Happy Monday! Check out this great Red bull office located in Cape Town, South Africa. It is designed by a team of architects and designers from COA. The Headquarter occupies 540 sq.m. and it fully reflects the energy and dynamism of the company, which it bears into the world. The design makes use of content obtained from Red Bull cultural opinion leaders including artists, musicians and Athletes who represent the brand in their respective disciplines.

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“To me, London style is a funky elegance,” said Mr. Yamamoto of the latest Y-3 collection’s inspiration. “It’s not just downtown. It’s not just punk. It’s also polished. We tried to capture that.” Here's  the backstage chaos moments before Yohji Yamamoto’s sports-inspired range hit the runway.

For Valentine’s Day, Laurent-Perrier has just released this limited edition gift set. Comprising four Champagne glasses and a 750ml bottle of the House’s signature Cuvée Rosé Brut, the gift set captures the very essence of the House’s elegant Rosé. The four glasses are decorated with a delicate cherry blossom design and the set is packaged in a lovely pink gift box! The suggested retail price of the Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut gift set is 95£ ($125) and is available through select retailers, including Harrods.

More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation. The service, which includes anything from the application of unique paint colours, coach lines and tread plates to whole vehicle designs featuring champagne sets, humidors and picnic cabinets, helped drive Rolls-Royce to record sales last year. In total, 56% of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase models sold around the world featured bespoke design in 2011. 

The move to highly personalised Rolls-Royce Ghost models follows an increase in sales of bespoke Phantom family cars last year. More than eight in every ten Rolls-Royce Phantom models passed through the hands of the team’s designers and skilled craftspeople, before being delivered to a client. In August 2011 Rolls-Royce announced an expansion of its bespoke operation to meet growing demand, doubling the number of bespoke experts working at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood by the end of the year. The company is also about to expand its manufacturing facility, partly due to the increase in demand for bespoke cars. Work will begin next month.

Tod’s has teamed up with Italian automaker Ferrari to create the Tod’s for Ferrari lineup which includes this red iPad 2 case. The Ferrari iPad case is embellished with a discreet and iconic Prancing Horse stamped on the front cover.

As the technology landscape continues to change on a daily basis, it seems that new and innovative devices pose either a potential demise or an opportunity for software and electronics companies alike. Adapting its brand positioning to the changing climate, Akai debuts its MPC Fly for the iPad 2. Combining 16 backlit MPC pads into its built-in iPad 2 case, the MPC Fly is completed with an integrated iOS app that boasts an array of effects, a four-track mixer, sound library, sample editing, and an EQ. Weighing in at just over two pounds, the MPC Fly – although not the most convenient iPad case – packs a lot of punch within its relatively small size.

Etta James, 73, the powerful rhythm-and-blues singer whose more than five-decade career spawned such enduring hits as "At Last" and "Tell Mama," making her a profound influence on younger generations of female vocalists, died Friday. Ms. James, who suffered complications from leukemia, according to her manager, had been beset with a variety of health problems. We will miss you!!!

New Chronic Ice Flavors Coming in March 2012!!

Jay-Z last night made his first public appearance since his wife, Beyoncé, gave birth to their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The rap icon apparently left mom and baby at home as he celebrated the re-opening of his 40/40 Club on West 25th Street. Jay-Z darted past the press on the red carpet without saying a word. Beyoncé was nowhere to be seen, and was presumably home caring for their 11-day-old daughter. But some of Jay-Z’s pals made it out for the opening — including billionaire investing tycoon Warren Buffett.

Check out this wonderful office in California, USA. Skype’s primary goal was to create a world-class office that would differentiate them from their Bay Area competitors in the recruitment of talent. The project entailed a tenant improvement of 54,000 square feet of existing office space to support 250 employees involved in high technology development. The space reflects Skype’s spirit of innovation in a highly functional yet creative workplace designed to encourage interaction and spontaneity, as well as meet specific acoustic requirements in support of their extensive use of AV. The project is registered for and seeking LEED Silver certification.

Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S.

Two bills before Congress, known as the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House, would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American business. Millions of Internet users and entrepreneurs already oppose SOPA and PIPA.

