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Abbey Lee Kershaw and Karmen Pedaru star in the Spring / Summer 2012 campaign from Gucci, shot by Mert & Marcus.

The sensuous duo sports the label’s art-deco inspired designs alongside male model Greg Nawrat.

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Giorgio Armani likes challenges. Even the toughest ones. Like the dream of taking water where there are only deserts and drought.

To quench thirst in Ghana and Bolivia is the Italian Designer’s goal for 2012. A goal that is now a renewed commitment.

In fact, in 2011, thanks to the campaign Acqua For Life, 43 million liters of drinkable water were gathered and donated to 27 thousand people, among which 3500 children.

Breathtaking numbers. But they are nothing when compared to the dreadful truth: everyday 4000 children in the world die due to illnesses related to water, which could have been prevented. And about 900 million people don’t have access to drinkable water. After all, if it’s true that water covers about 75% of the planet’s surface, it’s also true that only 3% of it is freshwater and less than 1% (0.7%) can be accessed to. Thus the deficiency.

Armani bets he can go beyond the record numbers of last year with an awareness campaign to open the entire world’s indifferent eyes to the real problems of our planet Earth, often forgotten in the frenzy of modern life. Like environment and development issues, especially referring to the shortage and safetiness of water.

Acqua for Life 2012 supports the eco-friendly projects of Green Cross International (GCI), the non-governmental organization founded in 1993 by Mikhail Gorbaciov, a charity association that has fought for years to ensure a safe and sustainable future. “I’m always very much aware of the problems related to the environment and especially regarding water, an element that I am quite fond of because it’s regenerative, precious and essential for living,” explains designer Giorgio Armani.

To fulfill his project he has involved his most famous fragrances, inspired precisely by the purity of water. In other words, Acqua di Giò (for him) and Acqua di Gioia (for her), dedicated to Mother Nature, to her energy, generosity, freshness and harmony.

How can you take part in the project? Starting from March 1st to May 31st, by purchasing one of the two perfumes you will donate 100 liters of drinkable water. You can also choose to go to the Facebook page of Acqua For Life and click “Like” to donate 50 liters of drinkable water. On the event’s website, you can have fun creating our own avatar and take part in a virtual “water race” that will take you to Ghana and Bolivia, with a challenge filled with thrills and surprises. And, above all, good feelings.

Floating in the North Ari atoll and shaped like a curved dhoni (Maldivian boat) is the new Five Star Constance Halaveli Resort. It is a place where time seems to have stopped and dreams become reality. Water and sand combine and lie in contrast to the exuberant green of the foliage.

The shadow of the 86 villas falls on the turquoise lagoon. The three restaurants and the spa ensure that both the body and mind are well cared for.

Constance Halaveli Resort is a place to relax and regenerate in overwhelming peacefulness.

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Have you been shoring up funds since you first heard about the Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 12-65 last month? We sure hope so. The company has announced that its 65-inch full HD and 3D compatible plasma TV will hit showrooms in the Canada, Mexico and the US in a matter of days. Featuring an integrated center speaker and a NeoPDP panel, the BeoVision display will carry a hefty price tag of $11,350. If money really is no object, you can spring for the $19,749 package that includes the B&O's BeoSystem 3 'stage manager' for your living room. The 12-65 arrives stateside in March, so you've got a short time to finish getting your finances in order. But for now, hit the eyes-on gallery below for another look before committing.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has unearthed a “remarkable” 12.76 carat Pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the country.

Named the Argyle Pink Jubilee, the huge rough stone was found at Rio’s pink diamond operations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and would take 10 days to cut and polish, the miner said.

“This rare diamond is generating incredible excitement,” said Josephine Johnson from Rio’s Argyle Pink Diamonds division.

“A diamond of this calibre is unprecedented — it has taken 26 years of Argyle production to unearth this stone and we may never see one like this again.

Rio said extremely high quality pink diamonds could fetch in excess of US$1 million per carat, meaning it is likely to go for at least $10 million.

Soaring demand for the extremely rare jewel has seen pink diamond prices skyrocket in the past 20 years and they are now among “the most concentrated forms of wealth on earth and well in excess of white diamonds,” Rio said.

