For 2016, Swiss luxury music boxes manufacturer Reuge and Ecal, the École cantonale d’art de Lausanne (ECAL/ the university of art and design based in Renens (Switzerland), collaborated on four music boxes realized by students of the MAS Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship. This project is a new interpretation of what a music box can do. … Read more
Biomorphic ethereal volumes by Iris Van Herpen. Standing for a reciprocity between craftsmanship and innovation in technique and materials, famous Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen explored the study of cymatics in a new stunning couture collection presented at the L’Oratoire du Louvre in Paris. The new couture collection was titled “Seijaku” from the Japanese … Read more
Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques hotel opens in Madrid The tradition of the white glove and the elegance of the red carpet are again combined in the new Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques hotel opened right in the historical and artistic heart of Madrid. More than a hotel, Gran Meliá Palacio de los … Read more
From Rome with love. The first-ever fashion show at the iconic Trevi Fountain. #Fendi90Years: A glimpse into an incredibly enchanted world. Italian fashion house Fendi gave Fontana di Trevi in Rome a helping hand by supporting the renovation process. In return, the largest Baroque fountain in the city of Rome and one of the most famous fountains … Read more
Refined elegance and impeccable style, even on the green. Italian luxury house Loro Piana partners with Ryder’s Cup. Held every two years since its creation in 1927, the Ryder Cup golf competition alternates between Europe and the United States. It is the most prestigious team golf competition in the world attracting attention on all details … Read more
The Reseda flower/ (mignonette), a floral ingredient missing from scent creation in recent decades, is revived in the new Dolce & Gabbana fresh floral fragrance inspired by this herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. Reseda was used in flower arrangements, perfumes and potpourri. With a name inspired by the scent’s pure, green floral quality, … Read more