day-head, showers and plenty of space for watertoys, an optional steam room, sauna, diving station or additional bar area.

The yacht’s sporty looks are supported by equally impressive performance data. Two MTU 20V engines propel the 370 tons yacht to a 34 knots top speed and a 31 knots cruising speed. An optional Vericor TF50 booster unit with waterjet raises the bar even higher to an astonishing 40 knots. The FDHF hull also provides the option for comfortable cruising at displacement speeds and transatlantic range at a 15 knots passage speed.

Specifications:
Type – Ghost 180
Hull type – Fast Displacement Hull Form
Hull material – Steel
Superstructure material – Aluminium and reinforced composites
Compliance – MCA code of practice LY2 – unrestricted
Classification – At owner’s advice
Length overall – 55mt / 180ft
Length waterline – 53.34mt / 175ft
max. beam – 9.20mt / 30ft
Draft – 3mt / 9.84ft
Displacement – 710 metric tons
Gross Tonnage – 669GT
Fuel capacity – 110.000 litres / 29.000 Gallons
Fresh water capacity – 20.000 litres / 5.285 Gallons
Main engines Spec A – MTU 12V4000 M70 2×1680KW
Main engines Spec B – MTU 20V4000 M73L 2×3600KW
Main generators – 2×160KW
Max speed Spec A – 17 knots
Max speed Spec B – 23 knots
Cruising speed – 15 knots
Range @ 15 knots – 4000 nautical miles
Guest accommodations – 12
Crew accommodations – 12+Captain

Source:Ghost Yachts

Privé Boutique is Privé International’s newest venture. The boutique was created for our members as well as non-members. Current Privé International members will have premier access to inventory at our exclusive preferred rates. If one is not a Privé International member and wishes to have premier access you may visit Privé Boutique to register (one time fee) and become a preferred customer.

Privé Boutique Preferred Customer:
1. One who excels at acquiring the finest in luxury products.
2. Access to our members-only website featuring: Private sales on a number of luxury products (see list of products below).
3. One who has access to prices that are too good to be public.

Even the wealthiest of consumers enjoy receiving the best possible rates.

Join us on Privé Boutique and receive insider access to preferred rates (10-40%) off the most exclusive in world class:

Private Jets

Luxury Mobile Phones

Luxury Automobiles

Lifestyle

Yachts

Properties

Only current members or preferred customers can benefit and have access to special pricing on all inventory.

To stay informed on current inventory follow us on Twitter @priveboutique

Contact us: sale@priveboutique.com

Oculus

Maltese Falcon

WHY by Wally Yachts

Alfa Nero

Pelorus

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When it comes to a global service company that sets the bar in the industry for providing luxury services, Privé International is a leader in the industry. Privé members require the best in service and quality which is why Becker Automotive is the number one recommended choice for Privé’s members when it comes to automobile customization. There are few automobile customizers that set a standard in the industry like Becker Automotive. The company is in a class of their own and one of the true pioneers in the industry.

The story of how Becker Automotive came to be is an inspiring story of innovation and passion, and one which started back in the late 1970’s. Howard Becker made his footprint in the world of automobile customizations during the L.A. auto sound scene some 40 years ago. In those days Becker states “I wasn’t selling electronics. I was selling an experience.” His toughest sell, though, was his own father, Bernard, who originally owned the shop. The way Bernard Becker saw it, young Howard was bound to succeed as a lawyer. After all, his son had everything else, both on the athletic field and in the classroom. In 1966, Becker won a track scholarship to the University of Southern California, where he competed in both 400- and 800-meter events, ultimately earning world ranking in the quarter mile in 1969. In 1971 Becker got his M.B.A. and went to work for a management consulting firm, doing financial planning, marketing, and capital restructuring. He found himself drawn to the nitty-gritty of running his own company. Becker was becoming an entrepreneur, but he knew nothing about the world of the entrepreneurs, and had no tools to show him how to be one, “At that time, American universities didn’t take entrepreneurship seriously,” he explains. “Now, it’s big, but back then it was mom-and-pop stuff. Business schools were geared to prepare their graduates for careers in marketing of finance with Fortune 500 companies or on Wall Street.” Becker decided to do something about that. First he immersed himself in the literature of entrepreneurship. Then, at the age of 23, he started teaching it. It began as a noncredit course at Pierce Junior College in Woodland Hills, Calif. Shortly thereafter Becker’s course became part of the accredited curriculum at California Lutheran University, where he continued to teach for the next 20 years. After having been successful at teaching entrepreneurship he though now perhaps it was time to put it into practice. And what a better place to do it that in his father’s car radio shop.

