High-end Prisma kitchen with a built-in tablet

High-tech countertops that double as built-in tablets with access and touchscreen technology Toncelli Prisma kitchen with a built-in Samsung Galaxy Tablet Toncelli has participated 19 times at Milan Design Week’s Eurocucina, the unmissable event for the best in the kitchen sector. In 2010, for its 50th anniversary, Toncelli presented Progetto50, a minimalist collection, enriched with exclusive … Read more

The wine of kings and the king of wines 1774 bottle of vin jaune expected to fetch 40,000 euros

A bottle of Vin Jaune offered at Christie’s auction Christie’s announced their upcoming auction of Fine Wines in Geneva on Tuesday 15 May at the Hotel des Bergues. This sale of 779 lots comprises truly exceptional wines and is expected to realise in excess of SFr.2,000,000. The most valuable bottle is an extremely rare 1774 ‘Vin … Read more

Linda Evanghelista for Chanel’s Eyewear

The nostalgic Karl Lagerfeld returns to one of his passions for the new collection of Chanel eyewear. Veteran model Linda Evanghelista, a true exponent of the collection’s target audience, appears in the photos signed by Karl. Last year, another modelling master was the face of the Chanel eyewear campaign – Lagerfeld’s long-time muse Claudia Schiffer.

Heading to London to catch the celebrations: hotel packages fit for a queen

London – six royally great Diamond Jubilee packages Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is the best marketing hook for London. The city is spoiled in events and spoil the tourists with a lot of specially designed packages to celebrate royalty and the London’s Olympic Games. AFP selected six luxury hotel packages fit for a queen:   The Ritz Hotel … Read more

Smithsonian – the new home for the world’s most traveled spaceship

Smithsonian welcomes Discovery to space collection   Space shuttle Discovery, the world’s most traveled spaceship, moved into its new home at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in northern Virginia. Discovery, mated to a specially modified Boeing 747, landed at Washington-Dulles International, where it was de- mated from the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and made … Read more

LVMH: 25% increase in first quarter 2012 revenue

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury group reported a 25% increase in first quarter 2012 revenue to 6.6 billion Euros   In Fashion & Leather Goods, Louis Vuitton continued its double-digit growth (+ 17 %). The Wines & Spirits business (+ 22 %) as well as that of Perfumes & Cosmetics (+ 12 %) saw … Read more