In the deadly embrace of a Tarantula: The Astronomia Clarity Spider

  Ruling over the dimension of time, Planet Earth and some extremely fine haute horlogerie decorations, this white gold, titanium and silk-embroidered duck feather Tarantula by Jacob & co, the manufacturer of revolutionary timepieces and jewelry for men and women, places a very scary parallel universe on your wrist. 367 components make up the bespoke Jacob & … Read more

Why people limit how they use their wearable devices. Study

  Since people use wearables for select, limited tasks, wearable devices do not motivate owners to invest in other IoT devices, says a new study released by leading B2B ratings and reviews firm Clutch.co. Clutch surveyed over 500 people who own connected devices to learn how they interact with popular consumer IoT technologies. “We found that … Read more

From Lady Gaga to polo-neck hair: this season’s fashion trends

What’s hot and what’s not in fashion this autumn/winter

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Book – the must have reference for all fashion professionals and Louis Vuitton fans

  Louis Vuitton announced the first comprehensive overview of the luxury brand’s cutting-edge fashion collections, from debut in 1998 to today. Louis Vuitton Catwalk Book by Thames & Hudson is the first comprehensive overview of Louis Vuitton’s cutting-edge fashion collections, from their debut in 1998 to today, presented through original catwalk photography. Founded as a leather … Read more

Five key fashion trends for autumn

From the best coats to the boots to be seen in, here are the catwalk motifs to take to the streets

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