Rezidor establishes Missoni as the strongest fashion hotel brand

Missoni luxury fashion brand is causing a sensation in the worldwide top hospitality sector, being ahead of other fashion brand hotels such as Armani, Bulgari, LVMH, or Cheval Blanc. Missoni hotels, part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, are pushing the expansion of the premium lifestyle & boutique hotel brand strongly forward. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS (www.tophotelprojects.com), … Read more

Medieval Lingerie: String bikini 500 years ago

  Scientists of Innsbruck University made a discovery that totally rewrites fashion history. An archaeological find in Austria revealed extremely well preserved linen fragments that resemble modern bras and knickers. The undergarments were among almost 3,000 fragments of clothing found in Lengberg Castle in East Tyrol during recent renovations. It is believed that women did not … Read more

Holiday wardrobe blogger challenge

Holiday Wardrobe Blogger Challenge won by Sugar and Spice blogger Emily Knightley The winner for the best holiday wardrobe.   To celebrate its collection of private tailor-made holidays, Cox & Kings, the world’s longest established luxury travel company (1758), have challenged six bloggers to pick a destination and choose 10 fashion items that best suit … Read more

Joana Vasconcelos at Versailles: the first woman and the youngest artist to show her artwork in the setting of the Palace.

Following previous exhibitions dedicated to Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the Palace of Versailles presents a unique exhibition of Portuguese contemporary art painter Joana Vasconcelos in the Versailles’ State Apartments and the gardens, displayed from 19 June to 30 September 2012. Joana Vasconcelos is the first woman and the youngest artist to show her work … Read more

Top 10 sustainable textile trends of the year

Top ten sustainable textile trends, with the potential to influence eco thinking of the future highlighted by WGSN Materials team: 1. Compress fibres to produce new eco materials 2. Luxury unwaste redefines recycling 3. Changing the functions of food 4. Reclaiming discarded items into new products 5. Reinterpreting domestic processes 6. The versatility of cork … Read more

Collecting, lighting and hanging wall art in the home

How to position wall art Starting a home art collection is an inspirational way to personalize the home. By following these simple tips, the art lovers can be certain their collection will stand the test of time. Lamps Plus designers have provided some tips on “how to hang pictures” in the home. Personal appeal When … Read more