Want to have a #Bond style night out in London – just call Flag in the Sand

Flair concierge company Flag in the Sand recently spoke to famed travel blogger WanderlustChloe about how fulfilling someone’s James Bond fantasy is just one of the many dreams that become reality on their watch.

BOND LIFESTYLE

For the truly adventurous looking to splash the cash, get in touch with the team at Flag In The Sand – a concierge service who pride themselves on delivering the impossible. I contacted them to organise a day out in London that any wannabe Bond would be proud of. For around £5K, this could all be yours:

After a hard morning’s spying it’s time for James Bond to go for lunch at the Roux Room at The Langham. Then to master tailor Anthony Sinclair to be fitted for the evening suit famed in Dr. No, before sauntering around the corner for the appropriate silk cuffed shirt from Turnbull & Asser. Realising this took a little longer than expected and he is late to pick up his company for the evening, the only thing to do is to commandeer a RIB and speed down the Thames from London Bridge to Battersea Heliport.

Realising his date has forgotten her necklace, Bond assumes control of a helicopter for the short hop to DeBeers diamonds HQ on Charterhouse Road where his contact greets the two of them, before ushering them swiftly to the showroom where she selects her showpiece for the evening. They exit into their waiting Jaguar limousine, before being whisked to the red carpet of George Clooney’s “Not on Our Watch” Gala at Billingsgate Market. Then it’s time to finish the night at the Shangri-La Shard for Dom Perignon and of course, a signature shower scene.

Read Chloe’s article in full here: http://www.wanderlustchloe.com/2015/10/how-to-live-the-james-bond-lifestyle-in-london.html

Media enquiries for Flag in the Sand contact ITSPR

The only tune you need this weekend: ‘Oh Boy’ by 19 Hundred (@xixmusic) – out 30th Oct on @Soundplate Records

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/soundplate/19-hundred-oh-boy

New Single: 19Hundred feat DAZE ‘Oh Boy’ 

                            Release Date: 30^th October 2015                             

Label: Soundplate Records Images and packshot: http://sndp.lt/xixPress

“19Hundred start things off big with this hot debut track!” (Salacious Sound)

“The song is brilliant – ‘Oh Boy’ sounds like a hark back to early-2000s UKG, with some added bass drops thrown in for 2015-measure. Finetto’s vocals sound absolutely gorgeous…” (Stagedoor FM)

“Gorgeous Debut, deep and sensual…” (Blushing Panda)

‘Song of the Week’ (Secret Scout) “Ridiculously catchy” (Music News)

This deep, dark studio project crept onto Soundcloud last month with nothing but an iconic black and white image and a bootleg remix of Adele’s ’Set Fire to the Rain’.

The anonymous London based duo are reluctant to give away anything which alludes to their identities: “The music industry is fucked up. Everything is disposable. We want to bring back the wonder and mystery to music…”

After picking up tens of thousands of plays in just a few weeks, Soundplate Records can finally reveal their debut original material.

The infectious, bass-lead track, ‘Oh Boy’, sees duo 19Hundred (styled XIX online) introduce the soulful vocals of DAZE (Daisy Finetto). This is the first release in the solo endeavour for the Italian born 24 year old who gained notoriety as the lead singer of Mausi.

‘Oh Boy’ received more than 30k plays since it went live on Soundcloud. And there’s a string of singles to follow in the coming months.

19hundred is named after the main character (played by Tim Roth) of 1998 film ‘The Legend of 1900’. The film is about the world’s best piano player who is born and raised on a transatlantic ocean liner in the early 20th century. He refuses to ever leave or get off, and spends his entire life on the ship he was born. If you wanted to hear him play you had to go to him.

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For promos, interview requests, info contact Firgas@raw-material.co.uk

Introducing 19Hundred – new single ‘Oh Boy’ out 30th Oct on Soundplate Records

“The song is brilliant – ‘Oh Boy’ sounds like a hark back to early-2000s UKG, with some added bass drops thrown in for 2015-measure. Finetto’s vocals sound absolutely gorgeous…” (Stagedoor FM)

“Gorgeous Debut, deep and sensual…” (Blushing Panda)

‘Song of the Week’ (Secret Scout)

Listen to the track on Soundcloud

This deep, dark studio project crept onto Soundcloud last month with nothing but an iconic black and white image and a bootleg remix of Adele’s ’Set Fire to the Rain’.

