Don’t miss: This week’s calendar highlight

Don’t miss: This week’s calendar highlight

Words: Hamish Roy

Wednesday 4th May will mark the opening of the doors at Prestige London, The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car show and London On-Water 2016. A bit of a mouthful, yes, but they are in fact 3 distinct events – albeit held simultaneously and to synergistic effect. Prestige London will take place in the beautiful Old Billingsgate building, located on the banks of the river Thames in the heart of the City. It promises to be a celebration of epicureanism and its attendant objects, showcasing the very best property (both London-based and international) objet d’art, watches, fine art, interior design and fashion. As such, this 4-day event will be a cross-collecting connoisseur’s dream. Distinguished actor David Suchet, awarded a CBE for services to drama, will appear as guest of honour to open the event on Wednesday.

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The event will celebrate cars at the pinnacle of automotive excellence – those that blend the lines between art and machine. The UK launch of the Spano GTA Supercar will take place during the event; custom-made Bugattis, Ferraris, McLarens, Astons, Lamborghinis and many more will likewise be on show. For those who regularly take to the air, the programme is equally wide-ranging, with Net Jets, Sikorsky and Plane Sayling exhibiting alongside jet brokerage and charter companies at the very forefront of the market.

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London On-Water will take place at St. Katherine Docks, Old Billingsgate, a centre of commerce since the 10th century. A stone’s throw from the Old Billingsgate show, the ‘on-water’ element will allow the finest yachts and powerboats to be shown in their element, with names like Lürssen, Blohm & Voss, Nobiskrug and Fincantieri to name a few.

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The definitive destination for the the finer things in life, this 4 day event promises to be entertaining for friends, family or clients alike. Drawing some of the biggest names from the four corners of the luxury industry, the networking opportunities will likewise be unrivalled.

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