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Upcoming Summer Olympics Helps Set Real Estate Records In Britain
A home in London's Mayfair district will likely set a record-breaking rent of 433,000 pounds ($678,400) per month in accordance with the demand for space during the summer olympics.
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Gorillaz Artist Jamie Hewlett Designs ABSOLUT London Bottle
When mixing ABSOLUT with Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett, the result is a whole lot of creativity.
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London Calling: Absolute Vodka Teams Up with Gorillaz Artist on New Bottle
Set behind a shadowy London backdrop, an 18th century dandy basks at his reflection in a mirror, next to him a Ska dude in trendy sunglasses and a fedora is scoping out the scene. Meanwhile an 80’s casual hooligan nonchalantly reaches in his coat pocket, next to him, an uppity 60’s girl puts makeup on her face. In front, a character straight out of Oliver Twist sinisterly grins while a punk rock Sid Vicious lookalike eyes down the dandy. To his right and looking stern as usual, a pinstriped gent walks away from the whole scene.
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Ferrari F40 to Celebrate 25th Birthday with Record Gathering
This summer a record gathering of Ferrari F40s will take place at the Silverstone race track in the U.K. to celebrate the 25th birthday of the luxury sports car. F40 owners from around the world will head to the British race track along with their cars for the Silverstone Classic.
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Legendary Jewelry Brand Fabergé has Returned to London
Fabergé has been known for its thousands of jeweled eggs made over the years. Well, for the first time in almost a century the jewelry brand has opened a new boutique in London, right at the corner of Bond Streets and Grafton. As soon as you walk in there is a flat-screen television for clients to marvel at the history of Fabergé while enjoying the shopping experience.
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Pop-Abstract Artist Mary Heilmann on Display in London
Each one of Mary Heilmann’s pieces, in her exhibit “Visions, Waves and Roads,” tells a story from the contemporary abstract artists life. Whether its “Road Trip” which reflects the feeling of her long cross country car rides or the nostalgic ode to her surfer days in California, the pink, violet and red “Ocean Side Sunset.”
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Royal College of Art Hosts the 20/21 International Art Fair
If you’ve missed the London Art Fair, well you’ll have the opportunity to feast your eyes on 60 galleries full of British and foreign masterpieces, which include Braque, Picasso, Henry Moore and Hockney, also, the chance to see some great new artists from all over the world, over this weekend from February 16-19.
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London’s Top Five Places For Pizza
Want a slice of la dolce vita? Here’s where to find the best pizzas in town…
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Residences at Mandarin Oriental London Exceed $2.21 Billion in Sales
One Hyde Park, the residences at the Mandarin Oriental in London, has surpassed previous records for total sales with their apartment sales exceeding $2.21 billion as global investors swoop in to purchase a piece of the London luxury market.
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Stars ‘Toast for a Cause’ with Moët and Chandon
At this year’s 32nd London Film Critics’ Circle Awards and Golden Globes, many stars raised flutes of champagne for a good cause. Since three years ago, Moët and Chandon’s annual charity gala has helped over sixty organizations. What makes this annual philanthropic initiative so great is that the champagne house makes a donation to an award nominees’ charity of choice for every glass that is raised by the nominee while on the red carpet.
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Novak Djokovic Wins Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award
The world’s number one tennis player, Novak Kjokovic, won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award during a ceremony in London. The Serbian athlete won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open grand slam titles in 2011.
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Van Gogh Painting has Been Sold
The actress’ famous painting by Van Gogh titled “Vue de l’asile de la Chapelle de Remy,” that once hung in her Bel Air home was recently auctioned off at a Christie’s auction in London. According to reports, the painting sold for nearly $16 million by an anonymous bidder via phone.
