Bali, this place has the power over us that even if we have never been, we immediately have visions of peace and calm. Bali is a most interesting place. This Indonesian island is located at the western most tip of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java (to the west), and Lombok (to the east). With a population of 3.1 million, it is home to some of the world’s best hotels and spas. The belief in Bali, is that all things are alive and that the gods and goddesses reside in them. Every element of nature therefore possesses it’s own power, which in effect reflects the power of the gods — a rock, a tree, even woven cloth is a potential home for the gods. With this in context, one cannot help but feel close indeed to the gods, while staying at the Bulgari resort in Bali. The hotel, is a secluded villa cliff-side retreat, located in the southern tip of the Jimbaran Peninsula, close to the temple of Uluwatu. This exclusive resort offers not only a retreat for the mind, but also a release for the soul. The resort reflects the traditional Balinese architecture, combined with contemporary design using indigenous stones, native wood finishes and refined craft –– all the fabrics are created exclusively for the Bulgari resort. In this hotel feature, we at KA thought deeply about what could possibly be written about this place, but the only words that would come to mind were : “Oh my God, this place is so beautiful.”
Luxury — this word is so simple, but yet so loaded. It has gotten over-used that at times one has to wonder how luxury can be bought in an airport terminal between hurried flights… Shouldn’t luxury be just that: Luxury? KA sees true luxury as not only the best quality products in the world, high prices and all the glamour which surrounds it — True Luxury is one wherethe spirit is involved and originates from a place in which we are all connected. The industry of beauty and fashion is tough on the planet, much is wasted in the process of creating disposable fashion for the masses. However, we are seeing more and more luxury fashion and accessory brands taking part in the planetary change by using ecologically friendly fabrics, reduction in polluting dyes, energy efficient production facilities and donating so much to charitable causes. In this issue, KA features two luxury brands, who are designing with a “change” in mind: Marni and Bvlgari. MARNI – DREAMS OF GROWING UP” BVLGARI –– SAVE THE CHILDREN Bulgari has created a special silver ring in support of Save the Children’s “Rewrite the Future” campaign. The silver ring is engraved on the outside with the founder’s name, and on the inside, with the Save the Children logo, as a reminder to it’s wearer of the ring’s purpose. The choice of silver (unusual for Bulgari which has long favored gold) - is a tribute to Bulgari’s origins as a silversmith.The ring will be available for sale from February to December 31st 2009, in all Bulgari stores worldwide at 290 euros, 50 of which will go to Save the Children. www.bulgari.com
Bvlgari Milan: The Bvlgari Milan; is one of those rare Gems a Hotel unlike the others tucked away neatly in the heart of Milan’s fashion District. It’s best to take a taxi directly to the Hotel the first time as it is not Obvious from the main streets that are only a stones throw away. [...]
