Quiksilver x The Standard Hotel | Summer 2010 Collection
Here’s a continuation of the collaboration between Quiksilver and The Standard Hotels that was originally launched in summer 2009. After a successful bicoastal partnership last year, they have joined forces once again to produce a new collection of four new custom Standard Boardshorts by Quiksilver, as well as Standard Sunglasses by Quiksilver and Shiseido sunscreen. The designs were inspired by the different Standard hotel locations, their respective color identities and vintage patterns, styles and prints from 80’s archives. This collection is limited edition and includes only 250 pieces of each product is available. The collection is available at the hotels’ vending machines as well as The Standard online shop.
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The May Fair Hotel | London Fashion Week First
This month will see the typical flurry of fashionable activity as the fashion world descends on London. At the centre of everything proudly stands the May Fair Hotel, who are delighted to announce their status as the official hotel of London Fashion Week for the second year running. The May Fair’s relationship with the British Fashion Council will cover six seasons over a three-year period. Once again the hotel will look after the well being of the international fashion pack in London. The famous May Fair Hotel dates back to the Twenties and is renowned for its royal connections. Following a £75 million rejuvenation programme, the May Fair Hotel is one of the finest hotels in London.
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Get Shoq’d | Top 10 Hottest Women Over 40
We start off with # 10 on the list, Cindy Crawford. Yes, we know she looks ridiculous for her age and should be higher, but wait until you see our top 9 to make that conclusion. Hey, the #10 hottest 40+ in the world is pretty good. Its known to all that men just age better than women, but these 10 women have found a secret that they seem to keep to themselves. We would never call these women old, we call them experienced.
Check out the list on the jump. Enjoy.
$ | Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in the World
When celebrities and business men go around the world, they want to make it feel like they never left their house as much as they can. The hotel room has to be their home away from home. Spending the kind of money that these hotels are asking is just another expense they are used to. These are the most expensive hotels in the world, according to Forbes.com .
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Hotel | ICEHOTEL Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
To start off, an ice hotel is actually a very temporary structure. Its re made every year and is dependent on specific colder temperatures to sustain its survival. This hotel is aimed at travelers who look for that environmental experience. The lobby is filled with ice sculptures and unique food and beverages that are selected for these conditions. We wonder how their wi-fi system is.
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W Hotel NYC | by BBG-BBGM
The W Hotel recently did some renovations by adding a number of new guest suites. Designed by architectual giants BBG-BBGM, the suites were conceived as “an urban oasis…a respite from the chaos of the city.” The new range A range of different layouts offer guests amenities such as soaring double height ceilings, lofted sleeping areas, and even spacious outdoor terraces. All suites are outfitted with custom furniture & commissioned artwork. Have a look at the new areas of the hotel when you make the jump.
The Ace Hotel | NYC
The Ace Hotel is located in the bustling Flatiron District, at the corner of Broadway and 29th Street. This central Manhattan location puts guests within walking distance of Herald Square, The Empire State Building, Times Square and Chelsea. The rest of Manhattan is an easy subway, bus or taxi ride away. Housed in a 12-story hotel built in 1904, the building is topped with a mansard roof and boasts a detailed lobby. There’s a 24-hour front desk, business center and a fitness center. Check out the rest of the hotel and some more info on the flipside.
Ace Hotel x Arkitip x Generic Surplus Shoe & Tote Set
Arkitip got together with Generic Surplus to create a collaborative shoe/tote bag set for the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Both the sneakers and tote bag are made out of a breathable Cotton mesh material which is perfect for the usual weather in Palm Springs.
The Ace Hotel Palm Springs Shoe and Tote was designed and developed from the collaborative process between Arkitip, the Ace Hotel and Generic Surplus. In creating a shoe for the Ace Hotel we sought to capture the essence of Palm Springs and the eclectic style of the hotel grounds. We developed a new mesh material that’s breathable for the desert heat, quick drying and non slip for the pool side servers. Considering the Palm Springs environment and the design elements of the hotel, the creation of this new mesh material lends itself perfect to manage water and the desert heat.
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The Joule Hotel
Here we have the Joule in Dallas, TX. The hotel is nothing but sleek, stylish & sexy, naturally being a Star Wood hotel. The restoration of the 1920’s neo-Gothic facade is further enhanced by a new 129 room, 10-story tower and striking lobby. With elegant ambience and exhilarating contemporary design by Tihany Design, the building’s legacy of scale allows for high columns enhanced with a new sweeping dark lime oak beam. Detailed images and info at the jump.
