Giuseppe Zanotti and Chopard Shoes' collaboration

Giuseppe Zanotti and Chopard teamed up to design a pair of hot pink stilettos that retail for $180,000.
The shoes, available only in a shade of fuschia, are covered in diamonds, pink sapphires, tourmalines, and russellites. The ankle straps are detachable to form bracelets.

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Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette Car Limited Edition

Luxury carmaker, Aston Martin and Parisian fashion authority, colette have teamed to present the limited edition, bespoke luxury Cygnet City Car – a stylishly modern + elegant way to explore your city streets. Celebrating the collaboration, 14 examples of the exquisite Cygnet + collette city car will be personalized via Aston Martin Works Tailored which delivers limitless options to customize the car with luxury touches, precisely fitted to customer specifications.


The sleek limited edition first launched in May 2011 with initial customer orders arriving at European dealers currently. The Cygnet is made for contemporary city lifestyles and like every Aston Martin it can be uniquely customized to suit individual tastes and styles, introducing new levels of luxury and bespoke capabilities to city cars.
Orders for the 14 “Cygnet & colette” pieces can be placed through the colette store in Paris for delivery by the end of the year. Prices start from €48,995.

The Aston Martin design team worked extremely close alongside their counterparts at colette to create the stunning + ultra-cool luxury car which features Lightning Silver paint with exclusive colette blue styling accents, including a race-inspired front bumper and bonnet livery, mirror caps and diamond turned road wheels. The car’s dark chocolate themed interior makes for a strikingly rich contrast to the exterior – taking its ‘high-style’ inspiration from colette’s mascot Oscar, the chocolate-brown Labrador.
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The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

Mini is a brand that typically sticks with tradition, so the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe comes as quite a surprise. 
The newest Mini is the company's first two seater, available in base, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works models, the latter of which also takes the crown for as the fastest-accelerating Mini ever thanks to a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with twin-scroll turbocharger pumping out 208hp, good for a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 149mph. Other features include an active rear spoiler that raises at 50mph — another Mini first — Electric Power Steering, standard DSC stability control, and either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox.
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The McLaren dealership opened at One Hyde Park address in London

The McLaren dealership — purveyors of the new + coveted MP4-12C supercar – opened its doors at the prestigious One Hyde Park address in London on June, 21. The opening of the new McLaren London location marks the first of the brand’s 35 new global dealers slated to open in 19 countries worldwide.
Following the luxury car brand’s first location in London, additional UK dealers which are scheduled to open include Manchester and Birmingham, followed by more European locations in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
By the end of 2011, all of McLaren’s new, bespoke dealerships will be officially open, including ten locations in North America: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Newport Beach (Orange County, California), Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tampa and Toronto.
The highly innovative new MP4-12C will be the first in a range of high-performance carbon-fiber based sports cars from McLaren Automotive. The 12C which boasts super-premium performance is lighter; more powerful + precisely more fuel efficient and more exclusive than its competitors.
All future McLaren sports cars will be built in the new £40m McLaren Production Centre (MPC), which is situated adjacent to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, England.
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Abu Dhabi's Destination Village

 Abu Dhabi is to construct a new sailing village to boost the Emirate’s appeal to watersports fans, the country’s tourism authorities announced June 13.
The new “Destination Village” will be completed in time for the abu dhabi Volvo Ocean Race’s stop in the Emirate, which is currently scheduled for January 1, 2012.
While the Volvo Ocean Race is in town, the 55,000 square meter village will be the home of the flotilla and a place for members of the public to visit and see the yachts, which will be taking a break on the third stop of their round-the-world competition.
During the two-week stopover, tourism authorities plans to host concerts, in-port races, receptions and evening events, as well as behind-the-scenes tours of Abu Dhabi’s own entry to the race, the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) team yacht.

Tourism authorities believe that the ambitious project will have a longer-term significance and could help boost the Emirate’s appeal as a sporting destination.

“The sea is in our blood and we want to encourage residents, nationals and expatriates alike, to get out onto the water,” explained Mubarak Al Muhairi, the director general of Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Authority.

“This will ensure that our hosting leaves a lasting legacy for the emirate and will also boost our long-term ambitions to be recognized as a compelling winter sailing and watersports destination.”

