Sydney's luxury sportswear scene just got a little more crowded with the arrival of Moncler in the heart of the city.

The Italian label is renowned for its high fashion pieces which often feature utilitarian touches blended with contemporary minimalism and bold patterns. The down jacket is of cou...

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Conor McGregor is no stranger to big ticket events but for his latest party trick, he brought along little Conor McGregor Jr. to the Super Bowl LIII.That wasn’t all though. The controversial UFC fighter made sure that his son would step out in as much sartorial style as himself, decked out in a matching David August aurbergine suit complete with separate black trousers. McGregor delighted fans with his pre-game appearance on the field whilst also giving millions of dads around the world a bit of a rude awakening in father-son dressing.McGregor senior rocked a bespoke David August suit complete with matching purple lapel flower, pocket square and tie paired to a white dress shirt. This was contrasted with fitted black trousers and leather shoes. On the wrist it was all money with a gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Skeleton edition piece which retails in the region of US$100,000.Conor McGregor Jr. meanwhile rocked a matching suit but changed up the leather shoes for Gucci toddler’s kicks. We thank God he didn’t have a matching Patek too because that would have pushed us over the edge.

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It’s coming to the tail end of summer and guys everywhere are loosening their belts and skipping gym sessions. After all: if spring is for working on your summer bod; autumn is for working on your winter one.But as your six-pack morphs back into a keg and your triceps return to gelatinous undercarriages, you might start to question your annual hibernation cycle. As for your partner? If Chris Hemsworth‘s Instagram is anything to go by, they already have…The context: Chris Hemsworth recently spruiked his new health and fitness app, Centr, on Instagram, with a heart fluttering video. He then received more than he bargained for. And while the leading Hollywood man is no stranger to #thirsty comments, this latest batch is interesting because it shows the average dude how to (potentially) rack up some admirers of his own.But first: the app. Centr was developed by Hemsworth and his team of hand picked experts, offering daily workouts, meal plans, meditations and a 24/7 community offering support. And although Hemsworth emphasised: “It’s your PT, dietician, chef and wellness coach all in one,” it seems many of his female followers are more interested in the (presumably) shirtless, behind-the-scenes “extras” advertised.

“It’s not a diet. It’s not a boot camp. It’s not just weight loss either. There are meal plans and snacks you’ll actually love, workouts you’ll look forward to, and practical techniques to keep your head in the game.”

The app works around a Facebook-esque newsfeed, where you can scroll through your weekly planner, see newly-added workout or meditation videos and recipes, and swipe away the ones you don’t like. But again: that’s not what the following commenters were focussed on.What were they interested in? Most likely the heady insights the app promised to give into the lifestyle of the Australian actor and his trainers, which (in theory) helps you develop a positive mindset of success, motivation to achieve your goals, accurate information to make the most of your efforts, and a sense of accountability.And something to drool over.“I don’t think I’d get my workout done I’d just wanna watch and admire lol,” one comment beneath Hemsworth’s latest Centr post reads.“This is the one you were talking about,” with a heart eyes emoji, said another, tagging her friend.“Puedo ver en este video que no necesitas de tu martillo para ser asombroso” (I can see in this video you don’t need a hammer to be amazing), a third added, taking the #thirst international.They say love transcends all, and when it comes to Hemsworth’s sculpted physique, it certainly does, with the comment fest soon migrating over to Twitter.

So. @chrishemsworth just convinced me to workout more. #centr pic.twitter.com/pdnF8g4UWr

— Heather (@heatherwrites_) 27 January 2019

Can it be February 11 yet? #Centr #Fitness2019 #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/GecWLUYDnj

— Evelyn Lopez (@EvelynSkyline) 2 February 2019

The conclusion? If Aussie men are to compete with Hemsworth on any level, we might need to take heed of the old saying: “If you can’t beat ’em, join em.”

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RELATED: Chris Hemsworth’s Insane Workouts Will Leave You A Quivering Mess

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Stylish men are by now well acquainted with fashion's nonsense terms. 'Athleisure' and 'sportsluxe'? The two simply jog off the tongue nowadays, particularly at times of scrutiny when a clueless friend questions your choice of jeans, sneakers - and a blazer.

It's time to extend your fashion vocab...

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We make no effort to hide our love of the Porsche brand. For over 70 years the brand has been creating icons of the road and has become a legend of motorsport winning almost every road race on the planet. It’s safe to say, Porsche cars are designed and built to be driven fast, very fast.

What if you live in Australia? The ultimate ‘nanny country’ where there are rules for rules. Nightclubs close at 11pm and driving at 50 km/h has become common practice for us city folk. Thankfully if you’re a driving enthusiast or someone who’s invested their hard earned money in a Porsche, there’s a wonderful solution for you.

It’s called the Porsche Experience.

