Jeff Koons’s shiny mirrored sculpture of the cartoon character Popeye sold for $28,165,000 at Sotheby’s New York last night. Koons created the work between 2009 and 2011; this is number three from an edition of three, plus one artist’s proof. “The history of Pop Art begins and ends with Popeye. From his first representations by … Read more
Bran Castle, famously known as “Dracula’s Castle,” is perched on the edge of Transylvania near the town of Bran, just a short drive from Brașov, Romania. Despite recent buzz stirred up by the UK tabloid The Telegraph, suggesting that people could buy a stake in the castle, Romanian media has quickly shut down the rumor—it’s … Read more
Following an announcement made in February, Rolls-Royce has finally unveiled its new special edition Phantom Drophead Coupé, which commemorates Sir Malcolm Campbell’s 1937 water-speed record. Built in a limited run of just 35 examples, the car is finished in a stunning Maggiore Blue exterior paint , inspired by Bluebird’s famous colour scheme. The interior features … Read more
Iconic watch and jewellery house Chopard is taking its first step into the luxury hotel business; The Swiss brand has recently acquired Union Hôtelière Parisienne, the company that owns the landmark Hôtel de Vendôme at 1 Place Vendôme in Paris. The elegant hotel comprises of 29 luxurious rooms, including 10 suites and a penthouse. Located … Read more
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Puma continues its collaboration with legendary British fashion label Alexander McQueen to create the new Puma King. Handcrafted in Italy from the highest quality materials and limited to 100 pairs worldwide, the new boots are unavailable for purchase. The first style features unique fish skin … Read more
Renowned for making beautifully designed products, Danish manufacturer Bang & Olufsen unveiled its first 4K television, the BeoVision Avant. The 55-inch Avant has a 3,840×2,160-pixel resolution, housed in an impressive piece of aluminum and comes with a sleek built-in sound panel, Smart TV support, and usual connectivity options: 5 HDMI, 2 USB, plus Wi-Fi and … Read more
