POD hotel by Pod Design

The PODhotel is an eco POD hotel with three very well insulated PODhouses to provide affordable accommodation and maximum comfort during even the most extreme weather located in a small valley in Flims (Laax Falera), Switzerland. The PODhouse is a sustainable prefab module built by Robust Outdoor Brands and designed by POD Design+Media.

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Charlotte Olympia’s Christmas Capsule Collection Jingles All The Way

The essence of a traditional Christmas is captured in the lyrics of Jingle Bells. However Charlotte Olympia intends to spruce up the festival’s fashion trend by launching an exclusive capsule collection. Christened, Jingle All the Way, the collection celebrates with X’mas themed clutches and footwear.



“All I want…” is uttered to express our desire to own the best and most beautiful stuff that come our way. So here is the All I Want red and gold patent leather wedges from the Charlotte Olympia’s stable. Materialize your wish by stepping in to the glistening wedges shaped out of suede and calfskin. Made in Italy, it can be strapped on with a buckle ankle strap. Sporting a 4 inch heel along with 1 inch platform, the sole also puts on view the signature gold Charlotte Olympia spider web logo. All I Want wedges are up for $1,300.



Match the above mentioned red wedges with Gift Box clutch bag. Up for $1,600, this blood red perpsex square clutch box is sealed with a shiny gold ribbon. The bow shaped clasp closes the clutch hidden magnetic closure. This hot gift shaped bag is also made in Italy and sized at 9 x 6 x 1 inch. It also sports the label’s sign on the hinge.

Indulge in the most lip-smacking of all accessories, the Christmas Pudding pouch. Made from rich brown suede, cream patent icing topped with green stefanil leaves and red berry beads, it is the ultimate Christmas treat for $800. Featuring gold plated Charlotte Olympia plaque inside, it is completely lined in blush silk.



Ginger not only ups the spicy flavor of a dish, but Charlotte Olympia’s Ginger ups the playful element with the patent leather and embroidered gingerbread lady clutch. For $750, it dazzles with Swarovski details and comes with a detachable strap.



Add jingle to every step you take all through the merry-making season with the Jingle Bell Dolly. A must-have to raise the glam quotient without losing the essence of the season, these red velvet pumps will make a melodious statement for $1,000. Sporting a 6 inch heel, it stands tall on a gilded calfskin 1 inch platform. If making noise is not your style then the jingling feature can be eliminated with the detachable ankle straps that hold the gold bells.

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Karl Lagerfeld to Open London Flagship: WWD

Karl Lagerfeld will open a hi-tech flagship store in London next year for his personal label.Via WWD:

Karl Lagerfeld is set to open his biggest European store to date in London next year as part of the global retail expansion of the designer’s signature brand. The 2,700-square-foot flagship will be located at 145-147 Regent Street, previously home to men’s wear brand Hackett. Set to open in March, the Karl Lagerfeld concept store will carry men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories collections, including handbags, leather goods, scarves, eyewear, watches and shoes, as well as limited editions and special objects.

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Timeless Elegance In Modern Form: Bulgari Hotel in Milan

Visiting Milan and you want to stay somewhere inspiring, comfortable and customized to your luxurious taste? Then look no further than the Bulgari Hotel in Milan – an astonishing place where elegance is highly rated and the guests highly valued. Designed by architectural studio Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel and Partners, the hotel hides unexpected courtyards and fascinates with uncompromising elegance.

Located in the heart of the city, the 5-star hotel shares the street with buildings dating back to 1930. Its 18th century architecture clad in white Marmorino stucco showcases the updated design welcoming clients from all over the world. The timeless elegance of the BVLGARI brand was mirrored in the interior design of this exclusive hotel with spacious, neutrally colored rooms. Materials like teak, oak, stone from Vicenza and Afyon or black marble from Zimbabwe promise a delightful textural design with a worldly feeling while keeping the refined Italian heritage intact.

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Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible

To celebrate the launch of the 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible, Chevrolet is releasing the limited-edition Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible. Only 550 of the vehicles will be produced. All 550 will be of the range-topping 3LT trim, each finished with a Lime Rock Green exterior, and Brownstone suede on the inside.

Some fun additions for this special-edition Corvette include carbon fiber accents, the Z51 performance package, chrome finished wheels (each will feature the Stingray logo on the center cap), and a commemorative dash plaque.

The Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible will start at $77,450.

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Daily Dream Home: Albizia House

Modern South African homes take advantage of the weather to bring forth architect’s skills on designing a home customized to the specific topography and requests of its owners. It seems that Metropole Architects spared no expense in creativity when creating the Albizia House in the Simbithi Eco-Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Placed on a one acre lot, this modern house was intended to be “a home with an overriding sense of simplicity but with a high degree of sophistication.” Specified in the brief, this request was beautifully put into play by creating a stunning modern home perched on a hillside. From up the hill, the Albizia House looks down on a heavily forested site visible from all living and sleeping areas. Interiors are brightly lit by both natural and artificial lighting, creating a dynamic atmosphere throughout the day and night.

Water was introduced in the design as a means of relaxation, both physical and visual. Welcomed by a large shallow body of water at the entrance, owners walk through the glazed facade to enter a world of serenity and luxurious comfort. A 25 meter lap pool in the garden is visually connected to the basement cinema room: a glass panel mounted on the wall offers glimpses of the pool water and movements of anyone swimming outside. Natural materials like wood screens, decking and cladding, off-shutter concrete and stone cladding accentuated by glass insertions compose a collection of lines inspired by “Googie” architecture, giving the home a distinctive appeal.

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