Peugeot Piano is a dream of any pianist
Any pianist will dream to have or at least to play once at new Peugeot Piano. Although the piano pursues one of the classical codes of the world of pianos with its black lacquer finish, Peugeot Design Lab has totally reinterpreted the instrument by shaking up all the traditional volume, ergonomics and design codes. The greatest piece of groundbreaking ingenuity was to bring down the piano mechanism and align it perfectly with the...
Only 6 days to Big Boys Toys start
Big Boys Toys, one of the most important luxury fairs in the word starts in only 6 days. Big Boys Toys brings together the latest technologies and the biggest brands along with high impact entertainment features, all packed into three days of non-stop action and sheer excitement. Picking up from the unprecedented successes of the 2009, 2011 and 2012 editions, the 2013 Big Boys Toys show will be held at the exclusive Atlantis Hotel,...
Van Cleef & Arpels brooch sold for $1.83 million
A pearl, diamond and emerald art deco brooch by the renowned jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels was just sold for $1.83 million at Bonhams Fine Jewelry sale. The brooch was estimated at £250,000 – 350,000. The surmount designed as a geometric labyrinth of old brilliant, step, square, baguette and single-cut diamonds, suspending similarly set highly articulated diamond cascades of unequal length with arrow-shaped terminals, one side with...
Only in Abu Dhabi: The Biggest Sculpture in History
Abu Dhabi is taking on The Great Pyramid of Giza, with the construction of the world’s biggest sculpture. Designed by Bulgarian-born artist, Christo, the sculpture will be built in the desert 161 kilometres away from Abu Dhabi and take up to 30 months to complete. He is best known for wrapping the Reichstag in fabric and lining California highways with yellow umbrellas. The artist will spend $3.41m building the ‘Mastaba’,...
Virgin Atlantic unveils new Clubhouse at Newark
Virgin Atlantic has opened a new, larger Clubhouse at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, available for Upper Class and Flying Club Gold passengers. The Newark Clubhouse features: The Cocktail bar at the heart of the space with crystal features refracting natural light The Passion Pit is a sunken lounge area where visitors can kick back, relax and even have a snooze The Origami Lounge for those looking for a bit of...
The largest order of Phantom Series II in the Asia Pacific region
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the single largest order of Phantom Series II in the Asia Pacific region: Sands China Ltd -developer, owner and operator of multi-use integrated resorts in Macao – has confirmed the order of five highly bespoke Phantom Series II Extended Wheelbase cars in the first quarter of 2013, while retaining options to expand its fleet in the near future. Sands China currently owns a Phantom Series I car....
Montegrappa – The Batman Limited Edition
Batman franchise attract luxury makers as well. Montegrappa, Italy’s oldest manufacturer of fine writing implements, announce that it will develop new collections inspired by DC Comics characters, beginning with Batman. There will be 1939 Batman fountain pens and 1939 Batman roller balls, the number signifying the year of his first introduction. All of the pens’ components are made of aluminium with a black anodised finish, except for...
Halloween 2012 over the London
London, one of the most expensive place in the world, is ready for Halloween. From today Saturday 27th October to Sunday 4th November 2012 (inclusive) London’s most iconic landmark, the EDF Energy London Eye launch The Witch Academy, a Halloween Storytelling Experience. This magical school of mysticism and sorcery for children and their families will conduct classes throughout the October half-term break each year. Youngsters will...
First Rolls-Royce Showroom In Latin America
Rolls-Royce opens first showroom in Latin America in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, located in the Av. Cidade Jardim. The new 500 square metre showroom has been designed to provide discerning clientele with a relaxing atmosphere in which to commission their motor car. The use of glass and space has been carefully considered to provide optimum natural light. The Customer Lounge, which features bespoke-designed furniture and cabinets,...
James Bond’s swimming trunks sold for $71,876
James Bond’s swimming trunks was sold for $71,876 in Christie’s auction named “50 Years of James Bond – The Auction” (28 September to 8 October 2012). The sales results exceeded the initial estimate of $4,830 – $8,050. The pair of swimming trunks by La Perla, was worn by Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale. The navy and powder blue nylon trunks labelled GrigioPerla, was made in Italy, and size is L (I...
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