• FUORISALONE The Milan Design Week board game
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    MILAN DESIGN WEEK: GAME ON

    February 23, 2018 - By 

    Fuorisalone has taken this year’s most important design week, the Milan Design Week, in a fun and whimsical direction that not only highlights the incredible event but also allows everyone around the world to experience Italy’s playful side. To celebrate their 15th anniversary Fuorisalone.it has created a unique and fun board game that commemorates the their beloved, chaotic, and inspired event that means so much to them; and the board game is the perfect way to do that as it brings people together to experience and indulge in what they love, wherever they are, much like the design week itself. “Our objective…

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    DEMISCH DANANT: NARRATIVES ON VIEW

    February 18, 2018 - By 

    Demisch Danant opens the year with a view to explore more than the visual aspect of art and goes deeper into the meaning and importance of each unique piece. 2018 is the year of ‘Narratives’, an exploration of the stories behind the art and why they have been chosen. Whether the work is a turning point for the designer’s career, represents new innovation in technology and material – or is just a beautiful object, there is a singular begging to be told.   Narratives   1.  a spoken or written account of connected events; a story. 2.  the practice or art…

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    SHOEPASSION: SPRING PATINA LINE

    February 14, 2018 - By 

    Classic for a reason. ShoePassion steps into spring with the belief that you can never go wrong with a timeless oxford that handsomely crosses the line between iconic shoe staple and a contemporary go-to of the modern man’s wardrobe. With an eye for precision and detail the lines of the Goodyear-welted Patina Line are artfully sculpted and contoured adding defining elements of good taste. The love of the craft is shown in their hand finishing of the leather, carefully polishing a deep patina into each pair of shoes, creating a subtle shading and play of light as the rich hues seamlessly…

  • APOLLO AND ARTEMIS DIAMONDS twin fancy colored diamonds of 14.54 cts and 16 cts, respectively, sold for $57 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction in May. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s
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    REVIEW: TOP DIAMOND AUCTIONS

    February 8, 2018 - By 

    In the world of scintillation and fire, colored diamonds proved to be the most crave-able treasures at the auction block during 2017. This past year saw an impressive $1.1 billion worth of exceptional top-tier diamonds, colored gems and jewelry sold. Clearly the most sought after pieces were large, luscious and so very rare pink and blue diamonds, however there were also a few stellar D-Flawless diamonds that rounded out the party. Here is a look at the top earning jewels of the year. The grand prize went to a Hong Kong retail jewelry chain, Chow Tai Fook. The retailer scooped up the…

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    DOONEY & BOURKE: CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR MEN

    February 5, 2018 - By 

    From Norwalk, Connecticut to Tuscany, Italy, the Dooney & Bourke brand has solidified the standard of quality within the leather goods industry, creating American classics for over forty years. Recently reminiscing on some of their original men’s accessories they reconnected with the vintage feel and created a collection that speaks of a quiet masculinity, purposeful pieces, and tailored detailing that elevates everything from the steady essentials of briefcases and wallets, while the traditional duffle bag becomes a getaway companion for weekend adventures. Of course the collection was designed to not only fulfill the obvious practicalities but to also fulfill the…

  • Zoe Saldana plays Mia Parc in the Campari Red Diaries Legend of Red Hand short movie, pictured wearing Fendi Red Boots and Vhernier Plissé bracelet in satin rose gold, with a Shaken Campari cocktail. Image by Matteo Bottin
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    CAMPARI: RED DIARIES

    February 2, 2018 - By 

    The iconic Italian favorite, Campari, has created a mysterious and cheeky short film that capitalizes on the brand’s element of their secret recipe and the curious minds of those who have become intoxicated by its complex flavor. Zoe Saldana plays the ever elegant and inquisitive protagonist on the hunt for who is behind the mystery of the ‘Red Hand’ mixologist, a scarlet latex gloved mixing master who lives in the shadowy background of the most exclusive club in Europe. An unexpected tryst occurs with her co-star, Italian actor Adriano Giannini, and both play their part beautifully as directed by Italian director Stefano Sollima. Evolving Campari’s ethos…

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    KOENIGSEGG: THE FASTEST CAR IN THE WORLD

    January 24, 2018 - By 

    The Koenigsegg Agera RS recently surpassed the Bugatti Veyron to be the fastest production car in the world, triumphing at whiplash speeds of 447.19 km/h (277.87 mph). Driven by factory driver, Niklas Lilja, in Nevada he achieved five new world records for a production vehicle and completed the 0-400-0 km/h run in just 33.29 seconds, beating the previous time of 36.44 seconds set by the same car in Denmark in October 2017. In true northern European style of purity and essentialism, where world class engineering and technological innovation compose a mathematical melody of precision that has has become an iconic…

  • GIUSTINI STAGETTI ALBERT STEINER MALOJA SILVER GELATIN PRINT 1930
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    NOMAD: ST. MORTIZ & GIUSTINI/STAGETTI GALLERIA O. ROMA

    January 22, 2018 - By 

    Giustini / Stagetti Galleria O. Roma is delighted to announce its participation at the second edition of NOMAD, the traveling showcase dedicated to collectible design and presented for the first time in St. Moritz. The venue of this edition will be the historical Chesa Planta, built in 1595 as a stately patrician house, then enlarged in 1760, nowadays documents the domestic culture in the Upper Engadin from the XVIII to the XIX century. Particularly known for its sleek and elegant life, St. Moritz is renowned for being the destination of the world’s most stylish holidays in Europe, it hosted two…

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    CASA DRAGONES: A ROSE AMONG THE THORNS

    January 19, 2018 - By 

     The Spirit Of Independence Mexican tradition calls for tequila neat, sans salt and limes, savoring the smoky to vanilla, fruit to chocolate flavors that this ancient spirit is known for. Tequila has an inextricable place in the annals of Mexico’s history and it was that history and love of the land that brought Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, Mexico City native, back to her home land after a highly acclaimed career in the luxury goods industry. Wishing to elevate tequila to its highest potential, in 2008 she went to the state of Jalisco, with her extensive background as Commercial Director for North…

  • ULTRA VIOLET PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018
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    PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: ULTRA VIOLET

    January 12, 2018 - By 

    PANTONE has announced that  2018 will showcase a reflection of our changing awareness and a world of exciting possibilities. Here is what PANTONE has to say about the rich and vibrant selection. “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue…