A new special edition for China, BMW M3 Matte Edition

While some automakers roll out special editions around the entire globe, the BMW Group has of late opted to create individual specials for specific markets. Witness, as examples, the Trusardi edition 5GT (exclusive to Italy), the Z4 Silver Top edition (Japan), the M3 Pure edition (Australia) and the M3 Frozen Gray edition (United States). BMW's subsidiaries Mini and Rolls-Royce have followed the same formula with the Mini Cooper Mat Edition (France) and Yas Eagle edition Phantom (Abu Dhabi), and now BMW has announced a new special edition M3 exclusive to China.

The M3 Matte Edition packs the same V8 engine and everything else as the standard model, but is distinguished by its special matte black paint scheme, offset by black chrome trim and high-gloss 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside there's carbon fiber and red trim, but you'll have to live in China and act fast to get your hands on one.
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The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong: Hightest Hotel in the World Opens

Located at the top of the International Commerce Center in Hong Kong – the new Ritz-Carlton hotel is the highest hotel in the world occupying floors 102 to 118 in the building.

The hotel offers breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and the iconic Hong Kong skyline. Guests will be welcomed into the arrival lobby on the 9th floor before being transported up to the hotel lobby on the 103rd floor. The rooms start at 530 sqft for a Deluxe Room, and reach 3,920 sqft for the Ritz-Carlton Suite.
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Macaroni and Cheese Mock-i Rolls.

It would be a neat finger food to pass around at a party. The cool thing is you can make them way ahead of time, so it frees you up to just reheat at the party.
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Lagonda luxury sedan

Taking on the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley is no mean feat. In fact few are up to the task – not even Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler. The latter has tried with limited success to turn a profit on the Maybach brand, but the latest reports indicate that it's preparing to take a different approach.
Because Daimler is used to building cars in large volumes, it has been negotiating with Aston Martin for several years now on a new partnership that could see the British automaker – which has more expertise in small-batch production – build the next generation of Maybachs. Production would, according to reports, take place at Aston Martin's headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire in England, pictured above.
What would Aston get in return? The technology – including chassis, engines and more – on which to base its relaunched Lagonda brand, which is part of the company's portfolio but has not been used in decades. The first Lagonda luxury sedan could be built alongside the next Maybach, followed by a high-end crossover/utility vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
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Coffee Joulies

There's more to a perfect cup of coffee — or tea, for that matter — than selecting the right blend to brew: no one's going to be able to enjoy it with their taste buds burnt off.

That's where Coffee Joulies ($40) come in. Thanks to a special non-toxic material that's sealed inside the Joulies' bean-like stainless steel shells, these wondrous creations help to cool down your drink to approachable levels faster than normal, then use the energy stored during that process to keep it warm.
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The DBM De Bethune iPhone case

The DBM De Bethune iPhone case updates the classic pocket-watch concept with a contemporary aesthetic and sumptuous alligator skin. The analog clock on the iPhone case has a DB 1024-caliber movement and offers a six-day power reserve. The DBM De Bethune case is protected by a fine oxide coating on its surface. The price of these alligator-covered phone protectors has not yet been announced.

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The newest Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke bottles

The Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke bottles mark another collaboration between the soft drink giant and the famed fashion designer. All three designs will feature a silhouette of Lagerfeld, with pink reigning as the dominant shade. The individual graphics include swirling pink stripes, black stars and dots for your viewing pleasure. The bottles are limited edition. The newest Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke bottles will be released in June 2011 in select specialty stores.

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Nordic Ware Rolled Omelette Pan

Making a perfectly rolled omelette need not be a battle against your cookware. The cast aluminum Nordic Ware Rolled Omelette Pan ($40) makes it easy to roll your own culinary creations thanks to a unique design that features a central divider that helps with filling placement and rolling, and a unique, specially designed spatula that keeps you from tearing your tube of tastiness to bits before it even hits the plate.
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The latest rendering of Porsche's plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder super sports car.

Porsche wowed the crowds with the 918 Spyder. A conceptual successor to the Carrera GT, the 918 Spyder showed what a hybrid could be in the extreme. Greeted by positive reactions, Porsche approved the model for production, and has now announced that it is accepting early orders.

The production version packs a 4.0-liter V8 engine and a pair of electric motors, working in unison to deliver 718 horsepower for a 3.1-second sprint to sixty and an impressive 78 miles per gallon. Only 918 examples will be offered, each fetching $845,000.

It will take Porsche a few years to build and deliver the supercar to its buyers around the world, and to keep buyers satisfied in the meantime, the German automaker is offering a special edition of its current performance flagship. The 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder (available in coupe or convertible) is essentially the same as the existing model -- right down to the $160k starting price -- but features some unique touches inspired by the new Spyder.

