An iconic jewel by Van Cleef & Arpels, known as “Walska Briolette Diamond” Brooch, could fetch US$8 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s “The Magnificent Jewels” auction in Geneva next month. The brooch showcases the historic “Walska Briolette Diamond“, a fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 96.62 carats. One in the collection of … Read more
Daimler plans Mercedes-Benz Museum for Beijing. German multinational automotive corporation Daimler (the group owns marques like Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Smart) is underlining its commitment to China with a visionary construction project. Hubertus Troska, Daimler’s Board Member for Greater China, announced that Daimler is planning to build a Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center. The building will feature striking … Read more
Native only to Australia, the Koala populationsare listed in the majority of eastern Australia as vulnerable to extinction. The main threat to the koala is loss and degradation of habitat. Organizations like WIRES from Australia are doing what they can to help koala populations survive. Wires is the largest wildlife rescue service in Australia, … Read more
La Vie est Belle. Lancôme, Reuge and Baccarat for Edition Féérique. La vie est belle (Life Is Beautiful), Lancôme’s 2013 feminine fragrance, entwines the elegance of iris with the strength of Patchouli and the sweetness of a gourmand blend. Three French masters of perfumery have combined their talents to compose the first ever feminine … Read more
The Award for Best Bedroom at the Design et al International Design and Architecture Awards 2013 went to Intarya the London based interior and architectural design firm. The International Design & Architecture Awards celebrate the best in interior design, architecture and innovation from throughout the world. Their aim is to celebrate design, recognize … Read more
This year, ELLIE SAAB and evian Natural Spring Water unite with the common theme of purity. The partnership between evian and ELIE SAAB is the latest to follow six years of evian collaborations with international fashion brands. The bottle is decorated with a signature ELIE SAAB lace pattern, that recalls the feminine and elegant designs … Read more