After designing movie sets, its time for the movie people to design a full-fledged city! At least that’s what in store for the new Skill City which will be a new satellite city on the outside of Bangalore, the IT hub of India. Developed and envisioned by Bollywood’s Sanjay Khan, the design layout for the 700-acre city draws its inspiration from a printed circuit board and Mandala symbolism. Designed by Lee Harris Pomeroy for the LHPA, this 49 million...
After slogging it out in the oil rigs and gas chambers, Reliance Industries Ltd has now taken the luxury route as Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s oil and gas based company acquired a $217 million stake in India’s luxury hotel chain, the Oberoi. This staggering amount is worth 14.12 percent stake in EIH Ltd., the listed company which holds the working reins for the Oberoi and Trident hotels. These are the same luxury hotel which were in the heat of the...
After bringing Sienna Miller as a part of their 20th year celebrations, its time Piaget brought out something for the brand loyal consumers too. Well, as the Piaget "Possession" collection turns 20, its time for a revamp its complete look and feel....
If you don’t really like a Spacesuit from Apollo 11, then try a Russian make instead. And you are so in luck, a 1977-84 Olran-D suit from an aborted Russian Moon mission is being auctioned on the Internet. The Soviet "Olran-D" EVA Spacesuit was to be used as an extra-vehicular activity suit for the N1-L3, better known as "Soviet Moonshot” a series of top-secret missions with a view to land a man on the Moon, which was cancelled. NPP...
Despite heaving for his heavenly abode, Yves Saint Laurent still seems to make his strong presence felt in the world of fashion. This time, the label has come out with the Roady Studded Suede Hobo bag. Crafted in rich suede, this 16.5 inch wide, 14.5 inch tall and 7 inch deep bag comes with a 6.5inch drop handle, making it a perfect mate for all your travels....
Courtesy the availability of edible gold, bling enthusiasts can now even have the taste of their favorite metal. So if you are one such bling lover and would love a sparkle of that gold dust on every meal, then the set of gold spices from internet store, Aureapassion.com are definitely for you. Yes, if you are craving for gold just log on to this online store and purchase for yourself the Gewürzset (spice set) which is made of golden...
While many would have no qualms of flaunting the same style statement as signing sensation, Rihanna, others would like to set their own style statement. So for all such divas who wish to have the world follow in their fashionable footsteps, the Crystal-Detailed Over-The-Knee Boot from Neiman Marcus’s Giuseppe Zanotti collection is definitely for you. The glam boots are embellished with a beautiful pattern of Swarovoski crystals. The suede boots have a side zip closure and leather lining. Made...
I can never tire of looking at luxury yachts. Since my bank account allows me to do only that, I spend most of my time day dreaming about one day owning a luxury vessel. Whenever I hit that jackpot or save enough money, the 75.4 meter Lürssen Northern Star superyacht would definitely figure on the top of my shopping list. Northern Star has been delivered in October 2009 to an owner who has years of experience as an ocean...
You’d think the high income generating couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce would have gifted each other everything they could have imagined by now. But there is one thing that Beyonce still has on her wish list. And being the doting husband that he is, Jay-Z hopes to fulfill his wife’s wish on her 29th birthday which falls on September 4th. Beyonce is apparently a huge fan of boats and to make her upcoming birthday both memorable and special; Jay- Z...
Well, it’s not new to hear of celebrities and sports personalities getting their body parts insured. Now joining the likes of JLo’s multi-million dollar-insured butt and David Beckham’s legs is Troy Polamalu's hair. Yes, famed shampoo brand, Head & Shoulders have taken out a staggering $1 million insurance policy on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu’s hair! Polamalu is the brand’s spokesperson and his trademark hair certainly makes him the right choice for a hair products brand. The player has...
Stuff recycled out of circuit boards cannot be categorized as luxurious or opulent and hence usually fails to find a mention on Luxurylaunches. But since there are exceptions to every rule, let’s take a look at Theo Kamecke’s work of art. The artist has garnered attention for recycling vintage electronic circuit boards into outstanding chests, sculptures and boxes. Making use of a technique called marquetry, the artist has glamorized his creations such that they have found their way into...
Three is not a crowd especially if they rule thier own sea space with the right amount of grace and elan. Three stunning superyachts, Zeus, Freedom and Tigre d'Or will soon hit the seas as Burgess is all set to sell them. Touted to be one of the largest open yachts in the world, the Zeus spots exteriors designed by Stefano Righini and a neutral toned interiors made up with dark woods and leather from the Yianis Group. The...
The Bond No. 9 New York is back, this time in a classy 42 oz. amphora vitrine bottle studded in crystallized Swarovski elements. The Chinatown Dramming Unit bottle has been finished with an elliptical mirror on top with honeycomb base. It also comes with the Bond No. 9 signature and a golden spigot. As for the contents, you can pick from any of the 32 listed fragrances. The set, priced at $3,500, will be presented to you in a...
Doing up your home as per your taste is not as easy at it seems. There are so many items to decorate it and then to place these delicately picked items in your house. If you are in the process, then this beautiful Swiss-made Lake bathtub is a something you can start with for your bathroom. The tub comes with pebble stones fir on the rim to drain out excessive water. Crafted in wenge and spotting a water-resistant gloss...
As a designer, Karim Rashid has extended his design expertise in every known field including fragrances, desks, room divider panels, TV bathtubs, champagne coolers, lamp shades, audio systems, appliances and even flashy kitchens, and to make up for everything left out, he even has his own brand called Pinker. Now he’s moved into something very different thanks to collaboration with Australian tile manufacturer ALLOY. Karim Rashid’s collection of metal tiles is brings forth a stunning display of 2D and...