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Schooren des Alpes

2010-03-04T04:11:00.001-05:00

Schooren des Alpes is a 21st-century take on the Tyrolean ski lodge - a bold departure from the traditional ski chalets. Nestled into the pristine Tyrolean paradise Kappl, 4 kilometres from Ischgl, Schooren des Alpes is uncompromisingly modern, but its architecture complements the magnificent scenery spectacularly. Only 12 sleek and ultra-modern mountain homes are available for sale - this is limited edition Alpine living at its best.

The serene setting also provides a stunning backdrop for the 330m² Wellness Spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Hammam, sauna and pool lounge facilities. Underground parking, ski/snowboard storage and additional private storage areas for wine or fine art collections ensure Schooren des Alpes will remain the benchmark for luxury lifestyle ski properties for years to come.

The residences will be synonymous with luxury and fine living, offering stylish living spaces ranging from 135 to 261m². Each residence will be completely unique and bespoke for each buyer.

Schooren des Alpes is so beautifully functional and quietly inspiring that it's hard to believe its close proximity to Ischgl, rated Europe’s best holiday resort playground, and the overabundance of year round indoor and outdoor activities the region offers.

Ischgl is just 80 minutes from Innsbruck, at altitude of 1,400m. With 235km of slopes and more than 40 top modern lifts, the resort is one of the largest ski areas in the Alps. With 90% of the skiing between 2,000m and 2,872m, this snow-sure resort has guaranteed skiing from the end of November to the beginning of May. The Kappl lift will be connected to St. Anton by winter 2011, creating one of the world's most amazing ski areas, directly accessible from Schooren des Alpes

This is a rare opportunity to buy a luxury ski residence in the Tyrol.

Schooren des Alpes is mixing contemporary architecture, frosted Alpine peaks and luxury amenities with altitude.

Prices from €780.000

Available for sale from Modern Homes Worldwide.

www.modernhomesworldwide.com

Garia LSV Concept Car

2010-03-04T02:19:00.000-05:00

The Garia LSV Concept Car will debut at the world-renowned motor show in Geneva, March 4-14 2010.

In collaboration with Valmet Automotive, Garia is proud to introduce The Garia LSV Concept Car, a street legal version of The Garia Golf Car.

An LSV is a Low Speed Vehicle allowed to travel on public roads in the U.S. not accessible to regular golf carts or neighborhood electric vehicles.

The Garia LSV is fitted with street legal safety equipment such as seatbelts, license plate, and side mirrors.

The Garia LSV will be introduced in the U.S. in the summer 2010. In the EU, The Garia LSV will be introduced as non-street legal.

For more information, please visit:
http://garia.dk/garia-lsv/

www.garia.com

McLaren Automotive - Press Conference

2010-03-04T02:14:00.002-05:00

McLaren will be launching a completely new car brand ‘McLaren Automotive.’ A press conference will be hosted by Chairman Ron Dennis and Managing Director Anthony Sheriff on March 18 , 2010. They will tell the story of McLaren Automotive and the MP4-12C and cover topics such as investment, manufacturing, production, development, design, heritage and the Formula 1 process and technology transfer.

For this occasion McLaren will be doing something they have never done before – they will be hosting a live webcast of the entire event.

Zoe by Verzelloni

2010-03-04T02:08:00.002-05:00

Zoe distinguishes itself for its comfort and its casual design. The collection includes: Large Armchair, Small Armchair, Chaise Longue, Baby Armchair and pouf in different sizes. The cover with visible seams can only be made with suitable fabrics and with any kind of leather. If different fabrics are utilised, classic stitching will be made. We do not recommend fabrics that are too lightweight. The cover is fully removable. The collection is now available in "Outdoor" version. Zoe Outdoor is delivered with water repellent fabrics, covers are sewed with special mould resistant yarn.

