Robotic pets, flying nanodrones, and family-inclusive unplugged experiences – among the top toy trends of 2016

113 years ago, 10 toy companies got together to create the first Toy Fair. This year’s hottest trends in toys announced by U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA) at 113th North American International Toy Fair. Kids need a well-rounded diet of play to develop into well-rounded adults. Robotics, drones, creative playthings and family inclusive toys and … Read more

QUAMTA: The Small Leather Goods Brand With African DNA

When creative inspiration and luxury meet together the result is QUAMTA, a trendy unisex leather goods brand, originally from South Africa. These small smart goods, now produced by top artisans in Italy, combine the diversity of African geometric landscapes with the stories offered by this beautiful continent. Creative Director PIETER JANSEN VAN RENSBURG has rooted … Read more

50 Days by Albert Adrià pop-up restaurant – an invitation to the exceptional

A 50-day residency at Regent Street’s grand Hotel Café Royal. Michelin-starred Spanish chef Albert Adrià, considered by his genius brother, Ferran, to be “one of the best chefs in the world”, and his team have crafted a unique and entirely new pop- up dining experience for London. A celebration of the pleasure of good food … Read more

I promise to love you by Stephen Webster x Tracey Emin – wearable art imbued with romance

The work of British artist Tracey Emin was translated into jewellery in a new project made in partnership with jewellery brand Stephen Webster. “I promise to love you” collection of 18-karat gold necklaces, rings and bracelets is pure wearable art imbued with collectible appeal. The pieces can be layered together to create a custom look. … Read more

Caran d’Ache Spirit of Switzerland – A tribute to Swiss Cultural Symbols

For its 100th anniversary, Swiss manufacturer of art and luxury writing instruments Caran d’Ache has imagined a tribute to its native land. Created in collaboration with a Swiss craftsman-jeweller, Caran d’Ache Spirit of Switzerland is a limited edition capturing the traditions of the Alpine nation in fourteen figurative representations, each characteristic of Switzerland’s cultural identity and heritage. … Read more

Christopher Raeburn is putting Merino wool centre stage at the London Fashion Week

The Woolmark Company announced British designer Christopher Raeburn as its latest designer collaboration for 2016. Merino wool will play a central role in the creation of Christopher Raeburn’s Autumn Winter 2016 womenswear presentation – putting the iconic Merino wool centre stage at the forthcoming London Fashion Week. Showcasing how Merino wool embraces technological innovation like … Read more