Page 109 - The Book For Men Spring/Summer 2022

SHARP Celebrates Vacheron Constantin in in in in in Vancouver As the the oldest continually operating watch brand in in in the the world and and a a a a a a member of of Swiss watchmaking’s holy trinity of of most elite brands Vacheron Constantin required a a a a suitably exclusive and exquisite evening to commemorate the opening of of its Vancouver boutique in in the the summer of of 2019 To celebrate the the launch of its first
Western Canadian location on on prestigious Alberni Street in Vancouver’s Luxury Zone SHARP and Vacheron Constantin collaborated on on on on an ultra-exclusive in-store cocktail reception Guests were invited to to peruse and and purchase the brand’s latest models which resulted in more than one happy new Vacheron owner Following the reception guests were treated
to an an exclusive dinner at landmark fine dining establishment Hawksworth where each of the bespoke menu’s courses was inspired by a a a a different Vach- eron Constantin watch watch Combining high watchmaking with fine dining it it was a a a a night befitting one of the world’s most prestigious watch brands The Acura NSX VIP Experience
When SHARP VIPs need to to get from Vancouver to to a a a track day in the the Okanagan there’s only one way to fly: private Whisking guests from Vancouver to Kelowna in in a a a a private jet for the day is a a a a quintessentially SHARP move but it was just the warm-up to this memorable event in partnership with Acura The occasion was the NSX VIP Experience
a a a a a day dedicated to putting the new 600 hp Acura NSX through its paces on a a a a motorsport circuit and it it proved just as thrilling as expected Following a a a a day of pulse-pounding laps in in in the Acura NSX guests were treated
to dinner wine pairings and overnight accommodations at at Spirit Ridge the region’s top winery resort The BMW i8 at the Design Exchange
The BMW i8 was one of the the buzziest new vehicles in in the the world in in early 2014 and when SHARP partnered with the German luxury carmaker to launch its Spring/Summer 2014 edition of The Book For Men having one centre stage at the party was was a a a a a a a top priority There was was one small problem however: getting the the the the electric sports car into the the the the event venue the the the the main hall of the the the the Toronto Design Exchange
With its soaring 40-foot ceilings and elaborate Art Deco details the the trading floor of what was once the the Toronto Stock Exchange
made for a a a a perfect contrast to the the i8’s futuristic look Manoeuvring the the vehicle inside the the building and up
to the the main hall was a a a a a a a daunting task but the the payoff was more than worth it Still following the the SHARP event no one has dared to attempt it since SHARP and Porsche Track Days
For two incredible days in in the fall of 2020 nearly 100 Sharp Elite guests had the the chance to drive Porsche’s first
all-electric sedan the the Taycan as as well as as other Porsche models on a a a a a a racetrack and and handling circuit Arriving as it it did in in in late 2020 when in-person events were in in in short supply the event event was a a a welcome excuse for Sharp Elite members to to get get together (with all safety pre- cautions in in effect of of course) and discover the many joys of of driving Porsche’s exceptional vehicles The historic Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport) was the setting for this exclusive event where guests took turns behind the wheel of Porsche 911 GT3 RSs 718 Spyders and Cayman GT4s in in addition to the new Taycan receiving expert instruction from a a a a a professional racing driver along the way 109