Meet Lana Scolaro

Lana Scolaro is the daughter of businessman Francesco Scolaro & Socialite Anna Scolaro.  As such the 21 year old jewelry designer has spent much of her childhood jetting between Monaco, London, New York, Ibiza, Saint Barths, and many other chic locales, absorbing the finer points of culture around the globe that she would later put to good use in her jewelry designs.  Her love of fine jewelry & unique symbols—combined with an education at the prestigious Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York City have allowed Lana to create one of the most unique Jewelry Lines around. 

How did you get into jewelry design?
“Design and Fine Art has always been my passion. I attended Parsons the New School for Design in New York and after one year I moved back to Monaco in order to focus on starting my own line with the jeweler connections I had close by in Vicenza, Italy.”

What was the inspiration for your current collection?
“I was initially inspired by the young, rebellious rock elite of our era, as I’d never seen fine controversial jewelry designed for a niche market of the young and fearless, involving weapons and illegal substances. I then realized that I did not want to provoke use of weapons through my designs, as the designs were merely for comical attraction, the same way children play with toy guns; so I decided it would be an idea to donate to specific War Funds such as War Child with each item sold.”

Walk me through your daily routine.
“If I’m going to be honest, I don’t have a daily routine and never have since school. I don’t believe life should be a consistent routine, as each day for me is different. I could spend one whole day with photographers shooting my line, or driving to Italy to the factories making sure my pieces are manufactured exactly how I would like them.”

What is the starting point in your design process?
“The starting point in my design process has always been a rough sketch of my imagination, I’ll then spend a lot of time with the dimensions of the product and precisely draw each design in my portfolio with the exact measurements. I’ll then send my designs to my manufacturer and he’ll send me back a preventive and the CAD files on the computer to see if I would like to go ahead with it before it is produced.”

Where is your all time favorite destination?
“Los Angeles is my favourite destination, I love the energy and stress free vibes there.”

What designers are you currently inspired by?
“Saint Laurent has always inspired my designs, especially with the gun purse in one of the collections. I have also always been a big fan of Anthony Vaccarello; which is ironic as he is now the creative director of Saint Laurent; I love how his collections are full of character, strong and fearless.”

What is your go to timepiece?
“My iPhone.”

When you travel, what items could you not go without?
“My headphones, Elizabeth Arden moisturizer, and my pink fluffy blanket.”

Favorite Restaurant in Monaco?
“Robouchon.”

What was the most challenging obstacle you encountered since starting your own business?
“I realized that most of my collection is targeted at a niche market, which makes it very difficult to pitch the brand to the right people and places, especially deciding which countries to distribute the products to.”

How would you describe the LS Diamonds Customer?
“The LS Diamonds customer is young, reckless, and daring. They are street smart and are always up to date on the latest trends. If they are not making art, they are making music or watching independent films and hanging at places that aren’t in the spotlight. The LS Diamonds customer is exclusive, just like the collection.”

Where do you see LS Diamonds going next?
“LS Diamonds will be distributing more products in the U.S this Fall of 2016, mainly in stores in Los Angeles, Miami and New York. I will be launching a new range I have spent months designing towards the end of the year which I am beyond thrilled about.”

For more information on LS Diamonds visit:  www.lanascolarodiamonds.com

Also, check out Lana’s Instagram at:  www.instagram.com/lanascolaro

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The SkyRunner MK 3.2

For many years people have dreamed of creating a flying car, well today those dreams have finally come true.  Created by Los Angeles based SKYRUNNER, the vehicle has been awarded the S-LSA classification by the American Federal Aviation Administration designating it a legally recognized light aircraft.

The SkyRunner MK 3.2 has the appearance that of a go-kart, but don’t let that fool you for this one of a kind car is something out of the future.  With the ability to reach an altitude of 10,000 feet while maintaining a speed of 45mph or (72km/h).  The exoskeleton is created out of exposed tubular steel with carbon fiber and aircraft grade aluminium panels.  The car’s most noticeable feature is its large rear-mounted propeller.

Attaining full certification, the SkyRunner has been undergoing development and testing for several years, winning many fans in the process.  Dan Johnson, President of the Light Aircraft Manufacturing Association, called the vehicle: “A full-on macho pulse-pounder that catches the interest of people.” And thanks to it being  fully certified, full-on production can be launched and a backlog of existing orders can be cleared. “This airworthiness certification is monumental, as it now triggers serial production, creates jobs, and makes for happy customers,” said Daryl Ballard, SkyRunner Shop Foreman.

The Maneuverability of the car in the air is pretty straightforward: Toggle left or right to steer or drop or raise the accelerator pedal to ascend or descend. “This is one of the most significant milestones in our company’s history,” said Stewart Hamel, SkyRunner’s CEO and Founder.  A SkyRunner retails for approximately $119,000, but there is a lot of optional extras, from carbon fiber racing seats ($1,899) all the way to a set of augmented reality driving and flight goggles that offer a head up display and facial protection ($750).  Anyone that lives in areas that suffer extremes of weather, the car can also be specified with pro caterpillar tracks for an extra $5,200.  This new multi terrain vehicle shows us that you don’t have to be “James Bond” to fly something as extraordinary as this.

