Speaking about luxury with Barbara Coignet – CEO 1.618 Sustainable Luxury

1.618 is a mathematical ratio that defines the divine proportion, a universal key to harmony that originates in nature and provides a formula at the service of aesthetics. It is a definition in symbiosis with the positioning of the event. 1.618 is a unique event, multidisciplinary, pioneering and innovative, at the crossroads of different worlds. … Read more

World Car Premiers at the Geneva’s Green Pavilion 2012

More than 20 exhibitors will come together at Geneva Motor Show Green Pavillion 2012 to present many new models and ideas.  World Premiers will be the Vito E-CELL from Mercedes-Benz, the Z.O.E. from Renault and the first electric vehicle designed by Philippe Starck, the Volteis by Starck. Nissan will present its Leaf, the « Car … Read more

2012 new hotels and resorts

The new hotels & resort of 2012 Bulgari Hotel, London Following the same lines as the original Bulgari hotel in Milan, the 78-room London hotel which will be run by Ritz-Carlton is scheduled to open in April on the site of the former Normandie Hotel in Knightsbridge, overlooking Knightsbridge Green. The Bulgari luxury hotel will … Read more

L’Ame de Christofle is a steak knive

L’Ame de Christofle Maison & Objet 2012 design fair was the perfect occasion for Christofle to present its dramatic steak knives, designed by Philippe Starck protégé Eugeni Quitllet. L’Ame (blade (when written lame) or soul) de Christofle is available in brushed or polished steel and represents one-piece forged simplicity.

Lenny Kravitz to design new Miami hotel

Rocker Lenny Kravitz joins famed hotel designer Philippe Starck to develop a vision for the much-awaited SLS hotel in Miami’s South Beach at 17th and Collins Avenue. SLS is the brainchild of Sam Nazarian, who started as an Los Angeles nightclub operator but with his company “sbe” has been shaking up L.A.’s restaurant and hotel … Read more