Limited Edition Ferrari Paddock Chronograph

Ferrari has announced a range of new limited edition timepieces, available exclusively for its online customers. Specifically, the Ferrari Store has launched the Ferrari Paddock Chronograph line in a limited run of 299 pieces.

The series comprises three chronographs, including a Black/Carbon version combined with a pair of cufflinks with Prancing Horse logo enamelled on carbon fibre base in stainless steel with black titan colour finishing.

The limited edition Ferrari Paddock Chronograph sells for EUR695 (approx. $1,050 at the current exchange rate). Each watch carries its individual Limited Edition number engraved on the case back.

Blaze by Yvonne Beever

Yvonne Beever trained in fashion and textiles at St. Martins School of Art. After a career in the fashion industry, she decided to concentrate her highly original talents on her passion for embroidery. Experimenting with different fabrics and different methods of drawing and painting together with her highly-skilled freehand machine embroidery, she has fashioned pieces unlike anything seen before. Juxtaposing the gentle, modest ‘WI’ image of old-fashioned needlework with a decidedly immodest choice of subject matter, her work has a cute wit and charm so often lacking in erotic art. Inspired by 50's ‘girlie’ magazine covers given a typically light-hearted twist, these 11 unique pieces have been created exclusively for 20ltd.com. Each piece comes framed in a hand-made natural oak and set behind glass to protect the embroidery, the width of the frame is approximately 13mm.

Club Coke bottle by MIKA & Yasmine

Singer MIKA has created a Club Coke bottle, with his designer sister Yasmine. Club Coke sees artists creating limited edition designs.

Effectus Lux Lucis by Victoria Grant

London Milliner, Victoria Grant, brings a whole new edge to contemporary hat wearing. Her arresting designs have attracted a host of style-charting devotees including Dita Von Tees, Christina Aguilera, Penelope Cruz, Annie Lennox, Dolce & ; Gabanna &  Jay Joplin. None more so than this one created exclusively for 20ltd.com. Inspired by the British Royal Artillery and Medieval Execution Mask, this remarkable piece combines Victoria’s whimsical sense of Heritage vs. Humour to create a fully functional Art Piece. To be worn or used as a lamp (Maximum Wattage 15). Hand crafted from Pierced Fur felt and Aluminium Chain with an ostentatious Bird of Paradise puff it is a high salute to good old British Heritage and the mysterious underworld of sex & roleplay pursued through the ages.

www.victoriagrant.co.uk

Selfridges coca-cola bottle

Coca-Cola have launched a new version of their timeless bottle design, made for the London department store, Selfridges.

The limited edition bottle sports a yellow hue, accented with red Coca-Cola script and matching bottle cap.

They are now available in the “Wonder Room” until the end of May 2009 at Selfridges London. Price: £1.29 per bottle.

1905 Chronograph by Gerald Genta for Ritz Fine Jew

In 2007, Ritz Fine Jewellery, London approached M. Gerald Genta with a view to creating a small series of timepieces that combined simple, elegant lines, the best materials and the highest possible level of finish – at the heart of each a movement that would delight even the most knowledgeable and discerning of aficionados. The result is a remarkable feat of watch making skill. Drawing inspiration from no watch that had ever gone before but rather assimilating architectural, cultural and social elements from The Ritz Hotel in London, Genta has created three ranges, each comprising a date model, a chronograph model and a tourbillon model.

Available in a choice of precious metals, the entire collection amounts to just 15 watches, each of which is limited to a numbered edition of one. The dial of each watch has purposely been left blank, free from any form of branding – allowing the collector to personalise the piece (with if desired a motif designed by Genta himself). If the dial is to be personalised, the details of what is required will be carefully considered before a lead time is confirmed. Testimony to Genta’s pride in this extraordinary work, he has for the first time allowed his signature to be engraved on each watch. This self-winding 1905 Chronograph is one of only 15 pieces in the collection. Named after the year in which construction began on hotelier Cesar Ritz's Chateau-style hotel in London's Piccadilly, this cushion-shaped design features an upper case in the form of a 'soft square'. Sapphire crystal with sapphire set winding crown in 18ct white gold (the customer has a choice of fine crocodile coloured straps on a white gold deployment clasp), it is available only through 20ltd.com and is limited to a numbered edition of one.

Limited Edition Enric Rovira Easter Eggs

This year, to celebrate Easter, Spanish artisan chocolatier Enric Rovira has created a limited edition range of luxurious eggs for Harvey Nichols. The exclusive range features three designs: the Fibrós, Brillant and Quadrat. Only 200 eggs will be made, one of which will contain a special Golden Ticket.

The Golden Ticket will entitle the lucky winner to be flown over to Barcelona to visit the Enric Rovira workshop, followed by a meal at a top restaurant and an overnight stay in the heart of the city.

The Fibrós and Brillant eggs are hand made with an enticing mixture of the finest dark and white chocolate on a dark chocolate base, and the Quadrat is a white chocolate egg decorated with dark chocolate powder.

With only 200 eggs available to purchase, all exclusively available at Harvey Nichols nationwide, this is the ultimate treat for chocolate enthusiasts. Enric Rovira is a speciality chocolatier, based in the beautiful city of Barcelona, from where he takes a lot of his inspiration. His chocolates are works of art that defy conventional chocolate flavours and presentation.