The anonymous London based duo are reluctant to give away anything which alludes to their identities: “The music industry is fucked up. Everything is disposable. We want to bring back the wonder and mystery to music…”

After picking up tens of thousands of plays in just a few weeks, Soundplate Records can finally reveal their debut original material.

The infectious, bass-lead track, ‘Oh Boy’, sees duo 19Hundred (styled XIX online) introduce the soulful vocals of DAZE (Daisy Finetto). This is the first release in the solo endeavour for the Italian born 24 year old who gained notoriety as the lead singer of Mausi.

‘Oh Boy’ received more than 8k plays in the first weekend it went live on Soundcloud. And there’s a string of singles to follow in the coming months.

19hundred is named after the main character (played by Tim Roth) of 1998 film ‘The Legend of 1900’. The film is about the world’s best piano player who is born and raised on a transatlantic ocean liner in the early 20th century. He refuses to ever leave or get off, and spends his entire life on the ship he was born. If you wanted to hear him play you had to go to him.

For more info, to request promos or to interview DAZE please contact Firgas@raw-material.co.uk

If you #Chelfie when you shop you need new app @Pollpic

Reportedly celebs like Jessie J are doing it: that is posting selfies from the changing room and sharing them in order to decide what outfit to buy.

The #Chelfie – highlighted recently in an article by The Sunday Times – is actually what inspired self-confessed techie Ranjet Chohan to create his app Pollpic.

‘My wife was always sending me changing room selfies of different clothes asking me which one I liked but she was also sending the same photos to several of her best friends,’ Ranjet explains ‘,And me being pressed for time (impatient) I wanted a better way to respond like swiping the image to show if I liked it. But I also secretly wanted to know what her friends thought so I could see how bad my taste in clothes really is…’

Pollpic allows the user to create image based polls in a few fast clicks and get opinions on them in real time. Polls can seamlessly be shared through Facebook and Twitter and votes are summarized instantly. In the case of the #Chelfie this makes the whole process simple and seamless – snap, post and the user can decide whether to put the vote to their friends alone or the internet at large.

‘Thousands of young people are turning their backs on shop assistants and instead using technology to ask their friends for advice from afar.’ (Sunday Times*)

In fact, Shopa (fashion website) identified the fact that not only is the #Chelfie trend growing steadily but women need on average three ‘likes’ from their friends before buying an item – men hold out for four!

Pollpic is currently available free for iPhone and Android phones in the Appstore and Playstore. Of course, it can be used to get an opinion on anything – not just which jeans to buy – and is already also proving popular with sports and music fans.

Find out more at www.pollpic.com

For media requests please contact firgas@raw-material.co.uk

*Ref: http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Society/article1594329.ece

Liquid Gold Drinks offers the chance to celebrate August Bank Holiday Italian style (and gratis)

Liquid Gold Drinks – purveyors of elegant dry prosecco – have found the perfect gift solution for people who seemingly have everything… and also a little something for those worried about the recent horror stories about the global prosecco shortage.

During August Bank Holiday weekend, when a customer orders a gift box containing two striking coloured metallic bottles online to be sent to a friend, Liquid Gold will generously send the gift giver one of their classic bottles absolutely free – to be sure they never run short of prosecco, Britain’s favourite party fizz.

Liquid Gold Prosecco is a DOC Treviso Extra Dry which is made from grapes of the Conegliano’s hills its flavour is distinctive due to selective ingredients that release an aromatic and fruity bouquet. It is available in a classic bottle (green) or a choice of six metallic colourways (red, gold, silver, pink, aqua, dark blue) which are an ideal way to send a statement present to celebrate an occasion such as a birth, a silver, gold or ruby anniversary – or perhaps choose the colours of your loved one’s favourite sports team?

