LUXURY NOW / SAILING IN STYLE

There is no greater luxury than a yacht, particularly when it is part of the new fleet that boasts sails designed by starchitects and anchors created by artists. The last year has seen the launch of A by Philippe Starck, Guilty with exterior artwork by Jeff Koons, Baracuda by John Pawson and the first of the highly anticipated YachtPlus vessels designed by Lord Foster. What’s more, Frank Gehry is working on his first boat project while Eclipse, the largest yacht in the world, is approaching completion. What all these architects and designers share in common is a love of sailing – and it is that which we celebrate in this week’s issue.

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NORMAN FOSTER, FOSTER'S FLEET

Acclaimed architect Norman Foster takes to the high seas in style, creating an elite fleet of luxury yachts for fractional ownership.

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CAPTAIN STARCK

Legendary designer Philippe Starck creates cutting-edge boats that wow the yachting and design worlds.

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ART AFLOAT - JEFF KOONS

Introducing Guilty, a yacht so immersed in art that it is an extraordinary piece of sculpture in itself. Designer Ivana Porfiri offers a rare look beyond its stunning Jeff Koons exterior.

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LOVE MY TENDER

Cast off in the chicest tenders, as the nifty nautical runabout comes into its own.

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JOHN PAWSON: SIMPLICITY

Architect John Pawson talks to us about his latest project, an elegant sailing yacht named Baracuda designed in his signature minimalist style.