Initially it was a frustrating process especially working alongside his father. His dad would give me jobs like stacking the shelves, just to keep him out of his way. But as Becker soon proved, he had a knack for selling. “I didn’t just want to repair car stereos, I wanted to improve [their sound]. Dad had always prided himself on doing a job as economically as possible. The typical car of that time had an AM/FM radio in the dash hooked up to one monaural speaker. When customers wanted to convert to an 8-track tape and stereo system, Dad would say ‘Keep the speaker in front; I’ll just add another in the back. It’ll be cheaper and save you money.’ But the way I saw it, it wasn’t gizmos people wanted-not more radios or speakers or more amps, but more music-a deeper, richer sensation.” Soon, woofers were booming throughout the surrounding neighborhood and so was word about the Becker’s radio shop. “The shop was situated in Hawthorne, a predominantly black neighborhood north of LAX, so our clientèle wasn’t affluent, but after a motor and four wheels, the people who came into the shop had to have music.” The first breakthrough came as the result of attitude as much as an advancement in technology. ” we looked at the car as if it were a home. What this means is, we took combinations of speakers-bass, midrange, and tweeters-and built them into the car much as you would build an in-home stereo system. It was the first time anybody had done that,” says Becker. “We were always learning and looking for ways to improve sound. A car isn’t like any other environment; it presents special challenges. The smaller the car, the more difficult it is to work with; the larger the car, the more room you have to mount equipment. Window glass can be particularly problematic. It reflects sound, while carpets absorb it. Audio direction is another consideration. Speakers are usually mounted in positions ‘off axis’ to the passengers’ ears, and of course the driver never sits in the middle of the car.”

An even larger breakthrough came in the 80’s, when Becker committed what some claimed at the time was automotive heresy. Becker purchased a new Mercedes 450SL, ripped out its factory-installed sound system, and replaced it with his own design incorporating home stereo components and speakers. Then he drove it down Wilshire Boulevard to every Mercedes Benz, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, and Ferrari agency in Beverly Hills. “Some of the people at the Mercedes-Benz [dealerships] said, ‘How dare you put anything but factory equipment in that car?’ That was maybe 25 percent of them. The rest of them were amazed when they heard the difference. “Then I outfitted some of the sales managers’ cars with similar equipment. It was a big investment, but the celebrities weren’t coming to Hawthorne, so we had to come to them. It gave the salesman something extra to sell. The Ferrari or Porsche of Rolls-Royce salesmen would ask a customer, ‘Say, would you be interested in upgrading your sound system?’ Considering that we were in the music capital of the world, there were lots of reasons for them to say yes.” The first celebrity to nod an affirmative was Rod Stewart. “He had a Porsche Turbo, and we installed about eight or 10 speakers in his car.”

In 1984, Becker moved the company, by then known as Becker Automotive Design (B.A.D.), to its present site, a half-block south of Beverly Hills, and began routinely installing upgraded sound systems for every Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Ferrari dealership from San Fernando Valley to Long Beach.

The real “boom” for Becker Automotive was in the 90’s when Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) where becoming extremely popular especially amongst celebrities, providing the privacy from the constant bombardment of the paparazzis. In the 90’s the music industry was also seeing a sign of a trend in a particular music genre “Rap”. “Snoop Doggy Dogg and Warren G. owned two of the first SUVs we totally customized,” says Becker, “and rappers have a tremendous influence in the L.A. culture, not just on fashion and music, but also in the cars that entertainment and sports stars drive. Now, in the music and sports world, people simply have to have an SUV.” The appeal of the SUV, explains Becker, begins with its versatility and size. “But they can be improved upon from several points: power, brakes, suspension, exterior and interior aesthetics, and electronics. Once you do that, you have an SUV that feels like a European high-performance luxury car, only the SUV has more value and utility that the luxury car. You can pull up next to an exotic or luxury vehicle, and all the excitement is in the truck. They’re tough, they build value, and they give their drivers great pride of ownership.”

Becker Automotive is a company which has truly come into its own, producing custom vans for those seeking the ultimate in luxury transport with an eye towards discretion. Today Howard Becker transforms SUVs and vans into ultraluxe transports for the likes of Edgar Bronfman Jr., Tiger Woods and King Abdullah of Jordan. His clients want the accoutrements of a Rolls-Royce or a Maybach, but would rather do without the attention those cars tend to attract-at least some of the time, creating that “Privé” environment they seek combined with class and elegance.

A Becker SUV or van with every luxury and armoring option can top hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Becker Automotive Design

Their latest product named the JetVan is a cocoon of technology with 5 star luxury. Providing a private, calming ambience and a host of amenities that, according to Becker, have customers repeatedly saying, “This isn’t a van—it’s a Mercedes,” which technically speaking it is.
In collaboration with Crestron Electronics the latest innovation is truly a mobile office. Crestron is the world’s leading manufacturer of sophisticated audio/video and lighting control systems; Becker Automotive produces highly customized, chauffeur-driven business luxury transportation. Put the two together and the result is zero downtime, even during a traffic-laden commute.

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Becker transforms Mercedes-Benz manufactured new generation Sprinter Vans and Cadillac Escalade ESVs into virtual blank slates. Options range from choices in chassis sizes to the number of hand-crafted seats, a variety of upholstery and carpeting options and a selection of hand-veneered, genuine wood accents. Complementing these luxury features is a technologically advanced environment kept simple by Crestron, providing touch panel control of virtually every in-cabin system and device.

“When you sit in a Becker JetVan or Escalade, the ‘wow’ factor is undeniable,” said Vin Bruno, Crestron Director of Marketing. “You immediately grasp how tremendous an asset it is for a busy executive on the road.”