The Senate will begin voting on January 24th. Please let them know how you feel. Sign this petition urging Congress to vote NO on PIPA and SOPA before it is too late.

CLICK HERE to Tell Congress: Don’t censor the Web!!!

Check out the trailer for I Am Bruce Lee, a new feature documentary on the martial arts legend hitting theaters soon. Decades after his untimely death, his legacy as a pop culture icon is immeasurable. People just cannot get enough of Bruce Lee.

I Am Bruce Lee opens in limited release on February 9th and 15th -- and only those dates -- from D&E Entertainment. To see the full list of theaters and cities, and to purchase tickets, go to the film's official website here.

After taking a broad glimpse at the 2012 Nike Year of the Dragon releases, the Beaverton camp unveils a comprehensive look into its latest Kobe VII System Supreme thematic release. Boasting an expected majority red upper, the pair features hints of vibrant yellow across the Swoosh that culminate across the heel. Most notable about the release is the inclusion of a custom-crafted, slide-out shoe box and a themed dust bag. Following suit with the Air Force 1 debut, the release of the Kobe VII System Supreme pair aligns it as the second installment in the four-part series.

Rihanna's living a rough life these days. The singer was photographed rolling what appears to be a blunt and smoking outside while relaxing in Hawaii Sunday. For those questioning just what exactly she's inhaling, we'll let her own tweet speak for itself: "Kush rolled, glass full...I prefer the better things!" she wrote, quoting lyrics from Drake's "Up All Night."

Hermès honours the ancient art of straw marquetry, a form of expertise that has become extremely rare, with these two beautifully dialed watches. Marquetry (also spelled as marqueterie) is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs or pictures. Presented for the first time on a watch dial, the Hermès Arceau Marqueterie de Paille watches reflect a highly complex miniaturisation of the marquetry technique.

The blue and black motifs depict two iconic Hermès tie patterns featuring chevrons and tiny squares. The rye straw used in these models is produced by only one farm in France. These two collector’s models are presented together in a precious Makassar ebony presentation box, itself adorned with straw marquetry.

The Dubai Mall, the Address Dubai Mall hotel, and Dubai fountain are seen at night in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Gabriela Maj/Bloomberg)

Siberian tigers approach a keeper’s car as they wait to be fed at the Siberian Tiger Forest Park in Harbin, China. More than 800 Siberian tigers are currently living in the park, which is also a breeding center for this endangered species. (Sheng Li/Reuters) 

21 Gun Salute to Brother Martin... & Brother Malcolm!

Believe it or not, sooner or later you will be able to deliver and receive scent or odor right from your laptop or home pc. The Olly device is a little box that promises to add a bit of smell to your Intertubes browsing experience.

Olly web connected smelly robot also called ‘SMELLIT’ and is basically a smelly chime. You could choose the nature of the scent and decide what type of odor will come up when there is a tweets or an incoming email, or if someone is calling you over the Skype. All you need to do is insert the liquid fragrance into a removable plastic tray and the Olly will pump out some of the smell everytime the device receive signal as programmed by user.

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.

Gold, metallic or black - whatever your taste might be, Vertu has it all. Their latest launch, Signature Year of the Dragon handset is available in three different avatars yellow gold and diamond, stainless and emerald and black stainless steel and ruby. An innovative concept in itself; they really do know how to merge technology and luxury.

The limited edition series will follow the trademark Vertu look with the same body structure and keypad but yet be unique with the 4-claw dragon monogram present on the back of the handset. What you mustn't forget is that no matter how bling and trendy these phones may look, they provide you with the traditional Vertu concierge services- an aspect that distinguishes them from all other phone manufacturers across the world.

As simple as the concept of this newfangled design may sound, each precious handset with a dragon on its rear is an outcome of the unfailing hard work put in by four craftsmen for a day and a half. If you have already developed a soft spot for the phone, it's about time that you keep $26,800 (approx Rs. 13.99 lakhs) aside. Yes, that is exactly how much the phone costs for it has been made extra elite and special with additional assets - a leather case and a cradle for charging.

