Aviation
The Definitive Luxury Lifestyle Event 'Concours d'Elegance' returns 5-6 July
Concours d’Elegance has quickly established itself as one of the highlights of the social calendar. Inspired by the salons of the 18th century, the event celebrates everything that epitomises prestige design and style. Concours d’Elegance sets out to create the ultimate fine shopping experience. It’s a firm society favourite and embraces an exclusive line-up of luxury brands.
Guests at the salon can sip champagne whilst viewing the zenith of design in timepieces, cars, yachts, interior design, jewellery, property and aviation. They can enjoy an exquisite lunch and attend lectures from some of the world’s leading style authorities.
Concours d”Elegance is hosted in the spectacular grounds of The Hurlingham Club, close to the River Thames. An exclusive garden party, it provides the ultimate hospitality opportunity for business clients and friends.
A Shopping Experience For The Senses
Our intimate gatherings enable our guests socialise with other style connoisseurs, learn about the heritage behind the art and purchase exquisite goods within a relaxed, exclusive environment.
Test the glamour, sample the lifestyle and enjoy the exclusivity of this unique experience, whilst being treated to the very finest in hospitality.
Concours d’Elegance in London is held within the magnificent grounds of The Hurlingham Club. Founded in 1869, the Georgian clubhouse is set within a 42-acre estate of lavish gardens, lawns and sporting facilities.
Not only will CDC be out their to capture all the magic for you on camera, but we have also managed to secure a very inclusive VIP package to ensure you make the most out of it:
- Entry to the lavish grounds and Concours d’Elegance for the day (11am-7pm)
- Private or shared table of 10 in The Hurlingham Club
- Champagne reception
- Selection of luxury canapes
- Summer grill lunch with seafood and meats from the UK’s best suppliers
- Mediterranean selection of salads
- Complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks (over lunch)
- Coffee and petit fours
- Afternoon Tea
- Complimentary souvenir programme (one per two guests)
These VIP packages are available to our members on 3 individual days
- Preview day: Wednesday 4th July 2012
- Ladies day: Thursday 5th July 2012
- Judging day: Friday 6th July 2012
To gain access to these exclusively unique VIP packages simply head to http://cdclifestyle.com/privileges
Basic ‘entry-only’ ticket to Concours d’Elegance is available at £65+vat per person per day.
Last year celebrity guests included Jade Ewen, Beverley Knight, Nancy Dell’Olio, Elen Rives, Eddie Jordan, Liz McClarnon, Blake etc.
Dress code: Summer smart, elegant
L’Helicoptère par Hermès EC135 Eurocopter
Aptly named l’Hélicoptère par Hermès, Eurocopter, the world leader in the new generation of light, twin-engine helicopters, have partnered with Hermès to make this special version of their popular EC 135 helicopter.
L’Hélicoptère par Hermès EC135 is a twin engined multimission helicopter designed for luxury and business use. It has a spacious cabin capable of accommodating up to five passengers plus a pilot and several pieces of luggage. Technically speaking L’Hélicoptère par Hermès is a standard specification EC 135, but with a lavish interior designed by Hermès with guidance from Eurocopter’s engineers. The interior itself features Hermès calf leather seats and leather trimmed controls with the cabin enclosed in Hermès canvas and complete with binoculars so the passengers can view the scenery from above.
L’Hélicoptère par Hermès’ unites the latest and most advanced aircraft technologies with the sophistication and finesse of Hermès.
Mercedes-Benz style EC 145 Helicopter
Global leaders in helicopter transport Theocopter, yesterday celebrated the world premiere of their new EC145 model. Tailor-made for luxury and business private travel, the helicopter’s interior was actually designed in Mercedes-Benz’s Advanced Design Studio in Italy and was inspired by the interiors of the car maker’s luxury-class saloon models. Boasting all manner of deluxe materials the helicopter includes elegant woods plus adjustable ambient lighting and spacious multi-function boxes with various equipment options to suit the clients’ specific requirements.
“We are very pleased to have realized the first product of ‘Mercedes-Benz Style’ with Eurocopter” said Prof. h.c. Dr. Gorden Wagener, head of design at Mercedes-Benz.
