February 28, 2011
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The Joe DiMaggio name has entered the world of consumerism, striking a multi-million dollar deal to produce a variety of products bearing the American sporting legend’s name.
The estate of the former “Yankee Clipper” has agreed to put his name on various merchandise to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak – one of the longest-lasting records in sport. The range will initially include bats and T-shirts but will aim to expand into men’s clothing and accessories, even branching out to food and fragrances in the future.
DiMaggio’s long-time friend and lawyer, Morris Engelberg, was entrusted with the estate, and says that he waited so long to make a deal because he was asked by Joe on his death bed to protect his name. Engelberg will serve as counsel for the licensing and will ensure that the DiMaggio brand name is protected and portrayed in a way that will preserve his legacy. This news comes soon after the treasurers of DiMaggio’s former wife, Marilyn Monroe’s estate secured a $50 million deal in January, to release a range of products such as lingerie, handbags and even curling irons. However, Moda Licensing, the firm that have acquired the estate of Joe DiMaggio, are remaining more tight-lipped about the money involved in the deal, only stating “millions and millions”.
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February 25, 2011
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You can now get up close and personal with some of the most famous works of art from the comfort of your living room, all thanks to Google’s partnership with 17 of the world’s leading art museums. The new Google Art Project allows you to explore a selection of the most coveted masterpieces our world has ever seen, right down to the brushstroke.
Using its pioneering Street View programme, Google takes the visitor on a virtual 360 degree tour around the museum of their choice, with options ranging from the Tate Britain to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Each museum’s page contains a brief history, and links to its location on Google Maps. You are then able to explore each gallery from room to room, as well as create collections of your own favourite pieces.
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February 24, 2011
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Construction companies and world leaders are always trying to come up with solutions to constructing more sustainable buildings, why don’t they take a leaf out of Liz Hickok’s book, and build out of Jell-O?
In re-creating cities and famous American landmarks using Jell-O, the San-Francisco based artist, Liz Hickok, has created a fascinating new niche to emerge in the world of art, architecture, sculpture and construction. For the last six years, the highly exalted artist has been meticulously and ingeniously crafting cities and landmarks made from the popular American desert Jell-O, including a complete Jell-O recreation of New York City. The inventive sculpture includes the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.
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February 23, 2011
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During his 23 year regime, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, the ex-Tunisian leader, managed to accrue assets worth $5 billion. After weeks of anti-government protests in Tunisia, Mr Ben Ali resigned and fled with his wife to Saudi Arabia late last year.
It has been reported that both the Arab Commission for Human Rights and Transparency International have launched a case and charged the former leader with money laundering, funds misappropriation and corruption.
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February 22, 2011
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We spend a staggering one third of our lives in bed. Given how much time we spend tucked up between the sheets, shouldn’t we treat ourselves to the best bed money can buy? We could, but it will cost you over $6 million.
For $6.25 million you could be sleeping in what has been cited as being ‘the most expensive bed in the world’. has been co-designed by the exquisite Italian design company, Hebanon and the British designer Stuart Hughes, famous for transforming average, everyday items into luxury products for the superrich, such as gold-plated iPhones, which sell for almost $40,000.
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