The Peninsula Hong Kong is offering you the opportunity to soar high above Hong Kong’s spectacular skyline in a helicopter after enjoying a Champagne breakfast. Guests can enjoy breakfast and Champagne in The China Clipper, the hotel’s aviation-themed lounge, following an eight-minute helicopter tour. You will be able to observe Central’s magnificent skyscrapers through the helicopter’s wraparound windows as you soar high above the IFC.

Then follows a sweep over Happy Valley, with full aerial views of the racetrack, and on to North Point for a photo opportunity of the Kowloon and Hong Kong panorama. This wonderful gastronomic aviation experience, available every Sunday and public holiday between 8th January and 24th June 2012. The price of HK$1,388 per person includes a gourmet breakfast with a glass of Champagne and helicopter flight (maximum of five passengers per flight). You will need to reserve your place in advance, and the programme is subject to availability. For reservations or more information, please call (852) 2315 3146.

Ferrari has teamed up with Logic3, the long-time PC accessory and speaker manufacturer, to produce an exclusive collection of audio products. The Ferrari by Logic3 collection comprises a range of earphones, headphones and speakerdocks that celebrate Ferrari’s excellence, flair, performance and design. Two collections were created between Ferrari and Logic3, the Cavallino Collection and the Scuderia Ferrari Collection.

The Scuderia collection is influenced by F1 racecars and uses the bright red theme, while the Cavallino collection focuses on subtle colors and metallic accents. Both collections include headphones and speaker docks. This Ferrari by Logic3 collection will be available in April 2012. To pre-order any of the products visit www.ferrari-by-logic3.com for details and additional information.

Liquipel is a Nano coating that protects your device from accidental water damage. The coating permanently bonds on the molecular level to your device, inside and out. There’s no case, meaning it’s always there to protect your phone when you drop it in the toilet. 

Liquipel.com

News from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show brings word that Henge Docks – the leading supplier of docking stations for Apple notebook computers has unveiled a vertical system for the the MacBook Air. Integrated ports combined with a sturdy, rubberized cradle for a precision fit means a smooth, accurate docking experience allowing users quickly connect and disconnect their peripherals in one easy motion. The MacBook Air Dock comes in two sizes, 11 inches or 13 inches, and will retail for either $55 or $60 USD. The Henge Dock for MacBook Air is available for pre-order starting today at hengedocks.com.

Louis Vuitton has collaborated with Yayoi Kusama on a series of products including leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, watches and jewelry. Marc Jacobs worked with the Japanese artist on the range, which hits Louis Vuitton boutiques early July. Special window installations are also scheduled. 

The artist is best known for her interest in polka dots, which she has famously applied to tree trunks, entire rooms and even people. The collaboration ties in with a major retrospective of Kusama’s work which hits London’s Tate Modern February 9 following spells in Rome, Madrid and Paris. Jacobs has collaborated with contemporary artists such as Richard Prince, Stephen Sprouse and Takashi Murakami in the past. 

In 2009 a range inspired by Stephen Sprouse’s motifs such as graffiti prints coincided with a retrospective of the artist at New York gallery Deitch Projects. Louis Vuitton isn’t the only French fashion house with close links to the art world: during last year’s Art Basel Miami Beach fair Christian Dior unveiled an accessories line in partnership with German contemporary artist Anselm Reyle.

Update: the beautiful Liya Kebede joins Karmen Pedaru as the second face for the spring 2012 campaign from Bottega Veneta. Karmen Pedaru poses against an ocean backdrop for the Bottega Veneta Spring / Summer 2012 campaign lensed by Jack Pierson.

So the LF-LC (who picks these names?) is 2+2 sporty coupe. Lexus claims that it's "showcasing the future design direction for Lexus with an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle" and "displays the new Lexus design language in its bold interpretation of the signature Lexus spindle grille and rear architecture. Sumptuous curves blend smoothly into dynamic angles, creating an inviting display of lines, shadows and corners."

