2.11.2010
Mandarin Oriental Hotel In Barcelona
When in Barcelona, you will want to check into one of the several new or refurbished and distinctively cool hotels that have opened there recently. Among them, W Barcelona, located on La Barceloneta and designed by architect Ricardo Bofill.
The latest hotel launch capturing design media attention is Mandarin Oriental Barcelona. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group operates in 25 countries, but this is its first entry into southern Europe. Mandarin Oriental Barcelona’s official opening was celebrated in November 2009 with a lavish gala attended by the city’s style leaders and elite.
The hotel’s cool factor is a lucky combination of three elements: The convenience of the central location on Passeig de Gràcia, the good bones of the refurbished 20th-century former bank building, and most significant, the tour de force of design by Spanish-born Milano-based architect, Patricia Urquiola, responsible for the interior decor of the 98-room hotel, including most of the furnishings.
Urquiola is best known for her prolific career in designing clean-lined furniture and accessories for brands such as Foscarini, B&B Italia, Alessi, Capellini, Cassina, Knoll and Moroso. At Mandarin Oriental Barcelona she has created a strong sense of timeless elegance by using white confidently and lavishly, and by applying a Scandinavian sense of scale and clean lines.
To soften the linear angularity, Urquiola added beautiful touches that reflect the weightlessness and precious fragility of origami or intricate lace. The overall effect is stunning.
Rick Ross "Teflon Made 2" [Mixtape]
Tracklist
01.Special Situation [Intro]
02.Mafia Music 2 (Feat. Chrisette Michele)
03.We Getting It (Feat. Triple C’s)
04.All I Do Is Win (Feat. DJ Khaled, Ludacris, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg)
05.How Low (Remix) (Feat. Ludacris, Twista)
06.Oh Let’s Do It (Remix) (Feat. Lil Wayne, Waka Flocka)
07.Love Drunk (Feat. Masspike Miles)
08.Rick Ross – Put Some Money On It (Feat. R. Kelly)
09.Inkredible (Feat. Lil Wayne, Trae)
10.Put Your Hands Up (Feat. DJ Khaled, Young Jeezy, Plies)
11.Whitney And Bobby (Feat. Young Buck, Trae, Jay’Ton)
12. Don’t Make Em Like U (Feat. Rubben Studdard, Dontae Peeps)
Shots Of The New Aston Martin Vantage
The Aston Martin Vantage is undergoing a redesign and some new photos of its progress have surfaced. Included in the model refresh are a redesigned front bumper, 10-spoke 19-inch wheels, more prominent rear spoiler and new rear diffuser. Inside, the new Vantage will be treated to lightweight carbon/Kevlar seats and a 1000W Bang & Olufsen stereo system. We’ve got some more pictures after the break, so get to know the subtle changes of the upcoming Vantage.
[via WCF]
Maryna Linchuk by David Vasiljevic
David Vasiljevic shoots Maryna Linchuk for the March 2010 issue of Numéro Tokyo
Fashion Icon Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life.
The 40-year-old committed suicide just days after the death of his mother, Joyce.
His death also comes just three years after his close friend, Isabella Blow - who plucked him from obscurity and helped him become a star - killed herself.
McQueen was found at his luxury flat in Green Park, central London. It is believed he hanged himself.
A source at McQueen’s office this afternoon confirmed his death, saying: ‘It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.’
His death comes just days before the start of London Fashion Week and weeks before he was due to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 9.
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