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Kobe Levi latest design

Taking his footwear design to humorous and artistic levels, enjoy a look at Kobi Levi’s  “Blonde Ambition” shoes inspired by Madonna’s tour.

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Hello Kitty Donuts

After the invention of Hello Kitty waffles, brownies, cookies, here are the Hello Kitty Donuts.

The Hello Kitty doughnuts comes in three different flavors: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

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A company called Cherish…ME has offered the world’s most expensive “Diamond Manicure.”

The treatment is known as ” Ice Manicure” by Cherish Angula which will include an arrangement of exclusive cut diamonds of 10 carats worths $51,000.

The aftercare of the manicure is offered by Cherish and team who are expert in the maintenance and removal of the diamonds. The service for luxury lovers is available in Dorchester, London.

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The Harry Winston Opus Eleven Limited Edition

The Harry Winston Opus Eleven is part of the luxurious Opus Series, which launched back in 2001. Every year a new watch is added to the collection, and the Opus Eleven boasts an astonishing 155 jewels and 566 components.
The spectacular Opus Eleven watch features three overlapping cylinders, which each hold a different function. The main circle marks the hours, while the other two are used for displaying minutes and for artistic purposes. The Opus Eleven looks so complicated and fragile that one might prefer it to be an art item and display it in their home. The Opus Eleven is extremely rare; only 111 will be sold.
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Meet Mr Louboutin

Famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin opened up to The New Yorker magazine about fashion, his legendary red bottoms and clogs. Here’s some of what he had to say:

“One thing I detest, I have to say, is when a shoe is too soft, and it’s molding to the foot. This is quite disgusting. And I really, really hate incredibly long shoes, where the last is very pointy, almost like Aladdin.”

“The shiny red color of the soles has no function other than to identify to the public that they are mine. I selected the color because it is engaging, flirtatious, memorable and the color of passion.”

“I hate the concept of the clog! It’s fake, it’s ugly, and it’s not even comfortable! And I hate the whole concept of comfort! It’s like when people say, ‘Well, we’re not really in love, but we’re in a comfortable relationship.’ You’re abandoning a lot of ideas when you are too into comfort. ‘Comfy’—that’s one of the worst words! I just picture a woman feeling bad, with a big bottle of alcohol, really puffy. It’s really depressing, but she likes her life because she has comfortable clogs.”

“When a woman buys a pair of shoes, she never looks at the shoe. She stands up and looks in the mirror, she looks at the breast, the ass, from the front, from the side, blah blah blah. If she likes herself, then she considers the shoe.”

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Wood Platform and Leather Strap Pumps from Lanvin’s Spring 2011 collection

Ideal for women who like distancing themselves, the summer shoes collection of Lanvin surprises by its originality and its preciosity. Luxurious leathers, patches of metal, straps, unique design. €590

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The #NINE Collection by Voila

The #NINE Collection by Voila offers a unique combination of style, sophistication and function that also is sure to stand out in any crowd.
Inspired by the Chinese Fend Shui aesthetic, the #NINE Collection by Voila features a figure eight design with two harmoniously balanced watch faces. In a surprising move, Voila has designed the #NINE Collection to feature local time on its upper face, while the lower face is intended for a global time of the wearer’s choice. Although this undoubtedly has the potential to cause confusion, for the careful wearer it’s sure to be an appealing touch.
Available in either stainless steel or in gold plating, the #NINE Collection by Voila is a dramatic albeit delicate fashion statement that screams luxury.
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The Wooden Xbox

The Wooden Xbox, a 1:1 copy of the original Xbox from Micrososft, is an absolute must have for gamer freaks and the eco-conscious. Sculpted by Ben Winfield, this Wooden Xbox looks like the real thing, with a carved Xbox logo, power and eject buttons, and four controller ports. What’s impressive is that it comes complete with a Wooden Xbox controller that has a pair of moving analog sticks, which works just like the real thing.
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Charity Sushi Cupcakes

Cakes for Japan is a series of pop-up cake shops all with the aim of raising funds for the Red Cross following the recent series of devastating events in Japan. Masterminded by Miss Cakehead and started in London, Cakes for Japan includes cake shops that have a unique twist, selling only treats which have been inspired by Japan. Green tea and cherry loaves, sushi cake pops, Hello Kitty Cupcakes, brownies representing the Japanese flag and painted cherry blossom cookies were just some of the goodies on sale at the London event, which sold out in just under 3 hours. Other Cakes for Japan events are now taking place across the UK, with one even taking place in Germany.
It’s a very simple fundraising concept and hopefully one which many more will copy. Cake makers donate delicious goods free of charge, which are then sold to the general public. All proceeds of Cakes for Japan go towards lending a helping hand—if a cake is bought for £5, then £5 goes to the Red Cross. Cake and charity certainly appear to be a perfect match.
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This a car is made like a shoe

Made by the Kang shoe company, it took six months to make and can carry two people. With a maximum speed of 20mph, it’s designed for Wiz Khalifa levels of stunting on haters and is a rather genius promotional tool . 
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Pavillon360 by Austrian firm Glas Marte.

