World of the Gucci man opened. Who’s in?

Gucci opens “Lapo’s Wardrobe” in the first men’s flagship in Europe. Milan’s Brera neighborhood is home to the internationally renowned museum Pinacoteca di Brera, picturesque cobblestone streets, antique dealers and now Gucci’s first European men’s-only boutique. The Gucci men’s store spans more than 500 sq m, boasting a design concept by Frida Giannini. The new … Read more

James Bond’s Lotus submarine up for auction

Lotus Esprit Series 1 ‘Submarine’ Car is due to be sold at auction Lotus Esprit Series 1 ‘Submarine’ Car, a piece of cinematic and motoring history and one of the stars of the Roger Moore James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me.”, will go under the hammer in London this September. No Bond car … Read more

Innovative choices for gourmandizing: floating beeroisseur menu

Award-winning beers coveted by true connoisseurs in a new beeroisseur menu. Rarest Samuel Adams Utopias on board Crystal Cruises’ 2013 European cruises. For true aficionados looking for extra-special tastes, Crystal Cruises ultra-luxe line introduced Connoisseur menus, including the new Connoisseur beer menu, with extremely limited, uniquely produced, and perfectly aged stouts, ales, blondes, and other … Read more

Luxury yacht-maker Sunseeker acquired by the largest Chinese property group

“Wanda’s acquisition of Sunseeker is strategic.” Although the private yachting market is in its early stages in China, this industry is growing rapidly. China’s consumption has been growing, with an exceptionally strong appetite in the luxury market. In 2012 China surpassed Japan as the world’s largest luxury market and by 2015 McKinsey & Co. predicts … Read more

Smartphone and computer addiction causing “digital dementia”: study

  Intense exposure to digital technology could lead to the rise of ‘Digital dementia’, according to Balance Brain Centre in Seoul, which helps people with cognitive problems related to computers and smartphones. Overusing smartphones and gaming devices hampered brain dvelopment, say the researchers, who have reported a surge in cases of ‘digital dementia’ among young … Read more

How much of the earth is covered in living plants?

A new interactive map produced by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows all the world’s vegetation. The satellite images were compiled into a single high-resolution image showing how much greenery covers the Earth. Although 75% of the planet is a relatively unchanging ocean of blue, the remaining 25% of Earth’s surface … Read more