We often buy stuff from different elite brands, but little do we know about the history of their founders. One that is worth knowing is about the fashion house Chanel and it’s founder Gabrielle-Coco Chanel. In spite of being a pioneering fashion designer of the company, Gabrielle was denied her true share in the company. Nevertheless, she has been awarded posthumously for her services to the fashion house. In the honor of the 125th birth anniversary of Gabrielle- Coco...

I thought it's only models and teenage girls who are obsessed about being wafer thin. But it looks like electronics are also striving to be size zero. This plasma NeoPDP from Panasonic is the living proof of that. Apparently it is only 1/3 of an inch thick on the dot making it the world's thinnest plasma. Looking at me makes my belief even stronger that we are living in size-zero world. You can probably check it out at CES....

This is probably the strangest and most unique camera I have ever come across. It is named Yama, the Tibetan God of Death. A little explanation behind this name is that it is said in Tibetan Buddhism that 'Yama will see all of life and Karma is the "judge" that keeps the balance.' Besides having such a different and intimidating name, the actual mechanism of the camera is quite innovative. The design looks brilliant with Yama's eyes that are...

I've always wondered what the rehabs must be like, in which celebrities check-into. Since, they don't quite run ad campaigns, usually we have absolutely no idea. But here's Estates Delray that it advertising its facilities pretty openly and in style. It is said to be extremely luxurious and set in an eight thousand square foot mansion in Delray Beach. The tagline here is something like, "first step to sobriety with style". Sounds pretty nice to me. Some of the...

The much-awaited Nissan GT-R SpecV has finally arrived. The limited edition GT-R is a subtle evolution of the super coupe that's set the world on fire after its introduction last year, and Nissan claims that it offers race car-levels of performance in a street-legal vehicle. The latest model boasts of a unique body, interior and performance equipment, and modifications, raising the GT-R's unmatched performance to even higher levels. Available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal body color, its exterior features...

For all photography enthusiasts, the Specchio currently on offer at CES 2009 is worth a look. A product of Parrot and designed by French designer Martin Szekely, the Specchio is a stylish and trendy Bluetooth digital photo frame. As the lights, shadows, and reflections play off its surface, the Parrot Specchio frame becomes a mirror when it is turned off. Measuring 7-inches, the LCD screen stores up to 1,500 photos. The digital frame accepts pictures via an SD/MMC card...

Looking to kick start the year with an exciting Golf holiday? Here is the perfect accessory to make it the most stylish and luxurious Golf holiday ever. British golf company, Stewart, have come up with a great invention that fuses fashion and function beautifully. The F1 Lithium Pull Cart is the most luxurious on the market, offering optimum function and style. This tiny portable cart fits into the trunk of almost any car and has enough battery to last...

If extraordinary artifacts are what you desire, a visit to the Jessica Joslin exhibition in LA on Jan 10 is a must. Known for creating some of the most bizarre artifacts and sculptures, the sculptor is all set to woo her clients with her latest work at Billy Shire Fine Arts in Los Angeles this Saturday. If you still cant get what we mean when we say extraordinary and bizarre, check out one of the sculptures that will be...

I haven’t really taken a liking for those upright massage chairs that don’t massage your whole body and aren’t comfortable either. Sogno, Inada’s latest massage chair does all that to you that a professional massager would do, right from gripping you, rubbing you, kneading you and stroking you. It envelopes you right from your head to your toes covering more than 1200 square meter of your body, which I bet is more than any of the contemporary massage chair...

A lot of great gizmos will be launched at the upcoming CES 2009. One of the amazing products to look forward to is the all-new Strada loudspeaker by renowned company Anthony Gallo Acoustics. The Strada features a brand new impulse correction system along with the latest version of the company's patented tweeter: the CDT™ 3. Alongside the Strada Center, the versatile Strada loudspeakers are the latest additions to AGA's Reference Series. The speakers are designed for high performance regardless...

Louis Vuitton is one of the best designer brands. The name is synonymous with style and luxury. Now the famous designer house is all set to rule the sporting arena by launching a line of designer skateboards. The collection inspired by Stephen Sprouse will be available at their New York SoHo store. The skateboards are quite stylish and promise to steal the show. The designer line is exclusive with only two skateboards up for sale at the store....

The new Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV is all set to make its debut soon. Here is a look at what the upcoming beauty has to offer. The wheels are given a new design as also the side mirrors. There are more angles to the front, and they have nicely incorporated air intakes on the hood next to the A-Piller. Customers will have a choice between a standard wing and a more aggressive wing. Standard wing takes top speed up...

Indoor games like Billiards which were already established as luxury units receive yet another contestant, the Luxury Billiards line. It gets even more sumptuous when people learn that it is designed by three-time world billiards champion Vincent Facquet. The bravura collection boasts of three unique and competitive models: The Platinum detailed Majeste picture, the etched platinum Royal, and the gilded Noblesse table. The combination of sporty design with ornamentation and inlaid diamonds is a particularly rare feature to witness...

Seems like Dubai is the place to be with Soccer star David Beckham owning a property at Palm Jumeirah resorts and the recent rumors making rounds that he is all set to own his apartment in the under-construction Burj Dubai tower too, which is the tallest building in the world at a height of 820 meters. Beckham and his wife Victoria who are currently in Dubai and Beckham in touring the middle-eastern state with the AC Milan team was...

Muammar Gaddafi's son is certainly a lucky man as he got to bring in the New Year with the infamous diva, Mariah Carey. Before you start getting any ideas, she was paid an insane amount of $1million for this. And before you start getting any more ideas, it was for her performance of four songs at a private gig. This was an exclusive show for the Libyan dictator's son at a New Year's Eve bash. Nikki Beach Club had...