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Plans for new international space hotel unveiled
A team of students pursuing their Masters degree in the Innovation Design Engineering (IDE) are planning to create a new international space hotel as part of their course which is run together by Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art.
A 12-meter-long replica of the hotel interior, along with the animated designs has been showcased of this hotel is intended to be built in space and fitted to the International Space Station.
The toilets have been designed in such a way so as to save space, counteract zero gravity and help human muscles to remove waste effectively. A shower nozzle has also been designed that can suck up the water after the washing is done so that water would not have to be left floating as globules. Natural fibers will be used to make clothes for the space tourists. These Ŕspace suites will come with small chest flaps to let the air enter inside to keep the body cool.
FYI: The Galactic Suite, the first hotel planned in space, expects to open for business in 2012.
Harrods & Bond No. 9 jointly announce Harrods for Herand Harrods for Himfragrances
Harrods, the celebrated London emporium, and Bond No. 9, Lower Manhattan purveyor of New York-centric perfumes, jointly announce what may well be the first British-American fragrance venture in history: the debut, in July 2009, of Harrods for Him eau de parfum, along with its partner scent, Harrods for Her.
To be available exclusively at Harrods and at Bond No. 9′s four New York stores from July 15, 2009, the new Harrods fragrances has been priced at $230 for 3.4 ounces; $155 for 1.7 ounces. While the limited edition Harrods Swarovski costs $625 for 3.4 ounces.
You can also buy them online from Harrods and Bond No. 9.
Katie Eary unveils military-inspired, crystal-encrusted jacket
In an exhibition named Å”Future Fashion Now: New Design from the Royal College of Art , Victoria snd Albert Museum in London will unveil a new collection that will include 55 outfits and accessories from 27 designers to be displayed in four sections – Concept, Form, Technique. This collection is a product of the Royal College of Art (RCA) 2008 Fashion MA graduates.
The Å”Concept includes a military-inspired, crystal-encrusted jacket by menswear designer Katie Eary. Katie intends to show this creation alongside images from her preparatory sketchbook with photographs which informed and inspired the designer’s work. Whereas the Å”Detail section includes Benjamin Shun Lai Ng’s crystal-studded footwear.
The exhibition will be held between May 22, 2009 and January 31, 2010.
New luxury luxury lounge at Heathrow Airport
In collaboration between Delta Air Lines and the Air France KLM group, a luxurious lounge has been opened at London’s Heathrow Airport.
Specifications:
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Wine bar
- Oxygen bar
- Entertainment hub complete with computer games
- Indoor Ŕliving wall that has more than 60 different species of plants
According to Francesca Freeland, director of the SkyTeam Heathrow Airport team, this lounge has a more calming and a more contemporary design than others he has seen.
FYI: To enjoy this lounge, you will have to travel aboard Delta Air Lines or one of its SkyTeam partners. Also, the lounge is accessible only to all the international first class, business class and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers.
London’s biggest champagne extravaganza of the year in Movida
Movida, which is one of London’s most popular nightclubs, and home to celebrities like Jesse Metcalfe, Rihanna, Jay Z, Paris Hilton, etc., is going to act host to what is said being called the biggest champagne extravaganza of the year.
According to the nightclub, they have prepared over 400 liters of champagne for this gala event. They have however, denied to reveal the guest list of this function which is being held in the occasion of the birthday of an in-house member of the staff who helped popularize the nightclub to an international niveau.
FYI: Movida is the biggest seller of Dom Perignon champagne worldwide, and the second biggest vendor of Louis Roederer Cristal champagne.
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