Fortnum & Mason of London have opened their newly renovated wine department which is now double the size of the previous one. The wine department has moved to the lower ground and is now next to the new fresh food halls. Also next to the wine department is a new wine bar named 1707 after […]
Archive for November, 2006
Bang & Olufsen Release Earset 2 Bluetooth Headset
Published November 9th, 2006 in Consumer Technology. 4 CommentsBang & Olufsen have released the Earset 2 Bluetooth heaset as a sequel to their Earset 1 wired headset. The heaset as with all Bang & Olufsen products was designed to produce and transmit the clearest possible sound. The Earset 2 features two microphones in order to minimize background noise as far as possible. The […]
Bottega Veneta Noce Fumé Soft Alligator Suitcase Set
Published November 8th, 2006 in Travel. 0 CommentsThis Bottega Veneta suitcase collection is made from very supple Alligator skin. The collection includes several different case sizes as well as several bags. The alligator skin is protected so that it is very easy to travel with and minimises damage. The suitcases are sold individualy or as a set and are available in Bottega […]
The 2006 Rolex Awards For Enterprise Laureates Announced
Published November 7th, 2006 in Horology. 0 CommentsThe Laureates of the 2006 Rolex Awards For Enterprise have been announced. The Rolex Awards For Enterprise were founded by former Rolex Chairman André Heineger in 1976 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the companies Oyster casings. Mr. Heineger’s aim for the awards was and still is “fostering a spirit of enterprise around the world”. […]
Possible Maybach 52 By 2009 & Maybach 62 S Released
Published November 6th, 2006 in Automobile. 1 CommentThere have been reports of a possible Maybach 51 since eariler this year. However according to some unconfirmed sources Maybach will be introducing a smaller sedan called the Maybach 52 for the 2009 model year. The sedan is to use the extended wheel base version of the Mercedes W221 chassis which is the same as […]
We have already written about Wally ski’s but now Chanel have created these unique Ski’s for their Fall Winter 2006 Chanel Sport collection. The ski’s have a wooden core but are covered in Chanel’s signature quilted leather. Although these are designed to be used it is unknown how they will perform on snow and whether […]
Pierre Hermé Creates Chocolate Collection For Givenchy
Published November 4th, 2006 in Gastronomy. 0 CommentsThe Parisian pastry chef Pierre Hermé has worked alongside Nicolas Degennes, artisitic director for Givenchy’s makeup colors and trends to create a collection of Chocolates for Givenchy. The collection named “Délice de Chocolat” will feature different types of chocolate in a box made to look like a Givenchy eye shadow pallet. The chocolates will be […]
London Police Receive Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
Published November 3rd, 2006 in Automobile. 26 CommentsWhat is up with police departments in Europe getting supercars to use as patrol cars, first in Austria they get a Porsche 911 and in Holland they get a Spyker C8. Luckily for British motorists this Murciélago is for show only. The Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 was covered in the neon blue and yellow livery of […]
Hotel Des Bergues Geneva Chooses Elite To Manage Their Limo Service
Published November 2nd, 2006 in Travel. 0 CommentsThe Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva have chosen Elite Rent A Car to manage their limo service. Elite Rent A Car offer all sorts of cars for rental including Mercedes SLR McLaren’s, Bentley Continental GT’s and Ferrari F430’s they also operate a chauffeured limo service. Elite’s limo service operates throughout central Europe offers […]
The origninal Patek Philippe Nautilus was designed by the highly acclaimed watch designer Gérald Genta. This new version sticks to the same basic design but adds some extra features. The 5712 features moon phase indication, date and power reserve indication. The 5712 movement is also self winding making it a practical every day watch. The […]