From the car park to the catwalk: how fashion embraced street art

A new line of sunglasses designed by ‘graffiti artist’ Mr Brainwash are just the latest example of fashion’s longstanding love of people who write on walls

Frida Kahlo: long may her fashion influence reign

More than 60 years after her death, a new exhibition shows why Frida Kahlo’s distinctive look and exuberant choice of clothes are still so powerful

Eatable & floral ZegnArt @ EXPO Milano 2015: Ermenegildo Zegna’s Fabulae Naturae by Lucy + Jorge Orta

On occasion of EXPO MILANO 2015, the Zegna Group presented a new  episode in the ZegnArt Special Project. ZegnArt’s Fabulous Nature: Fabulae Naturae by Lucy + Jorge Orta. In conjunction with EXPO Milano 2015, Ermenegildo Zegna hosted Fabulae Naturae, a new performance by Lucy + Jorge Orta in collaboration with chef Davide Oldani and commissioned … Read more

Teazzurra reinvents the timeless theme of freshness

Experiencing the relaxing yet invigorating spirit of green tea with a note of sparkling citrus fruit.

Guerlain new Aqua Allegoria fragrance

Each year, French perfume house Guerlain reinvents the timeless theme of freshness with a new Aqua Allegoria fragrance. Delicate and cheerful fragrances that represent sweet and happy moments. Each spring, a new limited-edition Aqua Allegoria joins the four legendary permanent creations.

This year’s cheerful scent designed as an ode to green tea is Guerlain Teazzurra Eau de Toilette. The sparkling floral citrus composition will revive and awaken your spirit just as azure waters do. The green tea accord are enhanced with jasmine & bergamot, two essences that, when paired with tea, beautifully heighten its aroma.

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“In the Aqua Allegoria collection, I sense the world of a gardener perfumer, of a collector of scents, of nature that has been tamed with an artistic touch and enormous respect, of seasonal life. I would also add the words Poetry and Freedom,” ” explains Thierry Wasser, Perfumer of La Maison Guerlain.

A landscape of absolute serenity takes shape around the new Teazzura. The grace of a hanging garden with foliage strewn with jasmine. The crystalline clarity of a lake with azure-coloured water.

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Amillarah self-sustainable floating private island

Create your own private paradise wherever you want.

Amilarah islands

Unique tailor-made floating residences designed by famed Dutch architect Koen Olthuis can give you a very real possibility to own a private island. Amillarah Private Islands are completely self-sustainable floating islands, free from environmental impact, and safe from rising sea levels. Not only can you customise the shape, size, and style of your luxurious Amillarah residence, but you can also pick where you want it to be located.

Amillarah Private Islands are self-sufficient, scarless developments with the latest state-of-the-art green technology, which keeps their environmental impact at a minimum. Completely stable on the water, the base of the island is built to last for far over 100 years and will create a new underwater habitat for sea life.

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The word “amillarah” originates from the Maldivian language and means Private Island.

Amillarah is the creative vision of expert developer Dutch Docklands. Founded in 2005 by Paul H.T.M. van de Camp and Koen Olthuis, this innovative company is based on hundreds of years of Dutch expertise or “Know-H2OW” in water defense technology and management. The company is also working in collaboration with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society.

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When Ferrari arrives at PortAventura

Ferrari lovers will have a new theme park at PortAventura Resort – FerrariLand.

a symbolic first brick from the home of Enzo Ferrari was laid at the site of FerrariLand

2015, the 20th anniversary of Spain’s famous PortAventura resort complex south of Barcelona, is celebrated with a new Ferrari Land theme park dedicated to the Prancing Horse. The attraction will be the second Ferrari theme park. The first amusement park opened in 2010 in Abu Dhabi.

This new park dedicated to Ferrari is expected to involve total investment close to 100 million Euros. Spain’s Ferrari Land will cover an area of 75,000 square metres and offer a range of exciting attractions offering adrenalin and technology charged options for families mainly and fans of the Ferrari brand of all ages. The end of the building works of Ferrari Land is scheduled at the end of 2016.

The Italy represented in Ferrari Land includes iconic buildings from Maranello, the town where Ferrari has its headquarters, and also architectural references to the great monuments representing Italian genius.

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The vertical accelerator will be one of the big attractions of the new park. Manufactured by Intamin, the accelerator will be 112 metres tall, making it the highest roller coaster in Europe, beating Shambhala (76 metres) located at PortAventura Park. The accelerator will offer an amazing experience for fans of speed: passengers experience all the sensations of Formula 1, with acceleration of 180 km/h in just 5 seconds, equivalent to 1.35 G. They will be propelled vertically upwards instantly reaching 112 metres and then plummet straight down, at a maximum angle of 90 degrees.

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Once Ferrari Land has opened, PortAventura Resort expects to reach 5 million visits per year, largely thanks to the potential of the Ferrari brand to attract international visitors from traditional markets such as France, the United Kingdom or Russia, but also from new countries such as Germany, Benelux, Italy or Scandinavia. Positive impacts are also expected in the hotel sector, with over 1 million overnight stays per year.

PortAventura Resort is one of Europe’s biggest destination resort. In its 20-year history it has welcomed almost 60 million visitors. With a prime location near Barcelona, Spain, the resort has four 4* themed hotels and one 5* hotel comprising a total of 2,100 rooms, plus a 4000-capacity convention centre.

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