The House of Lalique presented the masculine and mysterious Encre Noire fragrance in a black crystal block in 2006. We’re soon going to have a feminine version of the same in September this year. The fragrance will arrive in a black flacon that would read Encre Noir Lalique on one side and Pour Elle on the other side. The special limited flacon is composed of crystal with golden engravings and its outer carton is luxurious and composed of painted...
The London’s Gulf Luxury Fair has already proven to us that ‘oil-affluent’ nations are untouched by the recession. Even the global recession for that matter is showing some sluggish signs of recovery, so we aren’t surprised to know that the World Millionaire Summer Fair, 2009 was held in Moscow at the Royal Bar Yacht Club recently. The participants of the Fair comprised of carmakers McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes to jewelry brands such as Piaget. The merchandise up on the...
Hauling heavy stuff around is one of the most tedious jobs to be done, but it is also one of the most inevitable ones especially when you have a huge garden, farmhouse or loads of miscellaneous work to do. The Two-n-Stow is a car-towable trailer that cuts your ‘workload’ by less than half times by converting into a storage unit. The water tight trailer holds 1.4 cubic meters, has two removable doors over the top and also a removable...
However hard you try to hide your age, your skin will not co-operate with you. It gives a clear picture about the number of years that it has been exposed on this planet. However, regular use of cosmetics with luxurious ingredients like wine, gold dust and diamonds can help to keep your skin looking younger. French company, Imperial Cosmetics has rolled out a new sparkling collection with sparkling wine, Chardonnay, as the main ingredient. This new box contains The...
Burj Dubai needs no introduction. Honored as the tallest building in the world, the final height of the tower has been hushed about. However it is rumored to top 818 meters. Also the opening date of the building has been a closely guarded secret for years. But I am here to break that secret as it is now known that Burj Dubai will open its gates on December 2, to coincide with UAE's National Day. Though it isn’t official,...
Olmax Fabrication is all set to debut the production version of the SS Trike at the AMD Official World Championship for Custom Bike Building in Sturgis. Resembling the classic "Big Wheel" Chopper-style design, the SS Trike is all set to impress the bikers club of today. The giant hoop up front measures 24 inches in diameter, easily dwarfing the classically-cool 14-inch American Racing rims out back. Power is provided by air-cooled V-twin engines from Ultima, S&S or TP....
The much awaited Leica S2 DSLR is finally ready to hit UK stores. The amazing looking camera boasts of 37.5 million pixels sitting atop a huge 30×45mm sensor, a whopping 56% bigger than a full-frame sensor or rectangle of 35mm film. Although it is smaller than many pro 35mm DSLRs, the Leica S2 DSLR is a medium format camera. An exquisite camera, it is sure to appeal to every photographer. But like all good things come at a price,...
Many treasure hunters have spent their entire lifetime exploring the deep dark ocean in search of hidden treasures. But only few have kissed success in this almost impossible mission. Martin Wenzels is one such lucky fellow. The 42 year old from Germany along with his business partner Klaus Keppler, 71, located the wreck of The Forbes, which sank in 1806. The sunken pirate ship off the coast of Borneo at first appeared to be encrusted and worthless. But further...
Environmentalist or not, RockResorts appeal to people of all types since they offer all luxurious amenities without harming the environment in any way. In short RockResorts are environment friendly luxury resorts. Now Beverley Creek has also got its very own RockResort with the opening of The Osprey. The hotel used to be known as "The Inn at Beaver Creek," but has just had a $7 million renovation to become a RockResort. A cozy retreat nestled beautifully in the Rocky...
I am no antique connoisseur or collector but if you have a keen eye for antique pieces, the "Mosquée" Desk and Chair by well known 19th century designer Carlo Bugatti might interest you. Created by the internationally renowned designer in 1890, this desk and chair is still in good condition and currently available for sale through Sebastian + Barquet. Made from a mix of materials including walnut, ebonized walnut, parchment, copper, metal inlay, pewter and silk, this beautiful Italian...
If you are heavily loaded and want to splurge it on your deepest passion, you’re just a Ducati away! So says Columbus International, which is a company that offers an interesting way of touring France on a motorcycle in style and luxury. The relatively new company is organizing tours in exotic places like France using different Ducati motorcycles. One could use models like the latest Streetfighter, or Monster S2R 1000, Hypermotard 1100 and Supersport 848 to pick from the...
The latest news reveals that using a wealthy ex-lover’s memorabilia is not just a flick from a Hollywood movie. It has happened now and under the nose of the public scanner. James Albright, the lover and one-time boyfriend of Madonna is all set to auction off Madonna’s love letter sent to him while they were dating in the early 90’s. The singer, now 50, referred to herself as “Lil Booty” while her lover called her ‘Dumbo’. Also going for...
The Frankfurt Motor show witnesses the debut of several glamorous cars each year. This time again, BMW will present its high efficiency sports car concept set at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, in its home country. Here is a picture of the now-defunct M1 Homage concept car unveiled last year at the Villa d’Este Concours in Italy, based on which the new model is rumored to be designed....
After having featured in Louis Vuitton’s previous enterprise earlier this year, the queen of pop became the face of design house the second time, starring in the timeless Paris setting. The queen of pop’s creative team worked in coordination with the influential photographer and long time collaborator Steven Meisel and Louis Vuitton’s director Marc Jacobs to create the glamorous sets with bright color shapes, and Madonna’s provocative poses. The shoot exhibits Madonna with the collection’s emblematic bags in Monogram...
Every bike enthusiast owns or at least dreams of owning a Harley Davidson once in his lifetime. For all such bike enthusiasts, Harley-Davidson has rolled out its revised line of motorcycles for 2010. The new line will boast of nine new models making it the largest number of introductions in the company's 106-year history. There are no big platforms in store for 2010 but you can expect small, incremental changes and improvements across the board in lieu of anything...