http://www.luxurylaunches.com/ en Copyright 2012 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:51:47 -0400 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Okay I admit it, while I am no fan of bling I have always dreamt of owning a huge stash of gold. Probably a basement full of gold bars and biscuits, just like the movies. While I never put a figure on it, today I can proclaim that I’d like $300 billion worth of gold, courtesy these latest images from Bank of England’s vault. While I had no idea what $300 billion worth of gold would look like, I... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/this_is_what_300_billion_worth_of_gold_looks_like.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/this_is_what_300_billion_worth_of_gold_looks_like.php Other Stuff Bank England Gold Gold-Bar UK Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:51:47 -0400 "This is what $300 billion worth of gold looks like" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com When Korean-American muralist and graffiti artist, David Choe opted for shares over cash for painting murals on the walls of Facebook’s first office in Palo Alto, California, little did he know that a few years down the line this gamble would yield him some rich dividends. Among the many shareholders who are expected to profit from Facebook’s announcement of filing papers for an IPO, is 35-year old Choe. It is rumored that Choe could have received about 0.1 to... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/grafitti_artist_made_200_million_by_painting_murals_at_the_facebook_office.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/grafitti_artist_made_200_million_by_painting_murals_at_the_facebook_office.php Other Stuff Facebook Mark_Zuckerberg Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:36:56 -0400 "Grafitti artist made $200 million by painting murals at the Facebook office" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com John Travolta is known for his charitable ways. His latest kind-hearted gesture was towards Georgia's Aviation Hall of Fame. An avid pilot himself, John Travolta donated the awesome Gulfstream II to the museum recently. The plane was donated by Travolta in honor of his late son Jett. The plane which arrived on Tuesday at the Robbins Air Force base is expected to be part of the air show in April.... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/john_travolta_donates_a_gulfstream_ii_plane_to_georgia_museum_in_honor_of_his_late_son.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/john_travolta_donates_a_gulfstream_ii_plane_to_georgia_museum_in_honor_of_his_late_son.php Celebrities Celebrity-donations Donation Gulfstream John-Travolta Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:32:07 -0400 "John Travolta donates a Gulfstream II plane to Georgia Museum in honor of his late son" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com The Japanese are obsessed with anime, especially with Gundam. Whether it is the super-expensive $725 million life-size robot or the mammoth Gundam structure resurrected in Tokyo or the more humble 1.5 meter Gundam figure, they’re just not satiated with their creations and keep yearning for more. This time around it is time to welcome the classic character in a huge 1/12 scale with the HY2M Hyper Hybrid Model 1/12 RX-78-2 Gundam model in a 1.5 meter size. The figure... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/take_home_the_hy2m_hyper_hybrid_112_rx782_gundam_figure.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/take_home_the_hy2m_hyper_hybrid_112_rx782_gundam_figure.php Other Stuff Anime Collectible Gundam Japan Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:03:50 -0400 "Take home the HY2M Hyper Hybrid 1/12 RX-78-2 Gundam figure" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com High fashion has always been about neutral colors and conspicuous textures. The new Drawstring Top Raffia Bag from Fendi exemplifies this elegance through the symphony of neutral gold color and juxtapositional texture. The straw tote with white snakeskin is embellished with leather accents and golden hardware at places. Its roomy two-in one bucket body allows you to throw in all your essentials without having to come back home to collect any more items to get dressed for your after-work... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/fendi_drawstring_top_raffia_bag_spells_high_fashion.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/fendi_drawstring_top_raffia_bag_spells_high_fashion.php Fashion Fendi Fendi-Handbag Handbag Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:27 -0400 "Fendi Drawstring - Top Raffia Bag spells high fashion" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com Romain Jerome has added yet another high-end wrist watch to its Titanic DNA and tourbillon collection. After the fun Space Invaders watch, the brand is out with yet another serious looking watch, called the Romain Jerome Chrono Tourbillon. Encased in a 46mm dial with an oxidized steel bezel look, the watch justifies under water feel. The watch features a "solar" style tourbillon carriage with subsidiary seconds dial, tourbillon, and thirty minute monopusher chronograph.... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/watches/romain_jerome_chrono_tourbillon_watch_up_for_grabs.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/watches/romain_jerome_chrono_tourbillon_watch_up_for_grabs.php Watches Limited-Edition Romain-Jerome Romain-Jerome-Tourbillon Tourbillon Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:44:11 -0400 "Romain Jerome Chrono Tourbillon watch up for grabs" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com Being a F1 driver may have its risks, but the perks are quite a lot if you are in the right team, and you win of course. Just have a look at Team Scuderia Ferrari. The Italian luxury car maker has gifted each of its gifted drivers a 458 Italia, Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari and Maserati GranCabrio, among other cars. And when you are as good as Fernando Alonso or Felipe Massa you can also get more. At the... