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...
NOBU-Melbourne For the longest time, I was sure that Kleenex was the name of the tissue. In this sense, the recognition and consistency of certain brands have made them even more realized than the original items themselves. What comes to mind when I say for example, “APPLE”? If you are like most people on this planet, it probably was not the fruit. What comes to mind when I say the word “NOBU”…? NOBU-Dubai KA — Change, such a small word, but it can create so much fear. It seems the ones who embrace this word are the ones that create the most in our world —but everyone has their own way of dealing with change. What is your way? NM — My way is to adapt and be creative. Japanese food is very traditional and in order to make the people enjoy more food, I have to create a way. For example, some American people are afraid of raw fish, and thus I created dishes such as the New Style Sashimi which is slightly cooked so that they may enjoy. Also, we use sauces as a dressing to make it easier and comfortable for them to try. I use interesting products and combine them with Japanese cooking techniques to create the Nob u Style of Cooking. KA — Nobu, the name brings a certain energy of respect, even to someone who has...
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...
httpv://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=_zEItQ9YxKI httpv://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=6_9Vn9-riBM STATS ::: Movies : Twelve Monkeys (1995), Meet Joe Black (1998), Fight Club (1999), Ocean’s Eleven (2001),...