Hermès honoring its roots with customizable saddle service

Customizable saddle options available at Hermès.       A saddle that is perfectly adapted to the owner’s riding style is of major importance in equestrian sports. To build awareness for its wide range of equestrian items for rider, horse and stable, French luxury house Hermès (established in 1837 as a saddlery) officially launched its … Read more

No fish… no nothing. KENZO and BLUE Marine Foundation to help raise awareness for our oceans

The decline of the oceans is the world’s largest solvable problem but with decisive action and support, over the next 20 years, this crisis can be reversed. Did you know that more than 40 species of marine fish currently found in the Mediterranean, could disappear in the next few years? Kenzo Creative Directors Carol Lim … Read more

Arctic Harvester. An itinerant agricultural community among icebergs

Innovation and Architecture for the Sea   The project of this floating hydroponic farm in Greenland is the winner of last year’s International Architectural Competition of the The Jacques Rougerie Foundation. Arctic Harvester floating farm imagined by French architecture students uses water from melted icebergs to grow food that would be delivered to the coastline. … Read more

Archery, rowing, grass hockey and Basque pelota: Reinvented Sports by Loewe

LoeweSport Masculine Fragrances Collection. A Gentleman’s sport for the 21st century. A big percent of the future is made by reinventing the past. Spanish luxury house Loewe has taken a nostalgic look into the future with the unveiling of the new sports eaux de toilette Collection, reimagined by Loewe in-house nose Emilio Vameros. Archery, rowing, … Read more

5 outstanding women scientists honoured with L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards

Honoring women in science: 16th Annual L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards. It is a known fact that women in the scientific professions are underrepresented, and the situation has improved only slightly over the past ten years, according to a new report on the current status of women in science compiled by the Boston Consulting … Read more

World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014 winners

The work that spas do around the globe is recognised and rewarded by the World Spa & Wellness Awards. The orchid body scrubs, warm bamboo stick massage, diamond magnetic lift body, and green tea and ginger body treatments are among the unique spa treatments offered in 2014 by the winners of World Spa & Wellness … Read more