Virgin Galactic breaks speed of sound

Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, completed the first rocket-powered flight of its space vehicle, SpaceShipTwo (SS2). The test officially marks Virgin Galactic’s entrance into the final phase of vehicle testing prior to commercial service from Spaceport America in New Mexico. … Read more

Baselworld 2013 – spectacular stand structures & greater radiance

2luxury2’s team at Baselworld 2013. The leading show for the watch and jewellery industry BASELWORLD, opened in Basel on Thursday, April 25, 2013 presenting the innovations and trends of the industry. The fair proudly unveiled a new mega hall complex designed by Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron, a giant brand book – a premiere … Read more

Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … Read more

Edutainment: Leonardo da Vinci, as never before seen @ “Leonardo3 – The World of Leonardo Exhibition”

Discover the secrets and the inventions of the universal Genius! Only a a pioneer of his time with an intellect and imagination that seemed to come not from Earth could create during his life the Time Machine, The Flying Machine, The Submarine, the Magic Cube, the Harpsichord-Viola, the Mechanical Lion, the Mechanical Bat, or The … Read more

The art mecca of Asia to welcome ‘Olympics of the Art World’

Inaugural Art Basel Hong Kong Firmly established as the art auction capital of Asia and the third-largest art auction center in the world, Hong Kong’s art scene is thriving. In Asia’s World City, art is pervasive and can be seen around every corner, whether in museums, luxury hotels, or Michelin-starred restaurants—art is an integral part … Read more

The 55th Venice Biennale’s new comers: Paraguay pavilion

The 55th Venice Biennale – International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia expects new national pavilions. Biennale adds pavilions of countries that have never participated before. The newcomers will include the Bahamas, Bahrain, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, Kuwait, the Maldives, Nigeria, Vatican, and Paraguay. The theme of the 2013 Biennale, from June 1 to Nov. 24, … Read more