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Petit Loire: Liquid Marble by Mathieu Lehanneur
A marble sculpture in the Loire Valley would at first not seem like a oddity in itself, but look around the 16th-century castle Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, you would be hard pressed to discern exactly where that sculpture is located. Yet despite appearances, the 330 lbs of marble takes centre stage in an otherwise seemingly ‘normal’…
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Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech by Studio KO
Studio KO – a French architecture firm – recently released the first design images showcasing the forthcoming Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech, Morocco. “When Yves Saint Laurent discovered Marrakech in 1966, he was so moved by the place that he decided to buy a house and regularly go back there. It feels perfectly natural,…
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The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
To celebrate 50 years of their iconic Spider designs, Alfa Romeo have announced a UK release of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. It was 1966 when the first Alfa Romeo Spider was unveiled, and now 50 years later it’s the turn of the Alfa Romeo 4C having taken inspiration from the…
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A Paris Point of View
One great thing about the summer season is the sporting calendar and this summer we’ve been greatly blessed. In addition to the annual sporting festivities, we also have the European Football Championships and the Rio Olympics. That said there is something so pure about the summer of tennis, starting with The French Open – or…
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Ceramic Candles by Norden
While the candles have been lauded in their own right – and rightly so – it is their containers themselves that have been the cause of much industry acclaim. Created to be purchased as an ongoing feature of your interior, the Norden Candle have permanence and tell a story long after the wax contained within…
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Culinary Commune in Belgravia by Lawson Robb
This is a new breed of informal entertaining space, an eat-in kitchen elevated to a room for culinary theatre. This Belgravia home is for the man who hosts and knows his Yoshihiro from his swordsmith’s Nesmuk. The kitchen at this quintessential London address has been designed for hosting while cooking, for sharing while communing. The…
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The Movie You Will Never See: 100 YEARS by LOUIS XIII
LOUIS XIII Cognac has produced an original film starring actor John Malkovich, which envisions Earth one hundred years from now and will not be released until 2115 – yes you read that right, year 2115, that’s not a typo. Entitled ‘100 Years – The Movie You Will Never See’, the film was inspired by the century of…
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Kensho Boutique Hotel & Suites
The term ‘clean’ is an oft used term in modern vocabulary, but it’s hard to find a more apt description for this new boutique hotel opening in Mykonos, this coming June. The Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Suites, is the newest Ornos Bay gem, offering 5star accommodation to compliment the unspoilt beauty and wonder of its…
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Garmence Wine Studio
A requisite in the household of any professional from the age of university upwards, wine has become as much a commodity to modern professionals as milk and bread. That said despite there being 1.6 million regular wine-drinking Londoner’s that understand what they like in terms of taste, for the main part there remains a steep…
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In conversation with Claudio Gotsch
Claudio Gotsch photography is one that captures his subjects in their truest form. Whether it be animals or landscape, each visual displays a sense of realism and also air of clarity with Claudio always ensuring the subject is a priority – as it should be. We speak about many things, including his style but also…
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Frederic Malle MONSIEUR by Bruno Jovanovic
Hailing from the bloodline of Parfum Christian Dior’s Founder, Serge Heftler-Louiche, it should come as no surprise the Frederic Malle has found his home in the world of fragrance. But I’m sure despite all his grandfather achieved, he will view his grandson’s enterprise with more than a modicum of pride; in a sector saturated with ‘celebrity’…
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The Black Collection by Vocier
Following 4 years of development, Vocier have established themselves as one of the world’s most sought after luggage (only) brands with the launch of “The Black Collection”. Combining revolutionary design, industry leading materials and exquisite detailing Vocier have created a highly advanced luggage system. A formidable combination of their Austrian heritage with a touch of…
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Athletic Attitude by Moncler
The past is often a great source of inspiration for many houses. Given the rehashing of current clothing trends the past can be the only outlet that provides any true sense of character but also authenticity for a brand. Tapping into this element and moderinising it to great effect is Moncler with its Athletic Attitude…
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Tadeo 4909 by Proyecto Cafeína
Created to be a modern living space in an upcoming area of San Judas Tadeo, Mexico, Tadeo 4909 offers an urban mix of expressive and personal dwelling. Designed by Proyecto Cafeina, the building consists of 8 2-floored lofts, each being unique in their composition and design. Central to the concept behind the build are communal areas…