In the style of a crystal menagerie, thought like an astonishing bestiary, Jaime Hayon signs in 2011 the Baccarat Zoo. Halfway between a glamorous sweet box and a decorative object, the Spanish designer gives birth to a wildlife triptych, both playful and democratic. The collection consists of a duck, monkey and a bear in the … Continued
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Kaws x Hennessy Limited Edition V.S Bottle
Hennessy announced yesterday their exclusive Hennessy V.S bottle collaborative project with world-renowned artist, KAWS, which will hit shelves in September 2011. Each Kaws Hennessy V.S bottle features signature Kaws artwork and is individually numbered, making this collectors item that much more special The Hennessy KAWS V.S bottle will be sold in 750ml sizes and will … Continued
Campaign Prada Eyewear Fall / Winter 2011
Photographed by Steven Miesel, the Prada Eyewear Fall Winter 2011 2012 ad campaign features models Kelly Mittendorf, Frida Gustavsson, and Hardin Ondria Antonia Wesseloh.
S.T. Dupont pens by Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld, has designed a limited edition pen line called Prestige & Chic in collaboration with French house S.T. Dupont. The pens have been designed as an asymmetrical triangular shape with bevelled corners, meaning that they do not roll and ensure comfort for the user. Choose between two variations: “Prestige” in red lacquer or “Chic” … Continued
Porsche increasing Cayenne production
Consumer demand for the Porsche Cayenne has prompted the automaker to increase production, the luxury brand said this week. Global sales of the powerful SUV surged 37 percent in the first half of this year, prompting Porsche to boost the number of Cayennes it will produce from next year. In the US alone, the number … Continued
Lenny Kravitz to design new Miami hotel
Grammy-award winning musician Lenny Kravitz is to once again turn his hand to hotel design, according to reports from the US. The singer-songwriter is said to be working on rooms for the SLS Hotel at South Beach, set to open next year in Miami, Florida as a sister property to the luxury SLS Hotel at … Continued
Seoul’s Incheon Airport has set a world record in duty free sales during the first half of this year, reports have suggested. Passengers at the airport spent a whopping $727 million at the airport in the first six months of this year, a world record according to The Moodie Report. The figure outstrips spending at … Continued
Benjamin Millepied for YSL L’Homme Libre
Benjamin Millepied (Natalie Portman‘s finance, and father of her baby) is the newest face of L’Homme Libre, the men’s fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent. The just-released campaign, shot by Patrick Demarchelier, depicts Millepied mid-pirouette against the New York City skyline. L’Homme Libre — composed of bergamot, pink pepper, and patchouli — will be released in … Continued
Anja Rubik reappears for the third consecutive season as the face of Fendi with the label’s fall 2011 campaign. Captured by Karl Lagerfeld, Anja goes brunette as she plays a muse for male model Brad Kroenig.
Lara Stone stars in Calvin Klein’s new underwear ad
Supermodel Lara Stone is the new face and body of the brand’s Naked Glamour campaign shot by Patrick Demarchelier. Following in the footsteps of actresses Zoe Saldana and Eva Mendes, Stone is heating up print and video ads for Calvin Klein’s underwear even though her campaign seems softer and less raunchy than that of Mendes, … Continued
Jean Paul Gaultier revamps website
Following Balenciaga and Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier is the third major fashion brand to present a new website this week. JeanPaulGaultier.com unites all of the French designer’s creative actvities under one global roof, including ready-to-wear, haute couture, and perfumes. The new online destination is divided into three sectors: LIVE! integrates social media sites … Continued
ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7
The ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 has come speeding onto the UK market. Fans of the iconic Italian brand, especially those who can’t afford the cars’ million-dollar price tags, can bring a piece of grand touring tradition into their office. The laptop offers a distinctive outer-casing design, a 15.6″ display, dual 750GB hard drives and quad-core 2nd … Continued
Asia-Pacific most expensive for expats
The cities of the Asia-Pacific region dominate the list of the most expensive places in the world for expats to live, accounting for 18 of the priciest cities on the planet. The unwanted prize for the most expensive city in the world went to Luanda, the capital of Angola, for the second straight year. Luanda … Continued
Campanas: a New Hotel in Athens
Brazilian design duo the Campanas have unveiled their latest project, a boutique hotel in Athens.
Jil Sander premieres new fragrance exclusively online
After Sun and Jil, the fashion house is hoping to deliver another instant classic with new perfume Eve. Launched exclusively online on July 13, Eve is a fruity floriental that features top notes of grapefruit flower and redcurrant, a heart of wild rose, jasmine, and violet as well as a dry-down composed of cashmere wood … Continued
Luxury iPad case by Dolce & Gabbana
Fans of luxury brands will be pleased to know that the Dolce & Gabbana fashion house has recently released an iPad case. The Luxury case is made in Italy out of black leather and shimmery sequins, with gold hardware, a chain shoulder strap with star charms. The D&G iPad case will set you back a … Continued
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Burberry Body
Her gig as a Victoria’s Secret Angel bagged her a role in the new Transformers movie, several Vogue covers, and lucrative campaigns for British brand Burberry, which now has also made her the face of its upcoming Body fragrance. Photographed by Mario Testino, Huntington-Whiteley can be seen wearing an open Burberry trench and nothing else … Continued
Korean Air and Absolut launch A380 collaboration
Absolut Vodka has teamed up with Korean Air in a deal that will see the unit launch Absolut bars on ten of the airline’s new Airbus A380s. The onboard ‘Celestial Bars’ – two in Business Class and one in First Class – will also feature duty free Absolut products to purchase. The first Korean Air … Continued
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Skull Cufflinks
Ralph Lauren Purple Label line has issued a pair of white gold and diamond Skull Cufflinks with moveable jaws. When the jaws are open, it exposes the skull’s diamond eyes – $9,995.
After DJ Diplo, Alexander Wang hired rappers Santigold and Spankrock to star in his latest campaign clip. Santigold has been increasingly venturing into the realms of fashion recently, having just designed a collection with urban shoe brand Vans. As part of an ongoing trend of recording artists premiering their new tracks in advertising, the video … Continued