\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/\nLuxury, test drive of last sports car, most luxurious excluvies hotels. Luxury yachts, luxury designer furniture, luxury dreaming villa, haute couture, leather goods.\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/make_up_for_ever_perfection_in_highdefinition-657\nChrista Williams\n15 feb 2010 11:42 GMT\n

Make Up For Ever: Perfection in High-Definition

When one considers the concept of High-Definition or HD technology, detailed images with enhanced clarity come to mind. The idea of never before seen life-like movement and a picture sharp enough to see the very texture of a person’s skin on a screen seemed all so new and innovative at its introduction.

Founder and Creative Director of Make Up For Ever, Dany Sanz took these ideas into consideration when creating a line of cosmetics with the objective of giving women the luxury of a radiant second skin that highlights the best in their features and makes imperfections undetectable to the naked eye. All of this while still providing a natural and seamless finish.

Created and developed with the collaboration of cinema and television make-up professionals, the line lacked only the perfect final touch, a blush. Make Up For Ever introduces its carefully crafted High Definition Blush in 14 shades of HD-like colours. Inspired by detail and crafted for perfection, the cream blush creates a radiant complexion with a natural glow.

Each blush is a combination of three powders with an ultra-fine granulometry, creating an extremely natural result. The first is Sericite which reflects light, for a satin-like finish. The second, is a powder with a lamellar structure, Lauroyl Lysine, which allows the powder to glide and blend on the skin with comfort. The last, a mattifying powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose creates smoothness and visual perfection.

Packaged in an innovative pump bottle, the High Definition Blush is paraben-free and dermatologically tested as are the rest of the products in the Make Up For Ever HD line. The blush is available to both professionals and the public with the idea even women off screen want both flawless and natural coverage.

Now, the only thing in High-Definition will be details of a smooth skin and a flawless facial structure.]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/molton_brown_a_perfumed_fairytale-636\nMarco Giussani\n28 jan 2010 11:42 GMT\n

Molton Brown A perfumed fairytale

Once upon in the seventies, a small beauty salon opened at 58, South Molton Street, London, in the glamorous Mayfair area. Very few people imagined that this very shop, called Molton Brown, would make history beyond the Mayfair bounds.

From its very beginnings, Molton Brown set new styles and trends, as opposed to its rivals, who would simply follow fashions. If you wonder what the philosophy underneath this success was, the answer is: innovation, creativity, boldness and respect for the environment. By the end of the 70’s, Molton Brown expanded, selling its own products in the emporium next to the salon. Nowadays, Molton Brown has established many activities (saunas, shops, salons) in 70 countries across the planet, not to mention an impressive world-wide distribution.

Molton Brown’s products are natural and precious. The ingredients do not just smell fantastic, but they are also good for one’s health. Even the simplest products, such as their hand wash, are produced following the same state-of the-art standards employed by the luxury brands.

We tested their Amber Cocoon Fine Liquid Hand Wash and we were utterly impressed by the texture and the fine perfume of this top notch product. Among the ingredients we found the richness of the amber essence, the warm note of the Indian wood, an  echo of  vetiver and the soothing quality of the essential oils extracted from the Siberian pine.

This quest for perfection is also visible on the packaging: warm colored bottles with little oriental ornaments, pastel colored creams in luscious tubes… Every single Molton Brown product has been designed to live with and in your bathroom.
If you’re short of ideas, the shops also suggest some smart and elegant gift boxes.
And washing your hands will be a pleasurable action. Promised.]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/lisa_t_warm_luxury-618\nMarco Giussani\n27 dec 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Lisa T Warm Luxury

Fashion and knitwear are two elements which hardly work together in the collective minds. Whenever we think of it there are flashes of “Bridget Jones’” Colin Firth with his ridiculous sweater or Harry Potter’s big H jumper, with the thanks of  Mrs Weasley…

However, Hollywood, luxury, movies and stars made the knitwear-fashion association in some movies. From the moment Linda Evangelista hid herself inside the black wool sweater in Geroge Michael’s “Freedom’90” clip, fashion and knitwear became friends and have been together in almost all the winter collections ever since.

