Gucci launches Taipei flagship

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Gucci launches Taipei flagship.

 
Luxury fashion and accessories group Gucci has launched a new Taiwanese flagship with a high-profile party in the Taipei 101 skyscraper.

This is the second store for Italian luxury brand in the Taiwanese capital, but the first to stock the full Gucci line.

Li Bingbing, the Asian brand ambassador for Gucci, was there to cut the rope: the 39-year-old actress, who starred in the latest instalment of the Resident Evil movie series alongside Milla Jovovich, wore a look from the Gucci Resort 2013 collection.

The store was designed by Gucci creative director Frida Giannini, and at 9,720 square-feet, is three times larger than Gucci’s old space in the mall, which carried the brand’s lines of handbags and accessories.

Gucci celebrated the launch with a lavish dinner on the 84th floor of the giant tower (the world’s tallest building from 2004 until the 2010 opening of the Burj Khalifa).

Li Bingbang was joined by actor James Wen in a dark Gucci suit, Chris Wang wearing a print Gucci fall 2012 suit with studded loafers, and Italian-Taiwanese actress Tiffany Hsu in a black Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 gown.

Frida Giannini also designed limited-edition items including a Boston bag and silk scarves inspired by Taipei 101.

“Being responsible in the way that we conduct our business is a fundamental part of our DNA, as are our values of quality, creativity, and Italian artisanal craftsmanship for which our brand is renowned,” Gucci China president Carol Shen told WWD .

 
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David Lynch’s club comes to Art Basel Miami Beach

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents David Lynch’s club comes to Art Basel Miami Beach.

 
David Lynch is bringing a pop-up version of his exclusive Parisian club Silencio to Miami during Art Basel in December.

The Mulholland-Drive-inspired Parisian club will be recreated at the Delano South Beach hotel for the duration of the fair between the December 6 and 9.

Silencio will take over the hotel’s night club, which will be transformed into a salon atmosphere similar to the decor of the Parisian version.

Like the Parisian nightspot, access to Miami’s Silencio will be reserved for members only. Those eligible to enter will be able to enjoy music, film, art and fashion during the fair as well as lighting and cocktails similar to those offered in Paris.

Modeled by Lynch after his film Mulholland Drive, Silencio opened in Paris in 2011. The sinister cabaret decoration is inspired by the strange Club Silencio in the movie.

The club’s decoration was entirely designed by Lynch, from key features to furniture as well as small details such as the books in the bookshelves.

The venue regularly hosts movie retrospectives, concerts, art aperformances and guests DJs. Lynch is also said to oversee the cultural program for the venue.

It is not the first time a pop-up of Silencio has been brought to a major event. The exclusive club already spawned a pop-up version at the Cannes Film Festival this year and served as co-host to the Future Contemporaries Festival at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

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Patek Philippe Maison Opening in Shanghai

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Patek Philippe Maison Opening in Shanghai.

 
Swiss watch company Patek Philippe last week opened its second store in China, a 13,000-square-foot retail outlet and parlor in Shanghai in the former residence of the British consulate, one of the city’s priciest parcels of real estate.

There the company will show off its collection of watches valued at $16,000 to $240,000, said Thierry Stern, president of Patek Philippe, in an interview.

In addition, the company rolled out a local service center so wealthy watch buyers can maintain their pricey pieces without having to send them overseas.

The brand sells about 55,000 watches globally each year, with Chinese sales accounting for 40% of this figure, though most sales are made outside of China owing to the country’s high luxury tax.

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Patek Philippe is hoping that China’s demand for luxury watches will continue, despite concerns that the market is slowing.

Watches have taken a significant hit. Swiss watch exports fell for the first time in three years to 1.73 billion Swiss francs ($1.86 billion) in September, down 2.7% from the year-earlier month, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.

China accounted for the biggest decline, as sales of Swiss watches plummeted 28%, according to the data. Hong Kong sales fell 20%.

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100 Years Under the Dome at Galeries Lafayette

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents 100 Years Under the Dome at Galeries Lafayette.

 
Paris’s Galeries Lafayette Haussmann department store called upon architect Rem Koolhaas and conceptual artist Yann Kersalé to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic building’s dome.

Erected in October 1912 by architect Ferdinand Chanut and master glassmaker Jacques Gruber, the famous stained glass dome is the focus of an exhibit that delves into its origins, coupled with a light installation on the facade of the building.

“Our dome is the symbol of the Galeries Lafayette, illustrating the delicate balance between tradition and modernity that is characteristic of our group since its inception in 1894,” explains Philippe Houzé, president of the board of directors.

Set up by Rem Koolhaas end his agency OMA, the exhibit, which opened this week and is titled “1912-2012. Chroniques d’un parcours créatif”, delves into the department store and its iconic dome’s successive mutations.

Running through January 26, 2013, the exhibit is held at the Galerie des Galeries and consists of numerous archival documents including photographs and films.

