11.13.2008

'Necessaire de Beaute'


French born Serge Lutens has launched his luxurious new make up range, available exclusively at Harvey Nichols.

The 'Necessaire de Beaute' range truly lives up to its name as a collection of luxurious unique and refillable products, presented in chic black packaging that oozes style and quality.

Serge Lutens cosmetics are available to buy exclusively at Harvey Nichols London.

HOTEL UNIQUE SAO PAULO BRAZIL


A reference in modern architecture and originality, Unique's spacey, green copper façade alone makes this hotel unlike any other. Located in the well-heeled residential area of Jardins, and just meters from Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo's largest green area, the building rises like a gracious ocean liner in dry-dock. Shielding dark glass and a desert garden of mini, sand-toned cubes of rock, palms and agaves are the first impressions that the hotel offers. Dramatic high internal spaces such as the lobby are accentuated and illuminated with walls of beige marble, and sharp, geometric themes make the spectacle even grander. A carefully choreographed spectrum of circles and squares, ellipses and sine curves flow in and out of each other, softened by wooden flooring, sleek white furnishings and transparent glass tables and fittings. The rooftop terrace displays amazing views of the city, if you manage to take your eyes off of the fascinating crimson red swimming pool.

HOTEL UNIQUE
Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio
4700 - Jardim Paulista
São Paulo 01402-002
Brazil


ACCOMMODATION
85 rooms & 10 suites

Bentley Azure T



Stylish and powerful, the new Bentley Azure T is the world’s most elegant convertible and destined to become a future classic. With unique Bentley ‘T’ styling cues reinforcing its sporting stance, the 500bhp Azure T delivers driver-focused performance with the ability to transport four adults in first-class, open-top luxury.

The new Azure T, specified with the high performance version of Crewe’s iconic 6¾ litre V8 engine, is the latest in a line of Bentley models to bear the ‘T’ legend. The 1996 Continental coupe was the first modern Bentley ‘T’, followed in 2002 by the Arnage T, both flagship models with a distinctive sporting character and thunderous performance.

The Azure’s already striking form is now enhanced by 20-inch 5-spoke wheels and tyres, ‘Le Mans’ front wing vents, dark tint matrix grille and a sculpted, retractable Flying ‘B’ mascot.

For the performance-oriented Azure T, the twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 500bhp and 1000 Nm of torque – an 11 per cent increase in power and a 14 per cent increase in torque over its 450bhp/875 Nm Azure stable mate.

The famous Bentley wave of torque is even more prodigious than before and performance is significantly raised with a top speed of 179 mph (288 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of just 5.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in 5.5 sec). Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, Stuart McCullough comments:

“The new Azure T reflects our passion for creating the world’s most exhilarating and prestigious convertibles that, true to the Bentley T tradition, blend sophistication with a powerful presence.”

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M



Ferrari unveiled the new Scuderia Spider 16M at the World Finals in Mugello in celebration of its recent victory in the Formula 1 Constructor’s World Championship 2008. This new high performance sports car features the very best of Ferrari’s latest mid-rear-engined 8-cylinder technology. In fact, the Scuderia Spider 16M is faster round the Fiorano circuit than any other Prancing Horse open-top road car yet built. This truly evocative special series model, of which just 499 unique examples will be produced, is aimed at the most passionate clients, drivers who demand both exclusivity and superb driving pleasure.

The Scuderia Spider 16M is available in a choice of two new signature colour schemes: the standard version is black with grey trim, while a tricolour livery is also available as part of the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme. The new car also sports a special plaque on its rear grille commemorating Ferrari’s 16th Constructor’s World title. The exclusivity of the interior is underscored by the silver “limited series” plaque just above the air vents at the centre of the dashboard. Other exclusive features include a roll-bar with carbon-fibre outer shell and a specific new generation audio system that can be combined with the removable customised Ferrari iPod Touch 16 GB with central dock just in front of the dashboard.

From a technical point of view, this car has a dry weight of 1340 Kg (80 kg lighter than the F430 Spider). This, combined with the 510 hp provided by its V8 engine and a power-to-weight ratio of 2.6 kg/hp, means that it delivers blistering 0-100 kph acceleration in just 3.7 seconds and a superb top speed of 315 kph.

Glenmorangie Scotch Single Malt 18 Yr 86


An attractive deep gold colour, warm and enticing. Distinctive from the Ten Year Old, but without the heavy darkness of some extra aged malts. The bouquet is very full, round and perfumed with nutty, caramel and vanilla overtones. Exceptionally smooth, 'silky' and round. Fine, fully flavoured and subtle. With a long, consistent aftertaste, it is delivered with great intensity and depth.

Gucci’s tattoo heart bag for UNICEF


Gucci is offering a white version of the Tattoo Heart Collection for its fourth annual campaign to benefit UNICEF . All handbags in the range feature Gucci's iconic heart and rose design, a colorful print which contrasts with the purses' stark white backgrounds.

20th Anniversary Sunglasses


20th Anniversary Giorgio Armani Sunglasses with White goldtone palladium frames with gray/green circle lenses. "LTD Edition 0001/1000" inscription inside of the temple. Curved arms. NM exclusive signed cases with "Anniversary Edition" on the inside. Made in Italy.

Hermes $150,000 peacoat




For Fall 2008. 2009, Hermes offers this $150,000 peacoat made entirely of crocodile skin. Veronique Nichanian, the Hermes’ menswwear designer for the last 20 years says, “the most timeless article of clothing a man can have is a leather piece.” Only one is available at the Madison Avenue Hermes’ flagship store in navy. Hermes’ will do a worldwide search of the crocodile skin peacoat with a delivery time of 3-4 weeks. A customized version of the coat is also available in any color with the option to have a hood addition. This would take a 6 - 12 months delivery time.

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