Editorial Team Giorgio Armani unveiled a new collection inspired by mother of pearl colours and the undulation of waves at Milan Fashion Week last week, reprising Versace’s modern mermaids outfits. Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2012 designs had a shimmering quality that turned the fashion show into a maritime scene on a silvery night with shoals of fish swimming … Read more
MILLENIUM STAR: the most precious fabric in the world Three fine thread of 1/330’s Giza 45 cotton, the most valuable in the world were united by David & John Anderson (founded 1822) to form one yarn of 3/330’s: the most precious in the world, thanks to the work in triple-fold, a sophisticated technique which confers … Read more
Qatar now world’s richest nation, says IMF Qatar, the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, surpassed Luxembourg as the world’s richest nation in 2010, according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund. The IMF estimates the Gulf nation will have the world’s fastest-growing economy for a second year. Qatar has a population … Read more
The way is the goal: driving experience meeting the highest expectations High-grade vehicle concept on a modern, maritime theme With the Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Pearl showcar, presented at this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in September, Mercedes-Benz demonstrates what is possible in the van sector. A full leather interior in white/grey, wood floor, brushed aluminium … Read more
The iPhone 5’s Killer Secret Feature Is Amazing Voice Control The specs aren’t shocking: a generous 1 GB of RAM and the iPad 2’s A5 processor. But what Apple‘s going to push hardest is iPhone’s Assistant: your iPhone 5 talks to you. But it’s not only about you and your iPhone 5 chatting it up: … Read more
Financial markets may have turned sour but well-heeled consumers, especially in Asia, are still thirsty for renowned top quality wines, such as Italy’s most expensive red Masseto, its makers say. Fine wines with prices starting at triple digits have become brands like top watches or cars, whose high quality and wide brand recognition give … Read more