The light installation, designed by conceptual artist Yann Kersalé in partnership with Djuric Tardio-Archiectes, titled Chrysalide, is a perennial work that will liven up the building’s facade all year long and evolve with each new season.

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China last emperor jewellery gets first Taiwan show

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents China last emperor jewellery gets first Taiwan show.

 
Priceless jewellery belonging to China’s last emperor Puyi and his wife Wanrong on loan from China are on display in Taiwan for the first time.

The National Palace Museum in Taipei is showcasing 70 pieces of the imperial couple’s jewellery as part of a special exhibition titled “Royal Style” that runs till September.

The jewels are on loan from northeast China’s Shenyang Palace Museum, in a sign of improving ties between Taiwan and China since the island’s Beijing-friendly government came to power in 2008.

They are the first objects the Taipei museum will exhibit belonging to the couple, who took valuables with them when they left The Forbidden City in Beijing in the 1920s after the Qing Dynasty was overthrown.

Noted items include an emerald pendant Wanrong wore at her wedding and a pearl hair pin in the shape of a phoenix, symbol of an empress, and a pocket watch Puyi had when he was taken to the Soviet Union as a prisoner in 1945.

The Forbidden City served as the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty and provided the setting for the 1987 Oscar-winning film “The Last Emperor” based on the turbulent lives of Puyi and Wanrong.

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EA7 Emporio Armani Spring 2012 Campaign

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents EA7 Emporio Armani Spring 2012 Campaign.

 
Emporio Armani who launched the brand EA7 has now released 4 inspirational videos of every athlete they are sponsoring.

Have a look at the brand new EA7 Emporio Armani campaign featuring high-caliber athletes such as Emily Pidgeon and Luca Dotto among an all-star lineup of sports giants slated to compete in the upcoming 2012 Olympics in London.

The eye-catching images, lensed by Richard Phibbs, capture pro athletes including high jump champ Antonietta Di Martino and fencing wonder Andrea Cassarà in action in their respective fields.

EA7 Emporio Armani is the sponsor and official outfitter of the Italian Team that will be participating in The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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‘Cartier, Jeweler of the Arts’ exhibition in Paris

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents ‘Cartier, Jeweler of the Arts’ exhibition in Paris.

 
The Fondation Cartier, the contemporary art museum of the luxury jewelry house, will present its latest expo, Cartier, Jeweler of the Arts, in Paris beginning April 3.

The exhibition brings together four artworks made by artists including David Lynch and Takeshi Kitano using precious and semi-precious stones no longer deemed suitable for the brand’s jewelry. Preview images of what they came up with here.

Alessandro Mendini, The Cartier Column
The Cartier Column was created by Italian architect and designer Alessandro Mendini. It stands 2.30 m high, weighs 400 kg and contains 24 kg of gold.

Crystal cylinders
Stones were sorted into categories, encapsulated in crystal cylinders and inserted vertically inside pink gold fluting for Alessandro Mendini’s The Cartier Column.

David Lynch, Jeweled Triangle
Three colored gems, citrine, amethyst and green beryl appear in director David Lynch’s lamp entitled Jeweled Triangle.

Inside the Jeweled Triangle
Plans for David Lynch’s Jeweled Triangle lamp, which questions the way we relate to everyday objects.

Takeshi Kitano, Nécessaire Gosse de peintre
Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano came up with Nécessaire Gosse de peintre, a whale-shaped suitcase containing art materials.

Perfect painter
Takeshi Kitano’s Nécessaire Gosse de peintre combines all the accessories a “perfect painter” needs.

Beatriz Milhazes, Aquarium
Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes created Aquarium, a richly decorated mobile in monumental dimensions, inspired by the motifs and colors of her work.

Mobile jewels
The Aquarium by Beatriz Milhazes is composed of 15 strands, the longest of which measures almost 2 meters.

 

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Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012.

 
The third annual Hainan Rendez-Vous, China’s leading superyacht and business jet show, will be held on the 5th-8th of April 2012.

The show is becoming a landmark event for China’s affluent and influential decision makers providing them with a platform for top level communication and collaboration.

The show’s fantastic turnout is due in part to the fact that Hainan is becoming a key yachting hub for China.

Foreign registered yachts are now able to stay in Hainan for 183 days, and can go through entry and exit procedures at more ports on the island.

Marinas are mushrooming up along the coast, many with state of the art facilities, and staging global events such as the Volvo Ocean race.

Hainan’s marine infrastructure is also attracting the attention fo the world’s superyacht manufacturers.

 

Beyond yachting, HRV is also the largest business jet event in Asia with China fast becoming the most dynamic jet market worldwide.

HRV is above all a networking platform where high net worth individuals can discover the most advanced yachts, jets and supercars.

They can also enjoy a true Riviera moment with a wide range of parties, events and exclusive gala dinners thrown by the event sponsors and participants.

Organizers also intend to elevate the Art in Hainan component of HRV to a whole new level at next year’s edition.

With its tranquil, transparent waters and azure skies, Hainan is a great source of inspiration for artists from China and abroad.

