Christie’s had organized a Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale recently that made total returns of £39,149,500 / $61,073,220, selling 90% by lot and 96% by value. The sale realized a value that exceeded the higher tab of the presale estimate target, which indicates that the sale was a success. Out of all the works of arts, the top price was paid for “Relief éponge” or (RE47II) by Yves Klein (1928-1962) which sold for £5,865,250 ($9,149,790). The piece sold...
After Disney launched its own Disney Cruise Line with interesting themes, it was time for the mean machines, i.e. the robots to reinforce their existence. So they are put up at Robot Land, which is a $600 million project and about $230 million has been secured so far. It is a whole big realm that could make anybody feel like they are on Mars with their Robot Water Park, Robot Battle Stadium, Robot Flower Island, Robot Museum, and the...
Forget the financial crunch or even PETA (prevention of cruelty against animals); if it is mink, it would have its fair share of takers, right? At least that's what seems true. The world's top mink fur auction at Copenhagen Demark earned $366 million through the sale of four million mink pelts. Denmark is the said to be the leading producer and exporter for several kinds of fur around the world, which is around 40-45 percent of the mink, 60...
It takes a lot to stand up to competition, even more so when it's all in the family and where competitors are dynamic, innovative and every growing. And so if you have been around for a hundred years, and are still going strong, there is every reason to celebrate. To mark the Centennial year of Ermenegildo Zegna, which is one of Italy’s longest standing family-driven enterprises; the company has launched limited edition luxury watches with the help of Girard-Perregaux....
A cozy fire place on a long evening can be the best place in your house to spend some quite moments with your special some after a long tiring working. But what if your house doesn't have one built-in? You buy a treasure chest which can be put in any favorite corner of the house! Check out the brand new 'Malle a Feu' by Atria. This contemporary white trunk hides a fireplace inside itself!...
Now look chic and stylish even while your sweating it out in the gym, thanks to the their Spring/Summer collection from Louis Vuitton. Now look good during get fit and toned, not just after you get the desired result. This gym set will feature head band, wrist bands, towels and a gym sack. Talk about setting trends! [Highsnobiety]...
A designer house deserves to be dressed up in every minute aspect, right? They why settle for bland switches in solid colors when they can have patterns? Fair Interlight Moscow saw the launch of designer switches from Fontini, of which each piece is hand painted and decorated with crystals. The Switch Jewel of Wall jewelry line is designed by artist Diva. The desinger has given a glam makeover to the company's 1950 Collection and the effect of crystal flowers...
For those who seek unique furniture pieces, here is one piece of furniture you definitely must own. Designer Ron Arad has created a limited edition polycarbonate version of his famous Well Tempered Chair. Christened the Well Transparent Chair, this polycarbonate version is part of his work that will be exhibited at Barbican in London. The unique chair is made from bent plastic sheets that have been bolted together under tension. Sure to be the centerpiece of your living space,...
Modern furniture pieces are more like functional pieces of art than just mere seating pieces. The unique Antoinette chair by Cate & Nelson too falls in this category. The modern chair that is all set to be launched draws is its inspiration from one of history’s significant personalities, Mary Antoinette. Oozing the 18th century charm, this chair takes its shape from a corset-like structure. What is more, the elegant chair functions as a room divider as well!...
Lady Gaga’s outrageous fashion sense is known to all. But if you thought nothing could beat the crystal studded leotard that she wore at the Grammy’s, you were definitely wrong! Lady Gaga has outdone her Grammy wardrobe by attending the amfAR benefit gala on Wednesday night, in the middle of a blizzard, in a pearl studded outfit. The Lady’s outfit comprised of a pearl studded bikini, a pearl studded jacket and a pear studded cap as well! But the...
Limousines are the preferred choice of transport for luxury lovers. Now your experience in these chauffer driven luxurious machines is all set to get even better with the announcement of the merger of Virgin Limousines with Avalon Transportation. The two luxury transportation companies have shared a mutually beneficial relationship for years, so this merger was the next obvious step. Avalon boasts of 450 locations across the world and is known for its diverse fleet of luxurious vehicles including Lincoln...
Wristwatches are no longer just that, watches. With the development in watch making, timepieces have evolved into mini gadgets on your wrist that perform various functions from unlocking your car to even controlling a gun! The technologically advanced and hi-tech timepieces have helped many folks. With the release of the Reconvilier Hercules Golf Master timepiece, the golfing community too is all set to benefit from the union of watch making and technology. Besides displaying the time, this rotating timepiece...
We all know Gorenje as a brand with premium, bold and genuinely innovative brand of quality. Gorenje has rolled out its stunning new Ora-Ito White Collection of appliances that comprises of a free-standing fridge freezer, a multi-function built-in oven with electronic controls, a glass ceramic induction hob, a ceramic glass hob, an elegant chimney hood, decorative panels for the dishwasher and microwave oven that round up the harmonious design of the entire collection. The front panels are covered completely...
Remember the 1938 edition of Superman which was also its first issue and was auctioned off for $317,200 last year? It has a new comic successor to snatch its laurels as the highest bid paid for any comic book. The 1939 comic book with the first appearance of Batman’s bidding price has already sky-rocketed to a world’s record $418,250 with two weeks still remaining in a public auction being conducted by Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas that ends February...
If you love cars, you'd love speed too. And I guess apart from their designing finesse, the Porsche Design Group from Germany will also boast and pride about their speed now. Under a massive retail expansion plan, Porch has already opened gates to their 100th store! A few days ago, the company hit the three digit showrooms mark by opening their latest 5,000sq m. international retail store at New Delhi, India. According to the group's CEO, "In the period...