Month: July 2012

Etiquette lessons for Virgin Australia cabin crew

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Voted ‘Best Staff Service’ and ‘Best Airline’ in the Australia/Pacific Region at the 2012 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Virgin Australia wants to take on Qantas as the airline of choice for business-class passengers. Airline’s cabin crew will be trained in etiquette and gourmet appreciation, as all flight crew must attend a program called Elevate. It … Read more

This beast is amazing: Aston Martin Rapide by Kahn Design

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  Kahn Design, the British-based engineering company specialised in modifying cars, concentrates on external and internal alterations including wheels, bumpers, aerodynamic aids etc, while engine modifications are carried out by Northamptonshire-based Cosworth. It produces around 10 to 15 conversions a month. One of the latest products is a special conversion program for Aston Martin Rapide. … Read more

30 most essential pieces of furniture

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What are the most essential pieces of designers furniture? Some of the designs to be included in such a list have been around for more than half a century, according to Furniture Fashion web platform. Ranging from high-end luxury pieces to everyday finds spanning the aesthetic spectrum from mid-century modern to ultra- contemporary, the list … Read more

Flower Carpet experience: Floral menu at Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo Brussels

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Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo goes floral in Brussels for five days in August Ephemeral but so admired throughout the world: Flower Carpet Brussels   Dining on floral dishes such as courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovy, cod with lavender and watercress cream and Sicilian cannoli with rose and violet ricotta? From 14 to 19 August, … Read more

Lanvin’s Happy 10 Years Collection

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Every woman’s darling: A Celebration of Alber Elbaz’s 10 Year Anniversary at LANVIN Alber Elbaz’s 10 year anniversary at Lanvin is celebrated with Happy, a capsule collection of precious accessories matched with shoes. Lanvin Happy include necklaces with jewel pendant (€1,720.00; 50% brass, 50% glass), Medium Happy bag in crocodile patchwork €17,900.00, or a bag entirely … Read more