So step aside Ibiza, move over Antigua and watch out Phuket – the Hainan Rendez-Vous is heading for center stage.

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Genoa International Boat Show 2011

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Genoa International Boat Show 2011.

 
Genoa is one of the largest boat shows of the year, with thousands of boats and a full program of ‘fringe’ events to ensure it caters for every nautical fan in town.

Some 450 debuts are expected for this 51st edition, spread over three pavilions and two marinas.

The 2011 Genoa International Boat Show will be held at the Fiera di Genoa from 1st to 9th October, 2011.

The Dusseldorf boat show, the most important for professionals in Europe, will follow in January (21-29).

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World’s biggest raw emerald on display

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents World’s biggest raw emerald on display.

 
A massive uncut emerald on exhibit in Colombia’s capital is being touted by its owners as the biggest in the world, officials said Saturday.

The 11,000-karat raw green gem weighs in at 2.27 kilos (almost five pounds) and is on show in Bogota 12 years after it was mined in Muzo, in the South American nation’s emerald country in Boyaca province.

“It is priceless,” Santiago Soto, spokesman for the Minergemas 2011 gem industry trade fair under way in Bogota, said of the stone owned by the firm Coexminas.

No more than 15 people at a time are allowed to view the stone, with five guards looking on.

Colombia produces 55 percent of the world’s emeralds, exporting them for about $200 million a year.

Via AFP

 

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Lexus L600h Landaulet For Monaco Royal Wedding

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Lexus L600h Landaulet For Monaco Royal Wedding.

 
A hybrid Lexus has been chosen as the official royal wedding car of Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock next month, the automaker has revealed.

A customized LS600h Landaulet with a transparent polycarbonate roof has been specially constructed for the occasion to allow guests to get a look at the couple during the event, scheduled for July 2.

It was dismantled to allow for the fitting of the 26kg roof, a special addition to the model, which will eventually go on display at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.

As the vehicle is a hybrid, Lexus says that much of the tour of Monaco that the couple plan to take after the wedding will be emission-free.

The official wedding car could prove quite a publicity coup for Lexus, which already holds a royal warrant as the official supplier to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

Volvo, which was the official supplier of vehicles for the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling of Sweden 12 months ago, provided a fleet of specially-designed S80 and V70 vehicles which were seen in pictures around the world.

The vehicles were then sold afterwards and proved exceptionally popular among dealers and buyers, according to Volvo.

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Branson’s Necker Belle Sets BVI Regatta Record

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Branson’s Necker Belle Sets BVI Regatta Record.

 
Sir Richard Branson just set a new record in the British Virgin Islands with his 105-ft. carbon fibre catamaran Necker Belle.

While manning the helm Branson had the distinction of captaining the largest multihull to ever participate in a BVI regatta.

While he didn’t actually win the race, he added one more honorific to his considerable list and got some great advertising for the stylish craft, which charters out at $100,000 per week. Originally built in 2003 it was relaunched in 2009.

Capable of over 20 knots while under sail and 18 knots under power, the Necker Belle recently emerged from a two-year refit at Australia’s Azzura Marine.

The yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests in four en suite staterooms and the main cabin’s lounge area, which can be converted to a double cabin, as well as a crew of seven.

The modern, beach-house style interior modeled on Branson’s 74-acre Necker Island retreat in the British Virgin Islands features a wine cellar and there’s an open-air cinema as well.

It also carries a three-person aero submarine for underwater fun.

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London’s sightseeing boats get pre-Olympic upgrade

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents London’s sightseeing boats get pre-Olympic upgrade.

 
A London tour guide company has revealed plans to build the city’s largest sightseeing boat ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

City Cruises, which runs river sightseeing tours in the British, said May 27 that it would launch its new 600-passenger vessel on the River Thames by Spring 2012, describing it as a “next generation leisure and tourism vessel.”

The design, which will be London’s largest scheduled sightseeing vessel, is being built at a cost of £4 million and will ferry passengers between popular tourist spots such as Parliament, the Tower of London and Maritime Greenwich.

The catamaran holds an enclosed, air-conditioned main deck with 360-degree windows for panoramic views, two bars and an open top deck.

It also features solar panels to continuously recharge the batteries, energy-efficient diesel engines and onboard recycling facilities.

London’s frequent boat services, provided by companies such as City Cruises and the commuter-oriented Thames Clippers, are one of the easiest ways for travelers to reach the east of the city, where many Olympic events will be held.

The city’s river services have been described by London mayor Boris Johnson as a “vital part of the 2012 transport strategy” and are expected to carry some 7.5 million people in 2012, up from just 2 million in 2000.

During the Olympics, organizers estimated that roughly eight percent of spectators could arrive at games events by boat — some 150,000 people.

Meanwhile, a new cable car project across the Thames in East London may not be ready in time for the games, according to reports.

The cable car, which is to run every 30 seconds to transport visitors over the Thames, between the O2 Arena and Excel exhibition center could be delivered after the games, London’s Evening Standard reported earlier this month.

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