Le Book 2010 London designed by Gareth Pugh

The Le Book 2010 London is designed by Gareth Pugh. Along with creative director Daren Ellis and filmmaker Ruth Hog-leg, Gareth Pugh designed this edition of Le Book London 2010.

Daren Ellis: “Gareth Pugh is one of the most talented and interesting designers working in fashion today. What I most admire about him is that he always stays true to his identity. I wanted to bring this strong visual identity to the project – his use of bold shapes and forms, the strength of his print-based graphics and the prevalence of black and white in his work “.

www.lebook.com and selected bookshops worldwide.

Vincent - .Hannah Martin London

Luxury jewelery line Hannah Martin London have announced their brand new collection called Vincent.

Vincent is inspired by Hannah Martin's latest muse - the shadowy patriarch of the Russian mob, ruling London with an elegant iron fist. Inspired by Russian modernism, Tsarist symbolism and all things gentleman gangster ...

Martin creates limited edition, hand crafted pieces of jewellery for men - that girls will steal. Its androgynous, sexy, elegant and with a generous dash of rock n' roll.

Check out www.HannahMartinLondon.com.

Albert Watson's 1993 nude Kate Moss, Marrakech at Christie's

Christie's London will auction off a collection of photographs on Nov. 19. The collection will include a 2000 portrait of Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen by Mark Seliger, estimated at $9,000 to $12,000 - Martin Schoeller's 2003 Angelina Jolie with Blood, est. at $23,000 - $39,000, Albert Watson's 1993 nude Kate Moss, Marrakech, est. at $23,000 - $31,000; David LaChapelle's 1999 Britney Spears, Baby, est. $23,000 - $31,000; Michel Comte's 1996 James King, New York City, est. $6,000 - $9,000; and Gavin Bond's 2007 snap of Victoria's Secret stunner Adriana Lima, est. $5,000 - $8,000.

Modernist London Winter Edition Greeting Cards

Stefi Orazi studio offers these great modernist London Winter Edition Greeting Cards. The cards are available in London at SCP and twentytwentyone.
Also available to buy online at www.thingsyoucanbuy.co.uk

MayFair Hotel Suite for a Year

London's MayFair Hotel is "selling" one of its Signature Suites for an entire year. For $585,000, you'll have full access to the suite for 365 days, compared with the nightly rate of $5,200. (This is a 60% discount.) The one-bedroom suite includes a Harrison & Gil hand-carved headboard in the bedroom and an Italian marble bathroom with a limestone egg bath. The sitting room features Chinese antiques, a full-size Cattelan dining table to seat 10 and a remote-controlled fireplace, Forbes reports

For more information, visit www.themayfairsuites.com.

Richard Prince UK Solo Show

Richard Prince's first major UK solo show opens in London at the Serpentine Gallery on Thursday. Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs threw a pre-opening party for the artist. Running through Sept. 7, the exhibition, called Continuation, follows Prince's Guggenheim retrospective from last year.

One Hyde Park

The world's most expensive apartment sold for $200 Million. One Hyde Park, the new luxury apartment building in London's Knightsbridge neighborhood has pre-sold 1 of its 4 exclusive penthouse apartments.

world's most expensive home £80million

The world's most expensive home has been bought in London for £80million.

The buyer of the large detached house in Kensington, South-West London, is thought to be Ukrainian businesswoman and philanthropist Elena Franchuk.

The sale crunches the previous high of £67million for steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal's home in Kensington Palace Gardens

contemporary art auction breaks records in London

A contemporary art auction raised 95 million pounds in London, Sotheby's tells AP.

Francis Bacon's "Study Of Nude With Figure In A Mirror", was bought by a private European collector for 19.9 million pounds, compared to its pre-sale estimate of at least 18 million pounds.
T
he auction had been expected to raise about 72 million pounds.

Mojito of the Future

To celebrate 146 years of heritage, Bacardi worked with world renowned molecular mixologist Eben Freeman to create the first Bacardi Mojito of the Future.

Mojito of the Future uses Molecular mixology - the new avant garde approach to drinks that mirrors the legendary techniques of molecular gastronomy. Through reinventing, deconstructing and reconstructing familiar drinks then layering and intensifying the flavours - bartenders are now offering their consumers a brand new drinking experience. Using alternatives to the more traditional mixers such a purees, foams, emulsions, powders and even ice-creams along with equipment commonly seen in labs, hospitals and DIY stores these techniques have created a unique new way to enjoy cocktails!

Violet May's Blackberry purse

Violet May's Blackberry purse is a fabulous way to carry all your essential everyday items- it holds your coins, notes, bank & business cards and has an internal slot for your Blackberry/iPhone or iPod. And when you are traveling there’s also an extra compartment that’s the perfect size for your passport. Made in python print .

£1,000,000 for a BANKSY

An ebay user is hopes to score £1,000,000 for a BANKSY - ORIGINAL on Portobello Road, London. According to the auction now at £25000, Banksy asked the owner of this apartment if he could graffiti the wall. The owner (Luti) asserts to have exhausted over £1,000 shielding the work of art till date.

Britain's most expensive house goes on sale

A house in Belgrave Square is set to enter the record books with a price tag of £90million.

The six-storey stucco house in Belgravia, which is nearing the end of a two-year refurbishment, is one of the finest residences in a square dominated by embassies and offices.

Land Registry records show it is owned by a Madeira-registered company, believed to be run by a Lebanese man.

The owner paid £6.87million for a 99-year lease in January 2005.

20th Century Decorative Arts, selected by Gordon Watson

Sotheby's London will hold an auction: 20th Century Decorative Arts, selected by Gordon Watson, Wallpaper reports

The diverse and eclectic auction includes of over 250 lots spanning eight decades of 20th century design including French Art Deco furniture from masters Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupre-Lafon and Jacques Adnet, Venetian glass by Carlo Scarpa and Fulvio Bianconi, and even contemporary English silver from Paul Belvoir.


Sotheby's
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The acution will take place at 2pm on Wednesday September 26th.

London’s Harrods hires cobra to guard $120,000 shoes

London’s Harrods has hired a cobra to guard a 62,000 pound (120,000 dollar) pair of ruby- sapphire- and diamond-encrusted Rene Caovilla sandals at their London launch.


A spokeswoman for Harrods admitted that the cobra had been hired strictly for Monday's launch of the shoe collection.

"The snake has now been returned to its owner," she said.

Aesop London

Aesop's, skincare brand out of Australia is set to open their second European store in London. Located in Mayfair, Aesop London will deliver their full product range together with comprehensive consultations and exceptional service.