Featuring over $250M of the most luxurious and collectible automobiles, the event includes the official Canadian public launches of both the Rolls Royce Cullinan and 2019 BMW M850i Coupe. Attendees can also witness the launches of the all new sexy Ferrari Portofino, the Singer Porsche Williams DLS – worth a staggering $2.2M – and, with an MSRP of $4.5M, the Pagani Huayra BC.

For those who appreciate concours collector vehicles, on display is the very first Porsche ever manufactured. The Luxury & Supercar Weekend Vancouver is one of nine cities world-wide part of this exclusive traveling exhibition, a once in a life time opportunity for all automobile enthusiasts.

Plus, there are two daily designer fashion shows presented by Oakridge Centre with top brands by BluBird, Hugo Boss, Harry Rosen, Boy’s Co and Stuart Weitzman.

On Saturday afternoon, there is a $10M live luxury and supercar auction, hosted by ADESA auctions. Or experience “Steinway’s Concert in the Garden” featuring the winner of the Steinway Piano Competition and Steinway Young Artist Club.

Covering fully 17 acres of the botanical gardens, the Luxury & Supercar Weekend offers VIP ticket holders pop-up bars and the finest the luxury world has to offer in food, watches, grand pianos, boats and other lavish goods.

If you lust after luxury vehicles, this event’s for you.

Luxury & Supercar Weekend

VanDusen Botanical Garden

September 8 & 9

Tickets available on line or at the door.

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Today, the mark of a luxury automobile is a combination of the best of design, the latest in technology and a degree of rarity. We may gasp at the commanding entry price of at least $150K USD but it was really no different back in the 1930’s.

During that era, the royal families of Europe and aristocratic American dynasties demanded to be driven around in some of the most extraordinary fast and efficient streamlined automobiles ever built. After all, the elite did not associate itself with the Ford Model T or the Volkswagen Beetle.

Upon visiting the Shape of Speed exhibition, you will find a rare group of seventeen cars and two motorcycles each of which demonstrate how automobile designers took used concepts of aerodynamic efficiency to create exciting machines that look as though they are moving even while parked.

These designs, which emulate the classic teardrop shape thought to cheat the wind, are emblematic of a whole new generation of shapes for automobiles that went on to influence the design of appliances, transport trucks and railroad locomotives.

The automotive marque on display represent some of Europe’s finest manufacturers, past and present. Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti, Talbot-Lago, Delahaye, Cord and Chrysler are all featured as are two motorcycle manufacturers, Henderson and BMW.

Located in the far corner of the exhibition hall, my favorite vehicle on display is a 1938 Delahaye 135M Roadster, manufactured in Paris by renowned coachbuilders Joseph Figoni and Ovidio Falaschi.

The pair were famous for their swoopy, elegant custom coachwork which took streamlining to the next level and became the expression of 1930’s European luxury. They accented the streamline effect to create singular designs that resulted in their automobiles being called “rolling sculptures” or “Paris gowns on wheels.” Their voluptuous designs became the epitome of Art Deco elegance.

Painted a deep, rich black, the Delahaye 135M Roadster, with its long hood and hand crafted sensuous front fenders, custom tan leather interiors and black piano dashboard, certainly made a statement then and continues to do so now.

Just eleven of these stunning roadsters were ever manufactured of which only seven survive today. This particular vehicle spent most of its life in Algeria and was found in 1992. It was missing its deck hood and the shrewd buyer – unlike the original owners who would have paid handsomely for such a car – bought the damaged automobile for about £60.

The cars and motorcycles featured in Shape of Speed: Streamlined Automobiles and Motorcycles, 1930 – 1942 represent the best of streamlined design. While touring the countryside draped in couture in a chauffeured custom roadster was very much a part of the wealthy life in europe, the mere sight of one of these fabulous vehicles gave a sense of optimism and expectation.

The privileged few who attend this exhibition will get a glimpse of that bygone era of dynamism and grace and leave feeling energized by the timeless shapes of streamlined design.

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Earlier this year, New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 runway shows signaled a clear direction away from the expensive casual sneakers, ripped jeans and crop top looks. Gone are last year’s Betty White tracksuits for going shopping or pajamas dressing at nightclubs, the fashion pendulum has now moved towards a smart and polish style for autumn.

Luxurious camel, red and teal now compliment the traditional grey, navy and black tones for fall. Baby blue from spring season continues to be predominant in outerwear as we approach the fall season.

I will be exploring more on fall trends in an upcoming post, for the moment here are some of the top designer looks from the Only Oakridge fall fashion show.

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Now in its eighth year, this ultimate Vancouver garden party attracts those who have a discriminating taste for the finest the luxury automotive world has to offer.

Luxury & Supercar Weekend President Craig Stowe defines supercar status with a minimum value of $250,000 per vehicle.

On display is a 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster in cobalt blue with a retail price of $4.5M.

For those who want comfort and status, view the newly introduced 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom in British royal purple with a starting price of $700,000, chauffeur not included.

In the classics area, inspect the many automotive brands that have recently appreciated in value such as the 1^st generation Datsun Z series sports cars from the 70â€s, pre 1997 air-cooled Porsches and hippy era utility Volkswagen Vans which are now restored and coveted by the younger hi-tech generation.

Each day, Only Oakridge is presenting three fashion runway shows featuring luxury retailers such as MaxMara, BlueBird, Harry Rosen, Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, DKNY, JAC by Jacqueline Conoir, Atelier Valeria Costa, Birks and more.

Launching at the Luxury & Supercar Weekend is TROVE, a supercar condominium development in Richmond. This two story exclusive, secure storage property is for your valued vehicle collection that can be customized with a bar, games room, kitchen and fine furniture. Think of it as a man cave away from the penthouse.

On Saturday afternoon, a live supercar auction by ADESA will offer the enthusiast a chance to add to their supercar collection.

Along with pop up restaurants and bars, the Luxury & Supercar weekend is for those who crave the best.

Luxury & Supercar Weekend

September 9 & 10

Van Dusen Garden

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