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House in Yatsugatake
Set on a sloping mountain ridge at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains – a volcanic mountain range bordering the Nagano and Yamanashi Prefecture – is a disparate property, as unusual as it is seemingly misplaced. But this property is anything but misplaced, much rather a painstaking search for the perfect view spanning many years.…
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Motor Yacht by Mercedes-Benz Style
Mercedes-Benz have long been renown for their dynamic design so when they unveiled their concept for the Mercedes-Benz Motor Yacht at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, there was great pleasure in witnessing their futuristic interpretation of a luxury motor yacht. Four years later – with the help of Silver Arrows Marine – this concept has now become…
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Sennheiser Orpheus HE 1: A new Dimension of Sound
It was 1991 when German audio experts Sennheiser first unveiled the Orpheus dubbed the ‘best headphones in the world’. These futuristic headphones transcended the conventions of price and practicality in the guise of an electrostatic headphone, conjoined with a valve amp crafted of glass, metal and wood. At a cost of £10,000, 300 units were…
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Chivas The Venture 2016
In today’s financial driven market it is easy for many businesses to neglect their social responsibilities; this is where initiative takes real precedent. Now in its second year The Venture by Chivas gives the opportunity for entrepreneurs across six continents to tackle environmental issues with approachable start up ideas. In a discussion based at London’s…
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Vivienne Westwood x Stories of Italy
For the forth year running, iconic British brand and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, hosts an exclusive design collaboration as part of Milan Design Week 2016. This year Vivienne Westwood partners with design company ‘Stories of Italy’ for the international debut of its unique Italian home décor collections. This special installation is in the Vivienne Westwood Milan…
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CHALET ANZERE
The design for a ski chalet has been fairly standardized for the last few decades, after all it’s part of the skiing experience and the embodiment of a mountain lifestyle. But the Chalet Anzere by SeARCH agency in Holland have embraced the traditional, and given an all-new modern aesthetic to the definitive Chalet. The agency…
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room New York
Most would agree that Starbucks wear the crown for taking coffee culture to the masses, and expanding it beyond the remit of Italian coffee shops and Parisian Cafés. Now that’s done, monies made, the brand established and future (more or less) secured, they have decided to return their focus to what really matters; not business…
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HUAWEI x LEICA: The HUAWEI P9
In recent times feels almost like a deregulation of the mobile phone sector, with almost any electronics brand able to enter the fray, using the Google Android platform, to offer and interface that can compete with the very best. As with the opening up of any industry, what has followed is an influx of new…
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The Art of Hanami by Suntory Whisky
Every year between March and May is season of Sakura (the Japanese word for cherry blossom) this elaborate flower represents a fresh outlook for many, and is celebrated by those in Japan by the art of Hanami. This celebration is one of growth and reflection as the cherry blossom takes centre stage and is honored…
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Better Than New: Patagonia #WornWear European Tour
Today outdoor apparel brand Patagonia have launched a five-country European campaign to encourage consumers to make clothes last a lifetime (regardless of brand). As part of a tour with in excess of 50 stops, Patagonia will be offering free repairs on broken zippers, rips, tears, buttons, fabric-pulls and more and also teaching people how to make…
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Cristiano Ronaldo x Monster present ROC Headphones
For a long time music has flowed closely alongside sport; be it as ammunition during the athletes’ training process, or the actual promotion of the sport itself. But in the last decade this relationship has surged, with the advancement of technologies allowing for new synergies between the two. And as such it comes as no real…
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The Raindrop Cake by Darren Wong
With a name like “Raindrop Cake” you would think this were a food based on the ‘delightfully’ unpredictable weather of England but it is actually inspired by traditional Mizu Shingen Mochi from Japan. The journey started when American based Darren Wong came across articles of this dish in Japan, but had no way to source…
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Fundamentals by Deakin & Francis
One of England’s oldest jewelers Deakin & Francis set out to curate the essentials or ‘Fundamentals’ in their latest selection of cufflinks. Taking inspiration from various amount of unique and individual stories the latest collection is the best representation of the classic adaptions. “Deakin & Francis strive to offer the highest quality pieces that are…
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Stay True – Cape Town
On the 24th of March, Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky and Boiler Room once again put their heads together to showcase the talent of a burgeoning house scene. Having taken to the streets of cities around the world, from Santiago and Recife to Warsaw and Johannesburg, this latest event touched down in South Africa once more to…
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