The Keel Walk: Sailing like a “Boss”

Alex Thomson Racing, also known as the HUGO BOSS Sailing Team, attempts what it is called ‘The Keel Walk‘, a stunt that has become infamous throughout the world thanks to the iconic image of Alex ‘riding’ the keel of his 60ft yacht ‘HUGO BOSS‘. Alex Thomson, one of Britain’s most talented sailors, has been sponsored … Read more

Bentley aviators priced as jewellery or even as a piece of art

Bentley glasses raised to the status of jewelry and even artwork Bentley insists that its aviators should be seen as an item of jewellery or even a piece of art. The sunglasses are the latest indulgent accessory for super-rich owners of the £225,000 Bentley Mulsanne. Designed by the British car manufacturer to complement its flagship … Read more

Louis Vuitton Rome Etoile Maison supports Italian film school

Louis Vuitton academic partnership with Italy’s oldest school of cinema Louis Vuitton Rome Etoile Maison Opening Italy’s oldest school of cinema (Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia/ Italian National film school) and Louis Vuitton signed a three-year academic partnership that will aid students of cinematography, set and costume design in their creative tuition. There will be costume … Read more

Spider silk dream revived

Spider silk dream revived A Gold silk cape made by millions of rare spiders A hand-woven cape is being shown at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum alongside the Golden Spider Silk, a four-metre long piece of brocaded fabric. The garment is created from golden silk spun by more than a million spider. Strands of silk … Read more

Made-in-India is a luxury on so many levels

India is a source of inspiration and fine workmanship for foreign fashion houses. The interest in India is growing and coincided with the rise of Saloni Lodha career. The London-based Indian fashion designer wants to puts the luxury tag on ‘made-in-India’ label, that often seen as the product of sweatshop labour. Saloni Lodha‘s fans include … Read more

Gourmandise haute couture at Café Ephémère Paco Rabanne by Hédiard

Part of the event “Vision Couture“, Printemps Café invites you to discover the Café Ephémère Paco Rabanne by Hédiard, an astonishing place that will open from the end of January 2012 (Printemps de la Mode, niveau -1), until the Paris Fashion Week in March (25 January -24 March 2012). The pop-up café at Printemps combines … Read more