Shareholders of Pinault Printemps Redoute (PPR), the French multinational holding company specializing in retail shops and luxury brands, were showered with raw eggs thrown by employees of the group protesting during their general assembly in Paris on May 7, 2009.

The shareholders voted a dividend equivalent to 418 million euros (560 million US dollars) for 2008, whilst the employees demand the sum to be invested in to the company, and that job lay off plans be abandoned.

Lichtenstein design brand Cycle 13 launched this futuristic cocoon-like egg bed called ‘Lomme’ (abbreviation of « Light Over Matter Mind Evolution »). his naturally shaped shell combines state-of-the-art sleep enhancement technologies with a classic organic shape - the egg.

Prior to the development of the LOMME egg-bed, a 2 year study into sleeping habits and therapies for the treatment of sleeping problems has been conducted. This bed is supposed to offer an environment which enhances all the senses - forming a place to rejuvenate, relax, meditate and of course, sleep.

The Lomme has a number of enhancements that encourage lingering, including light and sound therapy for blocking out external distractions and a muscle-relaxing system. You can hook up your iPod to the sound system so you can chill in your egg to your own tunes, and there are storage compartments, too.

Perfect isn’t it? This unique egg shaped creation helped Lomme win the coveted Red Dot Award for Product Design in June. The price is supposedly at around EUR 42′000 ($53,000).

The Liechtenstein based Lomme team (Agnieszka Bernacka, Andreas Batliner and Günther Thöny) are now working on a range of equally bold concepts, which will be launched beginning of the next year.

The Edison’s Angel Eggs, a pairing of the common chicken egg with exotic Osetra caviar, prove to be a delicious addition to an already accomplished menu. The angelic white of the egg starkly contrasts the devilish yellows, blacks, and greens of the other organic ingredients, creating an edible - albeit almost too beautiful too eat - masterpiece.

The creamy texture of the deviled yolk compliments the smooth caviar, welcoming your tongue to a sensory delight. Just as the name - initially ironic but now understandable - suggests, the eggs take your taste buds to heaven.
Price: $30 each !

The Edison
108 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles
213-613-0000

www.edisondowntown.com

With Easter celebrations over last weekend, it wouldn’t be too wrong on my part to write about this bag that epitomizes Easter. The Green Headed Snake on Pink Bag is ideal to be gifted or bought for a diva.

The rose pink translucent enamel shows off engine turned silver (guilloché) in fine detail. The snake made of green jade and prong set cubic zirconias in silver winds around the egg. In simple words, the snake guards the pink egg! Priced at $8,400.