Despite its increasing innovations in the online arena, Louis Vuitton hasn’t forgotten the art of letter writing, with reports that the French luxury house is planning to expand its stationery offerings with more “paper goods and related paraphernalia.”
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Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese has announced he will produce Silver Ghost, a film that chronicles the lives of the names behind the formation of Rolls-Royce.
Silver Ghost will tell the story of motoring pioneer Lord John Douglas-Scott Montagu, his wife Cis and his secret love affair with his secretary and mistress, Eleanor Velasco Thornton.
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After releasing some teaser photos in February, Dolce & Gabbana has now unveiled the advertising film for its new line of eyewear — frames and sunglasses.
Directed by Luca Finotti and photographed by Giampaolo Sgura, this new campaign features Italian model Bianca Balti, who appears in a retro look with strong 1950s influences.
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As heads of state from NATO’s political military alliance discuss security challenges and peacekeeping missions next week, alliances of a different kind are also being made in the kitchens of Chicago.
About 200 restaurants are taking part in the city-wide initiative “Chicago’s Culinary Crossroads” which will spotlight the city’s diverse, gastronomic offerings until May 25 and pair international chefs with their local counterparts.
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Situated in the municipality of Calvià, Port Adriano is located on the south-west of the bay of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands.
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Emporio Armani who launched the brand EA7 has now released 4 inspirational videos of every athlete they are sponsoring.
Have a look at the brand new EA7 Emporio Armani campaign featuring high-caliber athletes such as Emily Pidgeon and Luca Dotto among an all-star lineup of sports giants slated to compete in the upcoming 2012 Olympics in London.
The eye-catching images, lensed by Richard Phibbs, capture pro athletes including high jump champ Antonietta Di Martino and fencing wonder Andrea Cassarà in action in their respective fields.
EA7 Emporio Armani is the sponsor and official outfitter of the Italian Team that will be participating in The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In order to celebrate the airline’s new in-flight bar, Virgin Atlantic has decided to create custom ice cubes in the shape of Richard Branson‘s head.
The bar will also incorporate a raft of additional innovations including the fabulous new champagne coupe glass, enhanced mood lighting and a new seating system to facilitate the most comfortable social experience in the air.
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Chanel’s Cruise collection at Versailles earlier this week didn’t disappoint in the beauty stakes, and now fashionistas will be able to recreate the Marie Antoinette-inspired aesthetic with the launch of Chanel logo beauty spot stickers.
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Bang & Olufsen announced the BeoPlay A3, a cleverly designed wedge-shaped stand, dock and sound system for any iPad that works in four configurations.
The dock sense the iPad’s orientation and adjusts which speakers are activated in order to produce the best possible sound quality.
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When the 65th Cannes Film Festival kicks off next week many of the world’s biggest A-list stars will be heading to crystal-maker Swarovski’s suite at the Hotel Martinez to make their red carpet accessory choices from this year’s Red Carpet collection.
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Ulysee Nardin has released a stunning new timepiece inspired by the merchant ship used by the explorer Christopher Columbus during his first expedition in 1492.
This colorful watch is painstakingly created, requiring more than 50 working hours and 26 baking processes to complete each handmade cloisonné dial.
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Bell Helicopter unveiled its new “525 Relentless” super medium transport at the Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas in February.
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Hermès celebrates its 175th anniversary with an exhibition in London illustrating the company’s relationship with leather over the years.
The show is divided into 12 rooms representing various leather collections – including equestrian, travel, handbags and accessories.
On show are bespoke objects from the history of the company – which was founded in 1837 – such as items commissioned by the Duke of Windsor for Wallis Simpson.
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Raquel Zimmermann stars in the “My Dior” Jewelry Spring 2012 ad campaign photographed by Steven Meisel and styled by Carine Roitfeld.
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Omega has unveiled the plans for an exclusive club that will be open on a membership and by-invitation basis during the Olympic Games.
The doors will open on the 28th of July and will host events and provide visitors with an oasis of calm in the heart of London’s Soho district through the 12th of August.
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A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched nine million Swiss francs ($9.7 million) at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.
The 34.98-carat “Beau Sancy” diamond measures 2.3 centimetres in height, is 1.9 cm wide and 1.1 cm deep.
Passed down through the royal families of France, England, Prussia and the Netherlands, the Beau de Sancy has witnessed 400 years of European history.
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The 47m Heesen superyacht Lady Petra, boasting sophisticated exterior by Omega Architects and beautiful interior by Bannenberg & Rowell, was launched on Saturday, April 28.
This wonderful vessel offers luxurious Owner´s suite situated on the upper deck, with the guest cabins located on the lower deck, providing the Owners with full privacy while aboard.
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The British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened up a new restaurant at a casino hotel in Las Vegas, his first in the US gambling hub.
Multiple Michelin star holder Ramsay joins several famous rivals, including Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, who have eateries in Las Vegas.
“Gordon Ramsay brought his unique style and culinary flair to Las Vegas with the opening Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas,” said a statement.
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Coinciding with the publication of the book titled Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, the brand has developed an iPad app of the same name.
The app has pretty much the same content as the book, including images of the most spectacular trunks and cases created on commission by Louis Vuitton, 1000 illustrations and even an ad catalogue from 1892.
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A bottle of French wine dating back to 1774 and dubbed “the wine of kings and the king of wines” fetched $49,200 at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.
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British fashion label Paul Smith is planning to open 24 stores in China over the next five years in its second attempt at tapping the country’s booming luxury market.
The brand will open a flagship store in Shanghai in December under a five-year partnership deal with Hong Kong-based distributor ImagineX.
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