The Louis Ghost chair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 2002 is celebrating its 10th anniversary On October 3rd, Philippe Starck celebrated, in Milano, the anniversary of the Louis Ghost chair, launched in 2002. Louis Ghost becomes not only a Kartell absolute best-seller but, on the strength of 1.5 million pieces sold, it is, … Read more
Best chef in Italy; Best Restaurant of the country Modena’s Osteria Francescana has the best chef in Italy. The recently renovated restaurant, holder of three Michelin stars, is the gourmet temple for Massimo Bottura, crowned by food guide Guida Espresso 2013 the best chef in Italy for the second time. Chef Massimo Bottura, wich signature … Read more
Moncler opens a new boutique in Cannes, one of the most exclusive resorts on the Côte d’Azur. Moncler will host the Film Festival guests in a 77m ² space designed by Gilles & Boissier, the French duo of architects which has worked with Moncler for many years, including for the “Sit on my Doudoune” armchair … Read more
Luxury French house Hermès and Japanese architect Shigeru Ban have collaborated once again. For the 2012 milan design week the duo unveiled “Module H” aluminum panels that sculpt internal spaces, may serve as room divider or screened corridor. The modular screen and partition system is based on the iconic Hermes’ “H” that creates a … Read more
Italy’s Italo private high-speed train features interiors styled by Italdesign Giugiaro Italo, Italy’s first private high-speed train billed the most modern train in Europe, will begin running on April 28, and will initially start with services on the Napoli – Roma – Firenze – Bologna – Milano corridor. The network will be later extended to Salerno, … Read more
“Photosynthesis” Panasonic project: a “tree” of solar panels, storage batteries, LEDs and OLEDs Panasonic opened the doors to its “Photosynthesis” concept installation (exhibition floor space: approx.1,000m2), showcasing its total solutions for creating, saving, storing and managing energy during the course of the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012, one of the largest and most influential design expos … Read more