The world of super yachts seems to be on a wide expansion spree and there’s no stopping it. The latest news we hear is about Eclipse, the world’s largest super yacht launched in Hamburg by Blohm and Voss shipyard for Russian millionaire Abramovich. Designed by Terence Disdale, the luxury yacht has a gross weight of 13,000 and measures 170 meters, making it the largest yacht in the world. It can accommodate about 24 guests with a 70-member crew and...

Wayne Rooneys wife, Coleen driven by crystal crazy bought a gem-encrusted leather couch as a part of their first marriage anniversary celebrations. This purchase was made from SCS, and to make it as blingy as Coleen, lots of Swarovski stones were added to it. Fetish for crystals, Coleen feels this sofa will be a pride when placed next to her showcased $140,000 Marchesa wedding dress which was also studded with Swarovski crystals. Rooney and Colleen expecting their first baby in...

We probably knew that Bugatti’s are scarce and expensive, but dear price of $25,000 a day is way above the mark. But when you hear that there are a total of only 300 of Bugatti Veyrons in existence, that number seems almost justifiable. The guys at Holders Vehicles contracts in the UK can give you that ride of a day (a lifetime for most) and they also pay off the $1, 70,000 sticker price of the sedan in a...

Till now we have seen clutches that are studded with loads of crystals to bag attention. But this one will definitely make your friends go blind with envy. Designed by Lena Bergström, Handbag Gunilla is a gorgeous-looking one from Orrefors. Grab it to dazzle at any black-tie event or rock at a cocktail party. This solid crystal clutch is just an accessory that can set off your outfit and up the glam quotient. Shaped out of a hand cut...

MB&F (Maximilian Büsser & Friends) has teamed up with artist Sage Vaughn to create a one of a kind timepiece that is a unique interpretation of the MB&F’s Horological Machine No.2. The stunning HM2 timepiece will be auctioned at Only Watch, a charity auction to benefit research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) which will be held in Monaco on 24 September 2009 under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. The timepiece has been signed by the artist who...

If there is one fashion accessory I love to flaunt, it has to be designer Tote’s. I can never get enough of these amazing bags. And the latest Tote to have captured my heart is the Kaleidoscope Stone Tote. Another stunning creation from Valentino, this bag is just amazing. Made from gray satin and studded with beautiful gradient stones, this bag boasts of silvertone hardware and nappa leather top handles. The beautiful bag also has a removable shoulder strap...

To mark the Queen’s first visit to Weymouth, Dorset, in 50 years, sculptor Mark Anderson and his team built a beautiful Windsor sandcastle. The 9ft high sandcastle spreads over 140 sq ft and is a sight to behold. The sandcastle took the labors of five men and 300 hours to build. The magnificent sandcastle boasts of 20 turrets, 18 wall sections as well as the Royal Standard flag. The Queen was definitely left impressed by the sight of this...

With congestion in human settlement, it is plausible to expect higher returns on real estate. But defying logic, the housing sector is losing ground against the vehicle parking space, which is hitting new heights. According to Real estate tracker, Listing Information Network, an unidentified buyer yesterday, paid $300,000 for a private parking space in the Back Bay, making it the most expensive parking space in Boston. Apparently, several residents at 48 Commonwealth Ave. kept a bidding war for the...

Goldstriker International is synonymous to luxury without doubt. Here at Luxurylaunches, we have been covering most of their exclusive products. By dressing up gadgets like cell phones and USB drives as well as other elements like watches and chess sets in precious metals and gem stones, the company has created ripples in the world of luxury. Founded by Stuart Hughes and his wife Katherine Hughes, the company is soaring high with its success in allowing technology to embrace luxury...

Sometimes just a simple change can jazz up the interior of your den or office. How about a customized partition from the house of MotoArt? If you seek a bit of privacy or simply want to block away prying eyes then place an order for the company’s latest Branded Commercial Fuselage Dividers. Offered in a range of paint schemes, these partitions sport the iconic logos that are originally found on commercial airline jets. Many are in awe of such...

Bentley is looking to give its rivals some good competition with the new next-gen, up-scale Arnage replacement, which has been partially revealed today in teaser form. The car is said to be priced higher than the current version and this will pose a serious threat to the Phantom. A spokesman said, "The price will reflect the exclusivity and positioning of this all-new model and that the name of the vehicle will be announced at its unveiling this summer." It...

This is an exquisite doll house that will capture the heart of anyone who sets their eyes on it. It's obvious that a lot of hard labor went into creating this elaborate house that is so rich in details. It took a full 15 years to get this sweet little well furnished home ready in the UK. It seems to have really caught the fancy of an overseas collector as he paid an astonishingly hefty sum of $82,000 for...

Here is a unique story of misfortune and hard luck. A Tel Aviv woman, Anat is searching through various Israeli trash dumps after she accidently threw away a mattress containing $1 million! Now you must be wondering why anyone would store that kind of cash in a mattress in the first place and then be so silly as to “accidently” throw it away. Here’s the story. Apparently the mattress belonged to Anat’s mother and she was unaware that her...

The on-going recession has caused a lot of people to cut back on their purchases. Hence luxury retailers like eLuxury have been forced to shut shop. So bad is the effect of this recession that even Neiman Marcus Inc. has not been spared. The luxury retailer has reported a fiscal third-quarter loss of $3.1 million, down from prior-year earnings of $55.4 million due to declining consumer demand. The demand has declined by almost 25% from last year causing the...

Besides creating the most exquisite Champagnes, Krug has also created an incredible line of Champagne Trunks. The Escape Artist Champagne Trunks by Krug will surely appeal to luxury seekers and folks on the go. Each Escape Artist trunk has two bottles of Krug champagne and is uniquely designed to cater to different tastes and needs. A poker party and Krug Grande Cuvée wait in the Red Trunk while the Blue Trunk boasts of a cigar bar and a Krug...