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World-class collector of automatons and astronaut Richard Garriott offers his eclectic collection at auction

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With items ranging from a historic rocket ship model to a full-sized Wells Fargo replica stagecoach, legendary video game developer and astronaut Richard Garriott will be offering pieces from his eclectic personal collection at an estates auction of significant artifacts and antiques. The auction includes a grand selection of antiques, fine art, oriental art, silver … Read more

Fashion show time…tea time: Mulberry Tea Time with Wedgwood

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Mulberry luxury British fashion house collaborated with iconic English tableware and lifestyle brand Wedgwood to create miniature teacups and saucers for its London Fashion Week show. The iconic Wedgwood Jasperware in traditional Jasperware colours, which also beautifully reflect the seasonal tones in Mulberry’s Spring Summer 2014 collection, inspired a bespoke ‘dolls house’ teacup and saucer. … Read more

Home-spiration: Samsung Home Innovation living space

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Some “Home-spiration”: intelligent functionality and beautiful design.     This week, London’s Harrods luxury department store welcomed BK Yoon president of Samsung UK to unveil the Samsung Home Innovation living space. Working with world famous interior designers, Samsung has created a premium showcase of their latest home appliances. Guests are able to experience a premium … Read more

The coveted “Oscar” of the wine world goes to Australia

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2013.  10th annual Decanter World Wine Awards in London brought a great victory for Australia’s wine producers. Aussie winemakers claimed a host of coveted international trophies at the DWWA gala dinner, alongside a strong Southern Hemisphere showing and wins for Canada, Croatia and Hungary. Australia’s haul of six international trophies eclipsed … Read more

Farm-to-table restaurant named best restaurant in UK

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“The Good Food Guide 2014: The UK’s Top 10 Restaurants announced.    Seasonal, fresh and organic ingredients brought Chef Simon Rogan’s farm-to-table restaurant L’Enclume (located in Cartmel, Cumbria, England) the title of the best restaurant in UK, a recognition of the editors of “The Good Food Guide,” the UK’s best selling restaurant guide since 1951. … Read more

Kering invests in Altuzarra fashion brand

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Kering takes a minority stake in Altuzarra fashion brand.  Luxury goods giant Kering (formerly PPR) became a minority shareholder of the New York-based Altuzarra fashion brand, looking to establish its stronghold among the next generation of fashion designers. After the acquisition of the London fashion label Christopher Kane in January, Joseph Altuzarra’s namesake label is … Read more