Hermès Petit h turns iconic designs into one-off objects

 ‘Petit H’,  Hermès’ creative laboratory for unique and unexpected pieces, has unveiled a new video directed by Mary Clerté & Edouard Bertrand and animation signed by Victor Haegelin. Hermès video sees famous Kelly bag become clock and offers an image of luxury upcycling when leftover materials are transformed into unique products including accessories and home decorations. … Read more

Fig trees, olives and blooming gardens: Armani Privé Figuier Eden

Fig, olives, citrus and blooming gardens, a sort of Mediterranean paradise, was encapsulated in the “Figuier Eden” fragrance (Eau de toilette, 100ml, priced £82.00), the new unisex fruitty fragrance in the collection “Les Eaux” from Armani Privé. A heritage of Mediterranean culture, the beneficial fig tree is deeply rooted in mythological and Biblical tales and … Read more

Starwood Hotels to open a ski resort in China’s leading ski area

China’s Changbai Mountains – home to Starwood’s dual-branded ski resort complex Changbai Mountains is one of China’s leading ski areas and it is no wonder that Starwood Hotels & Resorts choosed to its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan. The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will open in August 2012, adjacent to the slopes of … Read more

Fuel efficient $15 million luxury trimaran Adastra finally taken to the water

The future for efficient long range cruising After 5 years of of planning and construction, 42,5-metre luxury trimaran yacht Adastra was launched to the water to the delight of boating enthusiasts. Designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Ha, China, Adastra trimaran has an astonishing 4000 nautical miles at … Read more

Cristóbal Balenciaga and Comme des Garçons in exhibition

“Les Docks, Cité de la Mode et du Design” in Paris opened a new part of their public spaces with the simultaneous presentation of two exhibitions: one devoted to Rei Kawakubo & Comme des Garçons, the other to Cristóbal Balenciaga. Cristóbal Balenciaga exhibition, Fashion Collector In homage to the master of couture (1895-1972) and the 40th … Read more

World’s largest mall remains 99% vacant

Ranking as one of the world’s largest malls, it has all of the space in the world but no customers to fill it. With an area of over 650,320 square meters and a potential for 2,350 shops, the New South China Mall in Dongguan China is the largest mall in the world. Dubbed “The Temple … Read more