Rem Koolhaas crafts a spectacular ‘city of art’ for Prada in Milan

A new Roman Polanski film is being shown, Jeff Koons and Donald Judd artworks are strewn about, and Wes Anderson’s designed the kitsch cafe … in a scruffy industrial corner of Milan, Rem Koolhaas and Miuccia Prada have made a dazzling art space, so vast it’s practically a city. Oliver Wainwright is in awe

Budapest to welcome The Ritz-Carlton in 2016

Ritz-Carlton to open first property in the Hungarian capital. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company adds another European capital to the growing portfolio of destinations. The high end hotel company has signed a deal with Al Habtoor Group, the UAE based conglomerate, which will see the opening of the first property from the luxury brand in the … Read more

Madame – World of Emilio Pucci Edition designed by Philippe Stark

Madame Pucci for Kartell. Philippe Starck’s minimalist Madame chair gets a funky makeover. Following on the heels of 2014 launch preview, Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci and Italian design company Kartell have joined forces once again to present a interesting version of the Madame chair: Madame – World of Emilio Pucci edition designed by  celebrated French product designer … Read more

Louis Vuitton showcases second Cruise collection in Palm Springs

Louis Vuitton’s second Cruise collection will be unveiled in the City of Palm Springs at The Bob and Dolores Hope Estate on May 6th. The show will take place on Wednesday evening in the Palm Springs landmark, designed by the great modernist architect John Lautner. The more than 400 guests of the designer including clients, … Read more

Giorgio Armani’s prelude to the celebrations of brand’s 40th anniversary

To celebrate the 2015 Salone del Mobile fair in Milan, along with the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Armani luxury house, ‪‎Armani Casa‬ showcased several design objects including the Jazz bar cabinet, the Jingo and James tables, the Jaime and Hack lamps, Jacques candle holders, Joe board games, the Jaspide paperweight and 40 limited edition … Read more

EXPO 2015: A panorama of Italian Beauty

Panorama, a video-installation that narrates Italian uniqueness in 15 minutes. On the occasion of Milan 2015 Expo, Italian Beauty will be the subject of Panorama, a one-of-a-kind artistic installation that, through film narrative, features the peninsula’s most captivating destinations, artistic treasures and unparalleled manufacturers. Located in Piazza Gae Aulenti, the heart of Milan’s new, progressive … Read more