Luxury Design has discovered a brand which albeit being far away from Hollywood and the Californian sun, it offers luxury, precious wools and original garments which totally responds to the latest fashion trends.

Lisa-T started her activity as a designer in Hong Kong  and then followed her dream in London, where she based her quarters; Her ideas lie on the union of two elements: luxury and use.

The era of the big jumpers that could only be worn at home is over. Lisa T and her collections sign the death sentence or those horrible colours and unlikely patchworks that turn a pretty woman into a Santa Claus elf. Lisa T shows us an eye catching collection, with various items in cachemire. Lines are pure and sensual, the gowns are long with generous cleavage, a little touch of the 50s era that infuse glamour and poise.

Lisa T also gives space to modern trands, with thin sweats or sleeveless waists, modern squared cuts that highlight the body shapes. All the pieces are created to heighten womanhood and keep warm.

What would you say, my darling, to spend the winter season wearing refined and gorgeous Lisa T costumes?]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/armani_attitude_extreme_perfum-585\nMarco Giussani\n20 nov 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Armani Attitude Extreme perfum

This year’s latest trends confirm what we all knew all along: the metrosexual era is coming to an end. As usual, at the end of every cycle we have another one with totally opposed ideologies; so, we can proudly announce the beginning of the “alpha male” era.

Goodbye long trimming sessions, dear low waist trousers, and beloved manicure… Welcome back real men! The alpha male is the one who knows what he wants, the one who takes but never asks, the one who does not listen to his feminine side, because all of his self assurance comes from his masculinity. Fashion chose not to ignore this phenomenon. Even fashion moguls Dolce & Gabbana made a statement to warn Italian girls: “Please, girls, stop trimming your boys’ eyebrows like we do for our female models. This is too much!” And if anyone asked if the “alpha male” wears any perfume, the answer would yes, ARMANI ATTITUDE EXTREME.

Oriental notes, wooden fragrances heightened with anis and lemons from Sicily and tied together by a tear of Indonesian Patchouli… here are the ingredients of a hot, sensual and masculine perfume. It’s a complex and deep essence with a particular style. Some would appreciate the strength, others the particular fabric created by the spices. And, as it often happens with very good perfumes, this symphony of essences could take an unexpected turn depending on the skin: for some it would accentuate the spicier notes, for others the freshest and even the sweetest notes.

The black onyx bottle is elegant and original, starting from the top that can be opened like a Zippo lighter. The lines are clear and solid, like the abs and the forms of our beloved alpha male. This is like a homage to the male ideals of the 50’s, when elegance and manhood were one. From man to man, thank you Giorgio.]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/company_of_we__men_s_fashion-580\nMarco Giussani\n14 nov 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Company of we : Men's fashion

A walk in the woods, a stroll next to a lake, the promise of a casual but elegant week end. With friends. And beautiful ones.
Here are the themes of the latest fall/winter collection for COMPANY OF WE.

For those who don’t know, Company of WE is a fashion house destined to men. It’s different from its rival brands (Abercrombie & Fitch) thanks to a more under toned and not so “fashion-victim” attitude. Malicious people could easily point out that the catalogues and the hard bodied models (whose poses are clearly homo-erotic) of the two brands could easily be mistaken, though.

The fall/winter collection puts its values on smart simplicity, even though the targets are young, dynamic and sportive metrosexuals. Vivid colors (especially for scarves and waistcoats) are mixed with darker and pastel notes.
Suits and jackets harbor a fit-cut, whereas trousers naturally draw the legs. Nevertheless, the collection introduces some items which are closer to a more traditional aesthetics, far from the “gym” élite.

