The future for efficient long range cruising After 5 years of of planning and construction, 42,5-metre luxury trimaran yacht Adastra was launched to the water to the delight of boating enthusiasts. Designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Ha, China, Adastra trimaran has an astonishing 4000 nautical miles at … Read more
“Les Docks, Cité de la Mode et du Design” in Paris opened a new part of their public spaces with the simultaneous presentation of two exhibitions: one devoted to Rei Kawakubo & Comme des Garçons, the other to Cristóbal Balenciaga. Cristóbal Balenciaga exhibition, Fashion Collector In homage to the master of couture (1895-1972) and the 40th … Read more
Cartier loves diamonds From 2 to 29 April, Cartier invites you to pop in to The Wonder Room, in Selfridges London, where the French Jewelry house is tempting the visitors with archive images of famous diamonds and famous wearers, in an exhibition entitled Cartier Loves Diamonds. The space is divided into three core areas: an exhibition space … Read more
Helsinki, the 2012 World Design Capital, is hosting over 300 events related to design and fashion – exhibitions, conferences, festivals and gallery showings throughout 2012. For the City of Helsinki, design has for decades been a pivotal enabler to building an open city. The concept of ‘Embedded Design’ has tied design to innovation and has … Read more
To mark the 100th anniversary of Titanic sinking, The Hullett House hotel in Hong Kong recreated the Titanic’s last menu. Eight diners will pay $1,930 each for the 10-course banquet based on the original menu, executive chef Philippe Orrico told AFP. The highlight is a bottle of Heidsieck & Co Monopole Gout Americain vintage 1907, brought … Read more
Magna Carta to get modern makeover for 800th anniversary The Magna Carta will celebrate in 2015 its 800th anniversary. On this occasion, the English medieval document considered a cornerstone of modern democracy, will get a modern makeover. Auction house Sotheby’s described Magna Carta, which translates from the Latin as “Great Charter”, as “the most important document … Read more