The three chocolate egg designs, Fibrós, Brillant and Quadrat, will be available exclusively at Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets nationwide, priced at £29.95.

Leica M8 in white

Leica have made a special edition of the Leica M8 with white casing , white leather trim and brushed aluminum controls. The Leica All White M8 is based on the M8.2 and has a 10.3 megapixel resolution and the Leica ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, it will be available in limited quantities exclusively from Leica.

Movado limited edition Museum(r)

Movado released a limited edition Museum(r) to celebrate the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater' 50th anniversary. The dial watch designed with a double-wrap sliced strap that signifies the movement and the fluidity of dance. Ailey's signature anniversary orange inspired the strap color, and the case-back of the timepiece features Ailey's 50th Anniversary logo. The Movado Museum dial limited edition Alvin Ailey watch retails for $795 and is available at Macy's and select Movado Boutiques.

Franco Maria Ricci Michelangelo La Dotta Mano Book

Franco Maria Ricci has released a Michelangelo book depicting his life’s greatest works. The book’s cover features a reproduction of his Madonna della Scala fresco made on marble by artisans using the same techniques used by Michelangelo over five hundred years ago. The book contains detailed photographs of Michelangelo’s work as well as an extensive history of his life and works. Only thirty three copies of the book will be made.

Maybach 72

Maybach has announced the Maybach 72. The car started out as a 2004 Maybach 62, and was stretched an extra 10 decimeters (about 3.3 ft.) in order to add an additional pair of rear-facing back seats. The one-off vehicle is being offered for sale at $780,000.

Limited Edition Chivas Regal Bottle By Alexander McQueen

Designer Alexander McQueen has teamed with Whisky maker Chivas Regal to create a limited edition bottle for Chivas Regal's Gold Signature 18 Year whiskey. The limited edition bottle is features blue leather and a gold label as well as a cork made in McQueen’s signature Union Jack colors. Only three hundred of the bottles will be made.

Jean Paul Gaultier launches limited edition Evian bottle

Evian has partnered with French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier to produce a unique and exclusive creation. With his characteristic imagination and boldness, Jean Paul Gaultier offers us an avowedly youthful and playful take on Evian natural mineral water.

With giant crystals and oversized letters generously enveloping the bottle this special edition Evian bottle offers an extravagant celebration of the simplicity of pure beauty.

To be appreciated alone or as a pair, these playful and stylish objects emphasize the clearness of the meeting between the designer and his source of inspiration, Evian natural mineral water.


Available for Xmas at Harvey Nicholls, Harrods and Selfridges, visit www.evian.com. RRP £3.99

Stockinger and Bentley limited edition safes

German safe manufacturer Stockinger has teamed up with Bentley Motors Ltd. to produce two limited edition safes. The Continental and Arnage safes are designed to be impenetrable and feature numerous security mechanisms such as built in alarms and GPS trackers. The handle features the landmark Bentley “B” right in the center !
The Arnage safe costs $180,000, while the Continental safe retails for about $168,000.

Mobiado Lucido - Limited Edition

Mobiado has announced the Mobiado Lucido - Limited Edition. The unlocked mobile works any GSM operator. The Mobiado Lucido also supports MP3, MP4, eAAC+ and AAC multimedia file formats and comes with A 2 megapixel camera and 2GB of memory.

Only 200 pieces of it will be produced.

Limited edition Victorian F-style Mandolin

Gibson Original, has announced the introduction of the Limited Edition Gibson Victorian F-style Mandolin with only 15 available in the world.

The Gibson Victorian Mandolin has each of the time-proven features that mandolin players demand while combining the best attributes of the F5 and the F4 mandolin. It is constructed of figured maple back, sides and neck, and a red spruce top with f-holes, all held together with a hot hide glue. As a special touch, the limited edition instruments are made with a one-piece figured maple back, stunningly accentuated in an early teens Victorian Era Red Sunburst finish.

The limited edition model is a result of a decade of innovation and craftsmanship and can only be owned by 15 fortunate players. Gibson will only produce 15 of these models. Dealer locations can be found on www.gibson.com. Each instrument will come with complete with a hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity.

1800 Essential Tequila Artists Series

1800 Essential Tequila has launched a limited edition Artists collection, featuring bottles by graphic artists. Featured here is the bottle designed by Mexico City-based Jorge Alderete.

Lalique Limited Edition Turtle Vase

Lalique - known for their exquisite crystal work has launched the Limited Edition Turtle Vase named after the reptile due to its design which imitates the shell of a turtle. This vase is from their Sculpture d’lumiere collection and is available in both black and white crystal versions.

Goroka Limited Edition Nespresso Coffee

Nespresso have released a limited edition coffee for 2008 named Goroka. Goroka uses Arabica beans which were grown in the very humid and warm tropical rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Goroka is available exclusively from Nespresso stores worldwide.

Hublot limited edition 'Euro 2008' Big Bang

Hublot has released a limited edition Big Bang to celebrate their role as sponsors of the Euro 2008 football tournament. The Euro 2008 Big Bang features a unique chronograph movement named the HUB45 which times forty five minutes instead of one hour. (time of game) Only two thousand and eight will be made.