Italy fashion sales seen down 5.2 pct in 2012 It has become essential to focus on Asian markets Seventy-two fashion houses take their autumn-winter 2012 collections to the catwalks across Milan until Monday. The fashion show opens its doors with Gucci, followed by Prada and Fendi on Thursday, Versace on Friday, Jil Sander and Bottega … Read more
Spain’s Prado museum puts Mona Lisa ‘twin’ on display Spain’s Prado Museum put the earliest known copy of the “Mona Lisa” on display for the first time since restoration work revealed it was likely painted by one of Leonardo da Vinci‘s apprentices as he worked on the original. The painting has belonged to the Madrid … Read more
Photovoltaic floating plant – the first platform of its kind in the world A team of Italian engineers invented a cost-effective prototype for floating, rotating solar panels that are revolutionising solar power. Standard solar panels on buildings or in fields have been criticised for taking up valuable agricultural land, being unsightly and losing energy through … Read more
Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” painting expected to top $80 mn at auction A version of “The Scream,” one of the world’s most famous paintings and an iconic image of despair, will go on sale this May in New York, where it is expected to fetch at least $80 million, Sotheby’s auctioneers said to AFP. Edvard … Read more
Lyonheart K: A New, Truly British Luxury Sports Car Designed by Robert Palm in collaboration with Bo Zolland and kingly name LYONHEART K, the new born supercar is the newest truly British Luxury Sports Car. Based in Coventry, the original home of the British automotive industry, Lyonheart Cars is synonymous with rare, exclusive, super luxury … Read more
Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati For 2012 Geneva Auto show, Abarth will pay a tribute to Maserati. Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati limited edition is a luxurious small car designed and built in collaboration with Maserati. The edition limited to 499 items features 1.4-liter T-Jet 16-valve engine, 180 horsepower, electrically-operated Abarth Competizione gearbox, 305-mm Brembo brakes, Maserati’s … Read more