CUTLER & GROSS FOR MULBERRY SPRING/SUMMER 2008

Mulberry is making its Sunglasses debut for Spring/Summer 2008 with Cutler & Gross.

The collection showcases a small history from the archives of Cutler & Gross dating back from the bold block colors of the early eighties to rock & roll style of the nineties.

The sunglasses are all hand made in France and Italy and are iconic pieces. They are produced from Italian sheet plastic which are then tumble dried and hand polished, to create a beautiful waxy sheen which is synonymous with their style.

Five styles make up the collection and are all exclusive to Mulberry:

The Betsie, Jackie, Francis and Debbie come in both bright and neutral colour ways ranging from bright turquoise and fuchsia to navy’s and whites. A classic Aviator completes the range in striking gold titanium. All the sunglasses come with their own individual cases in patent coloured leather to compliment these different styles.

The retail debut is January 2008, exclusively for the Bond Street flagship store and will retail at £225.

Averna's First Ever Line Extension

Averna is introducing the first line extension in the company’s 140-year history. Focusing on evolving the Aperitivo and after-dinner drink experience, Averna now introduces three Sambucas — traditional, licorice and citrus — and Averna’s very own Limoni, a lemon juice-distilled liqueur.


Sambuca was created in the mid-19th century and was named for the Sambucchelli” who were bringing anise-flavored water (the anise provided a stronger thirst quenching effect) to the peasants in the field. It is typically served neat or over ice as a ‘digestivo.’ In a blind consumer taste test conducted in Italy, Averna Sambuca took first place for the best ‘perfume’ and taste. Made of star anise (found on the evergreen tree in southwest China), a spice that is widely used in Chinese and Indian cuisine and beverages, Averna Sambuca’s fresh taste is a result of a unique blend of this special anise and spices.



Averna’s ‘Sambuca alla Liquirizia’ is a combination of star anise and licorice. Licorice root from Sicily has a powerful taste sweeter than sugar; when combined with the star anise these powerful tastes form a potent and invigorating Sambuca that is perfect for sipping neat or adding to coffee. Averna’s ‘Sambuca agli Agrumi’ is an innovative twist on the traditional Sambuca, featuring citrus fruit flavoring. The star anise is paired with tangy fruits to create an intense taste. All new products carry a suggested retail price of $28.99 and are 84 proof.


Limoni (SRP $29.99) is different than Limoncello in that it is distilled from actual lemons and lemon juice whereas Limoncello is a grain alcohol with lemon flavoring. The Averna ‘Limoni di Sicilia’ is a lemon liqueur that uses world-renowned Sicilian lemons to introduce a fresh citrus taste. The Sicilian lemons are unlike any other in that they taste and smell like Zagara flower, which covers the Sicilian landscape. The combination of fresh, soft taste and orange blossom flavor makes the Averna Limoni di Sicilia truly stand out.

Chopard diamond broach

In February , Chopard will launch the Chopard titanium, spinel, conch pearl and diamond broach for $351,000,

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Swarovski Limited Edition Crystal Toaster

Here is Swarovski's Limited Edition Crystal Toaster available for $300 at Neiman
Designed by Russell Hobbs®, the Toaster features Glass and stainless steel embellished with more than 200 Swarovski“ crystals.


• Variable browning control.
• Includes extra-lift handle and crumb tray.
• Limited edition of 500.
• 9"H x 18"W x 6"D.

Lyngdorf Audio D-1 Home Theater Processor

Lyngdorf Audio showed off their D-1 Home Theater processor at Ces 2008. The Lyngdorf D-1 Home Theater Processor will be the first audio product to feature THX Media Director, which converts all your content into smart content that sends out its AV settings, D-1 is also the first multi-channel home theatre processor where the complete signal processing takes place only in the digital domain. There is no analog-to-digital or D/A conversion anywhere in the signal path.

Lyngdorf D-1 - $17,000.

miiSTOR ICE

miiSTOR has launched ICE, a USB drive in platinum and a hand-set with 456 white diamonds. The ICE USB drive is available on request only and costs £15,000.

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 8 LCD display

Bang & Olufsen has announced BeoVision 8, a new 32-inch flat screen with an integrated center channel speaker that delivers state-of-the-art sound and picture quality and offers flexible placement options.

BeoVision 8 has both a high light transmission and a high black level, which is important to create the best picture possible on a LCD screen. BeoVision 8 will be available in all Bang & Olufsen showrooms by February 2008 with a price tag of $3950.

Francis Bacon’s Triptych 1974-77

Francis Bacon's ‘Triptych 1974-77’ three-part painting is expected to sell for 25 million pounds ($50 million) in London at Christie’s. The painting is one of a series of works Bacon painted after the suicide of his lover George Dyer in 1971. The Triptych 1974-77 will be part of Christie’s contemporary art sale on Feb. 6.