To construct the village, contractors will soon begin dredging the Corniche breakwater, which is overlooked by the Emirate’s impressive skyline, to make it deep enough for the 4.5 meter-keeled yachts to enter safely.

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Marc Jacobs Zip It studs earring

Accessories are the portion of your outfit in which you’re supposed to get creative, and these Marc Jacobs Zip It studs are the ideal way to do so. Featuring the zipper that we all know and love, the earrings are a fun yet classic style.

Finding an outfit to pair these earrings with definitely won’t be difficult. Coming in both silver and gold, the Marc Jacobs Zip It studs are guaranteed to match all colors of the rainbow. Although the zipper is an everyday element of the clothes we wear, these earrings recreate them and make them fabulously chic.
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Hublot Oceanographic 4000 Carbon Fiber

Hublot Oceanographic 4000 Carbon Fiber. If the 4000M (13,120 feet) depth rating wasn't impressive enough Hublot went one step further to increase the strength of the watch by wrapping the case in lightweight yet extremely durable carbon fiber. Limited to 1,000 pieces the watch will cost you a mere $25,900. 

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Louis Vuitton Only Watch 2011 timepiece

The Only Watch 2011 watch is a Tambour Driven Chronograph boasting a very luxurious and sporty look. The watch features an orange-and-black colorway complemented with lavish black gold features on the face. “Louis Vuitton” is printed around the face in orange, while “Only Watch 2011” is engraved on the back.
The most noted feature of this high-end watch is that it was designed in collaboration with Paul Pettavino, a young boy suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. All proceeds from the sales of the watch will be donated to charities supporting those suffering from the same conditions as Pettavino.
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J.P. Morgan Palladium Visa Signature card

First, the card itself is made of a rare silver metal that resembles platinum and 23 karat gold with laser engraved cardholders info which alone gives the card a value of $1,000. The card holds an annual fee of only $600 and has no preset spending limit. Some of the perks included are unlimited complimentary access to over 600 airport lounges worldwide, Marquis Jet 1-hour bonus flight time, top-tier concierge service and various other travel and purchase benefits.
Locking in a Palladium card won’t be so easy, in fact it might actually be harder than getting the Visa Black Card or Centurion Card by American Express. The Palladium card is only offered to private banking clients of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Investment Bank, Treasury Services or Commercial Bank where the average client has $30 million in an account.
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BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition

The BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition ($80,000) is boasting the full power of a normal M3 — complete with competition, premium, and convenience packages — the Frozen Black features a four liter V8 good for 414 hp and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds thanks to the M DCT dual-clutch transmission, matte black exterior paint, black M3 GTS wheels, red brake calipers, black Novillo leather seats with red contrast stitching, heated seats, a premium sound system, and the exclusivity that comes from being one of only 20 examples ever made.
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ZionEyez Video Recording Glasses

ZionEyez Video Recording Glasses ($150) are semi-stylish shades featuring an integrated 720p video camera, Bluetooth to instantly transfer the stream to your iPhone or Android device for uploading, and 8GB of flash memory in case you need to off-load your recordings later, secret agent-style. As a bonus, they come with clear and shaded removable lenses, so you don't have to worry about looking suspicious with your sunglasses on after sundown. 
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iCufflinks

Inspired by Apple's ever-present aluminum power buttons, the iCufflinks ($130) are ready to add some Cupertino-style flair to your formal attire. These "open source" cufflinks are machined from 6 series aluminum, and thanks to a battery that screws inside the housing — along with a tiny circuit board and LED.
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Mars Mega Yacht by Harrods costs $165 million

Recently, the Qatar’s Royal family took over the luxury department store Harrods, and since then has come up with some astronomically huge offerings, including a range of superyachts and megayachts. 
Qataris have made an agreement with opulence yacht group Watkins that offers a wide range of super expensive yacht for the uber rich patrons.The yachts range from the Turkey-made Ron Holland-designed Kestrel 106 costing $11 million to the 295-ft. Fincantieri project Mars by London based H2 Yacht Design that costs a cool $165 million. Several other models are also available, like the Bannenberg and Rowell designed, semi-displacement 213-ft. Heesen superyacht or the 246-ft. Mogambo that is due to be delivered in March 2012.
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The world’s priciest iPad at $1.2 Million

