'Explore luxury in all its facets'

10-12 October 2008, The K Club, County Kildare.

Press Release: 26th September 2008:

The Luxury Collection at The K Club

‘Explore Luxury In All Its Facets’

If the idea of spending a day in the company of precious antiques, fine art, contemporary art and artists, prestige cars, super yachts, aircraft, motorcycles, exquisite interiors and exclusive fashion appeals, then The Luxury Collection at The K Club is just for you. This event which takes place from 10th - 12th October 2008, offers a unique opportunity to see the world’s most exclusive brands in one magnificent venue.

Fine Art and Antiques
Focusing on quality and excellence, Ireland’s distinguished antique dealers and fine art experts have been carefully selected to exhibit magnificent works of art and precious antiques. Two of the world’s leading experts Justin Roberts and Nicholas Sokolow of Sotheby’s will also be available to value paintings each day and jewellery on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October, with no obligation.

Contemporary Art and Artists
The Luxury Collection presents Ireland’s leading artists who will be showcasing the latest movements in contemporary art in powerful architectural environments designed to serve both seasoned and emerging collectors.

Luxury Travel
The Luxury Collection is everything an internationally acclaimed event should be - exclusive, extravagant and full to the brim of fabulous, classic cars, motorcycles, deluxe helicopters and aircraft.

Charles Hurst Specialist Cars - Ferrari, Maserati and Bentley will feature an elite group of super and prestige car manufacturers, all displaying their latest and most expensive models. Charles Hurst Motors are the only official dealer of these brands in Ireland and they also carry an extensive range of new and used car models across all brands.

This year’s jewel in the crown is the Bugatti Veyron which will be on show for the first time in Ireland. The world’s most prestigious car, it is the quickest accelerating and decelerating street-legal production car and promises to attract huge attention.

Alongside them on the graceful lawns of The K Club will be Harley Davidson Motorcycles, European Helicopter Academy and Atron representing the Cessna Aircraft Company, Eurocopter and Links Helicopters.

Interiors
Fabulous international companies related to lifestyle and interior designs will inspire visitors with creativity and inimitable artistry in the designated Interior Pavilion. From frivolous fashions to gorgeous gifts, funky furnishings to theatrical pieces of art, artistic accessories to contemporary lighting and digital home entertainment systems, the Interior Pavilion is not to be missed.

Property
World Homes and Investments is an acclaimed International Property Investment Company for high net worth individuals, consortiums and companies. They exclusively service both investor and residential clients and their property needs, specializing in luxury villas, apartments, penthouses & land sale for villa build with our prime locations in the south of France Cote d'Azur including Mougins, Valbonne, Cannes, Cap d’Antibes, Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu / Villefranche.

Jewellery
One of many highlights at The Luxury Collection will be Sotheby’s selection of jewels from the 1920s and 1930s from Cartier, Boucheron and Van Cleef and Arpels which will include clip brooches, bracelets, gem-set vanity cases and evening bags.

Boodles, famous for their audacious design, their magnificent diamonds and understated charm are delighted to also display their exquisite Wonderland Collection, featuring fourteen pieces inspired by Boodles’ exploration of beauty, fashioned out of the earth’s most precious natural resources.

Fashion
Autumn style comes courtesy of Harvey Nichols and Chesneau. The Harvey Nichols Autumn Winter 2008 Collections will be showcased on Saturday October 11th at The Luxury Collection at The K Club. And Chesneau, Ireland’s leading luxury leather goods house which is synonymous with excellent design and quality leather will feature their sophisticated accessories including limited edition pieces.

The Boodles Ladies Day is set to be the highlight of the autumn social calendar, when Ireland’s most stylish ladies will don their finest fashions to compete for the spectacular Boodles Raindance Ring, a diamond ring with a value at €10,000, with a second prize worth €5000, courtesy of The K Club.

It goes without saying that The Luxury Collection is going to be one of the most exclusive and significant events taking place in Ireland this year and should not be missed!

Venue: The K Club, Straffan House, Straffan, Co. Kildare

Friday 10th October 12.30 - 18.00
Saturday 11th October 11.00 - 18.00
Sunday 12th October 11.00 - 18.00

For more information please contact 1890 25 28 27
Website: www.kclub.com
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About Hibernian Antique & Fine Art Fairs
Robin O’Donnell, the organiser, is a former antique dealer who established Hibernian Antique and Fine Art Fairs 16 years ago. An antique enthusiast, he is poised to manage an event of this calibre.

Please direct any press queries to Aileen Galvin or Emer Kelly at Echo Marketing.

Echo Marketing
5 The Mews
Hartstonge St.
Limerick
Tel: 061 409353