Humanoid robots? Far too eighties. Futuristic technology has returned to nature, taking its inspiration from animals. German engineering firm, Festo has just unveiled our favourite poolside accessory yet - the robotic penguin.

The wonderful Eva Herzigova photographed by Walter Pfeiffer and styled by Anastasia Barbieri gives the Seventies a sexy hippy vibe. Swide heads into Paris' Meurice Hotel to take a closer look.

Although we're not quite sure how much Twittering is classic rock-star behaviour (??!) - one of Swide's favourite blogs has highlighted the musicians, rappers and pop-stars to follow on Twitter. We hit follow.

A style lesson set in the French Riviera as we dive behind the scenes of D&G's nautical inspired SS09 collection

The above quote was said from one person working in the fashion industry to another. Let me explain...

No.140 in a limited series - excessive gifts are so last season. Museums are where romance is at this spring.

We're glad to know that a A-lister such as Natalie Portman is as fond of a backstage pass as us here at Swide. In her latest venture, new Web site www.makingof.com is devoted to all things behind the scenes...

Part of the Dolce & Gabbana SS09 menswear collection has a Havana inspired colour palette. Leather jackets with a 70's influence recall James Dean, and Brad Pitt in the The Fight Club.

It’s a diamond. Not only because its design was born from the same angular sculpture concept of a diamond, but because of course the new Honda futuristic concept bike is a technological jewel.

No.139 in a limited series - avoid the tourist look. Despite heading to warmer climes he din't intend to let the rest of the plane know it.

There is nothing worse than an obnoxious P.R, unless of of course you meet a smug one. As I tramped (quite literally) around the design fair this weekend, I bumped into one who couldn't believe I actually bought clothes.

Dolce & Gabbana have reinvented the silhouette for FW09. Next season's form takes its inspiration from flowers. Shoulders are strong like a flower, whereas skirts are streamlined and tailored like a flower's stem.

Thank god I put my heels on. When your boss is Mr.G there's no error for a bad outfit day - not even when it's 10pm on a design week drinks crawl...

Swide is a house-guest at Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana's Portofino home. Their Italian refuge by the sea consists of four unique and seperate houses. We take a peek inside.

Direct from Milan's 2009 Design Week, Swide chronicles the city's streets. Much as we love a miminal design aesthetic - this Africa exhibition had us forgetting the Milanese rain.

No.137 in a limited series - ensure your dress, not the season takes centre stage.

No.136 in a limited series - cities are full of the stressed, the disallusioned and the exhausted. Put some nautical style to work instead and create a fresh city look of our own.

The S/S 05 Dolce & Gabbana collection was inspired by an unforgettable South African safari the designers experienced. Using images from the brand's latest book "Diamonds & Pearls" - Swide takes a peek at the archive.

According to "The New York Mag", Madonna's current squeeze Jesus Luz is set to star in Dolce & Gabbana's fall campaign alongside David Gandy, Noah Mills and The City's Adam Senn.

A selection of the world's finest vintage Ferraris, including an exclusive range of coachbuilt Ferraris are up for auction soon. Swide explains how, where and why.

Now regular readers of my little blog will appreciate my love for a catwalk backstage pass, but there's something about the fashion week crowd and their tendency to hover on street corners waiting to be snapped by The Sartorialist - that is well, dull, dull, dull...

Direct from Milan's 2009 design week, Swide chronicles the city's streets. Dare we admit it, but occasionally the event's people-watching proves to be far more fun than watching another new bookcase.

Direct from Milan's 2009 Design Week, Swide chronicles the city's streets. A Milan fashion week essential is a driver whereas design week? A bike. A prototype one of course.

Straight from Milan's 2009 design week, Swide does a double-take as SHOCK HORROR the design crowd go to opening parties not only to take advantage of the free bar (fashion week)???

Stella Tenant poses for the first-ever (as far as anyone can remember) Vogue fashion shoot in Syria. Shot by Tom Craig and with stylist Bay Garnett the shoot tells the story of a foreign woman navigating her way through Syrian culture.

I’d love to say this was true, if it was, given my current weight I’d be worth a lot more for a start. No, although today's pressing issue on planet DG does involve gold it's sadly not in the crossing of my palms sense.

The 2009 annual Webby Awards have just unveiled this year's nominees. The Oscars of the internet, the prizes give those that sit behind monitors for most of the day a credible excuse to get out of their pyjamas and into the real world. We reveal who they are.

No.134 in a limited series - let social networking trends influence your outfit. With her addiction to Twitter she had no time for long skirts - short, sweet, tweets were more her style.

Direct from Milan Design Week, Swide is out and about snapping the curious and the quirky for your pleasure. Imagine our surprise then when we discovered a literary Anna Wintour browsing the 2009 design exhibitions. Is design the new black?

The few pale rays that managed to break through Milan's grey sky yesterday caused a rash of tan top-ups and a rush on the sunglasses? Did I miss the memo about buying new sunglasses during the Easter holidays???

Courtesy of the blog 'Sociable', Swide has discovered the best 100 Twitter tools to help give you a lifestyle overhaul. Our favourite? The Twitter tools that give you a health-kick at your desk. Are you ready for the "Qwitter" and "tweetwhatyoueat"?

