Damien Hirst is one of six people who were asked in 2008 by Louis Vuitton to dream up a unique item embodying their professional expertise.

The designs were produced at the company’s workshop in Asnières, near Paris, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

Official news and images have now been revealed, and the twin trunks created by the English Art Superstar are more impressive than we first thought.

Swarovski, recently unveiled the newly refurbished crystal star that will crown the 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

The star is high-tech: it has enhancements such as a new cutting-edge computerized lighting system and energy-efficient LED bulbs.

This is the first year that the Swarovski star, which debuted at the top of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2004, will feature dynamic light movement.

The world’s new tallest building, the 818-meter-high Burj Dubai tower is set to open a new visitors’ area on January 4, featuring a panoramic view platform on its 124th floor.

The winners of the 2009 AsiaSpa Awards were announced at a glamorous gala awards ceremony held at Armani Bar Hong Kong last Thursday.

The majority of Asia’s spa destinations won an award, including properties in, Thailand, The Philippines, The Maldives, China, Cambodia and Hong Kong.

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac designs the Christmas lighting for the facade of the BHV (Bazaar de l’Hotel de Ville) department store this year in Paris.

A funky neon-lit facade will be lit up on November 17, with the help of powerful vocals performed by 28-year-old, Arkansas-born Beth Ditto of the group Gossip.

South Korean pop star Rain attended yesterday the grand opening of the IWC Schaffhausen flagship store at the 1881 Heritage Boutique in Hong Kong.

IWC Schaffhausen (International Watch Co.) is a famous high-end Swiss watch manufacturer and Rain was personally invited for this grand opening.

French soccer star Zinedine Zidane who joined the brand’s army of ambassadors in 2008 was also in attendance for the opening.