Monday 31 October 2011

Blancpain X Fathoms



Blancpain unveiled in The Dubai Mall, their latest diver the imposing X Fathoms timepiece. The comprehensive diver features a depth gauge that measures current and maximum depth and a retrograde gauge for decompression which is enabled by a lever located at 10 o'clock. 
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Skate Moss


Taking inspiration from ice skating, the Dsquared2 “Skate Moss” boots convey all kinds of unconventional fashion do’s. Available at Zappos couture.  


2012 Fiat 500 Abarth


The U.S. version of the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will be unveiled in November at the L.A. auto show. The 500 Abarth will be powered by an all-new 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo engine in the States.
Additional new information regarding the U.S. version of the 500 Abarth is scant. However, Fiat confirmed that the performance car will receive an all-new 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo engine in the States. In Europe, the engine delivers 135 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. Fiat says the Abarth will also feature a retuned suspension and upgraded brakes.




Abarth was founded by the late Karl Abarth. He was a famed tuner of small Fiats and Simcas in Italy during the 1960s. Abarth versions of both the 500 and the Punto supermini are offered in Europe.

Sunday 30 October 2011

Aeroshot Coffee



Aeroshot provides you with a portable burst of caffeine — 100mg of it, to be exact — via a fine powder that falls out of the air and dissolves instantly in your mouth. Oh, and since it's not liquid, you should be able to carry it through security, although we'd advise taking it easy on all the "fine powder" talk until you're well away from the aeropuerto.
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Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Edition Motorcycle



Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Edition Motorcycle will be limited to just 1,100 bikes, and features a Matt Khaki Green paint job, the late actor's signature on the side covers, a solo seat, blacked out headlamp, luggage rack, wheel rims, hubs, handlebars, rear springs, mirrors, and mudguard supports, and arrived individually numbered, with a plaque on the handlebar clamp and a certificate of authenticity. 
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Petit h by Hermès


Hermès has launched a new collection dubbed “Petit h”, a series of “unidentified poetic objects” formed from defective inventory and factory-floor leftovers.
Various artists have created a series of one-of-a-kind handcrafted accessories and toys ranging from leather stuffed animals to porcelain beaded bracelets.
The items are part of the Petit h collection, which is being presented at the Madison Avenue store in New York from November 2 to 23.


The collection features 2,200 creations, including doorstops made from leather and pebbles ($730 to $760); and a bamboo and crocodile swing (price upon request).
A series of items created specifically for the New York sale also will be available, such as a life-size panda bear (pictured below) made from calfskin ($100,000).

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Aston Martin X Jaeger- LeCoultre Watch AMVOX5




The partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Racing celebrates its seventh year of existence with the AMVOX5 World Chronograph LMP1.
Powering the AMVOX 5 is the self-winding Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 752 which runs at 28,800 vph has a 65-hour power reserve, 279 parts, 41 jewels and a pink gold oscillating weight.
Limited to 250 pieces only, the 44mm x 15mm watch sports an AR-coated sapphire crystal dome and 50 meters of water resistance.
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Wednesday 26 October 2011

The Bubble Bar Snack Soaps


The Bubble Bar Snack Soaps are delicious-looking detergents.
The soaps, which have been crafted into perfect replicas of your favorite guilty pleasures, come in the tempting shapes of Hostess cupcakes, chocolate-dipped donuts, french fries, chicken nuggets, candy bars, and faux fried onion rings.


Warning: do not wash up with The Bubble Bar Snack Soaps on an empty stomach because they look so tasty you may be tempted to try a small sample of the sanitizers.

Panerai Radiomir limited edition watch set




The limited edition watch sets are produced only eleven in numbers and will have 3 Radiomir iconic luxury sports watches in each set namely PAM 373, PAM 376, and PAM 379. Each box will come with warranty papers and three extra Plexiglas crystals. Every watch is equipped with hand-wound P.3000 movement with three-day power reserve .The set will have Radiomir 3 Days Platino – 47 mm, Radiomir 3 Days Oro Bianco – 47 mm, Radiomir 3 Days Oro Rosa – 47 mm in a beautiful wooden box. The watches are available in three different finishes of white gold, pink gold and platinum. The limited edition watch set will only be available at the Officine Panerai boutiques in Singapore, United States, Italy, Hong Kong, Middle East and China. The set will retail at $85,000.
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Limited edition Mercedes G55 Arabia



