Category: SHELTER
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Festival des Métiers – a rendezvous with Hermes artisans
The luxury houses are opening up a sneak peek at their secrets this summer. Hermès, and LVMH luxury group are running ‘Festival des Métiers’ and “Journées Particulières” exclusive events. Parisian luxury goods brand Hermes (founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris in 1837) is bringing its ‘Festival des Métiers’ to London where the luxury house will offer…
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350 years of computer history under the hammer
“Apple 1 Computer” at Auction “Apple 1 Computer”, historic telephones, antique typewriters, telegraphy and all manner of technology are sold to auction by Auction Team Breker of Cologne, Germany which made international news last November for selling an original 1976 Apple I computer for the world record price of U.S.$ 640,000. On 25 May 2013…
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Breitling Emergency II – the world’s first wristwatch with a dual frequency locator beacon
2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013 A survival instrument for all distress situations & a chronometer-certified multifunction chronograph. In 1995, Breitling struck a decisive blow in launching the first wristwatch with a built-in emergency microtransmitter. Operating on the 121.5 MHz international airdistress frequency, the Emergency was designed to enable accurate homing in onpilots or passengers following a…
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Jazz Age jewels and inspiration
Show-Stopping Style”: The Great Gatsby Collection by Tiffany & Co. Tiffany unveils Jazz Age Glamour, a collection of jewels for director Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby, created in collaboration with Academy Award-winning costume designer Catherine Martin. It was Tiffany’s spectacular jewels that symbolized the sumptuous fashion and exuberant spirit of the Roaring Twenties. Tiffany’s brilliant diamonds…
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Paramount Pictures’ first venture into the real estate industry
‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ brings Hollywood Glamour to Middle East living and hospitality. Paramount Pictures has become synonymous with entertainment and above all creativity, and today the brand stands for more – adventure and escape. Now, in its 101st year, the global launch of ‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ in Dubai marks the company’s first venture…