Sadly for us, there are not many details about the hybrid drivetrain or fuel economy. All we know is that it's the "Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive", which probably means that it's the same technology that can be found in other Lexus hybrids. I'm hoping that if it ever becomes a production model, that it will at least have a plug-in option; no so much because I expect tons of them to sell and that it'll make a big difference to the environment, but because if Toyota/Lexus engineers are working on these technologies, we'll see them appear more quickly in cheaper and more mainstream models where they can really make a difference (don't get me wrong: It's better to walk, bike, or take transit, but as long as there are cars out there, they should be as clean as possible).

There isn't too much else to say about it, so let's look at some pretty pictures!

This is the future of Eco-living. Welcome to the Eden Project.

A development is seen on one of the islands of The World Islands project in Dubai. The World Islands is located approximately 2.5 miles off the coast of Jumeirah. The collection of man-made islands are shaped into the continents of the world, and will consist of 300 small private artificial islands divided into four categories – private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands, according to the development company Nakheel Properties Group.

Louis Vuitton has confirmed its entrance into the realm of fragrance, with master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud heading up the scent development. The news is significant considering the French fashion house has not marketed any perfumes since the 1920s and ’30s. It signals another expansion following the brand’s ventures into watches in 2002, fine jewelry in 2004 and eyewear in 2005. Cavallier-Belletrud has officially started work with the brand, although there is not yet a date for release as the perfumer will be taking his time to find the perfect scents.

Cavallier-Belletrud “is said to be a specialist in using natural, raw materials,” while Louis Vuitton “has recently been investigating rare, almost-extinct flowers in France.” The upcoming fragrance will eventually be distributed exclusively in Louis Vuitton’s 461 boutiques worldwide. Cavallier-Belletrud’s past work includes L’Eau d’Issey, Dior Addict, Poeme by Lancôme and Stella by Stella McCartney.

Electric car maker Tesla has announced a special edition model of its Roadster sports car, as it prepares for the debut of its new Model S (pictured above). The brand, which created the world’s first high-performance electric car in the Roadster, will sell just 15 of the Final Edition Roadster models. Although the specifications of the model haven’t been changed, it is finished in distinctive Atomic Red paint, dark stripes and exclusive anthracite aluminium wheels. 

2012 is “sure to be the most exciting year in Tesla’s history,” as the final cars for which the brand is so famous are snapped up and it prepares to launch the Model S. Aimed decidedly more at the mainstream than the $109,000 Roadster, the Model S will be priced from $49,900 inclusive of government subsidies, Tesla recently revealed, with a special edition performance package topping out at $79,900. That will get buyers an 85kWh battery pack capable of racing from 0-60mph (0-97 km/h) in 4.4 seconds, faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera. Buyers who aren’t lucky enough to get their hands on the Final Edition Roadster may still be able to snap up a unique Tesla model though — Tesla recently confirmed that the Model S will launch with a special edition Signature run priced from $87,900.

Today’s entertainment news brings word that the second season of HBO’s How to Make It in America will be its last. While always compared to Entourage, the New York City-focused show seemed to be entering its own lane thanks to inventive storylines, good character actors, and the promise of making it in a world where there’s no handouts. Along with How to Make It in America, HBO axed Bored to Death and Hung as well.

USB Optical Mouse with Pocket Digital Scale

It measures from 0.1g to 500g.

The first class cabin of Qantas’s A380 super-jumbos, designed by Marc Newson, looks astonishingly like the U.S.S. Enterprise in Star Trek, reports Daily Mail. The interior includes LCD touch panels, leather seating, plants, sheepskin-covered full-length beds and more than 1,000 videos to choose from. Each berth even has a dresser for storing clothes – naturally, pyjamas are provided and there are just 14 berths in the whole cabin. The central area is provided for flyers to stretch their legs and sit down for a drink. According to the Qantas website, the planes are being introduced progressively with the latest flight schedule being Sydney to Hong Kong beginning Jan. 15. The Qantas planes currently operate between Los Angles and Sydney and Los Angles and Melbourne, among other international destinations.

French fashion house Hermés have created a luxurious chess set as part of their Spring-Summer 2012 collection. The hand-sculpted set is carved from Brazilian rosewood and mahogany, laid out on a 95cm board made from Clemence taurillon leather.

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon in 2012!

Have a great start in the New Years with come Screaming Eagle wine.