Some people are so hard hit by the recession and some people barely even seem to notice it. Russian Billionaire Telman Ismailov is a good example of someone who isn't too bothered by these crunch times and this is apparent as he has spent $1.4 billion of his own money building the most expensive hotel in Europe. It's called the Mardan Palace hotel and is located in Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera. The architecture of the hotel takes inspiration...

I never knew bags needed botox, I thought that was mainly for old hags and celebrities. However, Mauro Orietti-Carella botoxes leather bags. This 44-year-old Milan-born designer started experimenting by injecting silicone (similar to the kind used for breast implants) and a plant resin into leathers like crocodile, python, ostrich and calf before they are crafted into bags. Apparently, the results are phenomenal with leathers that are as supple and soft as cashmere. This has also led to gorgeous glossy...

Alberto, who was vacationing in Mexico must have expected nothing but a good relaxing time away from all the hassles of the world. During this holiday, I think he assumed he could finally catch one of the best animated flicks, Wall-E. He must have thought the fastest way is to download it over his wireless carrier's network. Little did he know that this would result in a sky high bill of $62,000. Even Wall-E and Eva's love isn't worth...

Usually, I associate luxury with elegance, but this time I have to say that they have combined luxury and cuteness really well. L'Objet Gold Turtle Salt & Pepper Shaker Set is by far one of the most adorable salt and pepper shakers that I have ever seen. The shakers are made with 14-karat yellow gold and adorned with Swarovski crystals that will no doubt add that sparkle to your dining table. I'd almost expect shimmery salt and pepper to...

Ferrari is synonymous with not just the color red but class, style and of course - speed. And their latest beauty, the 599XX which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show was the embodiment of all these traits and much more. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, the €1.1million ($1.4 million) prototype model is a hardcore racer that comes equipped with many advanced features. The modifications on the bodywork help the 599XX to produce 280 kg or 717lbs of...

If you are the World Eventing Champion, you are expected to live life ‘Royally’. And that is exactly what current champ and Royal by birth, Zara Phillips is doing. She has splurged on a £250,000 ($365,000) horsebox. Aptly named, The Oakley ‘Supremacy’, it is the perfect “carriage” for Zara and her horses. This luxurious horsebox dressed in a walnut interior boasts of room for four horses, a shower, two widescreen TVs, high-tech sound system, walnut interior and computerized cameras. There...

There are some people who believe in doing things differently. Their wardrobe, accessories and even their gadgets are custom made to help them stand out in a crowd. And now thanks to UFO-Hayashi, a Japanese gadget artist, these attention craving people have the chance to own their very own designer Netbook! The artist has painted an Acer Aspire One giving it a unique look and finish. The painting which is a serene picture of flowers depicts the spring of...

Luxurylaunches in association with On Networks is proud to present City by City. A HD travel show that showcases cosmopolitan Asian cities (Tokyo to Dubai, from Seoul to Singapore). The short shows are designed to clue viewers in on the best hotspots, most stylish hotels and the chicest restaurants and bars all shot in HD. The show is sponsored by Carl F Bucherer and one of you lucky viewer stands to win a original Carl F. Bucherer Swiss watch....

Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon is one of the most exquisite vintage time pieces I've laid eyes my eyes on. The Art Deco-inspired 1945 Vintage case looks very unique and unconventional in the skeletal design. The three distinctive bridges add a certain elegance to the looks. The barrel, gear train and escapement are all arranged along the same axis due to the configuration of the bridges. The sapphire caseback is sleek and the movement has an appealing transparent characteristic....

It’s funny how we assume any fake and cheap rip-off products to be made in China. But the Chinese definitely don’t seem to mind and are continuing their production of fake look-alike products! But this time they have gone too far. China has actually gone ahead and created a rip-off Rolls Royce! Known as The Geely GE, it claims to be re-inventing the classic but one look at the car and everyone will have to disagree. With a similar...

If you are a fashion conscious globe trotter, having a stylish luggage is a must. And Samsonite Black Label collaboration with Viktor & Rolf offers you just that. The two have teamed up to produce a fashionable range of luggage and accessories known as the Samsonite Black Label by Viktor & Rolf collection. Stylish, chic with a hint of playfulness, these bags are sure to become a rage among the fashion conscious elite class. The design has been inspired...

Whoever said crayons are for kids is definitely in for a shock. Herb Williams has just proved that these so called kiddy accessories are as much fun to adults as they are to kids and also help to earn a lot of moolah. Instead of using the crayons to paint a perfect picture, Herb has used crayons to build a perfect sculpture! Herb creates unique and extremely beautiful works that allude to serious cultural icons as well. The cheerful...

Slowly heated in an oven for a hard porcelain-like finish, babies emerge for their final finishing touches which are given by using dentist's tools and toothpicks. Fine mohair is glued in place, strand by strand, and paints are applied to make them come alive! No, this is not some script of a horror film; it is how artist Camille Allen gives birth to her sculptures/dolls. One look at these adorable babies and I had shivers running down my spine....

We know Ferrari dominates the road but it can also dominate your kitchen with the Ferrari kitchen design from Kicheconcept. This bold and hot kitchen design comes in a glossy, laminate finish that looks great. The signature red is sexy and it adds a certain amount of style to the many curves of the design. The black accents bring out some elegance. However, if the red is too bold for you then you can choose from a range of...

Sometimes a camera case costs more than the camera itself and this is one of those times. But hey, they say that style comes for a price. This Givenchy made camera case will set you back by a whopping $3,620. Hopefully, the camera you keep inside will be more expensive than this. However, some people do believe that it's all in the packaging, so who cares about the camera when you have such a hot case! It definitely draws...