For a small investment you can do two things: Drive Porsche’s fastest cars or bring your own car and experience it doing what it was designed to do.

Porsche’s driver training facility is located at Mount Cotton in Queensland, however for the purpose of this adventure I was spending three days at the mighty Phillip Island Circuit, a regular fixture on the MotoGP and the V8 Supercars calendars. Ask any V8 Supercar driver and they’ll tell you that Phillip Island is one of Australia’s most iconic and fastest race tracks. Wide, undulating and fast.

For some Porsche Experiences away from Mount Cotton, it’s BYO Porsche. Thankfully Porsche was nice enough to lend me the new 911 Carrera T and a Cayman S. Strangely it’s not just 911s who participate. Over the three days we saw old Boxters (like very old Boxters), Macan S, Caymans GT4s, GT3 RSs, 997s, 996s and even a lone Cayenne with after market GTS stickers. No matter what Porsche you own, you can learn how to drive it at a Porsche Experience.

Porsche employ the services of past and present racing icons. Names such as Luke Youlden, Craig Baird, Dean Canto and Alex Davison are just some of the instructors on hand teaching drivers how to get the most out of their cars and learn how to drive in a range of challenging situations. Braking, skid pan, defensive driving and avoiding danger. Overseeing the driving is the gruff and no bs Thomas Mezera whose dry demeanour will scare some but ensures there’s no funny buggers on track.

So is it just driving fast?

No, it’s a lot more than that. The days are broken up into two parts. The mornings are for learning, the afternoons are open track. Day one we learn about corners, the importance hitting the apex and braking to maximise speed. Then there’s the braking challenge. It’s here we learn just how much space you need to pull up to a complete stop at speed. Expect to be very wrong in your estimations. Lastly we attempt a short Motorkhana course where drivers do their best to complete the course without knocking over the cones. No cones were knocked over in the writing of this article.

With the morning’s education sessions complete, drivers are invited out on the open track. Here we complete a number of laps behind the instructors where they talk us through the corners, ensuring we know where to brake, accelerate and turn. This is commonly known as ducks & drakes, this practice is invaluable for learning the circuit before you’re let loose by yourself.

On track it’s just you and a crash helmet. Three groups of ten and strictly no passengers. The drivers decide how quickly they want to drive because, it’s their car. On the flip side you can take part in the Porsche Experience at Mount Cotton, where you’ll be driving Porsche’s 911s. However the rules still apply, you break it you buy it.

There’s nothing quite like driving a Porsche around Phillip Island. Fast corners, a long straight and a need for constant concentration. You’ll be amazed at how tired you get after three sessions driving at speed on the track. It’s tiring and sweaty work but someone has to do it.

With day one (Precision) complete, we head back to the hotel where I experience the dynamic between the driving instructors at dinner at the iconic Pino’s; an Italian bistro with MotorGP memorabilia on the walls. These guys live and breath racing, they’ve been working with Porsche for decades and many have won championships with the company. Participants are learning from the very best drivers who’ve crashed, survived and they ensure you learn as much as possible. A single lap as passenger with eight-time Porsche GT3 & Carrera Cup champion and bon-vivant Craig Baird should help even the worst driver improve on track.

Day two (Precision Plus) of the Porsche Experience is not to different than the previous day. Skid pan (much harder than you think), defensive braking, avoidance at speed and another Motorkhana, only faster this time. The second half of the day is open track again, driving at speed with your helmet on.

Day three (Performance) is a day of speed. Nothing but open track driving. This is where the big boys toys come out to play. Plenty of GT3s, an angry Cayman GT4 and even a bloke in a convertible Turbo S (which is impossible to catch on the straight). You’re probably thinking ‘are you allowed to race?’. The answer is no. Cars are sent out on the track every 15 seconds in small groups, you can pass only on the main straight and driving up someone’s arse is frowned upon. Drivers choose their time to go slow and the polite slow guys move over on the main straight to let the GT3s pass.

Thankfully Porsche matches everyone in groups based on speed and experience so don’t expect to race a GT2 RS in your 1999 convertible Boxter. You’ll also find many Porsche owners taking part in level three regularly as it’s a great chance to hang out with other owners and get that all important track time.

Once you’ve completed level three the only way is up. Participants are invited to Brisbane Raceway to experience the GT3 RS for level four. Level five is another step up driving Porsche Carrera Cup cars. In 2019 we’ll be experiencing levels four and five, so watch out for that. For drivers who want more we recommend Porsche’s ice driving CAMP4 experiences in the Arctic Circle.

The Porsche Experience is designed for owners and lovers of every level. Women, men, young and old. It’s an inclusive and fun environment where you can experience what Porsche’s cars have to offer.

