Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury

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Warren Buffett, the world's most successful investor, hosts Lorre White and top clients at a private aviation function.

Luxury Needs A Safe Place To Be On Line.

November 5, 2009 --  Users of the popular

iPhone

are accustomed to turning to their phones to manage every portion of their lives, using it to find driving directions, play games, and even function as a flashlight.  So, luxury brand Ralph Lauren decided to meet these consumers where they live, designing a free

iPhone

app that allows users to scroll through items from their most recent Fashion Week shows and peruse selections from Ralph Lauren’s current collections.

Ralph Lauren, however, is one of the exceptions to the rule.  Luxury brands have typically eschewed an online presence, believing that their collections must be experienced in person, perhaps even in the atmosphere of a dedicated retail shop.  According to a new study from the NYU Stern School of Business, only a third of luxury brands were selling online just a year ago.

The recession has changed all this, as now two-thirds of luxury brands have some sort of online presence.  However, the study found that not all online efforts are created equal.  While some brands embrace the full spectrum of smart phone apps, Twitter feeds, and Facebook fan clubs,  many luxury brands still struggle with simple e-commerce, noting that cruise and tour brands, along with jewelry marketers were among the least digitally savvy. 

The NYU study rated 109 luxury brands across 11 product categories, giving brands ratings from  genius, gifted, average, challenged, feeble.  What sets apart the best digital performers like Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Clinique and Porsche from the losers, like Waldorf Astoria, Trump, Faberge, Graff and Bulova, is their willingness to innovate the brand in the digital realm. 

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Most Powerful Luxury Brands

10 World Most Powerful Luxury Brands

Three brands – Hermes, Gucci and Rolex have maintained double digit growth in brand value.

This acomplishment is significant at a time when many consumers can no longer afford expensive products. And those who can often feel compelled to constrain spending, concerned that flaunting Luxury
Badges would project insensitivity and poor taste.

The Luxury category has grown by 10 percent in brand value, driven mostly by demand in China and other developing markets. In addition, classic and timeless brands have done a better job of resisting the recession.

As the most ubiquitous Luxury brand, Louis Vuitton, which leads the category with a brand value of $19.4 billion, also benefited from this trend.

All the Luxury brands score high on brand contribution, reflecting the tight bond They have with customers. These scores have not softened, despite the economic pressure, suggesting that spending will resume when consumer confidence returnes.
Luxury brands may benefit in a recession as customers reward themselves with affordable Luxury treats. Some investment gurus have even suggested investing in Luxury items as more reliable return on investment than the stock market. Rolex watches, for example, often increase in value on the second-hand market.

Several Luxury brands held secret sales late in the year to move excess stock without tarnishing Their brand image. Brands such as Moet & Chandon, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton adjusted their messages to emphasize brand heritage, with resonates with the more reflective consumer mood.

After many years of high groth, with exciting and avant-garde designs and advertising, in 2008 Louis Vuitton went back to Its heritage with the launch of the Journey campaign, featuring celebrities such as Keith Richards and Sean Connery. The idea of the campaign is a celebration of Louis Vuitton’s origins: travel and discovery, but also an invitation for consumers to live their lives as a journey. This was a masterstroke in the current times. People are looking for brands that They can trust, that have stood the test of time and that They perceive to provide value. Louis Vuitton’s classic quality and timeless style play straight into this trend.

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Conical bras are flying off the shelves

Conical bras are flying off the shelves but would YOU wear one - and how do they work?

By Claire Coleman

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Well hello, boys! There's no getting away from it. That is exactly the message that my attire is sending out into the world. In fact, I think the only way I could make it clearer is if I were holding a flashing arrow pointing at my chest.

It's not that I'm striding around the November streets exposing the sort of cleavage that made Eva Herzigova so voluptuous that her Wonderbra ad stopped traffic. Far from it, I'm in fact clad in a very demure cashmere sweater.

Before and after: Claire Coleman in her own bra, left, and the attention-grabbing in a cone bra, right

But it's what I'm wearing underneath it that is causing something of a stir. Because following the news that John Lewis has recorded a surge in sales of pointy bras, I am road-testing one of the aforementioned garments and the results are - ahem - interesting, to say the least.