Without ever having to unclasp the seatbelt, owners can access high speed Internet, 3G wireless technology, satellite TV and radio, iPods and Blu-ray players, plus the air conditioning and heating, privacy dividers, aircraft-like LED lighting, electric aviation blinds, seat and foot rest controls and automated side entry door. 32” to 40” LED screens, 7.1 surround sound audio and lighting dimmers make the AV experience equal to that of a home theater.

Becker Automotive is the epitome of mobile luxury and over the years has proven it can withstand the test of time.

“Our customers seem to [be able to] afford everything except time,”
“The JetVan puts time back into their lives.” Howard Becker. Becker Automotive Design (B.A.D.)

Passenger accommodations have not been forgotten, in addition to the room there is actually a comfortable seat in this aircraft. None of the bells and whistles have been forgotten in the cabin as well; WiFi, Direct TV, satellite phone, etc. We are looking forward to working with our clients and Gulfstream on many 650 projects in the future.

The Gulfstream G650 airframe, combined with the legendary Gulfstream customer service, is going to be a combination that’s hard to beat!

G650 Specifications:

Performance
Long Range Cruise Mach .85
Max Mach .925
Normal Cruise Mach .90
Range 7,000 nm 

Weights
Operating 54,000 lbs
Fuel 44,200 lbs
Landing 83,500 lbs
Payload 6,500 lbs
Payload/Full fuel 1,800 lbs
Ramp 100,000 lbs
Takeoff 99,600 lbs
Zero Fuel 60,500 lbs 

Design Standards
Engine Type Rolls Royce BR725A1-12
Thrust Rating 16,100 lbs (each)
Passenger Payload 8 passengers 

Interior
Interior Length 53 ft 7 in
Length 46 ft 10 in
6 ft 5 in
8 ft 6 in
Volume 2,138 cu ft 



Post by: Ivan Klugman 
Integral Aviation Solutions Inc

For information on acquisitions and refurbishing contact: Privé International

The 2010 Antibes Yacht Show will be the 4th installment in the shows career and it also marks the start of the Mediterranen yacht season. With the support of the town of Antibes, The Port Vauban and the International Yacht Club of Antibes (IYCA), the show has become a destination point for yacht enthusiasts worldwide. Over the years the Antibes Yacht Show has doubled it’s capacity, this year with 170 yachts for sale and charter we can almost certainly expect to see even more exciting exhibitors and innovative designs this year. The Antibes Yacht Show attracts exhibitors from a whole host of services and sectors, such as brokers, equipment suppliers, designers, media & sponsors. From the foot of the ramparts passing the Bastion St. Jaume to the legendary Billionaires’ Quay. The Show covers more than 1,000 m of quay and 15,000 m2 surface area of land, visitors can admire a selection of the finest yachts on the market, some up to 80m long. A ferry shuttle service makes it even easier to navigate around the historic setting of Port Vauban. Port Vauban will be a buzz on April 8th – 11th. If you plan on arriving Privé style, private jets have landing access in Mandelieu La Napoule. There are many fabulous places to stay while attending the show. Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel is a beautiful hotel with two restaurants, Les Pecheur and the beach restaurant Le Cap.

The show hosts festive events on board the yachts, at exhibition stands and in the prestigious venues around the marina. There are many sites to see and palaces to explore, whether by yacht, automobile or by foot. With summer just around the corner, plunge into the exciting atmosphere of the yachting world at the Antibes Yacht Show.

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Come and experience the incredible atomosphere of the fourth annual Antibes Yacht Show.

For further information contact: Privé International

The AB 140, the newest and largest model in the AB line of jet-propelled yachts, looks and feels like 007 on water. The yacht combines a powerfully rugged and concealing exterior with plush living, dining, and social areas that mask an underbelly and architecture made with optimal performance in mind.

The entire yacht stretches 42 meters long and reaches maximum speeds of 46 kn on three engines. Ruggedly-sculpted carbon, kevlar, and other materials generally reserved for aerospatial vehicles, wrap nearly 360-degree around the boats exterior, concealing those on the outside from nearly all angles. It also includes a 6.5 meter garage, a 4.2 meter tender, and a jet ski for three people, and sundeck with table, black wraparound sofa, and sunbed.

The saloon is divided into a living room and dining room with a table and chairs to accommodate a party of up to 12 people. An entertainment center, including a retractable 50″ flat-screen plasma TV, video-recorder, DVD player, stereo system, and satellite decoder, sits in between both sections and separates the saloon from the wheel room. The Saloon has an air conditioning system separate from deck below.

The lower deck includes a master cabin in the rear that spreads across the entire beam of the boat, a VIP guestroom with double bed, and two guest cabins with two single beds each down the hall. All cabins include wooden beds (doubles in the Master and VIP, single in the guest rooms), nightstands, drawers, a closet, an attached bathroom separate from the other cabins, separately controlled air conditioning systems, and a mini entertainment center.

The lower deck also includes two crew cabins and a gallery that can accessed directly from the wheelhouse, separating guest and crew living quarters.

For more information on private yacht/jet acquisitions and charters contact: Privé International