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BMW Kamm re-creation a star at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

May 1, 2010/12.14

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held in the Italian town on April 23–5, is one of the great events on the collectible car circuit. This year, the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé was arguably the star, though given its provenance one could not expect it to win the coveted Coppa d’Oro at the event.    Concours […]

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Giorgio Armani sets opening date for hotel in Burj Khalifa

April 16, 2010/2.45

A definite date has been given for the opening of the Armani Hotel Dubai in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa: April 21.    This is over a month later than the originally projected date of March 18, as detailed in this publication in January.    The hotel has been designed by Giorgio Armani […]

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Emporio Armani shows World Cup-themed collection

March 31, 2010/14.09

For the football fans out there, Emporio Armani has unveiled a collection to tie in with the FIFA World Cup. The boxer briefs, strap bag, gym bag, sneaker and belt has a detachable country flag so customers can put on their favourite one. Available in selected Emporio Armani and department stores from mid-May. You may […]

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Milano’s SDA Bocconi school launches Fashion Entrepreneur Challenge

March 11, 2010/2.02

SDA Bocconi School of Management has announced its Fashion Entrepreneur Challenge competition, with an intensive fashion management course at its Milano campus as first prize.    Entrants are encouraged to submit a business plan, whether it is ‘Opening an internet-based fashion business, launching a new line of accessories with a low environmental impact or introducing […]

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Giorgio Armani dresses di Caprio, Scorsese for Shutter Island premières

February 15, 2010/16.03

Giorgio Armani has dressed Martin Scorsese and Leonardo di Caprio for the première of Shutter Island at the Berlinale, the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, the company has announced.    The company is a key sponsor of the New York première of the movie, with Armani’s niece, Roberta Armani, attending.    The cocktail party for […]

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Carnevale in Venezia

February 7, 2010/2.39

A special promotion at the Luna Hotel Baglioni in Venezia. On Friday, February 12 you can be part of the ‘Ball of the Baglioni Counts’ and on Saturday the 13th attend the Great Carnival Ball, writes Stanley Moss […]

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Giorgio Armani shows winter 2010 eyewear collection

January 30, 2010/10.27

Giorgio Armani has released its winter 2010 eyewear collection, all with a slight ’50s–’60s retro style, paying tribute to designs in its archives. The first collection comprises thirteen men’s and one women’s models. (Below are the men’s styles first, with the women’s style at bottom.) You may also like Shawn Mendes fronts Emporio Armani Connected […]

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Shooting the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

January 27, 2010/11.58

Photographed by Thomaz While Lamborghini released news of its Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni in the middle of last year, this is the first time we’ve been able to get our hands on it. Or, more accurately, our occasional contributor Thomaz, who recently took a few shots of it.    Unlike most of us when […]

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Daniela de Marchi shows Anemone ring

January 21, 2010/11.25

Italian designer Daniela de Marchi’s Anemone ring uses silver, bronze and copper, which allows for more distinctive shapes, according to her.    Using a patented process called Dropage, where heat is used to bring wax to a liquid state, then brought back to a solid one in tiny spherical drops, forged individually. Burnishes and varnishes […]

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