Swarovski and Philips are at it again. This year the two companies have collaborated yet again on a completely new project. This year they are working on the Lumalive bag concept where they are exploring the possibilities of combining crystals with light in fashion accessories. The teams from both companies have worked together on the development of this urban style bag concept. Glamorous and feminine, the bag called ‘Favourite’ is made of violet leather with a large band decorated with...

Two Mangoes were auctioned in Japan for a princely sum of 200,000 Yen ($ 2000). The reason? They are not just any mangoes as they come from the renowned Miyazaki prefecture in Southern Japan. These fruits are highly sought after in Japan, and particularly as the local governor, actor Hideo Higashikokubaru does heavy promotion for them. Foreigners are often surprised at exhorbant prices of fruits produced locally. Source...

Privatization of public sector companies and liberalization of the economy has more millionaires popping up in Russia then anywhere in the world. No wonder Moscow was one of the most expensive cities in the world even surpassing Tokyo. So how does a millionaire travel in the most expensive city when his chauffeur does not turn up for work. Well there are Porsche Cayenne's and a million dollar Maybach's as Taxi's in a city full of millionaires. (More images after...

Here is a budget alternative to Peter Aloisson designed iPhone Princess Plus. Available on Ebay for $10,000 you get solid white gold iphone skillfully enhanced by 5.65 carats of VS Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The approximately 6 carats of diamonds are pave set around the screen of the iPhone as well as the Apple Logo on the back. Update - Amosu a retailer of Luxury & Customised Mobile Phones is claiming that the Ebay seller has stolen their pictures and...

Goldstriker is here with the Diamond Edition Chess fit for the richest players on earth. To make the black and white squares Goldstriker has used black and white diamonds. The set including the pieces uses a total of 1,168 grams of 14K gold and 187 grams of silver along with a staggering 9,900 precious stones. The black and white diamonds have a total weight of 186.98 carats. So if you want to indulge in a game of chess at...

Along with the Pink, Gold and Platinum Playboy phones Alcatel also unveiled the Sharper Image 909TSI a super light weight candybar phone covered in 24k gold or Platinum. The specs are disappointing as the Quad Band GSM handset comes with a sub-standard 2 Megapixel camera, flimsy keys, small screen, Bluetooth and memory card slot. The phones will be available later this year at Sharper Image and Sears stores. (More images after the jump)...

Alcatel has introduced the OT-V770A Playboy branded handset. It will be made available in three variants pink which will be the cheapest in the line up followed by the much more expensive gold and platinum versions. Specs remain the same for all the variants which include 1.3 Megapixel camera. 10MB onboard memory and full screen video playback. The metallic rear panel is embossed with famous Playboy bunny logo. Pricing and availability is not known for now. (More images after...

From Goldstriker the same folks who blinged ordinary gadgets like the mobile phones, MP3 players etc comes the the world's most expensive coffee machine. Apparently they have showered the Nespresso Crystal Coffee Machine with over 3100 original Swarovski crystals complete in the colour crystal. The cup warmer is made of aluminum and the grill can be removed for preparing Latte Macchiato. The Nespresso Crystal Coffee Machine will retail for a cool £1,995 ($2,000). Source...

The sport and its patrons respect and honor the Brunswick Gold Crown surface for playing since it is superior surface and has a mahogany/matte black finish. The Gold Crown V also brags about the excellent classic styling that is complete with nickel or antiqued bronze trim. The options are hard to choose from, but a professional can easily pick the best for himself. The rich finish can surely win you some accolades if you plan to use this one...

Acclaimed designer and 2008 Pritzker winner Jean Nouvel has designed the new sensor faucet line for Jado. With many successful projects behind him, this man has combined for Jado, modern design and technology resulting in clean lines and gentle curves! Focus – we’re not talking about women here! The sensor faucet line by Jado looks to find its way into modern bathrooms of trend conscious individuals. Integration touch-sensor technology with high-end design and easy the understand pictograms, this modern...

Wherever you see the name Armani, you can take it for granted that the product is either obscenely unaffordable or absolutely not worth it. These are the high end ones that are destined to drape the feet of someone wealthy and well off enough who can purchase them. It lives up to its name as far as looks and build quality is concerned. You can indeed trace the genius in the build of this one. The skates come only...

Skye has an answer to every boozer's dream - An inflatable and portable pub. It takes two hours, air blowers and metal stanchions to construct a pub. The biggest pub, the Hogshead, is the size of a normal stone-built pub, at 50 feet by 25 feet and can hold upto 50 people. The pubs feature a pan-tiled roof effect with chimney pots. Inside, there is a pretend fireplace and stonewall effect. No smoking in the pub - Strictly. There...

The Beamz Music Performance System is unique as it uses laser lights to function. This laser-based system hooks onto a comp via USB and allows you to play hundreds of musical instruments by simply breaking the laser beams with your hands. With a "W" shape, the system has six laser beams spanning the two sections; connect via USB to your PC or laptop, and hook up some speakers. The intuitive computer interface makes it easy to choose any of 30...

So what if you are getting wrinkly on the face? For those of you who have deep pockets, UMO, a beauty company, has promised that precious metals can make you look younger. Interested? Ladies and gentlemen (especially those of you who are age conscious!) presenting to you the latest craze in the world of cosmetics and beautification –the gold leaf facial. The Luxe 24 Karat Gold Facial uses the highest grade of gold leaf in an 80-minute procedure. Flakes...

If you just bought that big expensive house and are still furnishing the bathroom, stop and read this. You might want to add this to your list of extravagant house hold furnishings! A commode fit for royalty, Herbeau Creations presents the very retro - Dagobert Throne Toilet. Fitted with an ashtray, candle holder, a plaque and a hand painted bowl, this toilet was supposedly inspired by Dagobert, the last ruler of the 8th Century French Merovingian dynasty. Why this...