The popular Apple gadget which is adorned with 18 carat gold and showcasing 300 carats of sparkling diamonds weighs in as the world’s priciest iPad at $1.2 Million. This diamond-encrusted gadget which was designed by Camael Diamonds exhibits shimmering white diamonds as well as dazzling rare black diamonds – which are featured on the device’s home button and on the iPad’s bejeweled Apple logo, visible on the back of the device.
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Batali's Del Posto, the most expensive meal in New York

Chef Mario Batali of Del Posto restaurant has created a special meal list, which happens to be the most expensive in the city. 
The meal list consists of a dinner of 12 courses with compulsory wine pairings, which totals up to $1126 for a couple.
This particular meal list overtakes the famed Masa restaurant, where a fixed meal would cost the customer $450, but that too without the compulsory wine pairing. But the reason for which the restaurant charges the amount is for the ambiance and setting for dining, as well as for the high quality food which they serve. The ingredients of the dishes and wines are imported from the farthest corners of Italy in order to give its customers the most supreme possible dining experience. Specialties of the menu are elaborate and the list goes long; Carne Cruda with Truffled Salsa, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Wild Watercress, Cesare’s PROSCIUTTO di Parma, SCUNGILLI due with Black Garlic, Black Pepper, Lemon & Parsley to name a few.
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Vilner Mini Cooper Italian Job Edition

Mini Coopers are lauded for their incredibly fun handling characteristics and sporty S configurations, but their plasticy interiors tend to drive off more discerning customers. Not so with the Vilner Mini Cooper Italian Job Edition ($TBA). This specialty Cooper S conversion replaces the standard interior with seats of diamond-quilted Nappa leather, two-tone Alcantara coverings for the inner roof, pillars, and trim, and an exterior featuring a custom matte gray paint job, a matte black roof, trim, and wheels, and classic racing lines with side number decals.
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The Gresso iPhone4 Time Machine

Gresso unveils its latest project: the iPhone4 Time Machine mobile phone – designed specifically to keep time for well-heeled, globe-trotting travelers. 
The mobile handset’s unparalleled design embodies a combination of sophisticated style and the best of modern technology, delivering a unique and exclusive creation for Gresso’s discerning clientele.
The Gresso iPhone4 Time Machine features a stunning display of shockproof mineral glass adorned with diamond coating, outfitted with six independent Swiss watch movements. Stylishly in keeping with world time, the Time Machine concept precisely exhibits the time of six world-class business centers around the globe: New York, Tokyo, Paris, London, Hong Kong and Moscow.
The Gresso iPhone4 Time Machine is loftily priced at $6,000 – available for a limited time only – throughout 2011.
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World's most expensive Kebab

Andy Bates’ $1,225 kebab creation offers saffron infused flatbread, Champagne infused mint and cucumber yoghurt, micro cress and lettuce salad, chilli sauce made from the world’s most expensive chilli, milk-fed lamb from the Pyrenees, edible gold leaf garnish, Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes, oregano concass and barrel aged Yews Feta cheeses. The kebab was created to mark the launch of The Great Food Truck Race on the FoodNetwork.
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Audi R8 GT Spyder

Limited to just 333 units, the Audi R8 GT Spyder ($300.000) brings the scorching-hot 5.2-liter V10 — good for 560 hp, a 0-62 time of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed of 197 mph — to open-air driving, along with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer panels on the sides and rear, quattro all-wheel drive, an automated six-speed R tronic transmission with paddle shifters, round exhaust tailpipes, dark LED tail lights in a clear-glass design, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and, of course, Bluetooth tech.
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Special Edition watch to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet

Equipe watches has produced a special edition watch to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet. It makes sense that this is celebrated via a watch as Chevrolet was started by a man who was Swiss. Both out of Detroit, Equipe and Chevrolet come together for this unique version of the "Big Block" watch. The 12 o'clock indicator is the special 100 Years of Chevrolet logo, which the automobile brand's logo plated in gold.
The watch itself is in steel, in a rectangular shape is 42mm wide (49mm wide with the pushers). It has a Japanese Miyota quartz chronograph movement and attractive looking dial meant to please car-loving gear heads. The case itself is actually meant to evoke the look of an engine block, with the crown and pushers being pistons. The watch is attached to a rubber strap that looks like tire tread. Not sure on the pricing, but this watch was just released and should be available soon where Equipe watches are sold.
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Limited edition Porsche 911 Turbo S only for China

