Salone del Mobile 2014: Sliding Nature installation takes the gifts of nature into homes

Sliding Nature: a new relationship between people’s living environments and nature.   Japanese houses traditionally use “Fusuma” or “Shoji” paper sliding doors to take the gifts of nature into homes, such as pleasant breezes and soft sunlight. Thanks to the sliding doors, people can also enjoy the surrounding scenery. Thanks to the sliding doors, people … Read more

‘This is not a harem’: the sheikh and his 60 attractive young personal shoppers

A wealthy Dubai sheikh is scouring Venice for a small army of female assistants to help him spend his cash

The mechanics of Hermès time

    Watchmaking and leather are brought together as one in “The mechanics of Hermès time” inspiring and playfull video animation dedicated to Hermes’ stable of watches. The magnificent fun animated film on the universe of Hermès’ watchmaking history presents Maison Hermès’s timepieces from 1912 to the present day illustrated by Philippe Dumas. The apparent … Read more

Summer style: why it’s all about comfort and joy

Forget the no pain, no gain attitude this coming season. The living is definitely easy in loose shapes and flat shoes

50m tonnes of e-waste generated every year – and it is increasing

Better links between designers, manufacturers and recyclers are needed to stem the tide of electronic junk

Lupita Nyong’o joins Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz as Maison Lancome’s ambassador

Maison Lancome announced Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. 31-year-old Lupita Nyong’o has taken the world by storm. She received an Academy Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her moving portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave–making her the fourth Academy Award winning … Read more