The bottles have been adding a colour pop to vibrant parties all over Europe; from Monaco to London’s West End.

Liquid Gold CEO Marino Roberto says: “, The Liquid Gold brand was created to help merge the fashion conscious individual with high-end design and Italian quality. The sleek metallic bottles make an excellent gift choice for a celebration but the classic bottle is great to open anytime as an aperitif with friends. August in Italy is traditionally a holiday month, so we’re giving our customers a little bit of Italian sparkle, on us.”

Of course, the more frugal might choose to lay down their complimentary bottle for fear the prosecco harvests run dry. But Marino Roberto is confident that the drink is here to stay and one should live in the moment.

The Liquid Gold Gift box containing two metallic bottles costs £50, to include UK delivery and in a specified choice of colours. Upon ordering, customers will be personally contacted to arrange delivery of their free classic bottle.

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Notes to Editors:

The offer runs from 28-31 August 2015 and is only available for online orders from www.liquidgolddrinks.com.

Full details and delivery terms on website. Orders must be placed during the offer period to qualify for the offer.

If a customer does not wish to send the gift box to a friend, all three bottles can be delivered together.

Liquid Gold Prosecco DOC Treviso Spumante Brut is made from grapes of the Conegliano’s hills.

Tasting Notes: Colour: Straw yellow. Bouquet: Fruity, distinctive. Taste: Dry and elegant. Serving temp: 7°- 8° C Available Sizes: Collio bottle 75 cl. Metallised gold and silk Quantity per case: 6 bottles of 75 cl.

For further information, press material or imagery, events or sampling please contact itspr:

LIQUID GOLD BRINGS ITALIAN SOPHISTICATION TO THE UK

Liquid Gold introduces its bespoke Prosecco: combining sleek, elegant, statement design with exceptional taste.

Created for the global luxury & fashion markets, which accepts nothing but the best, Liquid Gold has a unique look and taste, which ensures it stands out to its competitors.

The flavour of the Liquid Gold Prosecco is distinctive due to the selective ingredients that release an aromatic and fruity bouquet, yet are dry and elegant by taste making it the ideal drink for an aperitif.

The Prosecco can be ordered in its classic dark green bottle form or can be ordered in a range of opulent metallic colours, to enhance any theme or occasion.

Liquid Gold Prosecco is now available in the UK and will be served at some of London’s most exclusive venues and events. Several high-end restaurants have already begun stocking Liquid Gold Prosecco including Zafferano in Mayfair, with other exclusive eateries in London and the UK soon to be announced

Liquid Gold prides itself on creating true Italian products and their bespoke Prosecco is no exception. Made in the North-eastern regions of Italy, Liquid Gold Prosecco is a sparkling white wine that has the complexities and depth of flavour often associated with Champagne.

CEO Marino Roberto, who founded the brand, believes there is great potential for further growth of Prosecco in the UK. Having owned a Michelin star Mayfair restaurant, in addition to owning high-end fashion stores, he has combined his passions in the form of Liquid Gold-

‘’ The Liquid Gold brand was created to help merge the fashion conscious individual with high-end design and Italian quality. We believe the unique metallic colour ranges and elegant bottle design will help to enhance the popularity of the Prosecco drink. This we feel will help to create a market amongst trade and consumers who may consider the ranges for gifts or for personal indulgences at home. We hope our customers enjoy the experience in every possible way.’’

The fuller and more varied Prosecco is becoming increasingly popular with 307 million bottles sold in 2013 globally. In the UK, Prosecco sales increased by 80% in 2012 making it the most popular sparking wine on the market. Prosecco now regularly outsells champagne in the UK and this trend shows no signs of slowing.

The publics drinking habits are reflecting the above trend with many people now exchanging the somewhat more costly Champagne for the more versatile and cost effective Prosecco, both when dining out and staying in.

Liquid Gold products are already a success in bars, clubs and commercial aspects across European luxury markets; the brand has hosted events at the Monte Carlo F1 Grand Prix, VIP events at the infamous Zest Monaco Club and launches in Saint- Tropez in recent months and will be hosting an exclusive event in conjunction for the Monaco Grand Prix 2015.

