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Ocean Conservation: Kenyan Company Turns Flip Flops into Artwork

Flip Flops into Artwork: an Ocean Conservation Project

With ocean pollution continuing to threaten the survival and overall health of marine life worldwide; a new organization emerges to turn flip flops (one of the most common forms of ocean pollution) into magnificent colorful pieces of art and assist in developing trade in the African nation of Kenya. Although the Watamu shores of Kenya should be pristine, they are currently anything but.  As flip flops made from synthetic materials have become the most common shoe of the underprivileged, they have…

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Lifestyle Yachts

Benetti Launches The 67 Meter “Seasense”

Famed Italian Shipyard Benetti, has just announced the launch of the 67 Meter SEASENSE.  Codenamed FB268, the fully custom 1175GT yacht was constructed of a steel hull and aluminum superstructure for a first time Benetti owner. With a launch ceremony taking place at the Livorno shipyard right on production schedule.  The event allowed all to take in the stunning lines of the vessel, which were sculpted by the Dutch Designer Cor D. Rover (another first) as it was Mr. Rover’s first…

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Fashion People Women's Style

Meet Egith van Dinther

Interview with Egith van Dinther

Meet Egith van Dinther; best known by her nickname “Iggy”, the Los Angeles based Dutch model & actress is one of the most talented fresh faces on the Modeling, Acting, and Hosting scene.  Iggy was born in Uden a small town in the south of Holland.  Beginning her career as an Equestrian and soon becoming a proffesional show jumper for 8 years. Iggy transitioned into her modeling career at just sixteen and is currently signed with Wilhelmina Models, where she has worked with…

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Auto Lifestyle

The Worlds Most Collectible Mercedes?

the Mercedes 300 SL Roadster

First unveiled in March of 1957 at the Geneva Motor Show, the Mercedes 300 SL Roadster designed by the famed Friedrich Geiger would soon become the most prestigious German drop top grand tourer of the century.  Today, the 300 SL is one of the most desirable classic cars, with prices nearly always surpassing the seven figure mark. As common with many German automakers at the time, Mercedes had spent several years following the second world war resecuring their position as a world…

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Fashion Men's Style

Mr Porter’s Latest Collection on California Style

Mr Porter's California Capsule Collection

Producing the cool and collected sense of the California coast, online menswear destination Mr Porter developed their new Made in California capsule collection that imparts keen insight of life on the coast through the style of suave attire.  The British award-winning global retailer collaborated with 12 brands including long standing front-runners John Elliott & Elder Statesman, and auspicious designers like Amiri to construct over 140 unique pieces galvanized by the California coast lifestyle.  The California capsule collection does not only mark the largest collection of casual and beach-ready wear ever created by…

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Fashion Men's Style

Robert Talbott’s Newport Beach Boutique

Robert Talbott's Newport Beach Boutique's store front

Robert Talbott, the Monterey based quintessential California clothier has just announced the opening of their sixth boutique located at Fashion Island in glitzy Newport Beach.  On April 11th, the nearly 1,200 square foot location opened its doors to purvey a brilliant selection of high-end luxury clothing for the sartorially savvy man. “The arrival of the Robert Talbott store at Fashion Island presents the realization of our goal to provide the full range of our men’s clothing collection to Newport Beach and the…

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Aviation Lifestyle

Bell’s Innovative Helicopter Concept Unveiled

The Bell FCX-001, Bell Helicopter

When one envisions a helicopter, many at first think of it as a simple air transport, but as time goes on and the world of aviation continues to advance further to a new age full of growth & development.  That simple helicopter becomes more than a ride to travel from place to place, the simpleness of the helicopter was gone and in its place an evolved complex version emerged.  It was not easy to turn a helicopter into a superlative and luxurious…

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Health & Wellness Lifestyle

Lavish New Health Club & Spa Opens In London

Lanesborough Club & Spa

An extremely luxurious London Health Club opened in early March of this year, offering the inhabitants of London relief with first-rate treatments & services in a tranquil, easy-going environment.  Appropriately positioned in the five-star Lanesborough property, the “Lanesborough Club & Spa” prevails as a luxuriant fitness, health and recovery sanctuary granted exclusively to hotel guests and club members alike.  The health club was designed by London-based firm 1508, and accomodates 18,000 square-feet of space which introduces a restaurant, spa, and an extensive fitness facility.…

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Art & Culture Lifestyle

Dubai Culture Village, UAE: Jameel Arts Centre

New Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai

Preparations are underway for the Jameel Arts Centre located in Dubai, which will prevail as a new extensive art institute that features gifted artists from across the globe.  The Art Centre will be positioned at the apex of Dubai’s Culture Village, looking over the Dubai Creek, where it will accommodate more than 1,000 square meters of gallery space in addition to an outside sculpture area, a roof terrace, a restaurant, a book store and a cafe.  The Arts Centre is scheduled…

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Fashion Men's Style

Hermès Brings Free Spirited Style To Downtown L.A.

Free Spirited Looks From Hermès 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

Famed Parisian fashion house Hermès throws a bash focused primarily on the aesthetic young generation by coastal California at Dwntwn Men Runway Show a few nights back with new, vibrant  designs and styles from their 2017 Spring & Summer collections.  This large-scale outdoors event took place at a full city block in downtown Los Angeles, the party also featured vivid art installations, Airstream food trucks, interdependent fabric displays, graphic art work by artist Anthony Burrill, a vinyl record library, and live music played…

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