Project Crystal, a 70 meter expedition yacht by Netherlands-based Mulder Design, features ample use of glass. Her spectacular stairwell is creating surprising views and enhancing the feel of outdoor living. Project Crystal’s rugged hull design with Ice Class is comforting when visiting the colder parts of the planet. “By using state of the art … Read more
Rose Dior Pré Catelan’ and ‘Bois de Rose’ Dior Haute Joaillerie collections “Happily, there are flowers, I love them too much not to take advantage of the opportunity to place them at the service of my imagination: I ask for a rose here, a carnation there.” – Christian Dior The founding couturier’s favourite flower, the … Read more
Traditional Bohemian crystal manufacturer hosts festive ornament-making workshop throughout the Advent season. Four Seasons Hotel Prague is celebrating Christmas this year by honouring the Czech Republic’s renowned glassmaking tradition with Preciosa, the world’s leading manufacturer of authentically crafted Bohemian crystal, zirconia and nanogems, who conducts weekly DIY (do it yourself) workshops in the luxury … Read more
The 10th Anniversary of the competition for young designers saw over 70 artists and more than hundred of submitted designs. This year , the 2017 Master of Crystal title went to a student of the Czech Technical University in Prague, Tereza Drobná, for her GEM design. The Master of Crystal competition is primarily aimed at talented students, … Read more
Patrón en LALIQUE: Serie 2 (750ml) retails for the suggested price of US$7,500. In 2015, Patrón and LALIQUE released, to great acclaim, the first in this landmark series, Patrón en LALIQUE: Serie 1. That limited edition crystal decanter was influenced by René Lalique‘s early Art Nouveau style, which he pioneered in the late 19thth century. … Read more
This season Swarovski supported designers, Jason Wu, Creatures of the Wind, Tome, and Jeremy Scott, showcasing stunning Spring/Summer 2018 collections featuring nearly 2.2 million Swarovski crystals during New York Fashion Week. For the first time, designers Creatures of the Wind and Tome, had the opportunity to experiment with sustainable crystal joblots as they incorporated it … Read more