Plastic from the ocean to your feet
Adidas has joined forces with Parley for the Oceans to produce their first concept shoe made from reclaimed materials from the ocean. Hosted by the United Nations, on June 29 Adidas celebrated its partnership with the organization Parley for the Oceans and showcased the result of their collaboration: footwear made partially from waste materials salvaged […]
A bracelet designed to protect your skin
From smart watches to wearable fitness devices, consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping tabs on their calories burned, steps taken, and number of hours slept. But what about sun exposure? A sleek new bracelet called June has you covered. Netatmo’s new device, designed by French jewelry designer (and Louis Vuitton and […]
$69,000 WOOD BIKE WITHOUT BRAKES
Why pay $69,000 (£43,000) for a beech wood bike without brakes? Not sure, perhaps aesthetics or conversation piece… London-based designer Andy Martin teamed up with the furniture company Thonet to steam bend a unique bicycle that allows you to be one with the road. Designboom explains, “the fixed gear conception takes influence from the tradition […]
50 YEARS OF BOND
To celebrate 50 years of the world’s favorite agent 007, Christie’s auction house will be running a series of events in South Kensington and online. September 28 – October 8 40-lots direct from EON Productions’ archive will be auctioned via the internet only Browse the catalogue which includes chamapgne, ‘Goldfinger’ please do not disturb, ‘For […]
WORLD’S FIRST, GREEN, LUXE AUTO FOR SALE ON WEB
BMW i3 and i8 electric and hybrid cars launch in 2013 and 2014 respectively. They are to be the world’s first to sell directly to customers online. According to Bloomberg, BMW, the world’s largest maker of luxury vehicles, is using the Web to find “an inexpensive way to reach more buyers to recoup spending on […]
FLY, NOT DRIVE, TO BE GREENER
Meet Synergy aircraft. Its creator John McGinnis contends that flying will soon be cheaper and greener than driving. He claims new technology allows him and his team to produce planes that offer: Way more room. A quiet, smooth ride… with a view! Far greater economy, using better fuels. Easier operation. Greatly reduced travel time. True […]
FOR MUMS ALL OVER THE WORLD
In addition to celebrating the women and mothers dearest to you today, you might want to gift life to other mums around the world with a simple, small gesture. Water.org has launched the campaign Honor your Mother. Honor Another where you can quickly create and share a sentiment with and for your mother –a minimum […]
FABERGÉ‘S EGGSTRAVAGANZA GOES UNDER THE HAMMER
Over 200 egg-quisite eggs were tucked away in secret locations around London leading up to Easter. The event, hosted by Fabergé, spotlighted egg-shaped wonders imagined by numerous world-renowned designers including Mulberry, Candy & Candy, Nicky Haslam, Theo Fennel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc Quinn, Zaha Hadid and Selfridges. The 40 days and nights to scurry around […]
1HR TENNIS LESSON WITH AGASSI & GRAF
Tennis pros Andre Agassi and Stephanie Graf are offering a private one-hour tennis lesson in Las Vegas to the winning bidder. The lesson is being auctioned to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It is valid for one year and the date is TBD by the ‘golden duo’ and the bidder. The next minimum bid […]
READY. SET. HUNT! BY FABERGÉ
Over 200 egg-quisite eggs are tucked away in secret locations around London. The event, hosted by Fabergé, spotlights egg-shaped wonders imagined by numerous world-renowned designers including Mulberry, Candy & Candy, Nicky Haslam, Theo Fennel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc Quinn, Zaha Hadid and Selfridges. In addition to providing 40 days and nights to scurry around London […]