Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry has launched the Bamboo collection at Baselworld 2012, celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary of timepiece craftsmanship. Designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini, the collection features remarkable jewelry and watch lines. Each piece is individually created and hand-carved from natural bamboo by skilled artisans, echoing the iconic craftsmanship of Gucci’s legendary Bamboo … Read more
Milanese coachbuilder Zagato teamed up once again with BMW and unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, a unique driving experience: BMW Zagato Coupé. Built entirely by hand the BMW Zagato Coupé is based on the current BMW Z4 series, featuring the usual BMW aggressiveness, with a classy Rosso Vivace paint finish. The car is … Read more
Breitling is marking the 50th anniversary of one of its most famous watches with a limited edition Navitimer Cosmonaute. On May 24, 1962, a Breitling Navitimer chronograph became the first wrist instrument to go into space when it flew on the Aurora 7 mission. Only 1,962 pieces will be made. The watch stands out for … Read more
Harrods commissioned this short documentary film, which gives a unique insight behind-the-scenes look at these regal masterpieces created by 31 designers from the worlds of fashion, beauty, jewellery and cuisine, in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Video after the break. The perfect tribute to Her Majesty!
Luxury property developer SC Global Developments has unveiled a private hospitality apartment fully decorated by the Parisian house Hermès at The Marq On Paterson Hill, Singapore. For this bespoke interior design project, the French house appointed Yves Taralon, Creative Director of La Table Hermès and renowned French decorator, to lead the artistic direction of this … Read more
Louis Vuitton is going dotty. The luxury fashion house has officially announced its latest major collaboration with Yayoi Kusama, one of today’s most prominent Japanese artists. The collaboration will include a series of product collections and an iPhone app. The new free iPhone app will allow users to customize pictures they take with Kusama motifs. … Read more