This year, as Liquid Gold Prosecco showcases in the UK, expect to see the eye- catching range of bottles at the most exclusive venues and events.

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Notes to Editors:

Liquid Gold’s Prosecco UK prices to Trade-

Standard glass bottle – £6.99 + VAT per bottle.

Metallic and other colours in the range – £11.50 + VAT per bottle

(Prices do not include delivery)

Price to Consumer via website £25 inc delivery per bottle

Metallic Bottle Colours available –

Blue, Red, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Pink, Green

Prosecco DOC Treviso Spumante Brut is made from grapes of the Conegliano’s hills.

Colour: Straw yellow. Bouquet: Fruity, distinctive. Taste: Dry and elegant. Serving temp: 7°- 8° C Available Sizes: Collio bottle 75 cl. Metallised gold and silk Quantity per carton: 6 bottles of 75 cl.

More info at: www.liquidgolddrinks.com

Special Introductory Trade Offer

Prosecco metallic bottles

Buy 10 cases (60 bottles) get 3 cases for free (18 bottles free)

Net price works out at £8.84 per bottle + VAT

Prosecco standard bottles

Buy 10 cases (60 bottles) get 2 cases for free (12 bottles free)

Net price works out at £5.82 per bottle + VAT

Click here for all Media Enquiries/Sample requests

Trade Requests contact: info@itspr.co.uk

Asian Dub Foundation to play Dubrovnik’s Orsula Park as part of CMA (Croatian Music Adventures) – 28th July 2015

Voted #3 in the ‘World’s Most Epic Outdoor Rave Destinations’ by Pulse Radio and ranking #5 in Beatport’s guide to unbelievable party locations, the truth about Orsula Park is that you have to see it to believe it.

Originally built in the 14^th century as a shrine to Virginal Saint Ursula, the church was then destroyed in some Russian-Montenegrin- Serbian conflict circa the 1800s and has remained a beautiful ruin ever since.

Well, that is, until the Innervisions crew made it a stop on their Lost in a Moment tour and suddenly the legends stopped being folklore and began to be electronic music based.

Recently reunited Asian Dub Foundation will perform at Orsula Park on 28^th July and bring their spirit of rebellion to such a beautiful, historic and prestigious venue.

This will be their first appearance on the Croatian coast and will follow the release of their latest album ‘More Signal and More Noise’ on July 10^th.  The band now consists of Steve Sava, Dr Das, Akatava, Ghetto Priest, Nathan Flutebox Lee, Rocky Singh and their set will include music spanning many eras of the band; jungle rhythms, dub, punk rock guitar, sitar and traditional Indian melodies.

Tickets

Tickets for Asian Dub Foundation concert can be purchased online via www.ulaznice.hr and through retail outlets system ulaznice.hr

Travel

British Airways, Croatian Airways, Wizz Air, Monarch, Jet2 and EasyJet operate flights to Dubrovnik. More info here

Website

http://www.parkorsula.du-hr.net/2015/04/03/park-orsula-_-koncertno-ljeto-2015/

First images and #Shopping offers from #LuxuryBrandShow – this week in #Broadgate

As the Luxury Brand Show opens its marquee for the first morning of a unique three day shopping event, we have images and details of offers and experiences.

Special offers at The Luxury Brand Show include:

Free membership of the newly launched Exclusively Privilege Club, offering regular offers and discounts to compliment a luxury lifestyle

Event concierge company Flag in the Sand are running a competition to win two tickets to the first England game of the Rugby World Cup

Aspinal of London are offering a free monogrammed leather bound journal with any purchase at the show, plus they have teamed up with jewellers D’Joya and are offering monogrammed jewellery boxes with all jewellery purchases at the show

Smile Design By Ash will be offering free consultations worth £125 at their dental practice

Property fund and Members’ club Hideaways will be offering three complimentary nights at a city centre apartment for those who join by 31^st July

Miller Harris will be offering 15% discount on all products bought at the show

Winged Boots will be toasting the launch of their Supercar Riviera Rally

Morts and More tailors are offering a free shirt with any £20 deposit on suit purchase at the event

Plus there are lots of fabulous interiors pieces, luxury cars and much much more!

