LUXURY NEWS

Fearless Yachts 28

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Images: Porsche Design Studio
The Fearless 28 designed by Porsche Design Studio is a luxury speed boat that can be defined as the perfect fusion of performance and aesthetics. Thanks to its singular design and state-of-the-art materials and construction methods, this yacht has created a new standard of excellence in the luxury speedboat segment. The subtle shape expresses the functionality and clarity of modern design. The exterior and interior are characterized by technical finesse, power and elegance. The unique design is continued in the cockpit.▪

The Megayacht Pershing 115�

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Images: Pershing

The megayacht Pershing 115� amazes with its incredible harmony of its dimensions make it almost impossible to guess its real size when the boat is at sea. Its sense of proportion and immaculate design ensure that every single detail is elegant, comfortable and aerodynamic, whatever its length or performance.▪

SAAZS Makes a Revolution in the Lighting Field

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A young publisher of design furniture, SAAZS offers a brand new approach of creation where cutting-edge technology, creativity and excellence combine to \'light up\' and transform our daily lifestyle. SAAZS creates lightpieces featuring the first active light-emitting glass ever, co-developed with Saint-Gobain Innovations: the revolutionary Planilum� technology. Lightpieces incorporate light as a material into stylish objects and furniture. They completely redefine our emotional perception of light. Designed by Tomas Erel, these first lightpieces (Wallover, Flaq and Lightbird), are manufactured in limited series.▪

Swarovski Supports Breast Cancer Care

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Images: Swarovski

For Swarovski it has by now become a tradition to support breast cancer awareness with its �Pink Hope� promotion. Every year in international breast cancer awareness month October Swarovski introduces specially designed jewellery pieces and donates 20% of the revenue to cancer leagues and anti-cancer societies. This year Swarovski�s commitment is expressed by three specially designed �Pink Hope� jewellery pieces in limited editions. All of them in pink � the colour linked with breast cancer � they express a their bearer�s solidarity with breast cancer patients.

Audi R8 with Australian International Design Mark 2008

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Images: Standards Australia

The Audi R8 was awarded with Australian International Design Mark 2008 in recognition of good design. The Audi R8 is an aspirational iconic sports car that is practical enough for everyday use. The model was awarded for its sophisticated dynamic design, use of premium materials and individualisation of interior design, sporty high performance.

A Legend Of Gold

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images: Hang Fung Gold Technology Group
Swisshorn Gold Palace is actually made of 2.5 tons of gold! This exclusive extravaganza that took five years to plan and complete is created by Swisshorn, a Swiss watch brand and Hang Fung Gold Technology Group. The place is fitted with gold furniture based on royal furnishing. The 650 sq m tourist attraction costs 270 million GBP and has only pure gold features - everything from a gold bed, sofa and coffee table to bathtub, toilet, washroom and dressing table. What is the inspiration? A centuries old legend of the love of Emperor Han Wu, who promised his wife Ah-Jiao a palace of gold�

Dolder Grand Hotel a WAFA Nominee

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images: Pablo Faccinetto, Peter Hebeisen
The Dolder Grand Hotel reopened in April this year after being closed for reconstruction in 2004. The result is everything but the usual concept since the architectural works are done by Foster and Partners (as we already informed you here) and the interior design by United Designers. The hotel has 173 rooms (15 single rooms, 99 double rooms, 48 junior suites, 7 suites, 4 top suites); Fine Dining Restaurant with 54 seats, Lunch and dinner, Garden Restaurant, Restaurant with 117 seats, an the terrace, 400 sq m Banqueting Ballroom, 2 Libraries, 3 Garden Salons,5 Breakout Rooms and a unique SPA� No wonder it�s a World Architecture Festival Awards nominee�▪

Diamond Extravaganza

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Images: Peter Aloisson

The famous Austrian jeweller Peter Aloisson has enlarged his collection of custom-made cell phones. Well known for his telephone makeover this time he has chosen Nokia for his latest creation. The result � the luxury edition Nokia 8800 Arte Pink. Yes, it�s pink and it looks gorgeous indeed! The special edition phone is made out of solid 18 carat white gold and is encrusted with more than 680 best quality pink and white brilliant cut diamonds that weigh 21.5 carats or more in total.▪

Japanese Style for a Classic Bentley

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Images: ASI

ASI (Accuracy. Spirit. Imagination) - a Japanese tuning company based in Nagoya is about to present the ASI TETSU GTR project, a complete car based on the Bentley Continental GT. This project is still underway, but when completed (later this year) it will feature an aggressive wide body with a massive front grill and LED winkers, dry carbon body work (bonnet, wing, boot lid), ASI\'s 22\" wheels, and a legendary 800 bhp.▪

24k Gold Nokia 8800 Arte Sapphire Black Luxury Mobile Phone

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Images: Continental Mobiles
Continental Mobiles presents the exclusive Nokia 8800 Arte Sapphire in Black leather and 24k yellow gold. Stunning sleekness conceals the revolutionary design and ease-of-use of The Nokia Sapphire Arte Black. Enhanced with a genuine sapphire on the front button and finished with soft black-leather accents does not mean this piece is just a pretty face. An ambient light sensor dynamically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the 2\" screen according to its surroundings, whilst a deft inversion of the phone allows for instant and inconspicuous muting of incoming calls. Comprised of precision ball bearings and a unique spring mechanism, the ultra-smoothe slide cover is a sensory pleasure in itself.▪

Philips and Swarovski Unveil Dazzling New Active Crystals Range for 2008

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Images: Swarovski

Philips and Swarovski celebrate the arrival of their second generation of fashionable lifestyle technology accessories - the new 2008 Active Crystals range. This new collection follows last year\'s successful range. The new range is an exciting collection of new accessories, which includes a stunning selection of a Bluetooth headset and three USB memory keys. The new products have been intricately engineered and crafted to perfection, offering dazzling aesthetics and excellent performance.▪