Designed by Nuyken von Oefele and Jürgen Stoppel, the Pavillon360 is a column-free glass structure that offers you an unhindered 360-degree view. The idea behind the Pavillon360 is the creation of a modular space that can be expanded and fitted out individually. The surrounding sliding doors on all sides and retractable construction elements give an impression of being an extension to living space. Four pairs of windmill-like glass are arranged together to support the ceiling, like a mirror image of the ground.
They also offer different floor and ceiling panels and a selection of exclusive interior design variants, such as a hanging fireplace or a retractable built-in refrigerator. The glass structure has also received the ‘honorable mention’ award in the Red Dot product design award 2011.

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The limited edition David Yurman Ancestrale timepiece

The idea of the Ancestrale came to Evan Yurman, Design Director of Men’s Jewelry and Timepieces, while he was touring the serene vineyards of Cognac, France. Each timepiece in the refined Ancestrale line features a highly treasured complication — Tourbillon, plummeting hours and small seconds which are housed in a round case made of a warm rose gold. The Ancestrale Tourbillon is a limited edition of three piece unique watches, one of which will be available with a cognac diamond bezel while the Ancestrale jumping hours and Ancestrale small seconds are limited edition of 25 timepieces each. Only five will be available with a stunning cognac diamond bezel.

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Chanel Limited Edition private sale

Chanel’s fierce and sultry red, quilted handbag signed by Karl Lagerfeld was part of the 2008 Chanel Mobile Art exhibition. With only 50 bags ever produced and most given to A-listers of the fashion world, private sale site BillionDollarBabes.com had one of these exclusive Chanel handbags available to purchase for $9,989 in a special “Editor’s Luxury Pick” sale.

It was a rare opportunity to own a piece of fashion history never before available to the public, Billion Dollar Babes featured this striking handbag signed and dated by Karl Lagerfeld on the interior flap. The handbag is elegantly wrapped in a limited edition white Chanel duster bag and arrives in a distinctively crafted wooden box lined in linen. Included also is Chanel Mobile Art press books from places around the world such as Hong Kong, Paris and New York and a CD featuring the making of the handbag.

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Jaguar B99 concept car

Stunning in design, it combines modern and classic elements for a top-of-the-line luxury vehicle that will surely dominate anything that’s on the road right now.

Designed by the famous Italian coach builder Bertone, the Jaguar B99 concept car is completely independent from any control manufacturer. This means that this is a total reinterpretation of the beloved Jaguar vehicle.

Despite its sleek looks, the Jaguar B99 concept car actually has pretty aggressive presences. It is this mightiness that sets it apart from past designs. Though there isn’t much information about the Jaguar B99 concept car, you can still browse through the featured gallery to check out this interesting concept’s design.

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Fitzroy watches

Fitzroy is a new watch company out of England that aims to create the quintessential British timepiece. The watches ($590-$1,990) celebrate the country's heritage and fashion sense with elegant lines and bold colors. For their first collection the brand will launch with a standard automatic and chronograph model which are available in dozens of colorways and they've also created a strap-change mechanism to make it easy to swap in a different strap or bracelet.
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The Istanbul Edition luxury hotel makes its official debut in April 2011.

The European urban jewel is an exclusive new property situated in the center of the city’s trendy Levent area, surrounded by an impressive skyline, local hotspots, eateries and the Kanyon mall. The hotel’s opening closely follows that of The Waikiki EDITION, offering top-notch AAA 4-Diamond service, however, boasting unique décor, specific to Istanbul. 

Showcasing the exceptional collaborative design work of New York based architects, Gabellini Sheppard Associates; the 15 floor, 77-guestroom luxurious oasis provides a contemporary stylish aesthetic, featuring the best possible combination of Eastern and Western influences.

The spectacular property which houses a dramatic jaw-dropping, full-floor penthouse with sweeping city views, serves as a sophisticated lifestyle hub, providing multiple venues to enjoy the ultimate relaxation and entertainment. Standouts include a three-story, 20,0000 Square-Foot spa by ESPA, (with traditional Hammams) the signature Cipriani restaurant, Lobby Bar, Drawing Room and Screening Room, Meeting Studios, Business Center, Ballroom and Billionaire Nightclub.