The following levels and experiences are currently available in Australia:

• Precision – The basics of mastering a vehicle (Level 1)
• Precision Plus – How to handle the vehicle and respond correctly in hazardous situations (Level 2)
• Performance – Advanced tuition on steering and cornering on a challenging racetrack (Level 3)
• Master – High performance 911 GT3 RS driving with satellite data tracking (Level 4)
• GT3 Cup – Driving a genuine, factory-built 911 GT3 Cup Car (Level 5)

If you want to experience driving with Porsche yourself we recommend checking out their calendar. There’s over 50 days a year they operate track experiences. 

RELATED: New Porsche 911 Lands With Extra Power & A Futuristic Twist

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Good things come in threes and it would appear that Breitling is attempting to capitalise on this old saying with their latest old school capsule collection which pays tribute to aviation’s golden era.

The latest release from the Swiss luxury watchmaker comes in the form of the popular Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 model in three distinct colourways.

Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Pan Am Edition

Price: AU$11,810
Case: 43mm stainless steel
Dial: Blue dial with white subdials with Super-LumiNova markers
Functions: Hour, minute, second, window date, chronograph counters
Power reserve: 70 hours
Water resistance: 30m
Strap: Stainless steel mesh bracelet

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Want to get more out of the clothes you own? It's every man's dilemma. While nothing gives a buzz quite like a newly tailored suit or the smell of unbroken-in leather brogues, learning how to style - and then restyle - those already purchased must-have items in your wardrobe is essential.

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There’s just something about a coffee table book. Whether you use it to decorate, to act as a doorstopper, or as actual reading material, a coffee table book adds a certain personality to your home - much like a friendly stalker.

If you're the type to impress, it can even be something that says...

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From Australia’s sweeping plains to Hong Kong’s soaring skyline, there’s no lack of ‘instagrammable’ countries in the world. Not least in the Asia-Pacific region, which dominated the latest rankings (hardly surprising when you weigh up the Maldives’ azure waters with London’s grey monuments). That said, competition for the top ten spots came from all around the globe—from France and Italy, to Brazil and Argentina.There were also some shimmering jewels that were no-where to be found (Greece, despite playing host to Santorini, one of the most prolific insta-locations of all time, trailed in at 26th), as well as some surprise success stories. Who knew: Hong Kong is officially more instagrammable than Thailand, Fiji, or—for that matter—any other country in the world (bar one).So chuck a drool protector over your keyboard, because these are the top ten most instagrammable countries in the world, according to Big Seven Travel. Their rankings are based on the amount of hashtags per destination, survey results of their readers, and votes cast by a panel of travel experts. Suffice to say: it’s a comprehensive report.Whether you’re into skyscrapers and hipster cafes or butter-warm water and a tropical rash, these are the ten destinations to post home about this year.

10. Singapore

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Not only does Singapore have one of the best airports in the world; once you step out of it the city isn’t too shabby either! A well deserved no. 10.

9. Dubai

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From water parks and deserts to its surprisingly vibrant dating scene and insanely luxurious hotels, Dubai is a shoo-in for number 9.

8. United States Of America

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From the Grand Canyon to Venice Beach, or the Golden Gate Bridge to the White House, there’s no shortage of places to pose here…

7. India

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A melting pot of culture, India is home to one of the most diverse and eye-opening travel experiences one is likely to have. Whether it’s yoga or the Taj Mahal, it’s no surprise people are posting about their time there.

6. Maldives

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The archetypal “luxury influencer” destination, the Maldives have become a rite of passage for bikini models, travel bloggers and honey mooners alike.

5. South Africa

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Although it’s known for its incredible wildlife and national parks, South Africa is also home to some of the best waves in the world. But surfers beware: although you’re out of the lions’ reach, the wildlife doesn’t end at the sand…

4. Indonesia

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Although it has developed a reputation for single-use plastics and giving you a dodgy stomach, there’s more to Indonesia than Bali. And if you wander off the beaten track, you just might find a spot like this…

3. Canada

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Although there’s more to Canada than hiking with your dog, it’s a damn good way to experience it. Known for its majestic views, wild terrain and friendly residents, you’d be hard pressed to argue Canada hasn’t more than earned its spot.

2. Hong Kong

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Famous for its monochrome sky scrapers and and colourful city scenes, futuristic apartment buildings and vibrant food scene, it’s easy to see why Hong Kong was named ‘The 2nd Most Instagrammable Country of 2019’.

1. Australia

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Apart from Sydney harbour being the world’s most sought after New Year’s Eve ‘gram, Melbourne being the world’s unofficial foodie capital and Byron Bay accounting for 99.9% of Instagram’s “eco-conscious” influencers, what does Australia have to offer? Cute furry creatures. Big scary creatures. Poisonous creatures. Breathtaking views. A laid back vibe. What else could the #Vanlife crew ask for?RELATED: Instagram Influencers Are Driving Luxury Hotels Crazy; Here’s Why 

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