“You can leave your hat on” only if you are wearing one of Elvis Pompilio’s creation! Elvis Pompilio studied fashion design in Brussels, and and designed his first hat creations in 1987. In the same time opened his first milliner workshop in Brussels. After Brussels ,Antwerp comes on stage. The success of the youg designer … Read more
The sale of fattened duck and goose liver will be banned in California The days of foie gras are numbered…Foie gras, the goose liver pâté typically achieved through gavage (force-feeding corn), will be forbidden 1st of July in California, as many animal associations reported against it and a new law will be activated. Gavage-based foie … Read more
Louis XIV‘s marital stomping grounds, puffins’ Icelandic party pad, a former Prussian capital, Napoleon’s birthplace, and the gateway to Norway’s most scenic vistas are among seven European ports-of-call Crystal Cruises will be visiting for the first time this year. From Crystal Serenity‘s current trans-Atlantic voyage to Crystal Symphony’s reverse pond crossing in September, guests will … Read more
The most expensive triple-decker sandwich is sold in Paris, according to online booking site Hotels.com. The survey researched the price for ordering a club sandwich in three to five-star properties around the world. Geneva and Oslo are situated on the next two positions. Why choose the club sandwich? The classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and … Read more
Imagine… Imagine a silvery ship, drifting with the currents at the very heart of the oceans. A visionary architect with a strong passion for sea and space, Jacques Rougerie is the Founding President of Fondation Jacques Rougerie, creator of Mission SeaOrbiter, Academician, Member of the Institut de France, Oceanographer, Member of the Academy of Fine … Read more
Helsinki, the 2012 World Design Capital, is hosting over 300 events related to design and fashion – exhibitions, conferences, festivals and gallery showings throughout 2012. For the City of Helsinki, design has for decades been a pivotal enabler to building an open city. The concept of ‘Embedded Design’ has tied design to innovation and has … Read more