i3 and i8 concept vehicles based on carbon fiber revealed by BMW

German luxury carmaker BMW presented two electric models, signalling its arrival to a segment that is key to the industry’s fortunes. The all-electric i3 is aimed at the urban car market and should hit dealerships in 2012. The hybrid i8 is due for delivery in 2014 and is more geared towards high-performance auto enthusiasts. “This … Read more

Latest luxury stores launched – Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hublot, Vera Wang

Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hublot, Vera Wang are just some of the luxury brands of the recent tour of luxury stores launched worldwide and spread with amazing rapidity. Luxury brands have enjoyed optimistic sale reports in the first part of this year, hoping to sustainable return. Pop-up stores opening during summer have become a tradition for … Read more

Neurogastronomy – the cuisine that excites the brain, and buds

Neurogastronomy – A Cuisine to excite the mind, as well as the palate There is cuisine which aims to excite the palate, and cuisine to please the eye. Argentine neurologist-turned-chef Miguel Sanchez Romera, however, has another proposition: restaurant fare which, with originality and purity, awakens and excites the brain. “My formula is sensory hyperrealism. It … Read more

AlfaRomeo’s Raptor skateboard

Raptor concept board was born as the result of collaboration between the designer Andrea Mangano and the Italian car manufacturer AlfaRomeo. The initial instruction was to design a sport accessory that reflects the strong characteristics of a modern lifestyle of “Alfista”. After a thorough research on various extreme sports, Andrea Mangano chose to design a … Read more

Little Black Dress – Luxury Designers Variations on theme

Now, as in 1920, the tiny “Little Black Dress” can stir the atmosphere in any season. The most long-lasting piece of feminine wardrobe is also the fastest way to get a look that incite, breathing elegance. Choose a classic and timeless style to wear it a long period of time. With a perfectly poured little … Read more

2TEC2 Fusion – Organic luxury flooring

2TEC2 has fused ecological innovation and a range of rythmic jacquard flat-weave designs to create FUSION, a new genre of luxury woven nylon flooring. After nearly four years of intense development, FUSION surpasses environmental standards for contract carpet rolls. No dye process, low energy consumption during the production process and extremely low emissions are just … Read more