I suppose I should be grateful that my modesty has - to some extent - been preserved.

After all, the concept of a conical bra means one thing and one thing only to anyone who grew up in the Nineties: Madonna and THAT outfit.

The infamous cone bra corset that Jean Paul Gaultier designed for her Blonde Ambition tour became a cultural reference point, long before we realised that, actually, Madonna wasn't the first blonde to popularise this style of lingerie.

Indeed, in the Fifties, Diana Dors and Marilyn Monroe were infamous for their unnaturally cone-shaped bosoms that helped shape that Fifties icon 'the sweater girl'. Flash-forward 50 years and it looks like this particular silhouette is back with a bang.

OUR PICK OF THE COOLEST CONE BRAS: Red & black Lulu bullet bra, £35, whatkatiedid.com (left)
The prettiest and most wearable of all the bras, thanks to a less-extreme shape and with the lace a more feminine touch.
Pink satin bra, £109, Rigby & Peller, 0845 076 5545 (right)
This was meant to be inspired by old-world glamour, but seemed more reminiscent of a Madonna video. The points needed more padding.
Nude soft non-wired bra, £9.75, johnlewis.com (below)
This is the conical bra for women who don’t want to wear a conical bra. It offered very little support.

Helen Spencer, John Lewis's head buyer of lingerie, says: 'I think we're selling more conical bras as customers take influence from designers such as Louise Goldin, Jean Paul Gaultier and Dolce & Gabbana, who have rediscovered the bra as outerwear in their spring/summer 2010 collections.

'Throughout the last century, the trend for feminine pointy-shaped bras experienced a renaissance following times of a toughened economy, marking a return of unabashed femininity as women seek to have more fun with fashion as a form of escapism.'

I don't know about escapism. The Triumph Doreen bra (£23.50, johnlewis.com) that I'm wearing feels an awful lot more restrictive than my usual choice.

This ain't pretty, sexy underwear.

This is the sort of matronly underwear that is probably referred to as 'a foundation garment'; it's no-nonsense, functional stuff that the empire was built on.

And while, in my pencil skirt, rear-seamed stockings and tight sweater, I'd hoped to be channelling a sort of breathy, Jessica-Rabbit-meets-Marilyn-Monroe vibe, I actually feel more like my old history teacher, Mrs Lewis, who had a bosom so impressive that it could silence a full assembly hall in seconds.

(Admittedly, this might have been down to her position in authority and her booming baritone, but I still believe that her formidable bosom, that she always seemed to wear high, proud and pointed - like a pair of attacking bazookas - added in no small way to the effect.)

I might not feel in the slightest bit sexy with this pair of oversized bullets attached to my torso, but there's no escaping the fact that I'm garnering an awful lot more attention than I usually would in a prim sweater and skirt.

Walking through the office, I'm a little bit concerned that I've inadvertently given an entire desk whiplash, after my two-pronged attack prompts a series of double-takes.

'Wow, your boobs walked into the room before you did,' gasps the photographer.

I pop outside to grab a sandwich for lunch and the man serving me seems to have problems focusing on my face, and on my way back to the office a passing builder shouts after me: 'You'll have someone's eye out with them!'

But when I do a quick straw poll, almost everyone agrees that while it's an eye-catching look, it's just not sexy.

 

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'I think it's because when men think about boobs, they think about something soft and round - it's the curves that are sexy,' ponders one man.

'But this is a very aggressive look.'

You can see his point. Who in their right mind wouldn't be terrified with these two instruments of torture bearing down on them?

And to be honest, that decides me. If lingerie doesn't feel good, doesn't look good and men don't find it sexy, frankly what's the point of it?

It might have worked for Marilyn and Jean Paul Gaultier, but despite John Lewis's recent figures piquing my interest, I've got to confess that my interest in these particular twin peaks has, well, peaked.