What exactly is Atypyk? A Greek word? A new indie-rock band? Or a new TV show? In fact Swide loves to tease - and its actually none of the above. More clues? French...boys...read on.

Milan design week 2009 kicks off officially tomorrow. Swide intends to be out there (in the rain) finding the curious and the quirky. We kick off today with Italian bike producer Orco who are offering design-goers the opportunity to try out their new prototypes.

After a week opting out of fashion's tireless circus I'm back in Milan and quite literally fashion's jungle. With the rain refusing to stop, the office palm trees (yes, we do have them) are starting to resemble the Amazon rather than a high-end beach.

No.132 in a limited series - a stroll by a canal should have as much fashion emphasis as a stroll down the catwalk.

Rich people get eveything - old news we know but now it appears even the word "revolution" is heading their way. "Revolution" is an "extra-luxurious" mobile phone created by Swiss company, GoldVish and is said to be the most expensive phone of all time.

If there's one item to update next season's FW 2009 wardrobe it's a slick D&G trench. Inspired by the ultimate hedonist Oscar Wilde, the classic trench gets a dandy overhaul.

The nineties heralded a new direction for Dolce & Gabbana and their SS04 "Mediterranean" collection.

Revealing what life is like after an Oscar win, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz definitely looks the Hollywood part in this Vogue Spain cover shoot. Swide discovers more about her new Almodovar film Broken Embraces and her new male co-star to watch...

No.131 in a limited series - she never actually liked swimming at the beach - far too much sand.

With Jamie Hince as its cover star - biannual magazine Man About Town profiles the SS09 Dolce & Gabbana collection and gives the rock-star look a very new feel. Swide takes a peek.

After a weekend of Gossip Girl and not much else - I'm channelling their name-dropping in order to get out of this week's unwanted tasks.

Much as we dream of a large villa and having millions of servants at our disposal, the idea of buying a huge house feels very eighties rockstar right now. Far better in this current climate to show off a little creativity. Get your concept on - as Swide takes a peek.

Despite summer being on your mind, its no time to take your eye off the style ball. With fall/winter deliveries hitting the stores as you dream of the beach, watch Swide's exclusive video as we explain how to wear Dolce & Gabbana's new FW10 hairbands and what the models think of them.

Who will be the first to show off their exfoliated, waxed and perfectly bronzed pins as the office steps up into spring gear?

The Eames Elephant is a modern design classic. - originally made from plywood, it's now available in plastic. A future heirloom in the making.

You would imagine that life in fashion involves showing off about one's new handbag, shoes or even a swanky holiday, but in reality things are a lot more basic.

No.130 in a limited series - It isn't always necessary to wear a power suit to scare your rivals.

Scarlett is the "Anti-Marilyn" according to Vogue Paris. Styled by editor Carine Roitfeld and shot by photographer Mario Sorrenti - Scarlett shows off her enviable curves in one of Dolce & Gabbana's iconic corsets in this impressive cover shoot.

The 75 Wall Tower building in New York has created a roof-top oasis with real sand for residents who want to avoid the weekend traffic choked trip to the Hamptons.

We've seen the light! Literally. If like us you've had a brief sighting of the sun and its left you wanting to take your clothes off (its been a long winter) - a Japanese onsen could be the answer.

Lux having to wait. How sad? As Tangula, the Chinese luxury rail operator explains, sometimes good things come to those that wait. Check out the China's new luxury train that's ready to let off steam.

First of all: this is not a post for people that wish to face the credit crisis in a new-cool-chic-radical-way. No no no! Swide.com will never speak about a crisis. Crisis? What crisis?

We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on the U.K's latest lifestyle trends.

No.128 in a limited series - ensure your suit shines for its style and not anything else.

Previewing next week during Milan design week the Morfojet armchair resembles an aeroplane seat - only with more legroom of course. Imagine first class rather than coach, imagine a seat where you can listen music and enjoy a film. Swide tries it out for size.

No.127 in a limited series - despite the spring weather, it's okay to go sultry once in a while.

Amsterdam’s famous red light district docks in Milan and move from the banks of the Dutch canals to the banks of Milan’s Naviglio Grande during Milan's Design Week that runs from April 22-27 2009. Swide gets a preview.

With Michael Jackson back on the concert radar what better way to sigh the light on some eighties style but with designer Thomas De Lussac's moonwalk light.

Empty your inbox before even arriving at work. "iLane" reads and replies to your incoming blackberry messages via a bluetooth connection allowing you to get through your inbox without the need to type.

When we spotted Norio Fujikawa's jet-bike we suddenly saw a future free of traffic jams. We may never be late for work again.

After seeing one too many embarrassing pictures on Facebook we're badly in need of a glamour fix. Click this way for Gossip Girl 24-7 and a daily dose of video including the Gossip Girl "speak of the week".

Superfuture.com redesigns the usual cheesy tourist guides. Make friends with the site and you too can have a genuinely connected pal in every city.

Re-defining the motorbike. Imagine life on the open road in complete silence, without the need for a gear change and exhaust fumes.

