Airbus’ new green plane. The world’s first e-fan electric aircraft

If Tesla aims to dominate electric trasportation on the ground in air there is another battle. Airbus is innovating by applying hybrid and electric propulsion to aircrafts. Airbus Group’s new green plane – the all-electric E-Fan 2.0 protoype electric aircraft. The first public flight of the electric E-Fan experimental aircraft was the highlight of Airbus … Read more

Halving meat and dairy consumption could slash farming emissions

Adopting a ‘demitarian’ diet would lead to a 25-40% reduction in nitrogen emissions from agriculture in Europe, report shows

The world of fashion films: Prada Candy Florale, Maison Martin Margiela x Mykita, Petit Bateau x Satu Maaranen

Over the last week, the world of fashion film released a new Prada scent short, a video for a Petit Bateau capsule collection, and the fruits of Maison Martin Margiela and MYKITA collaboration. Maison Martin Margiela x MYKITA Maison Martin Margiela presents a distinctive and complete optical range produced with Berlin based MYKITA. A new … Read more

Designs of the Year: chairs that make you fidget and a piano from the future

From the Pro Chair that makes schoolkids squirm to an all-black piano, plus Prada and Zaha Hadid, here are the seven category winners from the Designs of the Year

Fairmont’s fourth property in China opened in Nanjing

Fairmont Nanjing Opens Its Doors. The city of Nanjing is one of the fastest growing travel destinations in China. It is no wonder that luxury hospitality chains are hoping to put this area on the map for discerning luxury travelers. Just a few blocks from the Nanjing International Expo Centre and the Olympic Sports Centre, Fairmont … Read more

Milan furniture fair: house work

This year’s Milan furniture fair brings clever reworkings of classic designs, plus soft rounded shapes and sorbet colours. Becky Sunshine chooses her favourite pieces from the show