11.01.2008

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

10.24.2008

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

10.17.2008

Cirrus Design’s SR22-G3 personal aircraft


Cirrus Design’s SR22-G3 is a luxurious, top-of-the-line, personal airplane built for upscale clientele looking to fly higher, farther, and faster in style. With lush leather seating, XM satellite radio, glass avionics and a full-plane parachute system, the Cirrus SR22-G3 offers customers exceptional value, extraordinary safety features, and exquisite craftsmanship. Base prices start at approximately $400,000 and clients interested in this chic plane can even customize color schemes, interiors and features.


More than a means of travel, Cirrus aircraft is a voyager’s sanctuary for comfortable transportation. Cirrus’ sleek, high-performance planes will truly transform any trip into an amazing. You can find a sales center near you, anywhere in the country, by logging on to www.cirrusdesign.com and typing in your area code.

Balblair Whisky


Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky is a super-premium malt, distinguished by its use of hand-selected vintages and devotion to detail.


Renowned for its contemporary appeal and sumptuous taste, Balblair is firmly focused on international luxury markets and is enjoying continued global success amongst discerning consumers.


At Balblair Distillery, on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Edderton, Tain, each vintage is carefully chosen by distillery manager John MacDonald. Great attention is paid to the selection process and only the most excellent whiskies – those that have reached the peak of their perfection – are picked and named after the year of their casking. Those vintages currently available - Balblair 1975, Balblair 1989 and Balblair 1997 – are each unique but share the whisky’s core style: vanilla notes, rich fruit characters, spicy tones and a creamy, smooth finish.



To complement its mantra of ‘originality, good taste and fine quality’, Balblair has been building partnerships with outward-looking, like-minded brands including Mackintosh Rainwear, wall-paper and textile designers Timorous Beasties and Scottish, contemporary artist, JoLoMo in an effort to shift traditional stereotypes of Scotland both in the UK and abroad.


Furthermore, Balblair’s innovative approach and commitment to excellence has been recognized with a plethora of awards, including Gold and Gold Best in Class at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2008 and Gold at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2008. Balblair also contributed significantly to Inver House (its parent company)’s win as “Distiller of the Year” at this year’s Icons of Whisky awards, beating hundreds of regional and global finalists.



Balblair - visit www.balblair.com

DUCATI MONSTER 1100


Ducati North America have announced the latest additions to its iconic Monster line of “naked” sport bikes, the Monster 1100 and 1100 S models.

The arrival of the new Monster 1100 and 1100 S models increases the displacement of the redesigned Monster family, which defines the naked motorcycle and has been staking its claim worldwide as the new icon of Italian excellence.

The 'less-is-more' philosophy behind all Monsters underlines Ducati's never-ending pursuit of genuinely compact, high performance motorcycles; but these new models have succeeded in being even more 'pared down' than their predecessors. The Monster 1100 weighs only 371 lbs (369 lbs for the S version), making it by far the lightest bike in its category.

The new Monster 1100 design perfectly balances sports performance, riding pleasure and stunning looks. With its single-sided aluminum swingarm, high-spec componentry, race-oriented chassis and 15 years of evolution, the Monster 1100 now takes its place at the head of the Monster family.

The Monster 1100 S is a pure concentrate of light weight, power, design and exclusivity. The 'S' features fully adjustable 43mm titanium nitride coated Ohlins forks and progressive Ohlins rear shock absorber with adjustable pre-load and return damping. Carbon fiber cam belt covers, silencer guards and front fender reduce weight by a further 2.2 lbs. The distinctive gold five spoke wheels of the Monster 1100 S give it the elegant style and same sporting look as historical Ducati race bikes.

Both versions of the new Monster 1100 come with removable single seat covers and neat micro-bikini fairings; and are powered by the charismatic two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine that boasts 95hp at 7500rpm and an impressive 79.5 lb/ft of torque at 6000rpm.

The base selling price for the Monster 1100 is $11,995.

10.15.2008

hanger-wall lamp by Pallucco, Alone


Alone, designed by Daniele Trebbi , is an “illuminated circular outline”, a coat hook that casts an eye at the concept of a wall light. Its clear-cut, linear design is enhanced at the rear by an opal finish ring that fills with white light creating a bright halo focusing on the hanging garment. Alone can be used in various ways – on its own, in a row or randomly scattered – contributing with its light to outlining visual and functional paths, while furnishing and enhancing also the narrowest and dimmest corners on the home. It is available in two versions :for connection to mains voltage ,with wall on/off switch and fitted with 3 high-efficiency white LEDs or battery-powered with push on/off switch located on the opal finish ring and a battery charger as optional, fitted with 1 high-efficiency white

10.14.2008

Windfall cocktail


The Windfall cocktail, is a new $6,200 cocktail that was introduced as part of Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Wind grand opening events.

Lipstick Jungle’s Lindsey Price unveiled this luxurious libation, garnished with a Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond and pink sapphire celebration band, at an exclusive cocktail reception held at Leffingwells Martini Bar on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

This cocktail will be available at Leffingwells Martini Bar and Todd English’s Tuscany through October 31, 2008.

Additional VIP guests attending this weekend’s events included cast members from 30 Rock, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Heroes, Dancing with the Stars, Desperate Housewives, House and more.

STYLEBOP


STYLEBOP is a new luxury online fashion retailer, originally from Germany, that has recently launched in the U.S. STYLEBOP brings the best of European and local designer labels including Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Calvin Klein, Celine, Balmain, Marc By Marc Jacobs and Burberry to the fingertips of American shoppers.

Presented as a high-fashion magazine, insider styling tips, seasonal trends and runway looks are brought to life in editorial-style market pages with head-to-toe product and styling suggestions.

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