World record prices for Bentley and Rolls-Royce smashed by Bonhams A classic Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, one of the finest luxury automobiles in the world, was sold for $7.1 million at a Bonhams auction, making it the most expensive Rolls-Royce ever sold at an auction. The eyes of the world were on Bonhams on Friday 29 … Read more
Cinderella’s classic slipper gets a makeover by Christian Louboutin to celebrate the Diamond Edition release October 2 Christian Louboutin is Cinderella’s newest fairy godfather. The footwear designer was invited by Disney to imagine a new version of the famed glass slippers. The limited edition of red-soled heels adorned in lace, sparkling butterflies and Swarovski crystals … Read more
If your ears were spoiled with deep soulful bass and perfect tones, than the Torsten Valeur & David Lewis’s Playmaker is for you. Streaming digital music to a pair of high-end loudspeakers in the simplest way is now possible thanks to this new Bang & Olufsen‘s device (15,7 x 13,6 x 12 cm. 512 gram). … Read more
Shard celebrates completion of exterior work Europe’s tallest building, the Shard, is being officially unveiled in central London. The 309.6-metre skyscraper is joint-owned by the state of Qatar and the Sellar Property Group and was funded by the Qatar National Bank. The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline, designed by … Read more
Australia wins top accolades in Travel + Leisure Australia Wins Top Accolades In Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Australia received several top accolades in Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey including notoriety for their No. 1 rankings in the Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific region in … Read more
Valentino fashion house was sold to a sovereign wealth fund for €600 million. The current deal, which will separate the Valentino brand from Hugo Boss, will see the design house sold to one of Permira‘s investors,according to brisbanetimes. The fund has not been identified. In 2011, Valentino had sales of €322.4 million, up 20 per … Read more