Limited edition Mercedes G55 Arabia will have only 100 pieces available for sale. Zawawi Trading Company, which happens to be the primary distributor of Mercedes Benz cars in the Sultanate of Oman, has now launched a limited edition version of its G series MUV. Available in 2 colors (matte black and cashmere white), there will be only 100 editions of the car to be released, created especially for the Gulf region. The only other time which comes to memory regarding limited editions of this SUV is the one-off custom version G55 AMG for the royal family of Abu Dhabi.
Subtle and few, but there have been some notable changes to the limited edition version. One of the prominent ones is the use of special 19-inch sporty alloy AMG wheels, along with the use of chrome bull bars and carbon fittings on the vehicle’s chassis. In the interior section, there is a dual tone finishing of the black and porcelain versions of leather, contrasting with the white champagne Designo piano wooden trimmings. 
Other additions in the tech front would include the entertainment system placed for rear seat passengers, and 2 options for vehicle’s engines. The G500 is a 5.5 liter V8 engine, with 388HP of output whereas the flagship version, the G55 has a V8 supercharged engine which has a greater output of 507HP.
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Tuesday 25 October 2011

The Ritz-Carlton just opened in Riyadh




The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company opened its first hotel in Saudi Arabia, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh on October 24.
The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre.
The hotel’s stately architecture is modeled on traditional palaces with ochre facades blending gracefully with the verdant landscape of the gardens.
Remarkable features include 49 lavish and exquisitely appointed two-bedroom Royal Suites each measuring more than 430 square meters (4,630 square feet,) and 50 two-bedroom Executive Suites at 104 square meters (1,120 square feet).




All guestrooms and suites are elegantly styled using the vibrant colors and ethnic textures of the region, with subtle touches reflecting the Kingdom’s Arabic heritage.
Native palms, 600-year old olive trees from Lebanon, and water fountains abound on the property, providing an oasis of serenity amidst the city centre.
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Maison Cailler customized chocolate box




Chocolate giant Nestlé has created a brand of luxury, bespoke chocolates that cater to consumers’ individual tastes and delivers the customized box within 48 hours.
The new brand will be sold under Maison Cailler and begins with a chocolate tasting where consumers rate their preferred flavors in an online questionnaire.
Within 48 hours, they’ll receive a luxury box-set of chocolate bonbons that have been selected according to their preferences.
After receiving their ‘tasting’ chocolates, customers will choose from samples that contain hints of milk, caramel, nut, fruit, flowers, vanilla and cocoa.
The chocolates are shaped to emulate the Moléson mountain in Switzerland.
Maison Cailler will launch at the beginning of 2012. The service will initially only be available in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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En-K de caviar


Luxury Parisian caviar purveyor Kaviari has launched small, portable tins of the delicacy for the traveling gourmand for whom caviar is an everyday, “dainty” snack.
En-K de caviar is a collection of six, 15 g Osetra caviar tins that come in different colors and a small serving spoon.
Osetra is one of the most expensive caviars on the market and comes from the Osetra sturgeon. It’s second only to the Beluga caviar as the most prized.
The En-K de caviar has been showcased in one of Paris’s oldest department stores Le Bon Marché and luxury five-star hotel Le Royal Monceau-Raffles. Price: €35.

Sunday 23 October 2011

24-carat gold laces


 For $19,000, a company called Mr. Kennedy will make you 24-carat gold laces which take about 120 hrs to make by hand.
“The world’s only precious metal shoelaces” are finely crafted using “ancient, artisan jewelry techniques.”
The man behind the laces is Colin Hart, who named his company after ‘Mr Kennedy’, inventor of the modern-day shoelace.




He explains that shoelaces are boring and hopes that his blinged-out offerings will attract people who enjoy the “practical made special.”
Adding to their exclusivity, only ten pairs of the shoelaces will ever be made.

