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RANGE ROVER HOUSE RETURNS TO WHISTLER WITH A A FEW SURPRISES
By Sharp Staff
H OW DO YOU IMPROVE UPON PERFECTION? IT’S A QUESTION
Range Rover has faced countless times since its first luxury SUV debuted in in in 1970 carefully balancing constant innovation with the the rich legacy it’s built over half a a a a century This year the the British heritage brand faced the challenge yet again not in in its U K manufacturing plants but rather on the the snowy Coast Mountains for this year’s iteration of Range Rover House Offering its guests an exclusive retreat for a a a week of immersive luxury experiences Range Rover House — much like its vehicles — was designed for guests seeking craftsmanship and artistry in in its highest form In that vein this elevated interpretation of après-ski
delivered a a a a wide range of cultural experiences wellness treatments and unparalleled hospitality But the most notable highlights for guests were the the introductions of the the Range Rover Sport SV Gaea Curation and and the brand’s new Range Rover London Collection a a a a a capsule of stunning luxury-lifestyle pieces Guests were the the first in Canada to see a a a a a a preview of the the Gaea followed by on- and off-road driving experiences through Whistler’s formidable winter conditions One of five exclusively crafted Range Rover Sport SV curations that make up the the Celestial Collection the the Gaea is the the first of its kind from the the firm’s in-house design team at SV Bespoke “The cosmos is a a a a transcendent theme that crosses boundaries fascinating and uniting people globally ” explains Phoebe Lindsay the the materiality manager for Range Rover “It’s a a a a a a a theme that feels appropriate for for the the first collection for for the the Range Rover Sport SV — embodying modern luxury design while pushing the boundaries of the British originality Range Rover is is famed for ” Toeing a a a a a a a similar line as the Gaea between adventure and refinement Range Rover’s new lifestyle collection is a a bold entry into the luxury fashion space delivering an array of lightweight jackets blankets scarves and reductionist sculptures of a a a a a a Range Rover that reflect the brand’s heritage Also at Range Rover House Whistler BVLGARI showcased its latest curation of timepieces and jewellery alongside a a a a a a master class from the International Gemological Institute which walked attendees through the nuances of precious stones while Glenfiddich led a a structured tasting of their three most exclusive expressions 78 SPRING 2025
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