The Luxury Brand Show will open from 11am to 8pm on 27, 28 and 29 May and the location is Exchange Square, Broadgate, City of London. EC2A 2EG

#LuxuryBrandShow – Luxury Lifestyle Pop Up Event – Broadgate 27-29th May- 100 Brands – Free Entry

For three days in May The Luxury Brand Show will be hosted in Exchange Square in the heart of the city at Broadgate.

The show is an amazing luxury lifestyle pop-up event unlike any other and no tickets are required so you can visit as many times as you like. Featuring over 100 lifestyle brands, the show gives you an opportunity to see, try and buy the latest products and services. The Luxury Brand Show offers something for everyone from retail therapy to performance cars, art to private cinemas, health and well-being and property to the world’s most desirable holiday destinations all in one stunning location.

Launching at the show for the first time is the Exclusively Privilege Club offering access to many exciting lifestyle experiences, events and discounts. Exclusively You, the new health, beauty and wellbeing group also launches with special offers and the first ever Exclusively Lifestyle Auction will be held in aid of Grief Encounter, the charity that supports children who have lost their parents or loved ones.

Exhibiting brands include: Deranged, Xupes, D’Joya, Miller Harris, Aspinal of London, Pulse Cinemas, Hideaways Club and many more. For full details and a list of exhibitors go to http://theluxurybrandshow.com/

Show Features

• Supercar Showcase
• Luxury Home Showcase
• Limited Edition Gallery
• Retail Village
• Exclusively You – health, beauty and well-being pop-up boutique
• Travel agents for the world’s most desirable holiday destinations
• Lifestyle Charity Auction

The Luxury Brand Show will open from 11am to 8pm on 27, 28 and 29 May and the location is Exchange Square, Broadgate, City of London. EC2A 2EG

Please support the show by tweeting #LuxuryBrandShow

Media Contact: ITSPR

Beautiful Jewellery on show at The Elite London 2015

Sally Agarwal and D’Joya were amongst the designers on show at the exclusive luxury lifestyle event The Elite London 2015.

Now in its second year and taking place at Biggin Hill airport, The Elite London is a platform for luxury brands to trade, network and showcase their designs.

Sally Agarwal’s jewellery is meticulously handcrafted from 18-carat yellow gold and sumptuous coloured gemstones to showcase Polki diamonds. These natural diamonds are mined from the earth, and have been prized in their uncut form for centuries. Sally Agarwal Fine Jewellery brings new life to Polki. Her one-off designs capture the graphic beauty, characterful depth and opulent glow of superior Polki diamonds with inimitable flair and opulent modernity.Sally exhibited a selection from her Polki collection.

D’Joya exhibited their ‘Heirlooms’ Collection.

From the very beginning D’Joya’s exquisite miniature sculptures have been lead first by the story, the provenance and the setting. Behind each intricate creation is a wonderful tale inspired by subjects such as the timelessness of nature and love, or simply art itself. The enchanted D’Joya enthusiast is drawn in by this narrative and is connected personally, forming an immediate circle of trust between the client and the brand, a bond which will be passed on from generation to generation of family members as a wearable heirloom.

The pieces themselves are created by hand via D’Joya’s team of highly skilled craftsman, using time-honoured techniques and utilizing the very highest quality gems and stones that ultimately embody the very best in design, composition & cut. From the front of the piece to the back, every milometer is considered, in fact the back can often be so wonderfully crafted that the wearer will almost treat it like their best kept secret.

Each collectable item from D’Joya provides a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. Being such an exquisite art form no two pieces are the same, so the philosophy of the client must be – if you see, you fall in love with it and cannot imagine life without it then you must grasp the opportunity there and then as once it is gone, it is gone forever. This is way of working entirely surpasses the unique. These pieces are not numbered they are simply one off.

MEDIA CONTACT: ITSPR