China Dolls May 30, 2012
- Beauty of the opera - Zhang Yu Fei
- Profile: The Macallan Masters of Photography: Annie Leibovitz Edition Published in: May 2012 Features > Journey into the Past (Page 1 / 1)
Purveyor of single malt Scotch whiskies The Macallan presents its third instalment of The Macallan - Master of Photography series, featuring world renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. Her leading man? The suave and charismatic Kevin Mckidd who, as a young man had worked for Lumsden Coppersmiths on the very Macallan stills themselves. Shot amid the buzz and glamour of New York, the campaign comprises four shots, The Library, The Gallery, The Bar and The Skyline.
The first shot was taken in the library of the historic Rokeby property. Perhaps best known as the setting for Sir Walter Scott's ballad Rokeby, the house rises high above the Hudson Valley, providing a setting that is at once rich in architectural detail and history. Here, Mckidd takes a moment to reflect on his accomplishments to-date and the challenges ahead.
Overlooking the Catskill Mountains and river Hudson in upstate New York, Frederic Edwin Church's house in Olana provides a striking – Church once described it as "Persian, adapted to the Occident" – and intimate setting for the second shot.
The gallery oozes with opulence and sensuality - a mood evocative of The Macallan's Spanish sherry oak lineage. The third shot was taken at Alana Hauptmann's reputable Red Dot Bar in Hudson. The atmosphere is laid-back and cordial, providing the opportunity for Mckidd to meet with old mates, and to kick back with a dram of The Macallan.
The last shot, set at the towering The Skyline, sees McKidd basking in the glow of dawn as he revels in the fruity notes and oaky splendor of The Macallan. Dubbed the world's first residential skyscraper complex, the Skyline enjoys sweeping views of the city's glittering skyline and celebrity status as the backdrop for A-list movies such as Taxi Driver, The Godfather Part III and The Bourne Ultimatum.
The illustrious shots are naturally accompanied by cask-strengths of equal pedigree. To celebrate the latest Masters of Photography III - Annie Leibovitz edition, The Macallan has issued four unique cask-strength expressions, ranging from the years 1989 to 1996, with each yielding a different flavor to suit the mood of the unique shots. A total of 1,000 will be produced, with a Leibovitz print gracing the front of each. Four bottles of The Macallan 1949 – the year Leibovitz was born - each featuring a signed gallery-size print, will also be up for grabs.
- 2013 Ford Focus ST announced the price, the English version is priced at £ 21,999
- 2012 Alfa Romeo C12 GTS concept designed by Ugur Sahin
If you are a Corvette sports car enthusiast, you must have heard of Ugur Sahin Design Studio, in the last year, this car design studio founded in 2007 based on a Corvette C6 designed aZ03 model, and named "Anadi".
Recently, this design studio has launched a new concept car, Alfa Romeo 12C GTS. This vehicle with reference to the classic elements of the historical models of Alfa Romeo at the same time given a new performance kit. This car is different with the models they designed before, not able to see the GTS 12C is designed based on what models and parameters related to the information is not disclosed to the public.
Ugur Sahin Design Studio said that the car is designed to re-comb the historical context of the Alfa Romeo, and through a whole new perspective techniques and design concepts to present the characteristics of its shape, but also to add some new elements. This vehicle combines the Alfa Romeo familiar design language and lines, the whole appearance retains the original appeal.
The design highlights of the C12 GTS is the body posture, and even still, on the whole, it still gives a "forward" impression. The grille is the main manifestation of the entire body lines, all lines extending from here to the rear, and surround the body, reducing the additional design elements to a minimum, at the same time to maximize the visual impact. The front face of two different modeling region, making the vehicle appears to be very sporty and aggressive.
From the side, the proportion of the body to achieve a very good balance, perfect lines combine the two parts of the body up and down together, so that the upper and lower body to form a whole.
This car just to stay in effect drawing stage, I believe Soon after, the car will be limited production.
- Rise to the Top: Balenciaga Sandals for S/S12
If you're looking for a dramatic update to your Summer wardrobe, these architectural, peep-toe winged sandals from Balenciaga's Spring-Summer 2012 collection are hard to beat.
Crafted with two-tone snakeskin leather, these outrageous heels feature multiple cross straps – which, when woven together, resemble a pair of angel's wings - an exposed partial side zip and a silver-toned sole. A blue 'stopper' is in place to ensure a comfortable stride.
The new sandals are available in an array of glossy hues including the beauty pictured here in a zesty orange.
- Honoring Heritage: Gucci Jackie at Marina Bay Sands
The Gucci Jackie special display
Angelica, Julia and Lynn Tan
Gucci hosted a private cocktail party at its Marina Bay Sands boutique to unveil its Jackie Special Display, a celebration of one of the House's most iconic accessories. First created in the 1960s, the Jackie was the bag of choice for First Lady Jacqueline Onassis, who was photographed sporting numerous versions throughout the years, and the bag eventually assumed the moniker 'The Jackie'.
Tracing the history of the design, the special display at Marina Bay Sands showcased five original styles from the House's archive as well as the latest from Creative Director Frida Giannini, the New Jackie. With its exquisite Florentine craftsmanship, the New Jackie offers an innovative yet timeless approach to Gucci's rigorous codes of luxury.
Mrs Patrick Wee
In addition to the display, the 160 friends of the brand at the event had the opportunity to preview the exclusive Made-To-Order (MTO) Program for the New Bamboo handbags.
The MTO Program enables you to customize their New Bamboo top handle bag in three sizes, and choose from a variety of crocodile and ostrich swatches, each with a different colour and finish. Hardware finishes come in light gold, antique gold, silver and antique silver, and the bag's interior can be personalized with your initial in dry-stone, gold or silver embossing.