For more information visit:  www.flyskyrunner.com

The Extravagant Golden Opulence Sundae

The Golden Opulence Sundae, served by special order for $1,000 at the legendary New York City restaurant Serendipity 3.  The dessert was created in celebration of the restaurants 50th anniversary.  The restaurant has said that they sell approximately one Golden Opulence Sundae per month, in 2005 Owner Stephen Bruce stated that a notice of 48 hours in advance is needed when requesting this extravagant Sundae, since ingredients must be flown in from many different areas around the world.

The Golden Opulence Sundae is covered in 23-carat edible gold leaf and is rich in flavor thanks to three scoops of Tahitian vanilla ice cream infused with Madagascar vanilla beans and chunks of rare Chuao chocolate harvested from the Caribbean Sea on Venezuela’s coast.  The sundae is sprinkled with one of the world’s most expensive chocolates, from Amedei Porcelana, and then adorned with exotic candied fruits, gold covered almonds, chocolate truffles and marzipan cherries.  It features a bowl of Grande Passion caviar served with a mother of pearl spoon and topped off with a gilded sugar flower.  This magnificent sundae is all served in a Baccarat crystal goblet (which is yours to keep) and with an 18-carat gold spoon.

This epicurean delight was previously featured on Forbes most expensive dessert list with another Serendipity 3 treat known as the $25,000 Frozen Haute Chocolate.  The sundae comes in a variety of flavors, such as: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, pistachio, rocky road, Neapolitan, raspberry ripple, spumoni, tiger tail, biscuit tortoni, blue moon, green tea, grape, superman and many more.

For more information visit: www.serendipity3.com

Airbus Showcases The First Ever 3-D Printed Motorbike

Airbus, a major name in aviation has just unveiled a fully operated 3-D Printed Motorbike, this top secret project was personally test driven by Airbus’ boss Tom Enders on may 20th.  You may be wondering what is an aviation manufacturer doing creating a motorbike and when will we be seeing the full production line?  At the moment no one can really answer these questions, but here is a few things we do know about airbus’s new creation.  It is fully electric, weighs 77 pounds or 35 kilograms, and is 30% lighter than any other electrical motorcycle stated by Airbus Subsidiary APWorks.

The Motorbike was nicknamed “Light Rider”, for its hollow-looking frame that reduces the overall weight and allows for a powerful 6 kilowatt engine.  Airbus has applied the the same fundamentals on aircraft’s, in fact Airbus introduced a 3-D printed twin-engined prototype at Berlins Air Show in early June.  Joachim Zettler, Chief Executive of APWorks, said 3-D printing had made it possible to produce the bikes hollow-looking frame.  “The complex and branched hollow structure couldn’t have been produced using conventional production technologies such as milling or welding,” he said.  Prices will start at 50,000 euros.

For more information please visit: www.AirbusGroup.com

A 96 Meter Feadship Hits the Market

Currently undergoing the last stages of construction at Feadship; is the 96 meter project Vertigo (known as Hull Number 1006) with exterior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon and an interior created by Chahan Interior Design.  Vertigo has just been listed for sale in early May, offering prospective buyers a one of a kind opportunity to take delivery of a brand new nearly 100 meter vessel in an unparalleled short time frame.  Project Vertigo is scheduled to be delivered in early 2017.

The sleek exterior is the result of a close collaboration between the owners and famed British studio Redman Whitely Dixon.  The Vessel’s appearance is characterized by elegant curves and a functional deck layout to boast outdoor areas.  Common Feadship signatures like a stretching bow have remained, which will allow for a helicopter landing pad and hangar below able to house a Bell 429.

Inside, Vertigo will accommodate up to 18 guests and a crew of 34.  Paris-based interior design house Chahan Interior Design has created a tasteful mix of elegance and sophistication among the yachts interior spaces.  Open and clean living areas throughout blend clearly into the exterior living areas.  A dedicated owner’s deck is found above the bridge deck that houses a full width forward-facing master suite.  A passage way leads aft to a private lounge that looks out onto the aft deck to Vertigo’s most impressive feature her 9m x 4m swimming pool.  Heavy duty laminated glass panels were created to construct the pool and form the ceiling of the beach club that sits below.

Azure Naval Architects have been employed since the early days of design & development and still remain as the owners on-site representatives.  Project Vertigo will feature two MTU 16V 4000 M63L engines that will provide a top speed of 17 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a speed of 12 knots.

“It is rare that one is so fortunate to be totally involved with a project such as Vertigo to the level and depth that I have been with this wonderful yacht.  The end result is becoming magnificent. Professionals from within the superyacht community are as one in declaring that Vertigo will become the next ‘Yacht of the Decade’.”  Said Peter Insull of Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing.

