Gotta have three way-- Aston Martin, Hackett and Globe-Trotter

Hackett, the classic British clothing and accessories company that's the official partner of the Aston Martin Racing team, has come out with a new line of Aston Martin Racing luggage created in collaboration with Globe-Trotter, makers of fine travel cases since 1897. Part of a new collection of Hackett luggage designed by the famed firm, the hard-sided Aston Martin cases are finished in classic British Racing Green with leather straps, handles and detailing. The Aston Martin logo and British flag are featured on the outside while the interior is lined with Union Jack fabric. In addition to the Aston Martin range, the collection includes black Mayfair cases with a Prince of Wales checked lining, and the navy blue London range with a blue and white Bengal stripe interior. Prices start at about $750 with monogramming available for an additional $120. Last year The Classicist wrote about Hackett's full range of stylish Aston Martin Racing clothing and accessories.

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This evening in Central Park The New York Philharmonic shares the stage with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in celebration of the World Expo 2010 taking place in the Chinese commercial hub. The playlist ranges from Tchaikovsky to Wagner with stops at Bernstein and Guang Zhao in between. The show is free and starts at 8pm on the Great Lawn [between 79th and 85th Streets], so get there early for a good place to lay out your picnic blanket... and be sure and stop by Sherry Lehmann and pick up a bottle or two of Sauvignon Blanc or Sancerre to help drink in the summer evening.