Hotel Missoni is a joint venture between Missoni and The Rezidor Hotel Group, under their partnership they will open or develop 30 hotels by 2012. Missoni co-founder Rosita Missoni is overseeing all design aspects of the project. The Missoni Hotels will not only be infused with the House’s design aesthetics but it will pay tribute to its surroundings by infusing works from local artists in its design as well as pieces from Rosita’s private collection including a Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair. Starting in June you will now have one more place to stay while in Scotland. The Italian knitwear label will launch its first property in the Scottish capitol, the Missoni Hotel in Edinburgh.

Hotel Missoni Edinburgh

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You know Just the other day I woke up and realized that I was badly in need of 22,000 Sq Ft mansion with 14 bedrooms and 13.5 bathrooms, but only if it sits on 40 acres. Obviously I’m kidding ( for right now anyways) but let me introduce you to ” Greenwich, CT 06831″. That’s the location of an enormous compound in Connecticut that probably has it’s own zip code. Connecticut is by no means a modest place, having the most registered Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s than any other state so a $95 million estate only seems fitting. Let’s take a look at the property’s features:

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” Valentino: The Last Emperor, produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, is an intimate and engaging fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy’s most famous men. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino’s celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life, and explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. At the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.

In production from June 2005 to July 2007, the filmmakers shot over 250 hours of footage with exclusive, unprecedented access to Valentino and his entourage. We were let in to the inner circle, but we had to stick it out for a long time, practically move in, to capture the truly great moments, says Tyrnauer. Valentino is surrounded by a tight-knit family of friends and employees, but, eventually, their guard came down and they forgot there was a camera crew in the room. …Click to continue reading | Valentino: The Last Emperor

The luxury boom is not only taking over the real estate, travel, and transportation sectors it now includes the communication sector. Introducing Vertu, a subsidiary of cell phone manufacturer Nokia. Vertu is one of if not the only luxury cell phone company in the market. For the discerning client who has houses in multiple time zones, a private jet, and bespoke clothing a Motorola Razor just won’t cut it.

Vertu phones are the best phones that money can buy not based on applications alone but design. All Vertu phones are made from only the finest materials including stainless steel, wood, and leather and are handcrafted in England. They recently introduced the Signature S series, a new and improved version of the standard model with a special signature. Each phone in the Signature S series bears the Signature of the craftsman that assembled the phone. The training process to be a certified craftsman takes a minimum of three years. The Signature S is available in stainless steel, white and yellow gold. …Click to continue reading | The New Signature S Phone by Vertu