False Eyelashes Diamond-Encrusted




These False Eyelashes are Diamond-Encrusted. Available at Barneys, these $1,350 false eyelashes are made with 18 karat gold and encrusted with diamonds. They are only available through special request at the Barneys New York Store.
In addition, Kre-At Beauty, founded by celebrity makeup artist Taylor Babaian, has a slew of other eyelash products, which range from ‘Stretch Volume’ and ‘Mega Volume’ to ‘Extreme Length and more.
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Limited-edition BRM TB 10000 Tours watch




The limited-edition BRM TB 10000 Tours watch brings a new kind of design to the horological table. The creator of this innovative watch is Bernard Richards. Although Richards is not amongst the most celebrated of his craft, he is known for his avant-garde perspective on the age old art of building timepieces, and his latest effort is no exception.
BRM TB 10000 Tours is the first watch to boast a vertical face. Designed with time-conscious gear-heads in mind, the face resembles a dashboard from a vintage car. The body is made of industrial grade titanium and carbon fiber. The timepiece is protected by sapphire glass covering, which makes the watch scratch-resistant and anti-reflective. The watch maintains water resistance up to a depth of 100meters. The black leather strap is accented with a sporty red buckle and contrasting red stitching.
This inventive time keeper is set launch in December 2011 and will retail for $11,300.
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Thursday 20 October 2011

Steve Jobs Memorial at Apple's Headquarter



New CEO of Apple Tim Cook addressed the companies employees yesterday outside of the headquarters in Cupertino, CA in memorial of late former CEO Steve Jobs who passed away on October 5th.  The company is showing no signs of slowing down as their new iPhone 4S sold an astonishing 4 million units in just three days.  R.I.P. Steve!
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The mythical Lytro camera


The mythical Lytro ($400-$500) camera has officially been unveiled boasting the groundbreaking camera tech that has grabbed everyone's attention for the past few months. If you're not familiar with Lytro, the camera essentially takes the perfect picture. And because the camera captures all the light and field data there aren no blurred images and you have complete control of the photo with the ability to focus anywhere in the image after you've taken the picture. The camera comes in three sizes: 8, 16, and 32GBs, and features a f/2 8x zoom lens and a 1.46'' touchscreen display.
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Tom Burr Ping Pong Table




Art meets gaming in the Tom Burr Ping Pong Table ($45,000). Created by the well-known artist and limited to just 10 examples, this unique and insanely priced table is sculpted out of black rubber — making it quite durable while adding a bit of bounce to your balls — and features clean, solid lines that help make it as pleasing to the observer as it is to the player. In addition Neiman Marcus will donate $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for each one sold.
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Wednesday 19 October 2011

Forza Motorsport 4




Forza Motorsport 4 ($60) is offering over 500 vehicles from more than 75 manufacturers, a wide variety of real-world tracks on which to run,XBox Kinect support, gorgeous visuals, and the ability to import your profile from Forza 3.
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The Green Machine


The Green Machine ($75,000) is categorized as a three-wheeled motorcycle, but its looks — inspired by the classic pedaled tricycle of the same name — scream out "toy", even as its Harley-Davidson v-twin Evo engine pushes you along at speeds of up to 50 mph. Other features include a six-speed transmission and a range of 400 miles.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Gold Bar


Jean Paul Gaultier has designed a 1-ounce gold bar for French gold investment company CPoR Devises, WWD reports.
The gold bar features a JPG-designed heart with his name written across it. Currently, one ounce of gold is valued at $1,680.00.

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Tuesday 18 October 2011

Light Rose Swarovski studded Beats headphones




After the 24 Carat Gold headphones by Crystal rocked, Dr. Dre has now created the Light Rose Swarovski studded headphones, that will surely ‘bling’ up your sound listening experience more than anything else. With high quality sound output and external noise cancellation, these headphones are equally capable of catering to your professional audio needs.
Despite the 4,300 individual rose Swarovski crystals over the headset, the weight is fairly light which means one wouldn’t feel a load while listening to long hours of audio. 
Accompanying the headset will be a special fiber cleaning cloth, meant for precious surfaces such as these. With advanced Aegis Microbe Shield Technology, you can hope for a perfectly clean and hygienic set of headphones. These shall set you back by $891 a set.
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Theurel & Thomas patisserie, Mexico


Theurel & Thomas, the first patisserie in Mexico specialized in French macarons. One of the most important extensions of a brand, which has a business based in store selling, is the design and ambiance of the stores.
The Theurel & Thomas pâtisserie has an enlightened space with an exclusivity and elegant atmosphere.



