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Welcome to the weekly dispatch for those who live by The Grey~ Standard. Inside: what to read to stay sharp, what to buy to stand apart, and where to go when discretion matters. Expect invitations to private affairs, curated travel, and timeless indulgence. This isn’t influence — it’s intention, in style. Let’s get into it →
The Conversation~
Corruption, vanity and greed: the story of 1MDB & Jho Low A financier turned international fugitive, Jho Low lived like a movie villain - yachts, penthouses, diamonds, and Hollywood deals all allegedly funded by billions siphoned from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund. His story isn’t just about greed, but the seductive illusion of limitless wealth and the global elite who played along. It’s the modern blueprint for how luxury and corruption intertwine behind closed doors. Read More~ |
The Goods~
The Most Expensive New Car That You Can ‘Actually’ Buy
A Rolls-Royce so rare it makes a Phantom look common, the Droptail is less a car and more a declaration of wealth sculpted in carbon fiber and champagne wood. Each of the four builds is a one-off, crafted for billionaires who no longer buy luxury, they commission it. Get yours~
The Life~
How the Wealthy Will Travel in 2026
The world’s wealthiest travelers aren’t booking vacations — they’re curating experiences money usually can’t buy. From private island buyouts to carbon-neutral superyachts, luxury travel in 2026 has evolved into a quiet arms race of access, privacy, and perfection. Get Away~
The Look~
The 10 Commandments of Buying a Bespoke Suit
A great suit isn’t stitched for the moment — it’s tailored for the man who intends to own every room he walks into. From Savile Row to Naples, the art of bespoke tailoring turns fabric into authority, measured in millimeters and quiet confidence. Get Tailored~
What We’re Smoking & Drinking (and where we are escaping)
💨 What We’re Smoking: Davidoff Oro Blanco
Crafted from rare Dominican tobaccos aged over a decade, it’s not just a cigar — it’s a ceremony. Silky, complex, and impossibly refined, it pairs best with silence and good company. Smoke it when excellence feels inevitable.
🍸 What We’re Drinking: The Truffle Negroni
Equal parts gin, vermouth, and Campari infused with black truffle — the drink equivalent of a velvet handshake. Earthy, decadent, and faintly dangerous. Best enjoyed under low light with higher ambitions.
✈️ Where We’re Traveling: Lake Como, Italy
Where luxury hums instead of shouts. Wooden Rivas cut through still water, villas glow in candlelight, and the air smells faintly of leather and lemon trees. It’s not vacation — it’s inheritance in motion.
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”
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Your Reminder~
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