Archive for March, 2006
Founded in 1764 by King Louis XV,
Baccarat has been one of the finest crystal makers in the world for centuries. Baccarat crystal, known as
“The Crystal of Kings” is world renowned for it’s clarity, brilliance, and uncompromising standards. Their home decor collection includes vases and candlesticks.
For more than 230 years, Baccarat has personified a certain image of French culture all over the world. Throughout the centuries, crystal signed by Baccarat has become synonymous with the social graces. Today, only the rigor of Baccarat’s know-how is able to meet the quality demanded by oenologists.
Baccarat glasses are a source of pleasure for both the eyes and the hand, and they meet the requirements for taste and aroma enhancement so that tasters can better appreciate wines.
Baccarat crystal refines the transparency of the glass with clarity. Enhanced by light, the chromatic nuances of wines are unveiled as they reveal the density of their color. When wine is swirled in the glass, legs adhere to the bowl; their more or less pronounced aspect gives an initial idea of the alcohol content of the wine or spirit.
The amplitude of the bowls, specially designed for focused wine-tasting sessions, is suited to the ideal approach of a wine’s unique aromas. The taster is therefore able to unlock the wine’s personality revealed by the bouquet. The grape variety, year and region… are gradually revealed as the nuances of the aromas move through fruity, gamey and spicy gradations.
March 26th, 2006
WHEN March 28 - 30, 2006 Atlanta
Georgia, USA - United States
WHERE Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway
On March 28 – 30, 2006 the most comprehensive trade show and symposium for technical textiles and nonwovens will be back again in Atlanta, Georgia. During those three days, the world’s leading companies in the technical textiles and nonwovens industry will meet for education, networking and business development.
Techtextil North America will showcase the higher performance areas of technical textiles and continue to grow and attract an eclectic collection of researchers, manufacturers and product specifiers. It is the only trade show that assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry. From research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment and recycling.
Held in conjunction with the show, the Techtextil-Symposium North America offers 65 lectures, covering most application areas, ranging from automobile textiles and protective clothing to the latest in research and emerging technology, including a major segment devoted to the promising nanotechnology area, its application and impact to the industry. In addition, the Symposium provides a glimpse of the “state of the industry” and its outlook.
March 26th, 2006
Patricia Wexler M.D. is the skin care line featuring the most potent inhibitors of MMP activity available on the market. These patented ingredients are the result of a global collaboration involving academic experts, physicians and scientists from the biotechnology industry. These unique ingredients stop MMPs from causing skin damage and inhibit the expression of new MMPs in skin. It’s a completely revolutionary topical approach to anti-aging that interrupts the inflammatory process responsible for the most common skin problems – aging, acne and sensitivity. The result: skin is visibly renewed and improved from the inside out.
Matrix Metalloproteinases, more commonly referred to as MMPs, are a family of naturally produced enzymes that affect the skin’s ability to repair itself. While some MMPs are beneficial to the healing process, the majority are skin-degrading enzymes that increase in number both as you age and with exposure to environmental stressors. As MMPs increase in number and activity, key functions like collagen and elastin production are compromised, degrading the skin’s own ability to regenerate, causing wrinkles, dull, uneven skin tone and loss of firmness.
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March 26th, 2006
Fashion empress Miuccia Prada’s entree into the fragrance world takes a page from her design aesthetic - subtle and sophisticated with a bit of a twist - with ads for the coming out of Prada, the perfume, that are markedly different from the flashy affairs of couture contemporaries Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana.
Rather than take the traditional route of sexually charged commercials, Prada approached RSA’s Ridley and daughter Jordan Scott to create a short film to portray the many intricacies of women.
That was the extent of the brief, says Jordan. “Her only brief was that she wanted to show the complexities of being a woman. One sentence. That was it.” Fortuitously, Scott had been saving an ancient Gnostic poem from 100 AD for nearly a decade, holding onto it until the right project came up.