So, what about a week end in the country? Why not going to look for chestnuts in the woods with a good suit, a gorgeous jacket and a bow tie? The things we wouldn’t do in the name of fashion…]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/eubiq_ny__a_piece_of_new_york_city_on_you-569\nMarco Giussani\n02 nov 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Eubiq NY : a piece of New York City on you

In the world of fashion, there are certain brands that can be easily associated to a city: it constantly happens with Dior or Chanel with Paris, Dolce & Gabbana or Armani with Milan, Paul Smith or Vivenne Westwood with London… However, as far as less famous names are concerned, this association could be far from obvious…

In 2007, young stylist Shirley Lee founded EUBIQ NY, a New York brand featuring collections targeted for new Yorkers.

At first sight, Eubiq NY’s fall/winter 2010 collection suggests that Mrs Lee devoted herself to a style that could be called “urban”; that being half true, this definition is utterly imprecise and reductive. There are hundreds of “urban” fashion names producing cheap and easily available “streetwear. But that’s also where EUBIQ NY draws the line.

Each and every piece has been conceived with its own particular design: the trousers and the jackets are hand-tailored and hand-cut, therefore distancing from a certain “serial fashion” also known as “streetwear”. The lines are unconventional, featuring unique and surprising designs. Here, we can clearly see the convergence of comfort and a certain formal elegance coming from traditional couture.

In the world of EUBIQ NY, there’s no space for platitude: every item is original and unique, like the city of New York itself: a magic, inspiring and ever evolving place where originality and creativity are its very trademarks. The production of “Eubiq NY” clothes is New York based exclusively. When someone says that wearing Eubiq Ny is like wearing a piece of New York, it is not a lie…]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/porsche_design_shoes__beauty_and_innovation-561\nMarco Giussani\n25 oct 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Porsche design Shoes : Beauty and innovation

Whenever someone hears the brand name "PORSCHE", there are several words that come to mind: elegance, luxury , class and dream. Who's never dreamt to drive a Porsche on the long sunny roads of the east coast? Well, I say guitly to this one....

It often (and unfairly) happens that the brand is only associated to the cars world. It'd be a big mistake to think so. Porsche is also producer of men's accessories, sport and fashion collections, perfumes and electronic goods.

For the spring/summer 2010 collection, Porsche, along with Müller & Meirer Lederwarenfabrik (leaders of the manufacture of leather goods and luggage in Germany), introduce us to an amazing collection of mens' shoes.

The PORSCHE DESIGN SHOES collection consists of 4 basic models, varying from the classic "Milano" models (business shoes whose elegance is ideal for smart businessmen) to the young and sporty "Berlin" model ( a classy and modern sneaker). The common element in all the models (named after the cities of "Milano", "Berlin", "Tokyo" and "New York") is that timeless formal elegance which has now become synonym with the Porsche Brand.
Another common element is Innovation. The soles of the Porsche Design shoes have been specially studied considering the different behavior of the left foot from the right one. They not only guarantee stability, by means of their non-slip surface, but they also adapt to anyone's natural way of walking. A metal element which has been integrated in the sole from ankle to the toes give gives strength to the whole structure and to the shoe heel.

The colors of the models range from black (for the classic models) to the beige (for the sneakers). Now that I think about it, my perfect dream would be driving a beatiful black Porsche Cayman S on the long sunny roads of the east coast with my brand new Porsche Design shoes on...]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/on_my_body_aqva_from_bvlgari-506\nVictor Chau\n08 aug 2009 11:42 GMT\n

On my body, AQVA from BVLGARI

From my body, a lot of aromas escape. Just like a musician who reveals his notes, my fragrance reveals its composition. Like a symphony, my perfume composes with the most melodious notes.

The ocean, the orange’s flavor and the four elements have been assembled in order to create this exceptional symphony. The posidonia, an oxygen aquatic plant which can be found in the sea's depths, has been mixed to the delicate scents of mandarin and of orange to reveal a fresh and intense perfume.

