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Yachting on 30th December 2009 |
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French designer Julien Anglade, has come up with a hybrid yacht concept harking back to the golden days of luxury ocean cruises.
The 150-metre IKKAR accommodates 50 passengers in ultimate luxury along with a crew of 60 to look after them.
the hybrid yacht is capable of changing its shape according to the location as well as comfort of the passengers.

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Yachting on 27th December 2009 |
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The Egyptian design studio Pharos Marine has unveiled plans for a 60-meter dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel electric superyacht, the Orcageno.
Dual-fuel engines can run on either diesel or liquid hydrogen, that latter fluid being stored in specially designed tanks in the bow.
The Orcageno has room for 12 guests and 14 crew. It contains a spa and health center, sun deck Jacuzzi, and an open-air lounge for the owner’s cabin.

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Yachting on 25th September 2009 |
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French luxury clothing designer Hermes and Monaco based yacht maker Wally have collaborated to create the ultimate luxury yacht.
The watercraft by Wally-Hermes Yachts, dubbed WHY for short, are the perfect mix of luxury and “green” living.
This revolutionary yacht is developed with the latest and most advanced sustainable technologies, recycling thermal energy, as well as any organic and inorganic waste without compromising on its luxury aspects.

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Yachting on 15th September 2009 |
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Remember the solar powered Dubai Sea Limousine (an eco-friendly mode of transportation to and from the islands of The World)?
Raising the bar further, Dennis Ingemansson has designed this 45m superyacht that shows the trend toward the eco-friendly yachts of the future.
Designed for the Dutch company Esthec, the superyacht generates solar energy to propel the yacht’s electric engine.


A new carbon offsetting service targeting the luxury-conscious set has recently launched.
Belgrave Trust calculates the amount of carbon users emit in a given month (partly from car and jet exhaust), and then offers them credits which are invested in projects that help the environment.
The site uses a unique carbon calculator that matches a user’s lifestyle with the amount of carbon they emit in a given month.

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Jewelry on 31st July 2009 |
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Italian-Mexican fine jewelry designer Victor Sabido Basteris has updated the classic friendship bracelet using eco-friendly, recycled silver filigree thread.
The inspiration for the collection stems from the beauty and vivid colors seen on the murals within the Mayan temples of Mexico.
The collection also uses gold, gemstones, wood, crystal, leather, and mother-of-pearl in a wide palette of colors to make dramatic one of a kind neckpieces.
