Jeff Koons’s shiny, mirrored sculpture of the cartoon “Popeye” sold for a whopping $28,165,000USD at Sotheby’s New York last night. Koons created the statue from 2009 to 2011, this work 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 … Read more
Toronto-based company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a name already synonymous with luxury, introduces the Four Seasons Jet, the industry’s first fully branded private jet experience. The completely retrofitted Boeing 757 with just 52 seats will feature interiors and exterior design customized by the same design team behind many of the hotels; It will offer … Read more
Ferrari has announced plans to build a new Ferrari Land amusement park inside the PortAventura resort near Barcelona, Spain. With a land area of 75,000 square metres, Ferrari Land is set to open its doors in 2016, promising to include Europe’s fastest and highest vertical accelerator, five-star accommodations, 250 hotel rooms and a driving simulator. … Read more
Known as “the only seven star hotel in the world,” Burj Al Arab is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. Set in a sail-shaped 321 metres building, Burj Al Arab is located on an artificial island off the coast of Dubai, offering the ultimate in luxury accommodation. Check … Read more
Armand de Brignac, renowned as the world’s most expensive Champagne, is set to release the world’s largest bottle of rosé Champagne ever produced. The colossal bottle, equivalent to 40 regular-sized 750ml bottles, weighs 100 pounds (45kg) and measures over 4 feet tall. “From our insistence upon using grapes from the most historic villages of Champagne … Read more
For its 11th annual Les Frimousses initiative, UNICEF has tapped 42 international designers to craft high fashion dolls inspired by the city of lights. This year, a total of 93 pieces were created by fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier and Lanvin just to name a few. The … Read more