Kate Moss in Stuart Weitzman’s Spring 2014 ad campaign

Kate Moss strips down, literally and figuratively, for the Stuart Weitzman’s Spring 2014 ad campaign. Photographed again by Mario Testino, the campaign embraces simplicity as it invokes a long, languid day in St. Tropez, with luxury footwear that seduce from day to night.

The ads feature Moss with minimal make-up, wet hair and barely-there cover-ups that embrace a luxe Bohemian look. Simplicity is a key theme for the ad as well as the new Stuart Weitzman collection. The footwear brand introduces THE NUDIST – a sexy, strappy, sleek, minimal sandal.

Moss debuted as the face of the Stuart Weitzman brand in the Spring 2013 ad campaign. The footwear brand strives for “sexy” – which means being comfortable and confident in your own skin. That feeling translates to the new campaign where life and shoes are relaxed, effortless, and chic. The international advertising campaign will launch in the United States, Italy, France, England, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Spain and Asia. Outdoor advertising (billboards and kiosks) will run in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Milan, Paris and Hong Kong. Behind-the-scenes video and additional creative content will be featured on www.stuartweitzman.com and in Stuart Weitzman boutiques worldwide.

Stuart Weitzman operates 45 retail stores across the United States, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston and Las Vegas. The company also has 59 international stores and is sold in more than 70 countries.

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Tavonatti House by PAR Arquitectos

Tavonatti House is a private residence designed by PAR Arquitectos.

It was completed in 2011, and is located in Cachagua, Zapallar, Valparaíso Region, Chile.


Tavonatti House by PAR Arquitectos:

“The commission was to develop a house under the standards of the real estate business, a basic and optimized program complemented by a strategy of exterior terraces and main rooms open to the panoramic view.

In response to a sunken site with a gentle slope, with glimpses of ocean views, the program aims to raise the programmatic piano nobile of the house, from the perpendicular overlap of 2 volumes of simple lines that make up a new dimension. The first, in elevation, in the direction of the views of the bay, which makes up the access and contains the public spaces.

The second, as a cross pavilion at natural ground level, which connects the private plane through a glazed gallery.

Transparency is worked integrally with furnishings on site, which filter light, give the required privacy, and activate different spaces as required by users.

The house is closed, sheltered at the public access area, unfolding and opening to the views.

To the southwest, we propose an exterior corridor as a traditional strategy to control radiation, generating a permeable facade that adequately links the interior with the garden.

Public and service indoor floors are black slate stone, 60×60 cms (24×24 in), and private floors are 8mm (0.314in) Eterwood. Exterior floors are pine wood deck, 2″x3″. The ceiling is made of pine wood paneling 1″x3″, anchored to the joists, forming a rigid diaphragm with the ceiling OSB boards and plywood boards of the mezzanine.

All the walls between rooms are partitions with a double row of galvanized steel studs, covered with 15mm (0.60in) OSB boards and 15mm (0.60in) plasterboards.”

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Chalet Eden

Chalet Eden is an elegant ski chalet located in Courchevel, in the French Alps.

The chalet sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 spacious bedrooms.


Chalet Eden:

“Stunning chalet of 3 levels, with private pool and spa at the heart of Courchevel. This exceptional property of 254 livable sqmt (2,734 sqft) is ideally situated in Courchevel, one of France’s premier resorts and part of the world-renowned Trois Vallees ski area. Located 300 meters (985 feet) from the center of Courchevel and less than 230 meters (755 feet) from the slopes, Chalet Eden has a fully equipped ski room, a private swimming pool and spa with steam and massage rooms.

Modern & elegant living space. The refined decoration and designer furniture of the dining room and living room, crowned with its ethanol fireplace, the perfect alliance of white materials and the wooden structure of the building, gives the chalet its unique atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchen is ideal for large dining tables for family and guests. A place for conviviality and comfort.

Overall 5 en-suite bedrooms, up to 10 occupancy. The two master bedroom suites with private bathrooms and 3 other en-suite bedrooms with private shower rooms can comfortably accommodate 10 persons. Every room of the house is equipped with TV and meets the highest standards of quality and comfort.

Take some time to enjoy the charms of Courchevel, its little churches, picturesque chalets and lively streets with local restaurants’ specialties. After riding the slopes all day, recover at the private bar for an afternoon tea or an evening aperitif.”

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Hermès Celebrates Christmas With A Mini Ice Skating Rink In Tokyo

Hermès is celebrating Christmas in Japan with a small pop-up skating rink at Maison Hermès in Tokyo. Located at Ginza, this smallest skating rink welcomes visitors right at the entrance of the largest Hermès store in Japan.

The 3×3 meter circular rink will lure visitors to show their skating skills too. Open from 14thDecember, it will remain open until Christmas day to offer 30-minute skating lessons for free. Whoa! That’s such a generous offer, knowing that almost all goods by the French fashion brand carry over-the-top price tags and are favored by shoppers with deep pockets only. This holiday season all Hermès fans in Tokyo can grab this complimentary opportunity and register online via Facebook. Along with skating instructors, skating shoes in various sizes as also available. However, skaters who will be chosen at random, are advised to wear comfortable clothing along with socks, gloves and caps.

Those not residing in Tokyo can head over to the brand’s global outlets and shop Hermès’ new autumn-winter 2013 ski collection to hit the slopes and celebrate the festive in style too.

Maison Hermès is a 65,000 square feet flagship store and corporate headquarters of Hermès located in the heart of Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district. The building houses workshops and offices, a shopping space, exhibition areas and multimedia quarters. In addition to a roof garden at the top of the building, there is also a recess which divides the long facade into two, forming a courtyard that delivers an access to the subway two levels below. Cleverly designed, the building resembles a giant glowing Japanese lantern, when lit up at night.

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