Longines’s second year as Official Timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby

Longines, Official Watch of the Kentucky Derby, awarded the Winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey of I’ll Have Another with Timepieces from the Saint-Imier Collection   Commemorating its 180th anniversary, Swiss watchmaker Longines, and the 138-year-old Kentucky Derby joined forces to celebrate their iconic history and rich tradition. Longines was the Official Watch and Timekeeper of … Read more

Fusing high-end couture with high-end diamonds in a $15 million dress

One-of-a-kind Diamond Dress with 100 3 carat Round diamonds Diamond wholesaler Tov International unveiled a spectacular vision at 2012 American Gem Society‘s (AGS) Conclave Fashion Show – a one-of-a-kind Chloe & Reese-designed $15 million cocktail dress comprised of 100 of 3 Carat round diamonds. 85 round diamonds adorn the bodice of the dress while 7 … Read more

Simulator to replicate the full driving experience, down to every bump in the road

Motion Simulation TL1 replicates the full driving experience, down to every bump in the road. Race drivers, gaming enthusiasts and those seeking the ultimate and most realistic simulation experience have a new serious toy. Here is a simulator with an innovative approach to racing, flight and first-person-shooter Simulation. Housing the world’s first 180 degree, spherical … Read more

Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Chopard galas at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival

Armani fashion house is the latest to announce its involvement in the Cannes Film Festival. The gala evening, presented by Giorgio Armani, will feature a fund raising dinner on Friday, 18 May at the Festival Agora. The funds raised at the gala will benefit all three charities and help them to bring sustainable programs to … Read more

Modernist Cuisine’ was named Cookbook of the Year at the James Beard Foundation Awards

Saveur magazine, Modernist Cuisine and Los Angeles Magazine are the big winners of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, known as the ‘Oscars’ of US culinary world. Nathan Myhrvold‘s six-volume culinary encyclopedia Modernist Cuisine won the “Cooking From a Professional Point of View” category and was named the “Cookbook of the Year”. Amanda Hesser’s site … Read more