Another mesmerizing addition from the genius of Christophe Golay! The eminent Swiss watchmaker has once again given luxury wrist watch enthusiasts something to dream about and finally own. The private label is devoted to customized and bejeweled diamond watches. Although viewing of the exclusive range is available only at high-end jewelry stores around the globe, the true signature brand can be feasted upon at numerous online sites.
Coming to you from the original Geneva factory, each p... Read Full Story
Probably one of my finest drinking experiences was recently had at the GILT Champagne Bar.
Discreetly ensconced within the plush Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge, GILT offers sumptuous interiors and equally sumptuous cocktails. At top whack you’re talking about the £800 ($1300 approx) “when Louis meets Louise” cocktail that includes Louis XII Cognac, Cuvee Louise Blanc (1998) Sugar and Angostura served in a Primma Donna Moser Champagne glass.
At the more reaso... Read Full Story
From 27 to 30 November, Spazio FMG in Milan will host “Milano work-in-progress 2,” a truly interesting exhibition. Leandro Tusi De Borba and Simona Galateo curated the set up of the projects realized by MABarquitectura, Consalez Rossi, Paolo Pasquini and 5+1AA, at the discovery of Milan to be.
Two are the main themes faced by the exhibition: public housing and retail malls. Very different from each other but both offering interesting prospects for experimental, leading-edge design.
“The... Read Full Story
[Summer House in the archipelago of Trosa south of Stockholm photo by Max Plunger]
It’s always nice to look at beautiful design accomplished out there by other architects. There’s nothing to dilute the quality or inspiration of the work being shown. No baggage or knowledge of the project beyond what’s being communicated by the imagery. No ridiculous land use codes or impossible city inspectors. No disparaging gaps between what the homeowner wanted and what their budget was. No long e... Read Full Story