Entitled “Thunder Perfect Mind”, the poem, which was discovered in Egypt in 1945, deals with the many aspects of the female psyche. It also became the basis for the film.
The film stars model Daria Werbowy as various female archetypes - the wife, the mistress, the virgin, the mother, the daughter - who pass each other in each scene. Set to a smooth jazzy score and narrated only with the text of the poem, the film has a very moody and ethereal feel.
While the film was co-directed by both Ridley and Jordan, the younger Scott led the project while the elder was more of a sounding board. “I was more hands-on and he supported me,” says Jordan. “It was great working with him and it worked out perfectly.” The two also collaborated on a separate short film.
March 26th, 2006
Located in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, close to orchid and butterfly farms, hill tribe villages and elephant trekking. The Four Seasons Resort pays tribute to the artistic and cultural heritage of Chiang Mai with clusters of spacious Lanna-style pavilions, (70 sq m) decorated with rich Thai materials and fabrics. Pavilions overlook gardens, terraced rice paddies and mountains. Eleven palatial Residence Suites housed in 3 & 4 storey villas offer live-in house keeper, private plunge pools or rooftop penthouse.
For those that prefer their workouts indoors, a fully equipped fitness and exercise studio is available for the health enthusiast. Features include strength and cardio-vascular training equipment. Outdoor options abound at the resort. The Tennis and Health Club is managed by Peter Burwash International (PBI). Facilities include two floodlit tennis courts — available on a complimentary basis. A full-time tennis professional is on staff to provide instruction. The Regent Resort Chiang Mai also offers guests the complimentary use of two Finnish saunas and an outdoor heated whirlpool which is adjacent to the 20 meter infinity edge swimming pool from where they can view the Mae Rim valley across picturesque rice terraces. Mountain bikes for adults and children are also available on a complimentary basis.
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March 26th, 2006
Presented by Panerai last April in Geneva, the limited series Luminor 1950 Marina Militare made the hot throats of the last SIHH and the aficionados of mark don’t have eyes that for it. Republication does a single part delivered to the Italian Navy in the years 1950, it begin again on its dial illustrate name Marina Militare very coveted by the collectors of the whole world. The first specimens intended for the French market of this very exclusive limited edition come to arrive to Paris and we could not miss making you share this event.
Panerai renews its close ties with the Italian Navy with a special 2005 edition of the Luminor Marina Militare. This model has several details which clearly differentiate it from its predecessors since it is a
re-edition of a model dating back to the 1940s: the case is of the Luminor ‘1950’ type (47 mm), the crown is at 9 o’clock with its protecting bridge inscribed with ‘REG. T.M’ (Registered Trade Mark) – a reminder that this device, which enables Panerai timepieces to survive immersion to great depths with maximum security, is protected by patents, and a small seconds counter at 3 o’clock.
The Panerai Luminor Marina Militare is a Limited Edition of 1000 pieces.
March 25th, 2006
WHEN March 29 - April 01, 2006
WHERE Tampa Convention Center
333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
USA - United States
The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) is the premier national trade event for the window coverings industry in the US. No other event brings together the breadth of manufacturers featuring new products and services and the nation’s serious dealers. An unparalleled roster of educational seminars, special events, theatre demonstrations, tours and social activities create a stimulating business atmosphere where industry professionals can thrive.
More than 250 exhibitors from around the world will showcase new products, services, and technology at the beautiful, waterfront Tampa Convention Center.
From every state in the US and a growing number of international visitors include the serious retailers, interior designers, dealers, workrooms, installers, fabricators and manufacturers, gather to network and discover new resources
Co-located with FFI Salon, the new boutique high-end furnishings fair, the IWCE will attract buyers at the high end as well as seasoned window covering industry professionals.
Sponsored by Window Fashions magazine, the industry’s leading publication.
Located in sunny Tampa Florida amidst a mecca of shopping, dining and cultural possibilities, the IWCE and FFI Salon have something for everyone.
