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Bang & Olufsen’s “Love Affair”

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90 years have passed since Peter Bang and Sven Olufsen presented their AC Radio to the world. So what better way to mark an anniversary than with six of their current audio visual pieces emblazoned in Gatsby esq rose gold.

In my personal opinion there is an emerging trend for rose gold and copper tones in household items this season. There is a true feeling of warmth which directs us away from the over used cold chrome look. This in turn is why I feel Bang & Olufsen has got it spot on.

Achieved through a unique dying process, the romantic rose gold colour captures a by gone era of exhuberance with hints of wood included too. This I feel gives the home owner a very flexible object which will really stand out in any room. For me the collection really does work on all levels and stands as a fitting testiment to the passion and craftsmanship that has been put into Bang & Olufsen equipment over 90 years.

The collection itself will range from the classic Beo Play H6 headphones, to the elegant and personal favourite Beo Lab 18 speakers which again look stunning in said rose.

Key Piece: Beo Lab 18. £5,260 from www.bang-olufsen.com

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H&M for Coachella

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As we roll into March so it takes us another month nearer to festival fun and hopefully, some hot weather to go with the top line ups on show.

The choice of what to wear tends to have  the same importance of what alcohol to take, thus to ease your dilemmas look no further than H&M and their Cochella based clothing line.The Swedish brand have sponsored the Coachella festival in California for the past six years now, a partnership which has now been translated through these designs.

Aptly titled H&M loves Coachella, the line reflects the festival spirit through pieces like its acid wash t-shirt and a quirky cactus print vest as a personal favourite. The line will launch at the festival itself next month however we can expect it to hit our shores much nearer the end of March.

Of course this gives us then plenty of time for the weather to improve for festival season should we be donning any cactus print vests in Old Blighty this year.

Key Piece: Cactus print vest. Ranging from £2.99-£29.99

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The 24hr Party Island

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As soon as this title is read the first thought that pops into most people’s head is the Balearic gem of Ibiza, however in this case you would be very much mistaken.

Set to rival our favourite little Mediterranean hotspot is somewhere twice as hot and twice as sandy.  Come 2018 we expect a fully fledged party island situated just outside Dubai running 24hrs of partying madness. The titled “Dream Island” will be set to boast space for 20,000 revellers who will have the option of two mega clubs, four beach bars, five hotels and 100 restaurants.

Navigating strict alcohol policies of the Middle East is also dealt with through its location of Ras Al Khaimah in UAE meaning no license is required to purchase. The true intentions of this hedonistic island are expressed through sales and marketing director George Saad:

“We’re trying to make it the new Ibiza – a mini Ibiza dedicated solely to partying. People will be able to come here, stay in the hotel party at clubs on the beach, anything in the world you can do… And we are trying to attract festivals to come here – like Burning Man.”

There is no doubt then that it is a truly fantastic spectacle in the planning however the biggest question that all partygoers will have is will this replace Ibiza as the go to party destination?

Only time will tell on this.

Key Piece: Artist Impression; Island Layout Plans.

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Handmade Shoes… and Affordable

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When we talk about handmade, tailored items, we enter the realms of yearly salary prices and very long waiting times.

Enter then Meermin Shoes from Mallorca.Since 2001 this shoemaking dynasty have sought to deliver handmade shoes at a reasonable price for customers. I for one love their craftsmanship and I feel their varied range of tasseled loafers for the summer, to a very James Bond esq Skyfall boot for winter, really does cater for all.

Recently they have ventured into producing accessories with a new wonderful range of belts to pair with said shoes rangeing from Balearic tans to dark brown museum calf, colours that really do compliment an outfit.

This then brings me back to Meermin’s key selling point in their fantastic price for a stunning pair of handmade shoes which is sure to set you apart from other chaps in the bar or office, without denting your bank balance.

Key Piece: The double monk strap in Cognac €160 (£116)

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