Design Oscars: Issey Miyake Origami Fold 132 5 Eco-Fashion line

Issey Miyake Origami Fold 132 5 Eco-Fashion line Reality Lab Japanese designer Issey Miyake received the ‘design Oscars’ at London’s Design Museum Awards for his Origami-style 132 5. eco-fashion collection. Issey Miyake’s dresses are made out of recyclable materials such as polyester processed from plastic bottles. Mixed-use garments, shirts, jackets, skirt, or dresses can be … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Leonello Borghi – The Artistic Director for La Maison Lancel

For bagmaster Leonello Borghi, leather become a passion, an addiction and an innovative material that can open doors to recognition. The feeling of the leather hooked the Lancel’s artistic director at an early age. Then came the apprenticeship at the Italian manufacturing magnate Gino Ferruzzi, later projects for Prada, Ralph Lauren, and a collaboration with … Read more

First-ever Cruise Design Award goes to Crystal Serenity

Hospitality Design Magazine Awards Crystal First-Ever Cruise Design Award Crystal Cruises’ largest ultra-luxe ship, Crystal Serenity, has won its seventh award since undergoing a $25 million “Extreme Makeover” redesign last year: Hospitality Design (HD) magazine’s “Judges Award for Distinctive Cruise Design.” This is the first time a cruise line has ever been recognized in the … Read more

Marina Istanbul due to open in September 2012

255.000 square meters Marina Istanbul due to open in September 2012 Marina Istanbul – a new superyacht paradise in Turkey   Avid boaters, sailors, residents of the Marmara area in Turkey and visiting vacationers will have a new superyacht marina begining with September 2012.Situated only 20 minutes from the Ataturk International Airport at Buyukcekmece Bay … Read more

Leica Camera opens first North American store

Leica opens first store in US The luxury German camera and sport optics brand Leica announced the opening of the Leica Store Washington DC., marking the debut of the North American retail concept. Located at 977 F St, NW and brokered by Streetsense, the Leica Store Washington DC showcases the iconic retailer’s full line of industry … Read more

The next generation of anti-ageing skincare

Anti-ageing skincare revolution continues with blissful multitasking solutions from WrinkleMD, 111 SKIN and Radical Skincare. In your search for naturally healthy and radiant skin look at these 3 innovations: 111 SKIN Developed by renowned plastic surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides in collaboration with space scientists (and actually tested in space), these creams are being described as … Read more