Fluid and fashionable: V&A shakes up image of ‘traditional’ kimono
Exhibition shows off rich history of Japanese garment in all its three-dimensional glory
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A fully functional Akylone prototype, the 100 % Made in France supercar, will be present at Top Marques 2020
The supercar by Genty Automobiles with a 0-62mph time of 2.7 seconds, is just one of a number of sensational vehicles confirmed for the 17th edition of Top Marques, from June 10 to 14. Amongst exhibitors already confirmed are Brabus, with a selection of both supercars and classic cars, Gentleman Car with the Shelby … Read more
Andrea Mancuso x Perrier-Jouët’s Metamorphosis glasses infused with reinvented nature
Maison Perrier-Jouët presents Metamorphosis by Andrea Mancuso of Analogia Project. Maison Perrier-Jouët commissions creative talents for their capacity to express the cultural heritage of the luxury champagne House through the prism of the twenty-first century, as well as their own unique identity. As part of Designart Tokyo 2019, Maison Perrier-Jouët unveiled its artistic collaboration … Read more
Weighing 30kg, this the heaviest book telling the story of an automotive brand
At almost a metre wide when opened and weighing approximately 30 kilos, the Bentley Centenary Opus is much more than a coffee table book. Last week, Bentley Motors announced the opening of a new showroom in Padova, Italy. The new retailer is the second in the country, added to Bentley Milan, established in … Read more
High-End Carpentry – How It Can Totally Transform Your Home
Carpentry is one of the oldest professions in the world, as wood was one of the first materials used by mankind for building and crafting. Some of the earliest known forms of the skill date back to around 7,000 years ago and were found in eastern Germany. It evolved into an art form … Read more
Nature and the east inspire the Armani/Casa 2019 Collection
Armani Casa‘s 2019 Collection unveiled for Milan Design Week 2019/ Salone del Mobile transforms parallels and similarities. The elegant furnishings and textiles bring the timeless elegance of the Armani aesthetic into the home. The aesthetic of Armani/Casa expresses an unexpected harmony between different cultures. An almost ethereal sensation is conveyed by the reference … Read more