If your fancy this autumn is for hopping from charity gala to art fair via a billionaire blowout in Moscow, let LUX’s events guide, compiled with the help of the Lifestyle Boutique, help you on your way
SEPTEMBER
24 – 27 MONACO YACHT SHOW, Port Hurcules, Monaco
The 18th Monaco Yacht Show takes place in September with little sign of the international credit crunch affecting the rarefied straights of the top-end yacht sector. Last year’s show featured 97 superyachts of up to 90 metres long, with another 50 vessels anchored in Monaco bay – and this year promises to outdo it. Essential for decamillionaires (starting prices are in eight figures), agents, brokers and mere millionaires who can only gawp, not buy – poor things. www.monacoyachtshow.com
OCTOBER
1 ART LONDON PREVIEW, Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
This year, Art London, the UK’s leading contemporary and modern art fair, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The exhibition runs until October 6, with the official preview taking place on the evening of October 1. More than 80 leading UK and international galleries will be there, showcasing painting, sculpture, photography, works on paper, ceramics and glass, with prices ranging from £500 to more than £500,000. www.artlondon.net
15 PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS GALA, Cipriani, New York
Princess Grace Foundation presents dance, film and theatre students with scholarships, fellowships and statuettes, as well as recognising continuing professional achievement in past award winners. HSH Prince Albert ll of Monaco will be there and Glenn Close will pick up her award for contribution to film, TV and theatre. The evening also includes a silent auction, dinner and dance. Tables are $15,000–$100,000 (€10,000–€70,000). Tickets start at $1,000. www.pgfusa.org
15 FRIEZE ART FAIR PRIVATE VIEW, Regent’s Park, London
International contemporary art fair introducing and showcasing new and established artists and galleries from around the world from October 16-19. The private viewing will be held on October 15 where, last year, the likes of Tracey Emin, Jake and Dinos Chapman and Sam Taylor-Wood mingled with A-list celebrities and collectors. www.friezeartfair.com
17 EMPORIO ARMANI PARTY, GUM Centre, Red Square, Moscow
Emporio Armani launches its first store in Moscow, based in the exclusive Red Square location. With amazing guests, a fashion show and an all-night party, it’s sure to uphold the decadent Armani reputation. www.emporioarmani.com
23 GREY GOOSE CHARACTER & COCKTAILS, Chateau Grey Goose, London
Grey Goose is joining forces with David Furnish and the who’s who of the celebrity world (Patrick Cox, Theo Fennell, Giles Deacon, Gavin Turk) to create their dream cocktail bars and drinks in benefit of the Elton John Aids Foundation. www.greygoosecharacter.com
NOVEMBER
2 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX, Interlagos, Sao Paulo
The deciding last race of the Grand Prix season takes place in the largest city in Brazil – a not-to-be-missed sporting event. True experts never leave the VIP area; being an older racing circuit, the seating facilities are known to be poor. If you want the best position to see and be seen, this is the only place with its own unique viewing platform and fine-dining areas. www.formula1.com
17 CARTIER RACING AWARDS, Grosvenor House, London
Now in its 18th year, the Cartier Racing Awards, an invitation-only event recognising excellence in racehorses, is European racing’s equivalent of the Oscars. Anyone who is anyone in the racing world attends. Categories include Best Sprinter, Best Stayer and Horse of the Year. Voted for by Daily Telegraph readers. www.cartier.com
29 CRILLON DEBUTANTES’ BALL, Hotel de Crillon, Paris
Twenty-four debutantes from the most prestigious families are invited to attend this glittering high-society ball in aid of the Melita Bern-Schlanger charity, which helps finance research on diabetes. Entrants are then presented to more than 300 guests and selected world media. www.lebal.fr
29 – 30 MILLIONAIRE FAIR, Crocus Expo, Moscow
The highlight of the millionaire calendar. Leading names sell everything from swimming pools, cars and boats to shoes and jewellery, and the fair is guaranteed to be a platform for first-time international presentations of the best quality products. Champagne and canapés are served throughout, while a lavish lunch or dinner is laid on for those who need some sustenance to keep them shopping for longer. www.millionairefair.com
LUX readers are invited to contact Lifestyle Boutique, the bespoke concierge, for more information and VIP access to many of these events. Lifestyle Boutique also offers a complimentary fortnightly newsletter to online subscribers. www.lifestyle-boutique.co.uk