Best of all, the guests were also invited to personalise their existing Gucci leather objects with hand-embossed monogramming by the House's Florentine artisans, who were flown in specially for the event.
Joseph Chong (right) and guests
Luci Matten (right) and guest
Sanaz Assadi (right) and guests
- 前田 敦子 (Maeda Atsuko) - Kimi wa Boku da [PV - New!]
前田 敦子 (Maeda Atsuko) - Kimi wa Boku da [PV - New!]
- Wonder Girls, teaser photo for 'Wonder Party'...
Wonder Girls, teaser photo for 'Wonder Party' upcoming album.
- 水樹奈々 (Nana Mizuki) - METRO BAROQUE [PV - New!]
水樹奈々 (Nana Mizuki) - METRO BAROQUE [PV - New!]
- 張靜初 (Zang Jing Chu), for OFFICIEL [7 '12]
張靜初 (Zang Jing Chu), for OFFICIEL [7 '12]
- 陈数 (Chen Shu)
陈数 (Chen Shu)
- BMW Unleashes 2013 Zagato Coupé
Prestigious Milanese coachbuilder Zagato has teamed up with BMW for a stunning collaboration, the gorgoeus BMW Zagato Coupé. The body of the one-off model was built entirely by hand, with Zagato experts crafting the aluminium sheet metal by hand and meticulously moulding it to give the car its form.
The result: a road-registered, aerodynamically optimised machine capable of achieving high speeds yet meeting all legal requirements and crash-related stipulations.
Design-wise, the extremely long bonnet, greenhouse set well back and double bubble roof and Kamm Tail sum up the dynamic focus of the car as only a coupé could. The flowing roofline melts away into the compact, muscular rear, where the car's power is transferred to the road. This sculptural and visually striking surface treatment is a Zagato hallmark and lends the BMW Zagato Coupé a distinctive and instantly recognisable personality.
The contoured bonnet builds on this dynamic flair with its sweeping lines and taut surfaces. A pair of air intakes integrated into the bonnet send extra supplies of air into the engine compartment and highlight the presence of the high-performance engine beneath. The contours of the bonnet are picked up by the double-bubble roof as the lines of the body continue on to the rear of the car.
These two domes built into the structure of the roof are a signature feature of Zagato design and reduce the front area. As well as providing greater headroom when wearing a helmet on the track, the double bubble ("doppia gobba") roof also enhances the car's aerodynamics and increases the roof's torsional rigidity. The roof of almost every Zagato features this design.
The side air vents reference the form of the bonnet intakes and extend their dynamic agenda to the car's flanks. Below the side vents, the silver "z" provides another nod to the cooperation between BMW and Zagato. Slightly offset behind the silver "z", a matching indentation provides greater depth and three-dimensionality. The two "z"s in the air intakes and BMW badges are the only gleaming chrome elements on the BMW Zagato Coupé.
The distinctive rear end provides the clearest evidence of Zagato's influence. Formed almost without a single joint, the rear end cuts a classy figure, appearing as if formed from a single mould. Nothing interrupts the flow of surfaces and the powerful sculpture of the rear. At the same time, this also provides evidence of the high degree of hand-craftsmanship involved in making the car and Zagato's experience in the manipulation of surfaces and forms, channelled into the car's design at the company's studio.
Another highlight of the BMW Zagato Coupé is its paintwork. The exclusive exterior paint finish Rosso Vivace – an expressive shade of red – brings the surfaces and forms of the BMW Zagato Coupé to life. Depending on how the light hits the body, the colour spectrum ranges from something close to black all the way to a brilliant red.
This remarkable depth and radiance is possible thanks to sophisticated paint application technology. The primer coat – made up of a black application, followed by a layer of shimmering metallic silver – is applied first. Then come six ultra-thin coats of the exclusively developed red shade to deliver this unique effect. Finally, two layers of clear coat seal in the colour.
Additional elements fitted by hand, such as horizontal lines in the instrument panel and doors, heighten the interior's sense of sporting elegance. The lines culminate in a dynamic upward curve for extra sporting effect. The base colours for the exclusive leather trim are a light and dark shade of grey.
Together, they underline the horizontal geometry of the interior, while red decorative stitching in the instrument panel, doors and seats brings the colour of the body into the interior and adds extra sporting touches. A "z" embroidered into the seats is the clearest reference in the interior to the origins of the BMW Zagato Coupé.
The "horizontal line" design theme has also found its way into the luggage compartment, as have the two shades of grey and the red accents. Here, the lines are a subtle reference to the form of the double-bubble roof. Two exclusive accessories – a hat bag and a travel bag – set the seal on Zagato's colour and materials upgrade. The travel bag also recreates the form of the double-bubble roof and is designed to maintain its bulbous lines even when empty.
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- 章子怡 (Ziyi Zhang), in Madame Figaro [6 '12]
章子怡 (Ziyi Zhang), in Madame Figaro [6 '12]
- 安室 奈美恵 (Namie Amuro) in GiSELe [7 '12]
安室 奈美恵 (Namie Amuro) in GiSELe [7 '12]
- T-ara [CF] Tony Moly Aqua Aura
T-ara [CF] Tony Moly Aqua Aura
- 西野 カナ (Kano Nishino), in ＣＵＴｉＥ
西野 カナ (Kano Nishino), in ＣＵＴｉＥ
- 시크릿 (Secret), in Myojo [5 '12]
시크릿 (Secret), in Myojo [5 '12]
- 2NE1, in Ray May
2NE1, in Ray May
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