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Rome International Film Festival - Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 October 2009 -
Austin Film Festival - Saturday 24 October 2009 -
Cineteca di Bologna - Wednesday 11 November 2009

Lorre White - The Luxury Guru

From Yoga to Yachts, Cars to Candles, Private Jets to Perfumes, Lorre is the guru of all things luxury.  “Luxury is not just about amassing quantity in life, it is about living life to the fullest.  Luxury is anything we do above simple survival, it is what brings comfort, enjoyment and creates life’s memories.  Luxury is for everyone” says Lorre.  “The fastest growing luxury segment is the one that supplies an emotional component.  Luxury supplies a very special opportunity to experience something new.  It is often educational and can be shared with friends and loved ones. The Robin Leech 80’s excessive decadence, disrespectful wastefulness of resources, and gaudy gluttony is gone.  It is now an enlightened approach to living.”

Yves Saint Laurent named world's richest dead celebrity

Deceased French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, making 350 million U.S. dollars, has beaten Michael Jackson in the list of top-earning in 2008 dead celebrities compiled by Forbes, according to media reports Wednesday.

The fashion designer was followed by the composers Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein on the 2009 list with 235 million dollars, and the late "King of Pop" Jackson ranked third at 90 million dollars.

But Jackson is predicted to be a big earner for years to come while Saint Laurent, who made the list for the first time this year, may have difficulty repeating the 2009 performance.

"Saint Laurent had a massive estate sale, which brought in 350 million dollars. Michael Jackson has only made 90 million dollars since his death in June," said Forbes Senior Editor Matt Miller, who is also the editor of the dead celebrities list.

"Michael Jackson will make tens of millions of dollars a year because he has lucrative publishing rights, rights to all his memorabilia. There's still profits to be made from the movie which comes out tomorrow."

The Michael Jackson movie "This is it" hits theaters around the world on October 28. It is based on his rehearsals for a series of London concerts.

The other "King," Elvis Presley, was fourth on the list with 55 million dollars.

The ranking assesses the earning power of deceased celebrities, including musicians, authors, actors, and songwriters, among others.

Two names that unexpectedly did not make this year's list were Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.

"Both have similar incomes to last year. In fact Marilyn Monroe made more money this year versus last year," said Miller. "However, because of all the new people on the list like Yves Saint Laurent they weren't able to keep up."

(Agencies)

Designer Yves Saint Laurent appears on the catwalk at the end of his fall/winter 1999/2000 haute couture fashion show in Paris in this July 21, 1999 file photo. French fashion king Laurent, hailed for revolutionising the way women dressed, died on June 1, 2008, a close associate told France Info Radio.

Designer Yves Saint Laurent kisses famous actress Catherine Deneuve (R) as she came to congratulate him at the end of his show during the Paris ready-to-wear winter collections in this March 27, 1985

Pop star Michael Jackson waves to supporters as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after he was found not guilty in Santa Maria, California in this June 13, 2005 file photo. Michael Jackson was nominated on Oct. 13 for five prizes at the 2009 American Music Awards, including artist of the year.

6 common misconceptions about (luxury) online retail

6 common misconceptions about (luxury) online retail by Nicholas Mir Chaikin - 26 Oct 2009