The store location is in San Pedro, Mexico, Latin America’s most affluent suburb White is a central part of the design and it contrasts with the French macarons colors.
Details were an essential part of their work.They meticulously selected each porcelain piece creating a balance with sophisticated specks that made the value of the brand and the exclusivity of the product outshine.
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The St Regis Florence hotel’s Bottega Veneta suite


 The St Regis Florence hotel’s most celebrated room is the Bottega Veneta suite, designed by Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier in a style of ‘quiet luxury’, and furnished with a mix of pieces from the Bottega Veneta home collection.
Originally named the Grand Hotel Florence, the hotel has been treated to a ten-month restoration which has seen significant interior changes to the 18th century palace, ranked among the city’s most significant buildings.
It boasts 81 rooms and 19 suites, decorated by local artisans and including antique furniture such as hand-carved gold leaf frames and crystal chandeliers.




In collaboration with the Michelin-starred restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri, the hotel also includes a new restaurant called Etichetta Pinchiorri, although the glassed art ceilings that date from the 19th century are still in place.
An outdoor library terrace, a vaulted cellar and a Florentine marble spa complete the refurbishment, which was officially unveiled last week.

Monday 17 October 2011

Float SPA



Budapest-based Float SPA Ltd, and its exclusive Float SPA isolation tanks is making you float to a higher level. The floating experience offered by the Hungarian design firm results in complete, pure mental and physical relaxation superior and shorter than sleeping.
According to the company, floating devotees can achieve a mental fetus-state, like that of a Buddhist monk’s meditation, through immersing oneself in the tank’s water with high salinity, eliminating the negative effects of gravity. The Float SPA cabins lock out any other visual and auditory stimulus that might be the source of stress.
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Second Capsule Saree Collection by Hermes




After the success of their previous “Millennium Saree”collection, Hermès announces the news of a second capsule collection of sarees. India’s luxury market has recently captured the attention of European and American fashion houses, as the increasingly affluent elite shrug off years of socialist-inspired austerity. 
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Nooka Zizm Watch




Nooka's latest timepiece ($375) gives you a unique, refracted view of the dial via a faceted crystal surface. Under the Zizm's angular crystal is Nooka's unconventional display of time which features date, time, alarm, and chronograph functions. 
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Sunday 16 October 2011

De Beers Azulea Collection


The De Beers Azulea Collection is a range of elegant rings crafted in four colours of gold, to be worn alone for everyday sparkle, or stacked for a contemporary statement.
With inspiration taken from the mesmerising horizon line, the single diamond in each horizon band is carefully set as a focal point to evoke light.
The Azulea rings are meticulously hand crafted using the detailed ‘sertipoinçon’ hallmark setting that is unique to De Beers.
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Louis Vuitton Tambour Minute Repeater




Louis Vuitton continues to develop its iconic “Tambour” design with the addition of this new ultra high-end model, the Tambour Minute Repeater.
The timepiece comes in a 44mm white/pink/yellow gold case (your choice), manual wind mechanical Louis Vuitton Caliber 178, and smoked sapphire crystal displays.




To catch up with the hottest fashion trend, the Louis Vuitton watch is endowed with a smoked skeletonized dial.
The men’s watch is submersible to 30 meters. Production by special order only.
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Aston Martin Voyage yatch Concept




The Aston Martin Voyage boat was inspired by Aston Martin vehicles such as the Vantage, Rapide, DBS and Virage and was unveiled last week.
De Basto, a Miami-based custom yacht designer, put together the concept as a way to test whether the car brand’s signature design could be transposed onto water.




The design is so clever, it looks like you are basically driving the luxury sportscar on the water.  The model is very much only a concept, and de Basto makes clear that although he has Aston Martin’s permission for the use of their name in the concept, it’s not intended for production or any commercialization.
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The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express Booties Boast Impressive Prints


The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express booties pump-up the paisley prints this season on its new, shiny platform heels.
Dressed in royal peacock blue suede, embellished with golden prints and detailed with delicate lace, these ankle booties were made for the princess of pumps. These shoes are packed with exquisite details; even the shoelaces have swaying tassel ends. The Italian-made footwear stands tall with its 5.5-inch heel and a 1-inch platform. The stunning sky-high Charlotte Olympia Orient Express booties are all one needs to dress up any boring outfit. Its regal-meets-hippie look makes the Charlotte Olympia Orient Express a standout shoe.
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Wednesday 12 October 2011

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai ‘Best Hotel In The World’ 2011




The readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the U.S. have named The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, China the ‘Best Hotel In The World’ in its 24th annual Readers Choice Awards for 2011.
Two top awards were bestowed upon the hotel in one evening, Best Hotel in Asia Pacific, and then Overall Best Hotel in the World.
The Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Survey.

