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World-class collector of automatons and astronaut Richard Garriott offers his eclectic collection at auction

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With items ranging from a historic rocket ship model to a full-sized Wells Fargo replica stagecoach, legendary video game developer and astronaut Richard Garriott will be offering pieces from his eclectic personal collection at an estates auction of significant artifacts and antiques. The auction includes a grand selection of antiques, fine art, oriental art, silver … Read more

Jony Ive and Marc Newson collaborate with Bono on (RED) Auction

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Two of the world’s foremost design pioneers – Sir Jonathan Ive KBE and Marc Newson CBE – have collaborated with musician and philanthropist Bono to organize a (RED) Auction to raise money for the Global Fund’s fight to end AIDS. And truly extraordinary is exactly what the (RED) Auction at Sotheby’s, New York on November … Read more

The gardens of the Baccarat House

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Baccarat crystal manufacturer celebrated the launch of Paris Design Week by staging the Home, Lighting and Jewellery collections in its gardens and VIP lounges. The new collection include Céleste lamps, ceiling lamps Clochette, Pegase horse, vases and votives Eye in red or black lacquer. Discover a photo selection of the new pieces, available in stores as … Read more

Sip cocktails amid twinkling stars – the world’s best rooftop bars

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From Singapore’s exclusive La Terraza Rooftop Bar – where it is advisable to book ahead – to London’s Radio venue, which adorns the top of the ME London Hotel, there are so many places where you can drink in the famous skylines of the world as you enjoy a sophisticated glass of Malbec , a sublime … Read more

The first five-star hotel in Europe to combine exclusive luxury with sustainability

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From water conservation and energy saving to staff action teams and even beehives, it has taken more than a year to ensure that this luxury hotel is in line with the demanding standards of the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) – an European Community management tool designed to improve the environmental performance of organisations … Read more

Microsoft to reinvent Nokia

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Microsoft announced its intent to purchase Nokia’s mobile phone business unit. Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services.    Microsoft Corporation and Finnish multinational communications and information technology corporation Nokia announced that the companies have decided to enter into a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices … Read more