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Nicholas Mir Chaikin, creative director of Spill, Parisian boutique web agency, dispels some commonly held myths about ecommerce and cautions against blindly following online business ‘rules’. 1. Ecommerce is hard. Nothing about ecommerce is intrinsically difficult. Programs that manage the logic and workflow of buying online have been pre-packaged and available inexpensively or free since before Spill set up our agency’s first eshop in 1996. However, even today, brands separate design and communication strategies from their online sales strategies. This unfortunate situation is tantamount to a premium watch company buying two pages in Vogue; the first a sleek and sexy campaign and the second, a dull pack-shot followed by the text “this watch is very expensive, please refer to the previous page to see why you want it.” Ultimately it is a waste of resources for both brands and their agencies. I have dubbed this incoherence “le iPeur” or “the iFear” (in French because I live in France) — it is basically a fear of computing and the misconception that unless the entity charged with building your eshop has 40 bespectacled engineers per room they will not be able to program a shopping cart. This follows the misconception that an entity of good designers cannot be an entity of good technicians. This is simply not true. Remember, designers are part artist and part technician, and in more “mature” arts the misconception of their mutual exclusivity has been eschewed. No one would assume that Frank Lloyd Wright’s firm could not engineer a building because he made beautiful windows, or that the design prowess of Ferrari implies that their engines are inferior. Mammoth engineering firms are important for mammoth IT projects (think public utilities or social security) but will rarely serve the interests of brand image. The professions are simply distinct. Any reasonably good web-agency with a reasonably good IT director will be able to manage ecommerce — remember that web agencies are summoned to far more complex tasks these days: social networks. Most of us have had to build a social network for one start up or another so we should have no problem even with complex CRM situations. The hard part is the same as it has always been: creating desire, communicating, and building image and goodwill. 2. Social features are necessary. While this can be true for certain brands it tends not to be a prerequisite for a luxury brand’s success online. All the same, I have seen many a brief with “allow users to rate products.” NO. Never. These are, and should be, privileged relationships from brand to client, with brands profiting from user feedback. Building an Achilles heel into your own website is a mistake. While community building may be pertinent and important in certain circumstances, it must be extremely well thought out, with impeccably executed mise-en-scene. Community building cannot be achieved via a checklist of standard offerings on out-of-the-box ecommerce software. Tweets, Facebook groups and other such tools are inherently outside of the brand space that your agency has created. Their use should be weighed in the context of the total brand experience — if they bring meaning to the experience please use them, if they do not, don’t. They can do more harm than good. 3. I need Magento! (or the buzz ecommerce software of the month) And speaking of out-of-the-box ecommerce software, today’s flavor of the month is Magento. Before that it was OScommerce, before that it was Intershop etc. The good news is that these were, or are, all good programs. The better news is that the two more recent ones (Magento and OScommerce) represent a maturation of the industry towards open source and free software, a good thing for all of us. The bad news is that they might not be the best choice for you. Magento is very good and complete software, well structured, feature-rich, it installs in seconds, and is perfect for the little shop around the corner. Why? Because, being a software package that is supposed to do everything for anyone, it has everything. It has a front-end, a back-end and an everything-in-the-middle-end. However when you need a specific front-end, and relationships with existing information systems (ERP, logistics, CRM etc.), and some haute-couture modifications, you will need to start taking it apart. Any luxury brand will have important image guidelines and objectives. An ecommerce site should be built at the uncompromising service of those objectives and not adapted from an all-purpose tool with the hope of meeting those objectives. The complexity of “un-engineering” software for the purpose of re-engineering it will probably cause compromise and unnecessary complexity. Design and specification choices should drive the technology choices and not the inverse. Beware the brother-in-law, the database programmer, who read in PC World magazine that Magento was the best ecommerce software of 2009. 4. We must heed the Ergonomist. I would not say that you want to confuse people, but beware the Ergonomist. This odd and mediocre profession is based on the notion that normalcy is superior to innovation and that focus groups should drive design. Luxury industries have not and can not work in that fashion. The products or fashions we create are not created by the consensus of a focus group but by individual artists, designers and stylists. Thus in our communication we must innovate and not be afraid to challenge and question traditional techniques. The Ergonomist will say “the search field must be in the upper right corner,” and I say “maybe!” The various stars of the vocation of web design did not get there by consensual design. The major success stories in the world of luxury industries did not communicate in consensual ways or design only consensual products. They innovated by creating desires or the need of something new. Successful communication and retailing continued such innovation. It must continue on the web as well. Throw away your focus group report (or take it with a grain of salt) and use the skills that are implicit to your industry. Karl Largerfeld would. 5. The fewer clicks the better. Again, this is the battle cry of the Ergonomist. Various site rating or “report card” documents flying around the net put a great deal of weight on this single factor, without context or a mitigating “why?” While I concur that obfuscation is not desirable, the bigger picture of user experience must weigh in as the most important criterion of your brand relationship. There is nothing inherently wrong with an extra click if the user experience justifies it. Inversely, in some cases, the more clicks the better. People may be enjoying browsing, reading, watching and learning about a brand, as they might linger in a beautiful boutique. The long-term benefits of a rich brand experience may be more important than driving people to a quick checkout. 6. Send that newsletter! Yes, you should, but only if you have something really important and motivating to say. Too often newsletters adhere to a rhythm (e.g. once a month) and not to real events in the story of a brand. Non-compelling newsletters result in subsequent newsletters being ignored, or worse, being relegated to the dreaded SPAM box. Newsletters should be considered as episodes in the unfolding tale of a brand, and your customers should thirst for the next episode.