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The Limited Edition Gulf MERIDIIST

Luxury watch-maker TAG Heuer and Gulf Oil have teamed to introduce a sophisticated mobile device, the limited edition Gulf MERIDIIST—taking its inspiration from racing legend, Michael Delaney.
Boasting a high-tech scratch resistant PVD finish on its sleek, modern build, the elegant handset pays homage to a racing legend – bearing Gulf’s signature racing colors of blue and orange on its battery cover, as well as its distinctive logo on the phone’s rear. Adorned with a crystal sapphire screen, this exclusive communication device is available in the limited quantity of 400.

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Tumi’s latest collaboration with New York graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos

 This limited edition series is called the Tumi Tag Collection. It comprises of four pieces where the interior of each bag features one of four drawings created by Crash as well as the edition number. 1000 of each style have been produced alongside an iPhone 4 case. The Tumi Tag collection will be is available now in Tumi stores and selected department stores worldwide. Prices range from $450-600.
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Miu Miu Lace-up Cutout Leather Heels

Hot off the runway, Miu Miu's lace-up brogue-style black, gold and fluorescent-green leather heels are the ultimate in party footwear. Stand out at cocktails by wearing this striking cutout pair with an appliquéd skirt and satin top. £610

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Perrelet Turbine watch collection gets its first ladies model with Turbine XS.

It uses the original Perrelet Turbine case that was about 43mm wide - though it could be smaller. The case is in either steel or titanium and DLC black coated. The design is a fascinating mixture between sport and luxury. With the spinning dial turbine allowing diamonds set on the dial to flash with movement of the wrist. More diamonds are set in the bezel and on the lugs. Instead of the original rubber strap a satin one is used.
The watch will be officially debuted soon.
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Range Rover Sport Luxury Edition

Land Rover has announced a new special edition of its Range Rover Sport model for the European market. Called the Luxury edition, it slots in between the HSE and Autobiography editions. It's distinguished by such special touches as a sunroof, heated steering wheel, contrast-stitched leather trim and a Harman/Kardon audio system.

Available in Europe exclusively with the 245hp, 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6, it can be ordered in white, black or bronze, offset by black trim and 20-inch wheels. Pricing comes in at a princely €110,000.
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Tea Treats inspired by Stella McCartney

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental continues to inspires us with its fun little MO Bar tea sets. This month, it's an all-vegan extravaganza that comes courtesy of Stella McCartney, with cute cakes and sweet sandwiches and other tasty treats.

Check out the little cocktail dresses, printed with the same fruity designs found on Stella's actual garments (they had to send those out to a special food printer to get them done so precisely)

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Mansory is setting its sights on motorcycles.

Instead of starting with an existing model, however, the Mansory Zapico ($TBA) is a custom ride, featuring a crazy design hewn from carbon fiber and aluminum, a S&S T 124 V2 engine good for 160 hp, carbon disc rims, leather upholstery, a weight of under 750 lbs., and the ability to zip from 0 to over 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
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The Turks Ballerina by Hunter

Now available is Hunter’s version of the rubber ballerina named the Turks, a very welcomed addition to rain footwear.

In July, five major chains and 10 specialty stores are expected to carry the women’s collection, which will wholesale from $130 to $160. 

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Steve Kuhl created this Pirate Ship bedroom for his son.

Kuhl Design Build, a Minneapolis area design/build firm specializing in remodeling and unique custom projects, created this bedroom which is certainly one of a kind. Built for a 6-year-old, the pirate theme was chosen after considering space ship, race car, and castle concepts.

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Macaron Day NYC

In 2010, Francois Payard, chef and owner of Francois Chocolate Bar and Francois Payard Bakery in New York City, organized the first annual Macaron Day in New York City. Macaron Day NYC is inspired by and coincides annually with the Jour du Macaron in Paris. It will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2011.

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The world's most expensive dog

A coal baron living in northern China just spent $1.5 million to buy what is considered the world's most expensive dog, a red Tibetan Mastiff.
In any case, the 180-pound 11-month-old red Tibetan Mastiff known as Big Splash, or "Hong Dong" in Mandarin, just earned the title of the world's priciest pooch. The breed can grow to be 285 pounds, and according to the breeder, Big Splash is such a perfect specimen that the eyeball-popping price is justified. It is believed the breed descended from wolves 58,000 years ago.

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Crystallization Spring 2011 collection

Booties from United Nude and Iris Van Herpen’s Crystallization Spring 2011 collection. Only 100 pairs will be produced and retail for $995.

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