London’s Heathrow Airport has opened what they’re calling a ‘pop-up’ park in the middle of one of their terminals where passengers are encouraged to zen out with a specially-designed relaxation menu.
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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Patek Philippe Maison Opening in Shanghai
Swiss watch company Patek Philippe last week opened its second store in China, a 13,000-square-foot retail outlet and parlor in Shanghai in the former residence of the British consulate, one of the city’s priciest parcels of real estate.
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Private islands for rent around the world
Around the world, a few owners are renting out their islands for vacationers who want to spend a luxury holiday in a private haven.
Here is a selection of the best spots around the world!
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BBC launches Fashion Bear for ‘Children in Need’
Famous brands including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry, and Tom Ford have sprinkled some of their design magic on the humble stuffed animal, rebranding the famous ‘Pudsey’ teddy bear for a charity auction run by Christie’s of London.
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Steve Jobs’ yacht revealed, christened ‘Venus’
Steve Jobs’ yacht was unveiled in a Dutch shipyard on Sunday, where the unusual boat designed by Jobs and famed designer Philippe Starck was christened “Venus,” after the Roman goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity and victory.
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Blogger Elin Kling for Guess by Marciano
Guess has unveiled the first images of the campaign for the capsule collection created by Elin Kling for its Marciano line, fronted by the fashion blogger herself.
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Sorel and Concepts combine for line of exclusive boots
Boston-based concept label Concepts (CNCPTS), part of the The Tannery of Boston and Cambridge, has worked with traditional outdoors label Sorel to create a new line of two exclusive winter boots, the Kitchener Caribou and the Sentry Leather & Tweed.
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Marimekko gives Finnair a floral Makeover
Finnair and Finnish design house Marimekko are teaming up to enhance the air travel experience with a new design partnership.
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Bar Refaeli models Piaget high jewelry watches
Face of Piaget S/S jewelery 2012 collection, Bar Refaeli poses gracefully in a black and white campaign for the Swiss brand’s exclusive new high jewelry watch line.
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A look inside the new Shang Xia store in Beijing
Shang Xia, meaning “up” and “down”, recently opened a second store in China, with a boutique in Beijing’s China World Mall.
The Chinese brand, established in 2008, is attempting to build a domestic luxury label in a modern Chinese aesthetic, and has added to its presence in Shanghai with a new store in Beijing.
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Thai hotel brews up coffee from elephant dung
For those who like their coffee with a strong nose Thailand could be the ideal destination, after a blend made from elephant dung was put on sale by an upmarket hotel chain.
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Chopard Launches E-boutique
Chopard is now selling online directly to consumers in the United States via an e-boutique that carries 650 products ranging in price from $100 to $65,000.
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Lamborghini Gallardo Hong Kong version
To celebrate its 20th anniversary in Hong Kong, Kingsway Cars teamed up with Lamborghini to create a special edition Gallardo LP550-2 model.
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Evian 1925 Vintage Bottle
Evian, the famous French brand of mineral water, is going back to the source by reissuing special limited edition glass bottles featuring its label from 1925.
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Blancpain Retrograde Calendar Watch
Faithful to its values of tradition and innovation, Blancpain now unveils the newest addition to the Women family of watches.
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Designer Ora-Ïto opens Paris hotel
Ora-Ïto, a French designer known for his work on products and furniture, has opened the first hotel of his new chain named “O” (part of the Elegancia group) in Paris — at a location that’s just a stone’s throw away from the Louvre and the river banks.
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Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong home to go on sale
Kung fu legend Bruce Lee’s former residence in Hong Kong will be put up for sale after a plan to turn the property into a museum dedicated to the icon failed.
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MB&F opens first Chinese store in Beijing
Luxury watch brand MB&F has opened its first boutique in Beijing through a collaboration with local retail partners Ray Union and Europe Watch Co.
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Nina Ricci Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign
Nina Ricci taps Kati Nescher as the face of its fall 2012 campaign photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
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Suntory Rolling Stones special Whisky
Japanese distillery Suntory will release a special-edition blended whisky to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Rolling Stones.
The whisky will go on sale on Oct. 30 and will come in a bottle shaped in the band’s familiar tongue and lips design. Only 150 bottles will be offered.
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Paul Smith Cycle Eyes Chronograph
Paul Smith‘s love for all things cycling continues with this latest timepiece, the Cycle Eyes Chronograph, which boasts cycling inspired details.
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