DreamLife & Style

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - New York, NY (March 18, 2008): The 36th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House takes a new twist in 2008 by embracing the concept of urban lifestyle.

Maranello, The first official photographs have been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.

GENEVA (Reuters) - Fine watches soared above their estimates at sales in Geneva, reflecting collectors' strong demand for exceptional pieces, auction houses said on Monday.

Classic car fever engulfed North Texas on the weekend as local entrepreneur and lifelong collector, Mr. Wayne Davis, offered his ‘Texas-size’ collection of American classics and automotive memorabilia at auction. Highlights of the sale included a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible for $440,000, a 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible for $319,000 and a giant 32 foot neon Cadillac sign for $115,000.

A proposed marina targeting mega-yachts would be bound to lure these vessels to B.C.'s capital, say owners of a Seattle company specializing in luxury boats.

Diamonds are also the focus of the new Montblanc Star Lady Gold Moonphase Automatic, which lights up the stars in the watch sky.

The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC.

This could be the world's first ever 100 per cent ecologically-friendly hotel - and its 'green' credentials will set the benchmark for hoteliers around the world.

Less than a month following the launching of its of its latest 43-metre maxi-yacht, CRN is enjoying another grand celebration. In a very private ceremony for the shipowner and his guests, the shipyard of the Ferretti Group has just launched “Romance”, an impressive 57-metre mega-yacht made of steel and aluminium.

Milan, 16-21 April 2008 – The first stage of the BRIONVEGA INVASION will take place simultaneously with the Salone del Mobile and will then touch on Paris, London and Moscow.

A new spin on gold has been brought forth by de Grisogono and the "Browny-Brown Gold" collection. These brown jewels exemplify how it is rich in texture and color like chocolate and how it adds a whole new dimension to any jewelry collection and ensemble.

The name inspired by the ancient Greek work “agón,” competition, evokes a sporty style. Diagono was born 20 years ago from a simple, essential concept: perceiving movement an instant before it occurs, sensing all its force and anticipating its tension.

TURIN, ITALY - After three months of tests and trials Spadaconcept – the Italian design studio founded by Paolo Spada (former designer at Smart and Honda) together with his father Ercole, (former chief designer at Zagato and BMW), Domiziano Boschi (former Mc Kinsey) and Wojtek Sokolowski - has launched the production of its supercar, the Spada TS Codatronca.

A New York architectural firm has been selected by Dubai authorities to design the longest and what could be the most expensive arch bridge in the world.

Buick took another step to bolster its global design presence with a sneak peek at a luxurious show car it plans to reveal in China at the Beijing Motor Show on April 19. Named Invicta, Buick’s show car reflects the way General Motors utilizes design and engineering talent around the world to execute a premium vehicle with international appeal.

For the first time in its history, de GRISOGONO is bringing together the know-how of its fine jewellery and watch making departments in a unique, irresistible design, the jewellery pendant watch.

(Fort Lauderdale, FL -- March 18, 2008) Silversea Cruises, known for its exotic worldwide itineraries, luxurious all-suite accommodations, gracious service and sumptuous gourmet cuisine, has been named the Number-One overall luxury cruise line by high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey, topping 19 other well-known cruise companies, including traditional, expedition and river cruise lines.

On the occasion of the 30th Birthday of the super sports car BMW M1 shows BMW Group design in the context of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2008, a tribute to this legendary super sports cars.