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Hublot F1 King Power Suzuka Watch


Hublot has created the F1 King Power Suzuka version watch, which is dedicated to the upcoming Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix to be held in Japan.
This ‘Suzuka’ features several differences from the norm, and the major one is use of Zinchronium in watch’s construction. The casing, and the hour and minute hands are made of this metal and the exposed skeleton of the movement inside is also the same. The sub dials, which perhaps indicate divisions of seconds, stopwatch and power reserve use black ceramic instead.
The satin finishing for both is hopefully common. The 48 mm wide main dial has the crown for rewinding the watch’s power reserve, and also the stopwatch on the right; rewind crown near the 3 ‘o’ clock and the stopwatch at 4 ‘o’ clock position. The strapping, which uses the white-red color combo of stitching and fabric finishing, has been inspired by the Japanese flag.
At a recent event, a special version of this limited edition timepiece was auctioned off to raise funds for the Kids Earth Fund which is looking to rehabilitate children affected the 2011 tsunami in Japan. However, all the other editions for sale will have the markings from 0-250, indicating the limited edition of availability. 

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Stars of Africa floating diamonds' by Royal Asscher Diamond Company


Harrods showcases 'Stars of Africa floating diamonds' by Royal Asscher Diamond Company, responsible for cutting some of the most famous diamonds in the world.
This collection was actually launched in 2009 that is a tribute to the Royal Dutch family for the extension of the Royal title earlier this year. Harrods will display and retail the largest items of this Stars of Africa jewelry in UK. The collection includes rings, earrings, bracelets, cufflinks and pendants of several designs that will appeal you in the most desirable manner. Every piece is uniquely designed in a case that has diamonds and other rare stones. The stones flow with the help of special fluid filled in the case that adds glitter and elegance to the stone.

Just 55 rings are being fashioned for this limited edition collection. The rings that are custom made to pay homage to the Dutch Royal family are orange and white diamonds set in 18k white gold. Floating in medium size rings the colored diamonds looks breathtaking on the shank of the ring.
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Tuesday 11 October 2011

The Tweet Speaker app




The Tweet Speaker app is the ideal app for those who need to know what is happening on Twitter at all times. The Tweet Speaker app was created by appcubby to tweet to you.
The app uses a strange, robot voice to read your tweets. While the voice sounds a little creepy, it is incredibly accurate and can even read links in the form of website name and article titles. The app is also smart as it can remember what part of your feed you stopped reading at and pick up from that point. The app is available for $2.99 for the iPhone (sorry Android tweeters). You can check out the featured video here showing a demo video of the app in action. There may soon come a day where you never have to read again.
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Evian Lady


Evian Lady packaging looks unblemished and beautiful.
Designer Kenneth Wong wished to appeal to a precise consumer base: women who are drawn to fashionable things. Evian Lady packaging turns a dull molded flask into a delicately carved diamond-esque vessel which no girl would be ashamed to carry.
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Monday 10 October 2011

The desk-bed




The ‘1.6 sm of Life’ desk-bed hybrid by Athanasia Leivaditou. This desk is providing a much more comfortable setup for sleeping on the job. The piece first appears to be an attractive but otherwise ordinary desk, but it can gradually convert into a cozy bed thanks to a 2-meter-long mattress set into its base.
In fact, few adjustments need to be made if you intend to snooze away in secret, for the panelling that surrounds the cushion can be left in place for privacy. If you’re fortunate enough to have your own sound-proof office, you can even turn on the small flat screen TV mounted on one wall of your catnapping cubicle.
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SpidoLite II by Linde Werdelin




The horological artisans at Linde Werdelin are following up their original SpidoLite design with an impressive sequel. The SpidoLite II showcases the brand's talent at creating an incredible case construction that consists of an architecture of skeletonized layers that wrap around the movement and dial. The watches will be available in your choice of titanium or DLC coated anthracite titanium and will have a first run in each style limited to 100 pieces.
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