Dedicated to a male man, who will be intuitive and human, AQVA Pour Homme offers a provocative and cool signature. The well-being sensation will happen at the first application of your new fragrance.

Simple and soft, the flask calls back the aquatic spirit of the jewel which is inside. With its ergonomic shape and its amazing sensation when you touch this flask, AQVA will drive you on a beach with charming pebbles and hard ones, but so soft to the touch.
The perfume comes along with an after-shave lotion, a shower gel for body and hair and a deodorant spray or stick.

On my body, AQVA sings out and gives me its energy for a whole day and is for me synonym of pleasure.]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/baxter_of_california_care_and_escape_in_small_pots-496\nFranck Demaury\n28 jul 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Baxter of California, care and escape in small pots

There is some place where everything is possible. A place where men are afraid to go, but this area is so amazing they can't resist. This place is situated in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris and is called Le comptoir de l’homme.

Hardly arrived in the shop, I was invited to take a Japanese tea from the Jugetsudo tea house. I appreciated this moment. I settled down and was getting ready to enjoy a moment, I would definitely say, refreshing. “Refreshing”, this word could be the synonym of this trademark from California. As a professional, Elisabeth Provasi took care of my face putting the Baxter of California’s scrub on it.

After each application of the different Baxter of California’s products, my face thanked Elisabeth. When I closed my eyes, I could feel the Californian spirit reaching the best speed. Waves, surfing, sun and perfect suntan, I am now ready for a new life.

During my care, Elisabeth told me the story of the mark. It began in the 60’s in California, a time where Steve McQueen had the virile man image that every men wanted to have and a time where Baxter Finley prepared the first hydrating lotion for men, Super Shape
Baxter of California was born and proposed a new collection of lotion and products for men. The mark follows his own evolution. In every bottle of whom the design calls back the color of the ocean in California, we discover a natural product with plants extracts which protects my skin and makes it illuminate.

Astringent for men, exfoliating scrub for men, hydrating lotion and after shave, how could you choose or resist to Baxter of California? Dry, oily or shiny, your skin won't ever be thanks to the products Baxter of California.]]>\n\n\n\nhttp://www.luxury-design.com/uk/articles-design/amangiri_hotel_and_the_desert_becomes_comfortable-490\nVictor Chau\n13 jul 2009 11:42 GMT\n

Amangiri Hotel, and the desert becomes comfortable

I’m writing in this logbook because I'd like to remember this experience later. We are in the South West of the USA. It’s a place where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet. Situated in one of the most dramatic landscapes of the USA, our Hotel is so beautiful and so surprising. I’m with my Rock and Roll band and we’ll make our shooting in this majestic place.

Our hotel is situated at only five minutes away from our shooting area and it’s so convenient because this place is so warm. So, Amangiri is really amazing. Architecturally, this hotel is well matched with the natural environment. It has good proportions with the surrounding. It’s intimate, quiet and the atmosphere is extraordinary.

Furthermore, Amangiri offers 14 suites with a view of the closest desert, 13 of them with a panoramic view of the surrounding mesas, the Terrace Suite has a larger desert lounge and 2 suites have a view of the swimming pool and a panoramic view of the dramatic landscape. Also, we can find the Girijaala Suite and the Amangiri Suite.

The band can enjoy the quiet lounges of our hotel. Indeed, Amangiri has a library, a beautiful swimming pool, and a Gallery selling a range of destination books and Resort clothing.

Finally, Amangiri offers an enormous Spa of 2,322-square meters. After a long shooting day, we deserve to enjoy ourselves in this place which offers hydrotherapy treatments in the Water Pavilion, Floatation therapy which will offer a sensory treatment and The Watsu Pool which combines water-based exercise, floatation, assisted stretching and dance in a pool with a body temperature water.

After making our shooting under an overwhelming warm, our only idea is to go in this relaxing universe where our dreams are waiting for us.]]>\n\n\n