Vintage upcycled radio sets, equipped with Bluetooth

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Xavier Barthelemy repairs by hand and upcycles radio sets of the last century, by adding Bluetooth technology, while respecting the design of the device.

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The Shangri-La group is protecting biodiversity and habitat

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In the framework of Sanctuary, Shangri-La's Care for Nature project, the hotels of the group are committed to protecting the environment in the heart of which they are settled; an ephemeral exhibition of pictures showing preserved seafloor will be displayed at the Shangri-La Paris, from October 29 to November 22, 2019.

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Mythic vintage car transformed into electric cult car, available from June 2020

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It will be possible to modify one's vintage car petrol or gas oil engine into an electric one. Retrofuture offers limited editions of Jaguar XJ6,  Ford Mustang Coupé, Porsche 912 or  Rolls Royce from February 2020.

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Organic Michelin-starred cuisine on the ski slopes

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The Alto Adige(1) located North of Italy is a gastronomic region, in an unspoilt environment: let's go for a four-course culinary, oenological and athletic(2) tour.

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Haute-Couture organic gin, in a limited edition

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The Heima distillery is producing absinthe, aquavit and gin, from wild harvest, in a limited edition of 2500 bottles.

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Ethical jewellery from ostrich egg shells for men and women

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Based in South-Africa, Mambu Design is a company of artists and craftsmen who makes  jewellery from broken ostrich egg shells. Each piece is unique and highlights the African creativity through the art of upcycling.

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Limited numbered inverted watch, in tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, available from May 2nd, 2019

Da-Vinci-500-small.jpgLeonardo da Vinci died on May2, 1519, 500 years ago to the day. A singular timepiece, inspired by the inverted writing invented by the Italian master, has been manufactured in a limited edition of 500 pieces; the number 1 will be given to the town of Vinci and the number 500 to the Clos Lucé.

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