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The Azure debuted in March 1995 at the  Geneva Motor Show  on the platform of the Continental R  model, which had been originally launched in 1991. Production only crept to a start, with a mere nine examples finished in the first year - in 1996, after full production had started, no less than 251 Azures were finished. [2]   Pininfarina assisted in the two-year process of turning the Continental R into a full four-seater convertible, and also built the shell and soft-top at their factory in Italy, largely from parts sourced in the UK. Final assembly was then carried out at Crewe. A roll-bar was never considered, which necessitated extensive reinforcing of the chassis. [3]  At 210 in (5,340 mm) in length and 5,750 pounds (2,610 kg) in weight, the Azure often surprised onlookers with its size and bulk, intended to both convey a sense of "presence" and allow for comfortable seating of four adult passengers. Power came from the company's stalwart 6.75 ...

176 PERRY STREET   173Perry Street , both completed in 2002, were developed by Richard Born, Ira Drukier and Charles B tower just to the south of the first two,   165 Charles Street , was completed in 2005 and developed by Izak Senbahar an This subtle building belies its conservatism with deceptively simple modernism and is a clear-cut classic. The Perry Street towers are not perfect twins. The west façade of the south tower is slightly broader than that of the north tower. And the Charles Street tower by Meier is even broader, which actually makes for a more interesting ensemble. The façades of these Meier buildings combine floor-to-ceiling windows encased in white steel with slim green spandrels and the southwest corners of the Perry Street towers have small green-glass balconies. The white steel elements of the Perry Street towers protrude a bit, giving the buildings a nice, handsome texture. The western façades have a white-steel "frame" that extends beyond the building a...

Exclusive to Just One Eye and only one in a rare, limited edition of 12, this incredible piece features numerous multicolored pill appliqués, specially created by Damien Hirst. This one-of-a-kind wearable art work features original art by Hirst, meticulously applied to front, back, and straps, of The Row’s beautifully crafted backpack, the centerpiece design of their 2012 collection. Using traditional techniques, this stunning backpack was crafted in Italy and made with specially sourced materials. Created of black patent leather Nile crocodile, the backpack’s many features include internal detachable handle, adjustable canvas straps, internal zip-fastening, slit pockets, and small gold-plated brass feet at base. Each backpack is fully lined in the highest quality leather and comes with metal mirror plate and case, as well as designer-stamped gold-plated brass hardware. Signed by Damien Hirst.