Tampa is a multi-faceted city, blending a metropolitan intelligence with the laid-back feel of a resort. The Tampa Bay area fills all the needs of attendees and exhibitors. Hotels are located within walking distance from the Tampa Convention Center, and trolley systems are available for entertainment, dining, shopping, and other excursions. Ybor City, Tampa’s Latin Quarter, is known as the “nightlife capital of Florida’s West Coast. Ybor City is also rich in history and architectural delights as a National Historic Landmark District. Enjoy the scenery, the coast line, golfing, shopping, and dining of Tampa.
March 25th, 2006
Lovingly created, Hill House is an extraordinary estate of unsurpassed elegance set amidst approximately 115 acres of unspoiled native beauty. Hiking trails weave through lush forests abundant with wildlife from rushing creeks, spectacular rock outcroppings to sun-splashed hills and meadows. A stone, two-story gate house greets you and magnificent wrought iron gates invite you into a compound of award winning, manicured gardens where every turn offers beauty. From the limestone entry hall to the mahogany library, the main house was created with unparalleled craftsmanship and quality rarely seen. A guest apartment, gym and pool pavilion that seems conjured from a dream complete this tranquil wine country estate within minutes of the historic Sonoma Plaza.
March 25th, 2006
ICEHOTEL is situated in the village Jukkasjarvi, 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. The heart and backbone is the River Torne flowing freely through the unspoilt wilderness. Covered with a meter thick ice layer winter time the river is the source of all our art, architecture and design. The pure water and the steady movement of the river creates the clearest ice possible.
The entire ICEHOTEL is on loan from the mighty Torne River and is a place where time stands still. Just a short period before, fish swam in the water and the river was a crashing torrent of whitewater, wild and frothing. And very soon, when the spring comes and then finally the summer, the rooms, the suites, the bar, the reception, in fact the entire creation, will once again become part of the rushing rapids coursing toward the sea.
Staying at ICEHOTEL is a must for the modern adventurer – an experience utterly unlike other hotel stays. After a day of adventure, nightfall approaches quickly. The outdoor temperature drops and when you step inside ICEHOTEL, you feel a rush of warm air. Inside, the temperature is never colder than -5 °C to -8 °C, regardless of how cold it may be outside. It will soon be time to climb into bed. Dress in warm thermal underwear, put on a hat and slip into the cozy sleeping bag. Share the whole surrealistic ice-night with someone special.
March 25th, 2006
Two very different strands of style culture have intertwined to invent a modern classic. Opening the year of celebrations around the seventy-fifth birthday of perhaps the most well-known watch of all time the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso L.A. based cult customiser Dr Romanelli has collaborated with the esteemed Swiss watchmakers Jaeger-LeCoultre to produce two exclusive versions of the timepiece with the famous rotating case.
Bearing the hallmarks of Dr Romanelli’s ‘street couture’ design methodology, with his distinctive scissors logo on the dial, these exquisite watches have been fashioned so that they may be worn on the cuff of four beautifully hand-finished Dr Romanelli jackets, creating a sophisticated fusion of progressive sportswear and luxury brand aesthetics.
The stylish and powerful Reverso Grande Réserve model integrates the technical innovation associated with Jaeger-LeCoultre and the contemporary design flourishes brought to it by Dr Romanelli’s ‘customising’ design outlook. The watch boasts a calibre 874 mechanical movement, lending it eight days’ power reserve, whilst the elegant black and dark grey guilloché dial gives it a distinguished, bold appearance. A special engraving on the case-back of Dr Romanelli’s distinctive couture scissors motif asserts the piece as a must-have fashion item.
This new version of the Reverso watch also suggests a variety of ways of wearing the watch. It comes with a special adaptation bridge with a broad strap in soft lamb’s leather that can be strapped around the cuff of the Dr Romanelli jacket. In addition, the watch head may also be removed altogether and replaced with a steel tag for a more edgy, ‘street-style’ statement. The bridge is also removable so that the watch can be worn with a more classic strap if desired.
March 25th, 2006
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