Solís Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s premier luxury hotel brands, announced an agreement with Fantasia Holdings Group, a leading property developer and property-related service provider in China, to develop and manage Solís Lake Tai, Suzhou. The 300-room hotel is scheduled to open in 2013. The five-star hotel will encompass 250 rooms and … Read more
The St. Regis Doha set to be Home of Jazz in the Middle East Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the debut of The St. Regis Doha. This opening marks the second of three St. Regis hotels slated to debut within a year in the Middle East, including The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu … Read more
Issey Miyake Origami Fold 132 5 Eco-Fashion line Reality Lab Japanese designer Issey Miyake received the ‘design Oscars’ at London’s Design Museum Awards for his Origami-style 132 5. eco-fashion collection. Issey Miyake’s dresses are made out of recyclable materials such as polyester processed from plastic bottles. Mixed-use garments, shirts, jackets, skirt, or dresses can be … Read more
For bagmaster Leonello Borghi, leather become a passion, an addiction and an innovative material that can open doors to recognition. The feeling of the leather hooked the Lancel’s artistic director at an early age. Then came the apprenticeship at the Italian manufacturing magnate Gino Ferruzzi, later projects for Prada, Ralph Lauren, and a collaboration with … Read more
Baccarat New York to marry modern European glamour with architecture and design from The Museum of Modern Art. Starwood Capital private investment group has unveiled Baccarat Hotels & Residences luxury hotel brand. The brand has been created to fill a niche in the very top of the upscale hotel market and bears the revered … Read more
British design studio Barber Osgerby have won the Design of the Year 2012 for their stunning design of the London 2012 Olympic Torch. The overall winner was chosen from 89 entries to claim the winning title. The award, designed by Swarovski was presented by Anya Hindmarch at the awards ceremony held at the Design … Read more