Category: SHELTER
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The mechanics of Hermès time
Watchmaking and leather are brought together as one in “The mechanics of Hermès time” inspiring and playfull video animation dedicated to Hermes’ stable of watches. The magnificent fun animated film on the universe of Hermès’ watchmaking history presents Maison Hermès’s timepieces from 1912 to the present day illustrated by Philippe Dumas. The apparent…
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Ritz Paris taking up temporary residency at the luxury London hotel The Connaught
Ritz Paris x The Connaught provide a week of cocktail jamming. Ritz Paris Bar Hemingway pop up at the luxury London hotel The Connaught. The Ritz Paris bar‘s head bartender joins forces with London’s The Connaught to provide a week-long cocktail ‘jam’ session. The Ritz Paris and head bartender Colin Field are taking up temporary residency…
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50m tonnes of e-waste generated every year – and it is increasing
Better links between designers, manufacturers and recyclers are needed to stem the tide of electronic junk
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A rare moment of wine history at Vinitaly 2014
Visitors to the 48th edition of Vinitaly, the world’s largest wine event held each April in Verona, experienced a rare moment of wine history; attendees of the Executive Wine Seminar on indigenous grapes, on April 7th witnessed the ‘rebirth’ of two nearly extinct native varietals as the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) proudly presented…
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Lupita Nyong’o joins Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz as Maison Lancome’s ambassador
Maison Lancome announced Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. 31-year-old Lupita Nyong’o has taken the world by storm. She received an Academy Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her moving portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave–making her the fourth Academy Award winning…
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Airbag for cyclists
In a serious bicycle accident head injuries can occur even with approved cycle helmets that have passed the legal requirements. Take a look at an airbag cycle helmet that is an exception to this. It has achieved astonishing results in tests, which have shown that it provides an extremely high level of protection. Hövding…