July 27th, 2009
The Louis Vuitton 5th Avenue store put up a window display showing the rich history of the speedy bag by putting different editions up on a conveyor belt
Take a look at the video as the Speedys travel through the corner windows of the store.
Passing smoothly on a moving belt, through curtains of gold bead the bags are transformed into the next variation of the Monogram.
February 21st, 2009
Last night was the opening of the new Armani megastore on New York’s Fifth Avenue.
Designed by Italian architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas, the 4,000-square-metre with the sinuous and futuristic spiral staircase in cream-coloured cement, had already been called by the Mayor Bloomberg as “Guggenheim Two”.
”This is not just a great architectural masterpiece but is also a vote of confidence in the future of New York as a fashion capital,” Bloomberg added at the opening.
This new Armani store held an exclusive party to celebrate the opening of Armani’s latest piece of Manhattan real estate.
A host of celebrities were present at the event included Leonardo DiCaprio, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Josh Hartnett, Milla Jovovich, Molly Sims, Ricky Martin, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, Victoria Beckham, and a pregnant Mira Sorvino.
Armani created a “capsule collection” that will be available only in the Fifth Avenue, and some lucky celebs already wore it last night.
January 7th, 2009
Giorgio Armani has unveiled his vision for his latest store: « Massive » can’t even begin to describe the 43,000 square-foot space that will house all of the designer’s collections - from the mainline Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani ranges to Armani Casa and Armani Jeans.
Set along New York’s trend setting Fifth Avenue, the space, which formerly housed Hugo Boss, will give its customers a “total experience” that will include an in –house restaurant.
Armani himself was actively involved in the design, which was realised by architects Doriana and Massimilano Fukas - the creative minds behind the brand’s Chater House and Ginza Tower concept stores in Hong Kong and Tokyo respectively.
August 8th, 2008
The Wealth Bulletin (a Dow Jones site) has come up with a list of the 10 most expensive streets in the world. The survey revealed that the prices for the top homes in the best locations appear to have decoupled from the gloom and doom being felt in the wider property market.
If you want to live in the best accommodation in these streets you will need to be a billionaire, or not far behind !
Avenue Princess Grace in Monaco has been named at the top with a price tag of $190,000 per square metre. It is followed by Hong Kong’s Severn Road with a price of $121,000 per square metre (sq mt) at second and New York City’s Fifth Avenue at third place ($80,000 per sq mt).
Here is the complete list, with some sample property prices as tallied by Wealth Bulletin:
February 27th, 2008
A new collection of 26 extraordinary residences at 995 Fifth Avenue, all masterpieces in its own right, is now up for grabs. Originally designed by architect Rosario Candela in 1926, the interiors have been reinterpreted by famed architects, Cetra Ruddy and preservationist John Simpson. The building has long been admired for its grace and is distinguished by its grand scale and superior location.
These residences may be customized with an extraordinary range of finishes including precious stone floorings and bespoke kitchen cabinetry by Smallbone of Divizes. The lavish amenities include the Private La Palestra Spa & Breakfast Lounge, Concierge Direct home automation, Library/Conference room, wine specialist, bike room, Miele dishwasher, and Lefroy Brooks bathroom fitting selections.