The miner describes it as an “elite and discrete” market with buyers including royalty, heads of state, celebrities and “other very wealthy individuals.”

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The world's automakers continue to provide a glimpse of what to expect at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The latest teaser comes from Bugatti, which will unveil its Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, calling it the world's most powerful roadster - time to invest in some super-strength adhesive for that toupee.

The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is essentially an open-top version of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which currently holds the world speed record for a production car at 268.8 mph (431 km/h).

For the new roadster, Bugatti's engineers have upped the power of the current open-top Grand Sport, which boasts 1,001-horsepower and torque of 1,250 Nm, to 1,200-horsepower and a maximum torque of 1,500 Nm for the Vitesse. The power increase of the vehicle's 16-cylinder engine comes courtesy of four enlarged turbochargers and intercoolers, with the chassis modified to support the power increase.

Bugatti hasn't revealed pricing for the new car, but don't go expecting much change from US$2 million.

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Prada presents a new take on the popular wingtip brogue model for its 2012 spring/summer season. Available in classic patent black and more extreme multi-colored versions, the shoe retains the instantly recognizable wingtip upper but replaced the sole with an interesting molded arrangement that models itself on a spiked running shoe design. Set for release soon, the Prada 2012 spring/summer wingtip brogue sneakers have a Japanese retail price of ¥81,900 JPY (approximately $1,015 USD).

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A diamond watch worth $6.8 million has made its global debut at the Doha Jewellery and Watch Exhibition (DJWE), currently under way in the Qatari capital.

Mouawad, the legendary jewellery and watchmaker with 121 years of history, has chosen Qatar as the location for the very first unveiling of its latest one-of-a-kind creation, the Snow White Princess Diamond Watch.

The watch will be on display at the Mouawad booth throughout the show, which runs until February 26.

Seen for the first time anywhere in the world, the diamond-studded wristwatch is crafted from 18K white gold and meticulously layered with 233 colourless diamonds of varying sizes. It has a total of 106.93 carats, a statement said.

“Mouawad is renowned for creating one-off items that use only the world’s finest gemstones and precious metals. The Snow White Princess Diamond Watch is a unique timepiece that combines our passion for the highest quality gemstones with the 121 years of experience in design and craftsmanship,” said Pascal Mouawad, co-guardian of Mouawad.

Visitors of the exhibition were also dazzled by the presence of Natalie Glebova, an international model and former Miss Universe at the Mouawad booth, wearing some of the jeweller’s statement Haute Joaillerie pieces.

Mouawad is exhibiting a hand-picked and extensive selection of its pieces, from its Boutique Collections Lava, Rosette and Flower of Eternity, to the one-of-a-kind and exquisite Haute Joaillerie sets that have helped build the Mouawad name over generations. Handcrafted with the finest and most unique diamonds and coloured gemstones, these exquisite, timeless sets have been seen on major celebrities and royalty from around the globe.

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Almost sixty years ago, wealthy boat-racing privateer Achille Castoldi created the Arno XI hydroplane racing boat powered by a Ferrari engine.

The engine is a 4.5 liter 12-cylinder Ferrari engine similar to that found in the Type 375 grand prix car that was driven to victory by Jose Froilan Gonzalez at the 1951 Silverstone GP. Modified for record breaking marine duty, the engine ran on methanol to allow higher compression ratios for the additional twin-superchargers to deliver more than 500-hp.

In 1953, the Arno XI piloted by Castoldi averaged speeds exceeding 150 mph. Castoldi followed up to break the “24 nautical miles” record in the 800 kg category when the ARNO XI averaged 102.13 mph. As the Italian Powerboat Federation later changed speedboating categories, this record remains unbroken. Apparently, Ferrari is familiar with winning on land and at sea.

Now this beautiful and historic hydroplane can be yours. The RM Auction will put the Arno XI on the block during RM’s Monaco sale on May 11th and 12th. According to RM, the Arno XI is complete with “an extensive history file” that contains period photos, as well as hand written notes from Ferrari engineer Gioacchino Colombo. According to experts, the boat is expected to be valued between $1.3 million to $1.9 million.

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Skorpyo Luxury Club launch the new On line section "Watches" where offer a fine selection of contemporary and vintage wristwatches for sale.
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