Porsche is celebrating its 10th year in the Chinese market by introducing a super-sleek special edition Porsche Turbo S. Only 10 units of this exclusive edition will be produced, priced at 3,488,000 RMB, or approximately $540,000. 
The brand new Porsche 911 Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary Edition sports a stunning Gold Bronze Metallic exterior paint job with super-attractive contrasting detail done in matte carbon and slick high-gloss black on the 19″ Sport Classic wheels.
The Porsche’s aerodynamics will see a boost via an Aerokit front spoiler, front lid, and black matte carbon fiber exterior mirrors. Additionally, each special edition model will be identified by a unique number which is exhibited on the right side wheel arch.
The car’s interior is a fitting tribute to Porsche’s motorsport heritage, combining striking black leather with carbon inserts and beautiful Alcantara, also showcasing black instrument dials with gold accents.
In addition to the luxury car brand’s unveiling of the Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary model, Porsche is set to open three new Porsche Centers in Taizhou, Zhengzhou, Haikou, and Chengdu Airport. The marque will also host various events across the country, celebrating its 10th year in China.
Sales of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary Edition are expected to begin in June 2011.
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Cartier iPad case

The Cartier iPad case hails from the prestige brand’s “Les Must” collection, offering three exquisite color options (fuchsia, black or camel goatskin) in which to carry your iPad in the epitome of style.

A functional + stylish luxury accessory, the Cartier iPad case is quite versatile as well (can be carried in 3 different ways), and elegantly bears the luxury brand’s embossed signature on the front exterior of the case. The luxury iPad case also features a sleek microfiber lining within its carefully crafted interior.
The luxurious Cartier iPad case is officially called the Digital Device Holder Compatible With The iPad – and the high-end accessories case for style-conscious gadget enthusiasts is loftily priced at $420 US (€290).
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Glashütte reissues the iconic Sixties Square

There are just a few manufacturers that can create timekeepers exuding such a dense level of class as the legendary Glashütte. This reissue of the iconic Sixties Square offers you a flying tourbillon, a 18kt gold 41mm case and numerous sophisticated details such as the feligre Arabic numerals. In the inside works a Glashütte in-house caliber which uses 2 diamonds among the 50 used jewels and provides its wearer a power reserve of 48 hours.
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Hasselblad 200-megapixel camera

The new Hasselblad camera is now on the market: the 200-megapixel H4D-200MS will set you back 32,000 euros, or about $45,000.

The camera actually uses a sensor with a mere 50 megapixels, but with Hasselblad's multishot technology combines six shots into one. That means moving subjects such as fashion models need not apply. But a lot of this very high-end photography involves static subjects such as jewelry, watches, cars, and paintings for reproduction.

Hasselblad announced the H4D-200MS last September at the Photokina show. At the time, the company said it hoped to release the camera in the first quarter.

The multishot technique isn't as crude as taking a bunch of shots and stitching them together. Instead, it works with a piezoelectric motor that moves the camera's image sensor a tiny amount before taking each photo.

The six-shot extended multishot mode augments an earlier option, the four-shot multishot mode. The multihsot modes offset each frame by a half or a full pixel width, an approach that compensates for the fact that each sensor pixel captures only red, green, or blue light. The four-shot mode takes about 20 seconds for a full photo; the six-shot mode takes about 30 seconds.

