The opening of the “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossibile conversations” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York was the perfect moment for an important announcement for the world of fashion. Diego Della Valle, owner of Tod’s Group, intends to relaunch the iconic Italian fashion brand Elsa Schiaparelli. Della Valle purchased the rights to the Elsa … Read more
Solar-powered PlanetSolar catamaran to herald a new era in eco-friendly travel Swiss electrical engineer Raphael Domjan and his team completed the year-and-a-half world tour of PlanetSolar catamaran. Built after seeing the effects of climate change on an Icelandic glacier, the 31-metre PlanetSolar boat had 537 square metres of black solar panels that can produce up to … Read more
Sunscreen could cause skin cancer? Study Study Suggests That Sunscreen Could Cause Skin Cancer Too much sun damages skin, but sunscreen have the same effect, suggests new scientific discoveries. Cell toxicity studies carried out at Missouri University of Science and Technology suggest that when exposed to sunlight, zinc oxide, a common ingredient in sunscreens, undergoes … Read more
Three-in-four (75 percent) pet owners say that the state of the economy doesn’t affect how much money they spend on their pets, according to a new survey. Twelve percent report they spend $101 or more per month on their pets, while more than one in five (21 percent) said they spend $51-$100 per month on … Read more
Hugo Boss goes high-tech for 3D “New Dimension Beijing” Fashion Show On May 18, Hugo Boss will unveil the 3D “New Dimension Beijing”, an event that tries to compete with 2011 Burberry’s fashion show in Beijing. Over a year ago, Burberry combined virtual image technology with holograms and live-streaming via Burberry.com The “BOSS Black Fashion Show” … Read more
James Beard Foundation Awards, the US’s most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries, announced its 2012 winners. During a ceremony hosted by chef and television personality Alton Brown at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, awards in the Restaurant and Chef and the Design and Graphics categories were presented, as well … Read more