10.16.2007

Lanvin "New" Shopper


Lanvin's "New" Shopper for Fall 2007 is priced at $1,235.00

The Lambskin shopper with front zip pocket features leather knotted handles with gunmetal hardware, detachable gold and silver medallion, black logo lined interior with leather multifunction pocket and small zip pocket. 13" x 15". 8" handle drop. Available in Black.

Bamboo TV Stand


Logue Studio's n02 TV Stand features cabinetry that was constructed from renewable, super hard, solid bamboo material. The TV stand features integrated cable management and flip down door. The model is available in 3 different finishes for $1100.

Yu by Mane


Mane has launched Yu (Yu in Chinese means rain ) one of the most expensive fragrances. Cecile Krakower of Mane who developed the scents says that he picked every ingredient for its various quality.

Perrelet's 230th anniversary watch


Perrelet will launch the Perrelet A230 Watch to celebrate their 230th anniversary . The watch has a two-tone 18K white and rose gold 43.50 mm case and a rubber strap. The watch uses the P-231 movement of 260 individual parts . The watch has front and back sapphire crystals to observe the movement. 77 numbered pieces available worldwide for $28,000 each.

Water Lounge by Hoesch




Hoesch's Water Lounge is a bath tub concept by NOA Design that combines the relaxing qualities of a lounger and a bathtub into a single product.

The tub filler is integrated into the 1.4 meter high swiveling halogen lamp.

By Kilian


By Kilian is a range of six eau de parfums from Kilian Hennessy, a former marketing executive at L'Oréal and heir to the Hennessy cognac family, IHT reports. Every measure, from scent to packaging development, has been taken to make the line a luxury product. For example, bottles are presented in a lacquered wood box with subtle engraving on the sides and lined in black satin. The black metal bottle cap is sumptuously heavy, compared with the thin metal or clear plastic that typically tops scent bottles these days.

"I want to go back to the grand era of perfume but make it modern," Hennessy said from his tiny black and lavender office in Paris.

By Kilian, will sell for $232 for a 50-milliliter bottle.

Simon Cowell buys a Bugatti Veyron


X Factor boss Simon Cowell has spent £1 million on two incredible cars in LA.

Simon splashed out £750,000 on a Bugatti Veyron - the world's most expensive and fastest street-legal car, Daily Mail UK reports

With in excess of 1000 horsepower, the Veyron - built by Volkswagen - has top speed of 253.81 mph (408.47 km/h).

mori ex cacao 'death by chocolate' by d.l. & co.


douglas little & valerie gordon, drawn together by a mutual admiration for the quality and beauty of each other’s creations, have launched the mori ex cacao collection. based on dl&co’s memento mori collection, the exquisite skulls are rendered in bittersweet chocolate, filled with one of three delicious centers and then individually painted with colored cocoa butter to achieve the pristine, disturbing result. $40.00


Seen at Luxist.com

Free helicopter transfer service from Continental

Business class travelers flying transatlantic to Newark with Continental Airlines are being offered free helicopter transfers into New York City. The shuttle service runs on weekdays and connects passengers to heliports in Downtown and Midtown Manhattan, by the US Helicopter Corporation.

Gordon Ramsay Wine Decanter by Royal Doulton


Designed by world renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay and the Royal Doulton team, the Gordon Ramsay Wine Decanter offers a classic Wine Decanter of restaurant quality for your home. The Hand-made glass decanter holds 28.5 ounces. Dishwasher safe, but hand-washing recommended.

Inspired by Luxist.com's Gordon Ramsay's Cookware Collection Post

Paradigm in-ceiling speakers


Paradigm has announced the SIG-1.5R and SIG1.5R-30 in-ceiling speakers under their lovely Signature Series. Both the models come with P-Be Pure-Beryllium domes and Co-PAL Cobalt-Infused Anodized Pure-Aluminum cones that add to the speakers' rigidity. Paradigm also used its Guided Soundfield system to help these models focus the sound on a particular area. The speakers cost $1,200 a pair for the SIG-1.5R and $700 each for SIG-1.5R-30.

Sub Rosa Spirits's Tarragon & Saffron Vodka


Sub Rosa Spirits an Oregon craft distillery produces the Tarragon & Saffron Vodkas touted to carry great intensity and flavor.

The Tarragon infused vodka is delightfully herbal, made with fresh grown tarragon leaves and a hint of mint. The pale green color is natural, the flavor is refreshing. The Saffron infused vodka is intense. This distillate is beguiling with toasted cumin on the nose and lemony sweet coriander on the mid-palate.

seen at Luxist.com

Burj Al Arab in Dubai vs Clyde Quay, in Plymouth



The world's only 'seven-star' hotel, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, has launched a legal battle to stop Millbay's lead developers, the English Cities Fund. They claim concept designs for Millbay's iconic new tower resemble their sail-shaped Dubai landmark.

The English Cities Fund and its architects RTKL are working on detailed plans for Clyde Quay, which will be at the heart of Millbay and will offer the opportunity for Plymouth's own top-quality hotel housed in an iconic 18-storey tower.

BMW X6

BMW's X6 coupe-crossover, is a gorgeous "Sport Activity Coupe." BMW will be the first automaker to bring such an SUV to market.

The X6 is expected to arrive in dealerships in early 2008.

BMW design chief Chris Bangle said "a good concept realizes itself in a short amount of time." The X6, no doubt, falls under this category in BMW's mind.


Exterior designer Pierre Leclercq says the X6 is "a real sports car," true to BMW's tradition. "There's nothing like this on the market right now."


Lanvin Hi-Top Sneaker


For Fall 2007, Lanvin's Hi-Top Sneaker priced at $700.00. The Lanvin Hi-Top Sneaker features patent leather and nylon mesh on a rubber sole.

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