In the late 17th century the “Jaquemart” invention brought beautifully animated figures to the dial contributing to the storyline of the timepiece. The figures were set into the dial and move in sync with the activated minute repeater. In the late 1980s Ulysse Nardin introduced a surprising variation to “Jaquemart”. San Marco watch symbolized the … Read more
Zaha Hadid Designs £100,000 Water and Ice-Themed Coffee Table World famous architect Zaha Hadid, the first women to win the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004), designed “Liquid Glacial” – a £100,000 water and ice-themed coffee table. Crafted from a new-fangled acrylic resin, the innovative furniture piece mimics melting and moving plates of ice and spring … Read more
American rock singer Tina Turner has become a Swiss citizen The eight-time Grammy Award winner Tina Turner (73), the renown singer once known for the “most famous legs in show business”. has become a Swiss citizen. Since 1995 Tina Turner, whose real name is Anna Mae Bullock, was a Zurich resident, owning a mansion in … Read more
RM Auctions Announces Early Highlights for Concorso d’Eleganza The annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend in Cernobbio, Italy in May, will offer an elite, handpicked selection of approximately 40 blue-chip automobiles, including a 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupe, a 1947 Cisitalia 202 MM ‘Nuvolari’ Spider, a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Open Tourer with royal connections, … Read more
LVMH and partners to build one of the largest luxury malls in the UAE In 2011, French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH announced the intention to enter in the hospitality sector with the opening of a 45-villa Maison in the Maldives. 2013 will see LVMH embarking on the ambition plans. A 168,000 square metre mall on … Read more
Stella McCartney once again chose Russian model Natalia Vodianova (born 28 February 1982) to be the face of the brand’s new Spring Summer ad campaign. The campaign shot by photography duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, features McCartney’s signature style of sharp tailoring and sexy femininity.Natalia Vodianova wears graphic pieces and prints as well as … Read more