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Health & Wellness Of Super Spices

Seven super spices for super health

Spices are high
in antioxidants

Michele Thompson, MS

The word “antioxidants” typically conjures up thoughts of fruits, vegetables, tea, and even chocolate. But did you know that spices and herbs are also ripe with antioxidant power? McCormick is proudly promoting its “seven super spices” that are as comparable in antioxidant levels as many fruits and vegetables. And Dr. Wendy Bazilian, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients, also recommends using more spices and herbs as a way for you to improve the overall quality of your diet. Here are the seven super spices and why they are so good for you.

Health-conscious chefs and nutritionists have long recommended including spices and herbs in dishes to add flavor without the fat, salt or sugar. But now studies on the antioxidant richness of spices and herbs suggest using these flavor powerhouses as a way to add more health to your meals, too.

“It’s the ultimate in good nutrition news when adding a favorite ingredient increases the health benefits of the foods we’re already enjoying,” says Dr. Bazilian. For example, one teaspoon of ground cinnamon has the equivalent level of antioxidants as a half cup of blueberries and one cup of pomegranate juice. Just think of all the foods to which you add cinnamon!

The healthy benefits of spices and herbs

To advance the science of spices and herbs, McCormick created the McCormick Science Institute, an independent research organization supported by McCormick & Company, Inc. Researchers are looking at antioxidants as well as other health-promoting advantages offered by consuming more spices and herbs.

Antioxidant power: Research has shown that antioxidants are substances -- found in foods like fruits and vegetables --that may protect cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Antioxidants can protect you against heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Antioxidants include beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, selenium and vitamins A, C, and E.

Anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are investigating the unique protective properties of spices and herbs, and their role in possibly reducing inflammation. Inflammation has been identified as a precursor to many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, allergies, and Alzheimer’s to name a few. Spices and herbs can be included in an anti-inflammatory diet to not only add flavor but to also assist in healing the body.

Weight loss. Researchers are exploring the potential of spices to boost metabolism, promote satiety, aid weight management and enhance the overall quality of a diet. The capsaicin in peppers are believed to have metabolic boosting properties. In addition, if the food you eat is flavorful and satisfying, there is a good chance you will eat less and consume fewer calories, too.

What are the seven super spices?

Spices and herbs are botanically classified as fruits and vegetables. And since they no longer contain the water that makes up a significant part of the fresh produce, spices and herbs offer an even higher level of antioxidants. In addition, spices and herbs also are rich in phytonutrients, such as carotenoids, flavonoids and other phenolics, all of which possess health-promoting properties.
Many spices and herbs appear to have some beneficial effects, but here are the seven super spices with the greatest health-enhancing potential and tips to include them in your meals.

Cinnamon

Dr. Bazilian says cinnamon is easy and versatile (and delicious!). “Put 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in your coffee grinds before brewing or stir into your honey to sweeten your tea,” she suggests.

Dr. Bazilian adds, “Mix into yogurt or sprinkle onto oatmeal. Stir into pumpkin or put into smoothies. Cinnamon is a great addition to sprinkle into a traditional PB&J, too (whole grain bread, natural peanut butter, all-fruit preserves, of course!).”

According to Dr. Bazilian, in addition to the antioxidant benefits, research is underway to determine the role of cinnamon in improving and helping to regulate blood sugar and cholesterol in the body.

Oregano

“I call oregano a ‘mini salad,’ says Dr. Bazilian, “one teaspoon has as much antioxidant power as three cups of chopped broccoli (but don’t ditch the broccoli – have both!).”