The Heart Truth

2010-02-13T16:30:00.001-05:00

By Doshka Harvey

The Heart Truth – Red Dress Collection show took place on February 11, 2010 to create awareness for women about heart disease. Several celebrities sported their designer red dresses on the catwalk in support of the event. Read more at LadyDoshka

A Date with Myla

2010-01-30T05:38:00.002-05:00

To help you celebrate Valentine’s Day luxury lingerie label Myla has announced A Date With Myla.

800 Series Diamond from Bowers & Wilkins

2010-01-30T05:35:00.002-05:00

Bowers & Wilkins has announced the launch of the 800 Series Diamond. The first new incarnations of the legendary 800 Series for six years brings Bowers & Wilkins closer to the ultimate ambition of its founder, John Bowers - to create a transducer that truly neither adds to nor subtracts from the original signal.

The 800 Series has long been the world’s premier high-end loudspeaker range. Designed for the home, but offering levels of quality such that the most demanding recording and mastering studios in the world choose to use them. Abbey Road Studios in London and Skywalker Sound in California both use Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series.

The already un-rivalled levels of performance are boosted by the implementation of Bowers & Wilkins’ famous diamond tweeter technology throughout the whole range, including the new 805 Diamond, a speaker that brings diamond tweeters into the range of more discerning listeners than ever before.

Further major advances in audio-critical areas provide the entire range with a dramatic leap forward in terms of audio quality compared to the outgoing 800 Series. The diamond dome tweeter is now a quad-magnet design, which increases efficiency and improves the dynamic range of the top-end performance. A new surround material aids dispersion characteristics, and provides a more stable stereo image while increasing openness.

At the other end of the tonal scale, bass performance has also improved with the introduction of a new dual magnet motor system, which utilises powerful neodymium magnets. This innovative design improves the linearity of the bass drivers’ performance, therefore reducing harmonic distortion.

Serious work has also gone into the small details that combine to make a loudspeaker special. New Bowers & Wilkins-designed oxygen-free-copper speaker terminals and links ensure the signal quality into the speaker is the best possible. All models’ crossovers feature a new design of capacitor using a unique silver, gold and oil construction. This component, chosen subjectively by Bowers & Wilkins engineers, in itself provides a dramatic increase in sound quality.

Elsewhere, proprietary Bowers & Wilkins technologies such as Kevlar® FSTTM mid-range drivers, NautilusTM tube-loaded tweeters, Matrix enclosures and the unique sphere/tube heads on the two largest speakers in the range, remain as acoustically valid as ever.

LAVISH THE ONE YOU LOVE IN LUXURY THIS VALENTINE’S - Bokks London

2010-01-25T18:55:00.002-05:00

Make Valentine’s Day the ultimate experience for the one you love with BOKKS London , the luxury gifting service that curates a selection of gifts from some of
the world’s leading luxury brands, elegantly wrapped and delivered as part of an
amazing spectacle, anywhere in the UK.

Rather than going to several shops, BOKKS London will do all the work for you, taking
the stress out of Valentine’s Day. Encompassing the fine art of gift giving, expert
specialists are on hand to help you pick the perfect present for your loved one. Gifting experts are on hand to suggest ideas, and do the shopping for you. Customers can request their own Very Personal Assistant ® (VPA) who will cater to their individual request, while a Gift Imagineer will provide a variety of solutions to create the perfect gift – at no charge.

For ease this Valentines Day, BOKKS London also stocks a varied selection of preselected gifts for individuals to choose from. Why not pick a box of hand made and
individually designed chocolates by Sir Hans Sloane or a flower arrangement by Rob
Van Helden? If you are looking for something even more luxurious, BOKKS also
provides a selection of experiential gifts such as an Urban Caprice breakfast delivered to your front door by one of our own BOKKS-Hops or a series of gifts through the day including a Theo Fennell Silver Haagan Daaz Sleeve with two spoons, a Lora Piana Cashmere Blanket and a private viewing at Bourdon House for a screening of a movie. Walter Bugno, Chief Executive of BOKKS says, “The art of masterminding that perfect Valentine’s Day gift is the ultimate luxury. All too often we are constrained by a lack of 2 time, a lack of realisation about what is available, or simply, hesitation about selecting the perfect gift for our loved ones. BOKKS is designed to unlock the potential of the gifting experience.”

