Super-tall, super-skinny, super-expensive: the ‘pencil towers’ of New York’s super-rich
An extreme concentration of wealth in a city where even the air is for sale has produced a new breed of needle-like tower. By Oliver Wainwright
Month: February 2019
5 high-performance sea toys for intense pleasure driving in the water
Awake RÄVIK – Ravik electric surfboard awakens the silent thrillseeker in you! Hear that? Nope? Me neither, but the silent, high-speed electric surfboard is now most definitely a thing. The latest to hit the waves is the Awake Rävik, a 35-mph (56-km/h), full carbon stand-up beast with a wireless hand-held throttle. Luxurious amphibious boat … Read more
Melbourne and Sydney house prices plunge further in January
Melbourne market falls 1.6% in a month as property crash continues to accelerate
Torno Subito: Massimo Bottura opens first restaurant outside of Italy
The Opening Of W Dubai – The Palm Marks First W Escape In The Middle East W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world and one of Dubai’s most iconic attractions. W Dubai … Read more
Iraph Sui on Okinawa’s Irabu Island will allow explorers to see Japan through a new lens
Indulge in the sea, sun and slow passing of time. Iraph Sui on Okinawa’s Irabu Island is blessed with coral reefs, primeval forests and a rich historic culture. You can satisfy your body and soul in the spa, enjoy the swimming pool that seems to melt into the sea and sky, play with your … Read more
David Yurman obtains a Victory Against Jewelry Counterfeiters
David Yurman Obtains Default Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Monetary Award Against Counterfeiters On January 2, 2019, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a default judgment in favor of American luxury jeweler David Yurman, awarding the company $1,550,000 in aggregate statutory damages against 31 defendants who operated … Read more