Express Nights
Not so fast, please: the train won’t depart until 2024. But here’s a sneak peek at the sleeping cabins of the renovated Orient-Express – fine-wood headboards inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bronze, Lalique panels, a roomy sofa, rounded corners, precious woods and leather. orient-express.com
Food of the Gods
No fewer than ten master chefs will serve the finest Middle Eastern cuisine at the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival – such as the little ocean composition by Paris-based Alan Geaam, guest chef at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina. 20–28 January 2023. stmoritz-gourmetfestival.ch
Ski Enthusiasm
Benedikt Germanier, CEO of Zai Ski, pushes the limits of endurance – for himself as a man and for his innovative skis. After gneiss and slate, Zai now chisels marble onto its skis. A one-off aesthetic like Michelangelo’s David – only faster. CHF 5,900. zai.ch
Surf the Alps
For surfing fun you needn’t travel far to the sea or wait for summer. The Alaïa Bay sits in Sion: the 8,300-square-metre facility produces 300 to 1,000 perfect waves an hour and offers room for 80 surfers against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. alaiabay.ch
Shopping Trolley
Admit it: the Maserati Levante is too big for the supermarket car park. The Grecale is just as handsome, only a little smaller. 300 or 330 hp and mild-hybrid drive are plenty for every day. A classy thing, from CHF 86,600. maserati.com
Time for White
From now on, Breitling uses gold and diamonds from responsible sources in its new watch models – thanks to blockchain technology, the supply chains can be traced seamlessly. And white is the current hype for an elegant men’s watch to go with evening dress. Pictured: the Super Chronomat Automatic 38 Origins. breitling.com
Making a Statement
It can happen that a storm rolls in when you head for the slopes. The Bakerloo lace-ups are as good-looking as they are sure-footed, and the jersey-stretch suit follows your every turn. Over it, the flexible cross gilet – if the expedition fails in this, we’re at a loss too. strellson.com
This article appeared in MEN issue 2/22 (November 2022).