more information go to www.bokks.com or visit the BOKKS Gifting Gallery, 29
Davies Street, London, W1K 4LW

Perrier-Jouët "The art of Vintage"

2010-01-22T21:01:00.002-05:00

Written by world-famous experts, this unique guide offers fascinating, original, and creative insights into art and history through the legendary vintages of Perrier-Jouët champagne—one of the most famous champagne houses in the world. From the oldest vintage champagne of 1825 to the first vintage of the new millennium in 2002, the book details the striking, delicate, and pleasurable relationship between art and vintage. Each legendary vintage is presented in association with the main artistic trends of the period, a summary of women's lifestyles of the day, a history of the house of Perrier-Jouët during the year, and notes on the wine and harvests of the season. Each chapter includes a rich variety of illustrations, as well as exclusive artistic photographs of each vintage.

Perrier Jouët - Makiko Takehara

2010-01-22T20:59:00.002-05:00

To celebrate the release of Belle Epoque 2002, Japanese art photographer Makiko Takehara has interpreted 20 legendary Perrier-Jouët vintages, from the oldest in Champagne, the PJ 1825, to the first of the new millennium.

Her compositions provide a uniquely artistic perspective of each vintage, turning champagne into a work of art.

The works of Makiko Takehera include interpretations of Victor Hugo, Man Ray, Dan Flavin, Ettore Sottsass, Pedro Almodovar, Alexander Calder…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2

2010-01-22T20:58:00.003-05:00

During its whole history of 177 years, Jaeger-LeCoultre has dedicated itself to pushing precision and reliability to the highest possible levels in horology. With this expertise, the Manufacture in Switzerland’s Le Sentier is launching the new Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2, a mechanical Chronograph with GMT-function, especially developed for use in the most extreme environments.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tradition Grande Complication

2010-01-22T20:57:00.003-05:00

With the new Grand Complication watch in the Master Grand Tradition series, Jaeger-LeCoultre again demonstrates its attachment to its horological roots as well as its drive to bring watchmaking in line with the latest in research and development. The watch incorporates three complications that elegantly mingle homological history with cutting edge technology: a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon and a zodiac calendar – each a highly regarded complication of its own right and all constructed according to the latest of watchmaking standards and combined through the romantic soul given by true horologists, whose work is deeply rooted in their art.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos - Objet d’Art since 1928

2010-01-22T20:55:00.002-05:00

The Atmos clock is intimately bound up with time itself. First of all, through its mechanism which is driven by infinitely small successive changes in temperature. And secondly through its style, which has brought it majestically and serenely through the decades for over 80 years. Only the oscillations of its annular balance and the regular dance of its hands serve as sutble reminders that the time is still turning. Two new creations sublimate the spirit of a collection with an almost perpetual mechanism that remains an impressive technical feat to this day. One is a re-edition of a 1930s clock, and the other a contemporary piece in Baccarat crystal designed by Marc Newson. Both express the language of time through a pure design that exalts its inherent complexity.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT Palermo Open

2010-01-22T20:54:00.006-05:00

The Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT Palermo Open is taking the journey to the roots of the Reverso to its most radical level yet. Resolutely avant-garde in terms of its design, its case and its technical characteristics, it innovates on all fronts: an original material for its famous swivel case; a display brilliantly playing on colour contrasts; and the reliability of an exceptional movement featuring additional functions that are must-haves for the professional elite.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire

2010-01-22T20:54:00.005-05:00

The Duomètre line gets a new member: the Quantième Lunaire shows time, date and the age of the moon with the unprecedented precision of the ingenious Dual-Wing-movement concept.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox

2010-01-22T20:52:00.002-05:00

Brand enthusiasts and watch collectors had almost given up hope: the legendary Memovox, which had left an indelible mark on some of the brightest hours of the last 60 years, finally celebrates its comeback.