Rather like an Eames chair for your best friend - Vuru design showcases a unique collection for pampered pooches.

If you ever planned a a city break but couldn't decided exactly what area to stay in - perhaps "the pixel hotel" concept could be the answer. The Austrian city of Linz has created unique places to stay throughout the city turning the entire city into a one "pixel " hotel.

No.126 in a limited series - when travelling it's better to be prepared for anything. Who wants to risk miss the opportunity of meeting a handsome stranger?

If your "follow" list on Twitter is looking a looking a bit low-end rather than high-end check out blog 'grain edit' and their latest post on their 50 favourite designers to follow on Twitter.

Wannabe Gossip Girls take note. The private jet is no longer considered to be chic with the world's power players. As it stands the wealthier you are, the more eco-compatible you are. Swide takes a cruise on a new hydrogen hybrid motor boat.

We're not suggesting therapy - with Jellio design, it's all about the good bits. Gummy bears and cupcake furniture that help remind you of an era pre-tax returns.

The new fall/winter 2010 collections landing in shops is what we personally consider beautiful. We thought we'd also ask models as they go about life in their beautiful bubble what they consider "beautiful". Shock warning - shoes and handbags are not mentioned.

Shot by photographer Vincent Peters - Hollywood actress Jessica Biel purs on the cover of GQ Spain. Swide disovers more about the photoshoot that went missing...

No.125 in a limited series - If you're outfit's good enough who says you have to leave?

If there's one quintessential item to add to your FW10 wardrobe it's a piece adorned with fashion's favourite accessory - the bow. Seen in D&G's winter collection are must-have statement pieces; skirts, dresses, jackets and tops all embellished with bows and ready to take their place at forefront of style.

No.123 in a limited series - look like you belong and the rest will follow.

No.122 in a limited series - ensure you have a weather-proof outfit in place.

In Japanese schools (random but stick with me) they cleverly have a set date when the winter uniform changes to spring - despite the weather. Could this be the office answer to when "to bare or not to bare"??

In olden times it was said (threatened) that people lost their vision for all kinds of naughty reasons. Sunday, when I wandered out of my house I was blinded by the light for the first time. Not literally you understand - I'm still working in fashion...

Claudia talks talent in the new issue of Vogue Italia. Name-dopping (and this lady cetainly can) Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Herb Ritts and Karl Lagerfeld - Claudia is photographed in this issue by Ellen von Unwerth.

No 94 in a limited series - Take inspiration from elsewhere.

Test drivers wanted as a new electric mini launches

Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana reveal their inspiring tips for a cool April in this month's issue. Swide investigates their quirky, stylish and inventive must-do things for April.

No. 99 in a limited series - Rather like an artist he was determined to take the most from his Parisian surroundings.

Tired of dressing down to in order make a statement ? Perhaps it's time to try the reverse. Next season's Dolce & Gabbana must-have is a suit - that's right, the suit is back only this time with an artisan touch.

It's Monday and therefore the a day when only lipstick and lashings of jewelley will rid you of the blues. Marie Claire France is leading the way with D&G SS09 bracelets.

Imagine a life without commuting and the chance to be more productive. Rid your life of petty squabbles over a stapler with the new OfficePOD - a new working environment and lifestyle option that gives its user valuable space and - a life.

As this years marks the 90 year anniversary of German design school Bauhaus, visitors now have the opportunity to stay at the world famous design school. Swide explains how to wake-up to design.

MiNiBAR is a new bar concept that aims to get rid of all of that annoying queuing, expensive table service with the help of 45 MinIBAR fridges. Forget dodgy waiters - it's time to serve yourself.

No.119 in a limited series - much as she loved flowers she'd rather have the dress.

No.118 in a limited series - a trip away is not only about updating your Facebook profile.

No.117 in a limited series - She had a new dress and didn't intend waiting for the Easter holidays to wear to it.

Ordinarily a discarded pant box wouldn't be my desk ornament of choice (yuk!). But...an empty pant box featuring model David Gandy however, now that's another matter altogether.

This month's Harpers Bazaar UK cover star is a Dolce & Gabbana SS09 brocade jacket. Styled by Vanessa Coyle with photography by Mari Sarai - Swide discovers more about this month's Spring issue.

No.115 in a limited series - whilst the office was still discussing Easter holidays, she was already on a yacht.

Life is fast and despite all our best intentions we're not always around to listen. Intriguing, moving, and funny at the same time, new site "One Sentence" reveals people's real life stories in a sentence.

Despite the fact I seem to get by on 3 hours of sleep and very expensive moisturiser - even my precious early hours of the morning were taken away from me by blue flashing lights.

We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on America’s latest lifestyle trends.

Not exactly big in Japan but rather in fact the opposite. If you've already seen the Flip mini video camera - this is the world's technological next step. A tiny camera that not only shoots video but allows you to share them without the use of a computer.

Time Style & Design magazine states that "vivid colours and textures lend exotic patterns a regal air" - this Dolce & Gabbana SS09 jacket definitely looks the part.

In D&G land we're so advanced social networking-wise that when answering our calls the secretary checks our Facebook profile page to reveal our whereabouts. True.