Numanthia soul captured by Zoe Ouvrier

LVMH’s Numanthia Spanish vineyards collaborates with French Artist Zoe Ouvrier for a very limited edition of hand carved boxes to express the strength and tenacity of the vine. The art project is limited to 134 boxes. Using engraved, carved, painted, and inked plywood, Zoe Ouvrier envisioned an exquisite box for a rare wine. The artist … Read more

Zaha Hadid’s take on that most traditional of toys sold for $22,000 at Charity Auction

  A dollhouse designed by Zaha Hadid Architects sold for $22,000 at Bonhams for UK charity KIDS supporting disabled children, young people and their families. 20 of the world’s best architects and designers build a dolls’ house for the auction which took place on November 11th. Inspired by the dolls’ house that Edwin Lutyens designed … Read more

François Pianult’s third cultural project in Venice

Teatrino at Palazzo Grassi by Tadao Ando. A contemporary arts centre inside an eighteenth-century palace in Venice.     After the restoration of Palazzo Grassi in 2006, followed by that of Punta della Dogana in 2009, the rehabilitation of the Teatrino in 2013 marks the third step of French luxury goods magnate François Pinault’s cultural project … Read more

Heads or tails. Nendo accessories for the contemporary canine

Nendo accessories for the contemporary canine.   The contemporary spoiled dog has accessories like sculptural bones and designers dog bed from Japanese design studio Nendo. Nendo has come up with a three-piece dog accessory collection, consisting of a dog bed, dishes and toys, called Heads or Tails collection. The artificial leather bed becomes a little … Read more

Bees under Guerlain’s protection

 Black Breton Bee protected by Guerlain.   Honey has been seen as a symbol of wealth and life since time began… Guerlain luxury house offers the benefits of this natural and universalingredient in its Abeille Royale line by Guerlain. The bee is Guerlain’s symbol and has a very special resonance for the perfume house. Guerlain … Read more

2013 Los Angeles Auto Show debut lineup

  Los Angeles Auto Show debut lineup underscores rising trends in green technology, luxury vehicles and groundbreaking concept cars. More than two dozen green vehicles will be featured at the show, including models from Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen, ranging from alternative fuel models to brand new plug-ins. Nearly 20 luxury vehicle … Read more