ELVIS & KRESSE ARTS

2010-01-22T20:46:00.002-05:00

ELVIS & KRESSE ARTS is a new luxury with a great concept. ELVIS & KRESSE ARTS collaborate with contemporary artists to create gorgeous products out of material heading to landfill. Glamour for the planet. They're limited edition pieces which reflect each artists individual practice. Artists in first range include Simon Periton (who shoes with hot London gallery Sadie Coles), Paul Morrison, Olivier Millagou and Lothar Gotz.

BOCA DO LOBO

2009-12-24T13:43:00.003-05:00

Boca do Lobo designs and produces high decoration furniture complements, satisfying even the most demanding admirers. Boca do Lobo uses the highest quality materials and textures, giving them shapes through objects that create a cosmopolitan luxury environment. The Boca do Lobo home furnishings collection includes bedroom furniture, dining room furniture and living room furniture.

10 years celebrating women

2009-12-24T13:40:00.002-05:00

"10 years celebrating women" is a new book by photographer Amedeo Turello. To celebrate 10 years of photopgrahy, the Monte-Carlo based artist has published a book that regroups it's best work among celebrities and among the most beautiful women. The book contains photos, as well as intimate essays and quotes from influential women such as Fernanda Tavares, Dita Von tesse, Alberta Ferretti, Kiera Chaplin, Noemie Lenoir and many more. Each frame is a personal journey into the intense and vulnerable relationship between photographer and model, while reflecting women's beauty and elegance.

SONY PS3 SUPREME

2009-12-24T13:39:00.003-05:00

The SONY PS3 SUPREME designed in Liverpool U.K. by Stuart Hughes. Officially the most individual and expensive PS3 in the world. Twelve weeks of unambiguous workmanship was involved to fashion this beautiful console. The whole main outer section has been reformed with circa 1,600 grams of solid 22ct gold. Both sides of the disc loading entrance have 58 individually set 0.50 ct Flawless diamonds which total 26ct. Available as a limited edition of only 3 to be made priced @ £199,995 from www.stuarthughes.com

Silence Amplified

2009-12-14T12:27:00.003-05:00

Electrolux’ concept model “Silence Amplified”, a version of the recently released UltraSilencer which is the most silent vacuum cleaner ever made. The vacuum cleaner is as silent as a normal conversation. Due to its silent properties, UltraSilencer is fully compatible with music on a normal volume, a fact that Silence Amplified is fully derived from. The concept vac comes with integrated iPod-dock and integrated speakers.

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans

2009-12-14T12:25:00.003-05:00

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (or NYDJ) is available in a variety of washes, styles and sizes and provides a special “lift tuck” technology to its denim which flattens the stomach, contours the hips, and lifts the buttocks, making those who wear the jeans look like they have dropped an entire size! Criss-cross stitching and reinforced pockets are all special features that create a flattering fit, leaving any woman feeling younger, slimmer and more confident.

Annika Parfum

2009-12-14T12:21:00.002-05:00

Annika Sorenstam, one of the most successful golfers in history, released a perfume called Annika

What Inspires You contest

2009-12-14T12:12:00.002-05:00

Herman Miller have launched What Inspires You contest.

As an avid toy collector and designer, Charles Eames once said "Toys are not really as innocent as they look. Toys and games are preludes to serious ideas." Eames inspiration combined with Herman Miller innovation prompted this year's Select release: a collection of three wooden tops, each with an original sculptural profile, each crafted of exquisite walnut. Herman Miller is giving away a set of Select Walnut Spinning tops as part of their contest.

So Herman Miller wants to know, what inspires you? Do you have an office toy collection? A collection of classic lunch boxes in your kitchen? A crate of vintage vinyl 45s? Send a picture of your collection, include a one or two-sentence description with it, and email it to: tops@hermanmiller.com. Make sure to put "contest" in the subject line and send your submission before December 14th to be entered to win a set of the Herman Miller Select Walnut Spinning Tops.

For complete contest rules visit: http://select.hermanmiller.com/contest/
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