Rauli Mard – I try to be an analog artist in a digital time

Powerful paintings by Rauli Mard. If the engines could ask for a portrait, definitely they will ask for one made by Rauli Mard.  Motorcycles, cars, aeroplanes, everything with a Herculean engine you will find in this art universe of artworks populated with gigantic and high-powered paintings. Above and under clouds a forceful god of the … Read more

Temples for mind and body. Luxury bathrooms at their best.

From strictly functional marginal status to temples for mind and body, the bathrooms gained an absolutely central part of the home. Just a few decades ago, the bathroom was a Spartan space. It seems that we are now light years away from that cold look. The smart luxury bathrooms of today offer the chance to … Read more

High Lines and park life: why more green isn’t always greener for cities

Transforming old industrial areas into urban woodland may look nice but can be conterproductive in the long run

Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red

China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor

North America’s tallest hotel opened in New York City

  Marriott hospitality chain opened North America’s tallest hotel in New York City, a combined 378-room Courtyard hotel and 261- suite Residence Inn hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The $320 million tallest single-use hotel in North America is located at 1717 Broadway. Built and owned by G Holdings and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the … Read more

Putting on the glitz with All Aglow by Kate Spade

Kate Spade’s exclusive holiday collection   Kate Spade‘s playfully chic approach to occasion dressing allowed the fashion house to create a dazzling, festive holiday collection in collaboration with Swarovski Elements. It’s seems that crystals and their gorgeousness are timeless. As, we will find always an occasion to shine bright like a diamond, the fashion house … Read more