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Breguet Ref. 5839 Marine Tourbillon High Jewellery watch

This Breguet Ref. 5839 Marine Tourbillon High Jewellery watch is a diamond encrusted version of the Ref. 5937 from a few years ago. 
Breguet outfitted the watch case and dial with an impressive amount of diamonds, but still was able to retain that signature Breguet Marine watch look.
The 43mm wide 18k white gold case as about 11.77 carats of stones on it. One of the neatest parts is how Breguet was able to maintain the coined edge of the case using specially cut diamonds. Also not the unique pattern the diamonds create for the bezel. On the dial smaller diamonds are set in the middle of the dial and don't overshadow the hands. The dial itself is silvered 18k gold. Overall Breguet did a great job giving a men's jewelry watch a functional face.
Inside the watch is a Breguet caliber 554.4 manually wound tourbillon movement with the time and a chronograph complication. The watch has 50 hours of power reserve with special features that include a silicium balance spring and escapement wheel.
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Alexander McQueen Iris Plexiglas Box Clutch

The Alexander McQueen Iris Plexiglas Box Clutch is one of those statement pieces that's sure to garner glances and comments and envy whenever and wherever you carry it. The construction is pretty simple considering its impact: molded plexigas topped with a Swarovski-embellished gold metal clasp depicting a skull sitting inside a fully opened iris bloom. 
Very gothic-chic (as the brand does so well) but with a decidedly lighter vibe this time. Features are basic but include a gold metal frame and inside there's white leather trim. 
$2,295
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Project Zeus, Ferrai 458 Italia by SR Project

Titled Project Zeus, the style-amped Ferrari 458 Italia features superior additions including a slick gloss-black roof, a lip spoiler, side skirts + rear skirts, as well as 21-inch wheels at the front and 22-inch wheels at the rear provided by Forgiato. Extra touches such as lowering springs for suspension tuning were included by Novitec, while European tuner Akropovic assisted with the car’s sports exhaust system.A car which has seen its fair share of fancy revamps — the Ferrari 458 Italia – hailing from the Italian luxury automaker, showcases its latest glossy makeover by Canadian tuner, SR Project. 

The powerful road-beast known as the Ferrari 458 Italia comes equipped with a 4.5L V8 engine which is mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, the Ferrari 458 Italia supercar speeds from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds, maxing out at over 200 mph — a perfect subject for a masterful SR Project tuning.

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Tibet opens its first five-star hotel 12,000ft above sea level

The 5-star St. Regis Lhasa luxury hotel in Tibet, which boasts a breathtaking, surreal design, has opened its spectacular doors, standing at 12,000 feet above sea level. Further proof of the property’s remarkable height can be found in each of the hotel’s sumptuous rooms – which are notably fitted with oxygen tanks.

Introducing a new level of luxury in Tibet, the amazing property which takes its unique design inspiration from a nearby active monastery, boasts many pampering luxuries including personal butlers on-call, 150 stunning suites, 12 private luxurious villas, as well as a lavish spa, a swimming pool and fine dining options which include a wine bar and restaurants.

Tourist dollars reportedly make up 15 percent of Tibet’s economy, and the added touch of an unparalleled luxury lifestyle travel experience offered by St. Regis, is expected to provide much needed accommodations for a host of discerning travelers descending on the area to visit the nearby sacred 1419 Sera Monastery of Lhasa, as well as other Tibetan cultural and religious treasures.

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Sophy Robson Nail Art

Sophy Robson has recently been posting up some amazing nail art images on her site. Clearly she has a gift for the craft, with not only an eye for color and what’s fashionable now, but also crafting designs that are meticulously applied and look great on the nail. Which is tricky as nails provide a very small canvas and they’re sitting at the end of a set of hands so while the design idea in your head may look amazing, once applied it can appear entirely different. This design was done for nail art devotee Katy Perry.

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Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster

Based on the Jaguar E-Type of the 1960s, the Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster is a custom, all-new design that celebrates the classic while updating it for modern times. Features include an all-aluminum body, adapted from the original, custom windshield glass, custom-designed aluminum rimmed wheels with 3-eared wheel spinners for good measure, a "waterfall" console, and plenty of power, provided by an Eagle 4.7 liter engine and a five-speed gearbox.

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TAG Heuer Monaco Mikrograph Watch.

Only the second timepiece to use TAG's new in-house, 1/100 of a second accurate Mikrograph movement, the TAG Heuer Monaco Mikrograph Watch ($TBA) is a buyable piece of timekeeping history. It features a 43mm stainless steel case, a black "Barenia" leather strap, enough dials and sub-dials to confuse even the most gauge-friendly of souls, comes in a unique box created by South African artist Paul du Toit, and will be auctioned off later this year, with the proceeds going to help fund muscular dystrophy research.
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