The future is today: The Jacques Rougerie Foundation Awards 2012

Build together the civilizations of tomorrow The prizes of the Jacques Rougerie Foundation are meant to offer to conceivers a unique opportunity to submit innovative projects in architecture, design, engineering, urban planning, artistic culture … that meet the current key issues for greater environmental, industrial and technological responsibility, and take into account the precepts of … Read more

Hermès Petit h turns iconic designs into one-off objects

 ‘Petit H’,  Hermès’ creative laboratory for unique and unexpected pieces, has unveiled a new video directed by Mary Clerté & Edouard Bertrand and animation signed by Victor Haegelin. Hermès video sees famous Kelly bag become clock and offers an image of luxury upcycling when leftover materials are transformed into unique products including accessories and home decorations. … Read more

BMW “i” range – Speaking with Antoine Bourbonneux – BMW i Strategy Implementation Manager BMW France Group

Immediately after Geneva Motor Show, the “i” concepts from BMW were exposed at 1.618 Paris Sustainable Luxury, marking the dawn of a new era in personal mobility for the automotive industry. Antoine Bourbonneux, BMW i Strategy Implementation Manager BMW Group France gave us a broad overview of “i3” and “i8” concepts in an exclusive interview. The BMW “i” range … Read more

The ultimate dog bed

A trendy, comfortable and healthy place for a dog to rest and sleep! An orthopedic, elevated, chew-resistant dog bed made by a dog lover and a designer can be called the ultimate dog bed. Dutch Dog Design LLC known for their market-leading DoggyRide dog bike trailers and strollers is adding dog beds as a new … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Barbara Coignet – CEO 1.618 Sustainable Luxury

1.618 is a mathematical ratio that defines the divine proportion, a universal key to harmony that originates in nature and provides a formula at the service of aesthetics. It is a definition in symbiosis with the positioning of the event. 1.618 is a unique event, multidisciplinary, pioneering and innovative, at the crossroads of different worlds. … Read more

The winners for the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards

Novak Djokovic and Vivian Cheruiyot Take Top Honors at 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards Novak Djokovic and Vivian Cheruiyot received top prizes at the 13th annual Laureus World Sports Awards, the premier honors on the international sporting calendar, which were announced at the Awards Ceremony in the heart of London at Central Hall, Westminster. Novak … Read more