Extreme luxury

Alphena One: The portable yacht ...

Décembre 2008

Indeed, with a height of 8.50 m, Alphena One does not quite fit in your pocket, but her spindle-shaped design and her slender roof structure give us the idea of a more daily usage than our good old yacht anchored at Saint-Tropez... Alphena Yachts is indeed ...

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Fine craftsmanship for the pleasure of gliding, that’s Bohème

Novembre 2008

Skis almost too beautiful to use, that look more like they should be proudly displayed, like a trophy, on a living room wall or in a British library, or better yet, near the chimney in a Gstaad chalet... One thing is for sure : these little masterpieces ...

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Orlane: towards the immortality of cells?

Novembre 2008

A longevity protein to fight the battle against ageing skin? This is what Orlane are betting on. A fascinating but also disturbing discovery ... Here is a detailed explanation on one of the latest applications in the world of cosmetics.

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Mechanic and aesthetic: the great return of the musical box!

Novembre 2008

Despite the roaring success of digital music, a handful of nostalgic craftsmen are still resisting this new type of invasion with the traditional music box. Beyond the fashions and the technological developments, this mechanism has valiantly travelled ...

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Everland - Hotel or Art?

Octobre 2008

For those of you who like to mix your culture with a relaxing time, why now try out Paris' hippest new "art" hotel ? Hotel Everland is a one room hotel-cum-artwork, located on the roof of the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, with a cinemascopic view of the Eiffel ...

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Walk on water? Child's play, just takes H2O!

Octobre 2008

Lo and Behold ! You no longer need to « hope for a miracle » to dare move fearlessly on a lagoon :  H2O optimizes all possible uses of a transparent floor just above the water and realises the dream of all mankind....

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Seven Royal: The $100 000 credit card

Octobre 2008

Are you one of those happy few whose monthly credit line reaches the 'modest' sum of 200 million dollars ? If so, you will hardly be able to resist much longer the latest Visa and Morgan Stanley credit card to come out.  Its real selling point? It's ...

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Molecular cuisine: The umpteenth quarrel between the Old School and the New School?

Septembre 2008

Iberian Chefs are cooking up a storm these days ! And what is behind all this commotion ? Molecular cuisine and the culinary experiences of apprentice sorcerers who are 'incurring the wrath' of those who swear by a more traditional, local cuisine... All ...

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Telephoning, that's a luxury, just like the Dior Phone!

Septembre 2008

Why spend some 3 500 Euros for a basic telephone model, without a 3G function and with a modest digital camera, hardly reaching 2 Megapixels? Simply because it is a Dior of course...

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Gérard Gay: Swimming Pools with Soul...!

Septembre 2008

Do you fondly remember that small bridge over a sleepy little river you used to fish from when you were a child ? Do you invariably feel a twinge of excitement just thinking about that heavenly island around the bend from Ko Phi Phi ? Well, it's high ...

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A New Nose in Two Hours!

Juin 2008

Awake your sleeping sense of smell at the Studio des Parfums in Paris' Marais district! Two hours is all it takes to create your very own perfume and receive your “Student Parfumier” diploma. Ready your handkerchiefs!

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VillaHotels Villazzo: My own personal palace!

Juin 2008

Because theoretically we should not have to choose between the comfort of a palace or the intimacy of a sumptuous villa during our holidays, Villazzo came up with a crafty concept: the villa hotel. The idea? Take all the advantages of luxury hotels and ...

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Richard Mille: the man who puts soul into watches

Mai 2008

"I am increasingly insane"! It is in these words, that Richard Mille, founder of the most expensive watches in the world, presents himself. But the reader should reassure himself. His madness is a soft madness, stimulated by his creative bulimia. Apart ...

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Maxam: Bliss from head to foot

Mai 2008

A tranquil face and relaxed feet due to the two new massages of the Institut Maxam, kiss goodbye to your frowns and heavy legs! What is the secret? Techniques imported straight from Japan and India. Operation: Mukha and Soku Shindo.

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Jacob Delafon: Toilets to be proud of!

Mai 2008

How far is design ready to go ? The last sanctuary of luxury : the toilets ! Up until now more utilitarian than object of desire, the toilet is starting to inspire designers, claiming back, and restoring to favour it as a room in its own right. Are we ...

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My taps are rich!

Avril 2008

Since our bathrooms play such a central role in our lives, whether they are just transitory spaces, or places that are the cradles of our well being,we need to ensure that the fittings are choice, so as not to blush for them when entertaining colleagues ...

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Jura Whisky: A taste from the end of the earth

Mars 2008

The Island of Jura counts hardly more than 180 individuals and 5000 stags!, and yet it is home to one of the oldest Scottish distilleries. Indeed, no telephone network here, but activities are completely turned towards contemplation and... whisky! A magical ...

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Pierre Gagnaire at Airelles: A journey of our senses in the land of Heidi!

Mars 2008

Fantastic music for the senses to discover and sample fine food at Pierre Gagnaire's most recent gourmet "nest" in Airelles at Courchevel 1850.

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