For more information on Project Vertigo please visit: www.insull.com/motor-yacht-vertigo

The Palatial Penthouse at the Puck

The palatial Puck Penthouse I, located at the top of the Puck Building at 293 Lafayette Street, with a history that dates back to the late 1800’s.  The apartment is ravishing to say the least combining the classic charm and elegance of the building with a 21st century style, along with being featured as one of New York City’s most stunning homes in Curbed’s 11th Annual Awards.

You begin in the Foyer where your able to view the Center Hall with skylight and moreover into the spacious, sun-flooded Great Room.  The Puck Penthouse features over 7,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, library, media room, studio, staff room, gym, wine cellar, three gas fireplaces, and unbelievably beguiling terraces on each level that includes an outdoor spa.  The apartment is brimming with phenomenal lighting from floor to ceiling and massive windows that display an incredible view that’s out-of-this-world.

The Extravagant Master Suite contains a sitting room, his and hers bathrooms, two dressing rooms, access to the East Terrace, and a studio that could be used as a home office or study.  The finishes to the penthouse are remarkable, which include the finest Italian marbles and ultramodern kitchen appliances, such as Sub-Zero, La Cornue, and Wolf and Smeg brands.  The Kitchen also includes custom cabinetry that blends seamlessly with the Italian lava stone amidst a sparkling glaze finish and two inch thick fine Arabescatto Oro Marble for the center island.

In addition the penthouse features a cutting-edge automation system, double-pane UV-resistant glass windows, and a central Control Room that pilots all A/V wiring.  The design elements throughout are unmatched on every single level.  The Puck Penthouse is currently priced at $58,500,000 USD.

For more information visit: www.puckpenthouses.com

The Sailing Yacht Inspired by an Albatross

Designed by Timur Bozca of Turkey, the Cauta yacht concept is a futuristic lightweight high performance sailing yacht with an extensive range of high-tech features. The 55m vesel is designed with a carbon fibre hull and fitted with a revolutionary Dynarig system to dramatically increase efficiency and contribute to an enhanced sailing pleasure on board.  Visually inspired by an albatross, the yacht is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine.  Two self-standing and rotating masts support 10 sails each; with both masts being fused into the carbon-fiber hull.

While keeping in mind the design philosophy and lightweight structure required a bare minimum of detailing, but the owner still required an elegant, unique and sophisticated interior design and layout. To achieve this balance of modernity and comfort, the luxurious interior reveals slate gray walls and OLED technology that lends to the interior creating a space ship like vibe.  This gives a dynamic modern structure to the interior as well as exterior ambiance.

Accommodating up to 10 guests in well appointed suites, in addition to a crew of 8, the yacht contains many unique features such as an aft cockpit that can be transformed into a small pool for children.  The full beam master stateroom, located at the stern offers unparalleled space and comfort.  In addition the yacht features bathrooms with rain shower systems and glass floor panels that allow for guests to view the ocean below.

For more information visit: www.timurbozca.com/cauta

The Finest Penthouse in The West Village

Located on the iconic curved southwest corner of The Shephard in Manhattan’s West Village, lies a luxurious penthouse boasting over 5,000 sqaure feet of living space, along with dazzling river and city views overlooking the landmarked neighborhood.  It is one of three penthouse’s in the Shephard building, but currently the only one on the market.

The apartment features four bedrooms, four full baths, two powder rooms, a downstairs living room with fireplace, a beautiful upstairs library, that also features a fireplace, and an eat in kitchen.  There are three distinctive terraces totaling nearly 1500 square feet, one fully equipped with an outdoor kitchen, and a remarkable roof top deck showcasing 360-degree views of the river and city.  All windows are double pane, triple glazed, landmark approved from Skyline, the floors are solid hardwood oak in a herringbone pattern, the master baths contain finely hand-crafted mahogany vanities with Lefroy Brooks fixtures, white mosaic fan tiles for the floors and walls, Dolomiti white stone slab and palest grey painted millwork, the kitchen is custom made by Smallbone of Devize, designed by Gachot Studios, and are fitted with custom painted and mahogany cabinetry with brushed stainless steel fixtures, and brass hardware from Valli.

The Shephard building has been thoroughly redesigned and totally renovated to be one of most luxurious residential buildings in all of Manhattan, placed on a peaceful, tree-lined street in the finest part of the West Village.  The interior design by Gachot, brings the feel of elegance as they use the finest and most alluring materials to bring attention to the building’s unique atmosphere.  An all new lobby and garden has even been built by mixing a neighboring historical carriage house into the building’s plan.  The Shehpard contains 38 apartments including three penthouses, with all new systems of the highest caliber such as the VRF heating and cooling systems, in addition to many luxuries that include a basketball court, gym, golf simulator, steam rooms, an arcade and ping pong club room, as well as a paneled library that opens to the building’s landscaped garden.  The building has a very tranquil and serene feeling that makes it perfect for one to call home.  Penthouse B is currently priced at $24,500,000 USD.

For more information visit: 275w10.com

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