Used for ropes, sticks and supporting beams, raffia fibres have many uses, especially in the area of textiles. The long thin fibre can be dyed and woven as a textile into products ranging from hats to shoes to decorative mats. These finely woven details give a nod to this season’s global traveller trend whilst also … Read more
Edible Schoolyard Picnics with celebrated chef, author and “Edible Schoolyard” founder Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard was founded by Chef Alice Waters more than 16 years ago pioneering the notion that the best place to teach children about the connection between food, health and the environment is in schools. Beginning this spring through October 2012, the … Read more
To gauge which cities are considered the most important to the world’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), Frank Knight’s “Wealth Report 2012” surveyed Citi Private Bank’s wealth advisors around the world and Knight Frank’s global network of luxury property specialists. The survey asked which are the most important cities to their clients now, which will be the … Read more
Travel Spend Climbs to pre-recession levels according to Visa Insights Brazil proves to be a big contributor to the global tourism economy, increasing outbound spend by 32 percent, according to Visa’s 2011 Travel Snapshot. The research highlights key spend insights from Visa account holders traveling to and from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. … Read more
Studio Drift creates a dialogue between the viewer and the objects the studio creates. It is the case with Shylight installation – a lamp hung from the ceiling and hidden in a cocoon – an intriguing recipe of poetic design. Drift’s Shylight mimics a natural process of blooming flowers. When the lamp is switched on, it … Read more
Design in Motion – Aston Martin x John Lobb driving Shoes The ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe Aston Martin opened the new Aston Martin W-One Store in London’s Park Lane with “Winner Sport” – the ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe made in partnership with John Lobb. The sleek aerodynamic luxury shoe was co-designed by Aston Martin’s Director … Read more