Four Seasons to open first property in Beijing

Four Seasons Beijing

The Four Seasons hotel brand continues its expansion in China with the opening of its first property in Beijing. The opening is scheduled for September 28.

Located in the Lingmahe area of the Central Business District, the Four Seasons Beijing will be the 88th property of the brand worldwide.
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Starbucks to Introduce Single-Serve Coffee Maker

verisimo coffee

Starbucks has launched its version of the at-home, single-serve coffeemaker with the added feature of fresh milk pods, issuing a challenge to leading brands like Nespresso and Tassimo and steaming up the java wars.
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Pink Diamond Barbie goes up for Auction

Pink Diamond Barbie Doll

This one of a kind, stunning pink diamond Barbie Doll has been created by the duo David and Phillipe Blond along with Bill Greening, Principal Designer at Mattel.
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Construction begins on Tokyo wine apartment

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An apartment building in Tokyo has been designed especially for wine lovers, complete with an on-site sommelier, ground-floor wine bar and bistro.
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Apple design director to create Leica photo camera

leica m9 black

Leica and Apple, two of the most desired brands in the world of design, are getting together to produce yet another fascinating — and very expensive — product.

The German photography company is working with Jonathan Ive, Apple’s Senior VP of Industrial Design, on the design of a one-off version set to be auctioned for charity.
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The St. Regis Hotel New York debuts the Bentley Suite

Bentley Suite

After the Tiffany, Dior and Bottega Veneta suites, the St. Regis Hotel is unveiling The Bentley Suite this fall in its New York location.

The theme suite will include décor touches reminiscent of designs by British carmaker Bentley Motors such as black leather tile floors and a sleigh bed made out of Bentley’s signature burled wood.
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