Oregano is among the highest in antioxidants of the dried herbs and it goes seamlessly and flavorfully into familiar, everyday foods as well as new recipes. Dr. Bazilian recommends adding oregano to commercial or homemade pasta or pizza sauce or even sprinkle oregano onto a grilled cheese sandwich.

She adds, “Sliced tomatoes become exceptionally pretty and tasty with a sprinkle of oregano, a grind of pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.”

Ginger

It may surprise you but one teaspoon of ginger has similar antioxidant levels as one cup of spinach! And ground ginger can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

To satisfy a sweet tooth, Dr. Bazilian recommends this pungent spice be sprinkled onto fresh fruit slices or stirred into frozen yogurt or ice cream.

For savory fare, ground ginger can be mixed with honey and heated to provide a sweet gingery glaze on steamed carrots or broiled salmon fillets. Ginger also livens up marinades and sauces.

In addition, Dr. Bazilian says, “Scientists are looking at the role compounds in ginger for digestive issues (nausea and others) along with its role in reducing pain.”

Dried Red Peppers

Spices derived from red peppers include cayenne, crushed red pepper and paprika. In addition to adding fiery flavor, these spices may just be a tasty friend to dieters, too. Dr. Bazilian says, “Red pepper in its various forms is showing promise for enhancing metabolism, increasing satiety and potentially stimulating fat burning, too.”

She recommends using cayenne, crushed red pepper and paprika to spice up hummus, guacamole, cottage cheese and even mashed potatoes. She adds, “Give marinades or dressings a kick with a little cayenne or sprinkle paprika onto fish for a tasty and pretty change.”

Rosemary

The compounds in rosemary appear to help reduce inflammation in the body and inflammation is a trigger and indirect risk factor for many chronic diseases. Rosemary is also being studied for its role in heart health.

Include rosemary in marinades for meats and tomato sauces as well as whole grain breads and rolls. And for the adventurous palate, try ground rosemary in cakes and sweet quick breads.

Thyme

According to Dr. Bazilian, in addition to the antioxidant advantages, research is looking at the role of compounds in thyme in relation to respiratory function.

To get more thyme in your diet, whisk it in salad dressings and creamy dips, sprinkle it on cooked vegetables and fish, and include it in stir-fries or sautes.

Turmeric

This bright yellow spice is commonly found in curry powder. Researchers are looking into the role of turmeric in brain health and protecting against cognitive decline associated with aging. In addition, curry is a heart-healthy condiment.

Stir curry into egg salad, chicken salad and tuna salad mixes for lunch. Add curry to simmer sauces for poultry. Whisk curry into dips and even vinaigrettes for cooked vegetables.

How much of a spice or herb will deliver health benefits?

More than a dash will do you. Dr. Bazilian recommends including spices and herbs at every meal. However, there is not yet a specified amount.

“Just like foods, it’s not possible to provide a specific ‘prescription’ (like we do with medications) for [spices and herbs]. Just have an herb and/or spice at every meal,” recommends Bazilian.

She adds, “They enhance flavor and nutrition while also providing a tasty way to cut some of the salt, fat and added sugars from the plate.”

Does heating spices and herbs kill their nutritional potential?

Dr. Bazilian says, “The science on spices and herbs and their properties and functions is still emerging.”

Researchers are looking into the effects of heat and preparation techniques and there is no official answer on whether or not certain compounds or nutrients are altered when exposed to heat or other practices.

According to Dr. Bazilian, some research has suggested that heat may actually enhance the bioavailability (the ability of the body to absorb and use a nutrient) of certain compounds, while others may be potentially decreased.

She says, “It is likely that we will discover there are great benefits to be had from including herbs and spices along with other health-promoting SuperFoods, regardless of preparation techniques.”

From Health & Wellness Magazine

Bentley Luxury

Envy The Bentley Continental Supersports as the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar performance and a highly focused driving experience. The Bentley Continental Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol (gasoline) and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in the luxury sector. This represents stage one of the company’s commitment to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by 2012. Available worldwide from autumn 2009, the Bentley Continental Supersports will be FlexFuel compatible in the majority of markets from launch with North American cars offering the capability by summer 2010, following regulatory approval.

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