“The world once again had a chance to take action to safeguard polar bear populations and failed”

Only 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears remain in the wild, living in Canada, Greenland, Norway, Russia and the United States. Leading polar bear scientists believe that two-thirds of the world’s polar bear populations will be lost by the year 2050. More than 400 polar bears are needlessly exploited, hunted and killed annually to supply the … Read more

Tony Ingrao-designed Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York unveiled

Poised to be one of Manhattan’s most prestigious addresses, Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York announced the official start of sales for Tony Ingrao-designed private residences inspired by the artisanship of the revered French crystal company. The luxury glassmaker announced also the opening of the second largest store in the world. The new flagship store … Read more

Books, fashion and limited-edition items at the first Karl Lagerfeld concept store

The first Karl Lagerfeld store opened its doors in Paris with the unveiling of the first line of Lagerfeld’s watches and an immersive digital experience. Located in the heart of St Germain des Près in Paris, the new concept store occupies two floors, totaling over 2,150-square feet. Fashionistas will have fashion collections, but also a … Read more

10 Heroes in boating and ocean advocacy

Yachtworld Heroes honoring individuals who inspire with their work in ocean advocacy and friendship with the sea YachtWorld, the world’s largest Internet yacht brokerage portal, recognized ten YachtWorld Heroes for their love of oceans and good work so they may inspire others. 2012 YachtWorld Heroes Awards is an international program honoring individuals who inspire with … Read more

The elephant in a china shop: Glass Elephant signature exhibition at stockholm design week

Heavy industrial robots in a landscape of glass: Glass Elephant signature exhibition at stockholm design week.     Glass Elephant signature exhibition @ Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, the world’s largest meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design. As part of Stockholm Design Week (4-10 February 2014), Glass Elephant, a design installation in the … Read more

Most costly cities in the world

Most expensive cities in the world; Australian cities remain among the most expensive in the world for expatriates despite smaller price increases this year Tokyo, Osaka and Sidney are the most expensive cities for cost of living, according to the latest Cost of Living survey from ECA International. Over the past three years, Asian locations … Read more