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In a few short weeks, the doors of iconic London fashion school Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design will shutter at 107-109 Charing Cross Road and move to new digs at King’s Cross. Central Saint Martins has most likely produced more creative talent for the fashion industry than any other institution. Aumni include: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, and Riccardo Tisci. via Racked

Read our earlier report on Central St Martins moving.

Kanye West Fashion Wrap-up

Kanye West is busy working on a fashion range in Paris Telegraph UK

Rapper Kanye West performs during Day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2011 held at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2011 in Indio, California. (Getty Images)Kanye West will present Phoeba Philo of Céline with the International Award at the CFDA awards next Monday night. A reliable source close to West told ‘The Telegraph’ that the star has moved to Paris and will be working on a high-end collection for men and women.

The story also clarifies that West never made a bid to study at the prestigious Central Saint Martens College of Art in London, as earlier reported. West has become ‘firm friends’ with Professor Louise Wilson, head of the MA fashion design degree at CSM.

The Shanghai Museum of Glass Trendland

The Shanghai Museum of Glass is a contemporary concept museum located in a former glassmaking-workshop in the north of Shanghai. On more than 3,500 sqm the museum unfolds the thousand years old story of ancient glassmaking to present day applications for astronautics. Leading an international team of architects, artists, designers, filmmakers and multimedia specialists, COORDINATION ASIA was responsible for art direction and the entire concept, design and supervision of the museum interior, as well as to be a reliable consultant for curation, marketing and operation.

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London Times writer Howard Marks, a self-described Mr Nice author, hedonist and ex-drug smuggler takes us to Egypt this morning, in search of the blue lily. Just between us, we’re going to smoke it.

Seriously now, do you think women are allowed in this place?

Blue Lily Water Trio via Señorashutterbug at FlickrI’m in high gear, drinking French Roast and eager to get on the road. Not so fast says Marks. Slow down and enjoy the scenery.

He’s right, of course. I’ve never been to Egypt and there’s no reason to rush through such grandeur in the cradle of ancient learning and a great civilization.

We arrive in Luxor, meeting George Feltham-Parish, who hands us a Stella beer once we clear customs. Thanks George.

Legend says that the god Osiris brought this beer to Egypt’s people as a medical treatment. A curative document dating from 1,600 BC lists over 100 prescriptions using beer as medicament.