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/the_first_two_ferrarired_jeep_grand_cherokee_srt8_gifted_to_alonso_and_massa.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/the_first_two_ferrarired_jeep_grand_cherokee_srt8_gifted_to_alonso_and_massa.php Transport Cherokee Ferarri Jeep Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:31:49 -0400 "The first two Ferrari-red Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gifted to Alonso and Massa" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com The most romantic day (Valentine's Day) is upon us soon, and lovesick couples will be scrambling all over to get the perfect gift for their better half. Well, Cupcake Gourmet and Warwick Jewelers have teamed up to offer a bit of boost to such couples with a delightful little treat. They have unveiled their $55,000 Sparkling Red Velvet Cupcake. Now, anyone who has tasted red velvet cake or cupcake will vouch for its luscious and delectable taste. To add... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/jewelry/a_55000_red_velvet_cupcake_topped_with_a_diamond_ring_to_sweeten_up_your_valentines_day.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/jewelry/a_55000_red_velvet_cupcake_topped_with_a_diamond_ring_to_sweeten_up_your_valentines_day.php Jewelry Cupcake Diamond Diamond-ring Valentine's_Day Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:11:16 -0400 "A $55,000 Red Velvet cupcake topped with a diamond ring to sweeten up your Valentine's Day" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com Along with Jade Jagger designed houses, the Lodha Group has added new heights to the super luxury living in Mumbai, India with World One - the world's tallest residential tower. The builders have roped in Italian couturier Giorgio Armani to design exclusive designed apartments in the world's tallest residential building that is said to retail at a whooping half a billion rupees ($10.1 million). The Rs 2,000-crore ($406.8 million) World One project is slated to come up in Central... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/real_estate/giorgio_armani_designs_10_million_apartment_at_worlds_tallest_residential_tower.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/real_estate/giorgio_armani_designs_10_million_apartment_at_worlds_tallest_residential_tower.php Real Estate Designer-Apartment Giorgio_Armani India Mumbai World-One Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:16:19 -0400 "Giorgio Armani designs $10 million apartment at world's tallest residential tower" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com A romantic dinner with some exquisite champagne is the most common way to woo your lover on Valentine’s Day. But those who look to offer the ultimate pampering experience to their special someone should consider a little more than just a glass or two of champagne. How about a bath of champagne? Yes, courtesy Cadogan hotel in London, lovers can woo their beloved through a unique champagne bath. This Valentine’s Day you and your beloved can have the most... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and_resorts/soak_in_a_champagne_bath_at_cadogan_hotel_london_this_valentines_day.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and_resorts/soak_in_a_champagne_bath_at_cadogan_hotel_london_this_valentines_day.php Hotels and Resorts Cadogan Champagne London UK Valentine's_Day Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:18:26 -0400 "Soak in a Champagne bath at Cadogan hotel, London this Valentine’s Day" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com Last when we reported about the 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, folks back in U.S. had to wait to know about its pricing and availability on their land. It is officially announced now that only 50 units of this hand-built, limited production vehicle are heading to U.S. with a $210,000 (excludes $1,200 Destination and Delivery and Taxes) price tag. The R8 GT Spyder customer vehicle will begin shipping this month onward. [AudinewsUSA]... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/2012_audi_r8_gt_spyder_comes_to_us_for_210000.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/2012_audi_r8_gt_spyder_comes_to_us_for_210000.php Transport Audi Audi-R8 Limited-Edition Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:11:59 -0400 "2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder comes to U.S. for $210,000" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com The new project by GDS Architects can easily be dubbed as the 8th wonder of the world for its architectural excellence. It is a myth of an old magic trick made real with the aid of superlative technology. The world’s first invisible tower that is currently in its planning stage is somewhat a phallic crystalline tower emanating an angelic glow that uses optical technology to make the structures see-through as a curtain of mesh. The Eco Prism hosts an... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/buildings/worlds_first_invisible_tower_to_be_built_in_korea.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/buildings/worlds_first_invisible_tower_to_be_built_in_korea.php Buildings Korea Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:41:29 -0400 "World’s First Invisible Tower to be built in Korea" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com Folks from the earlier decades simply swear by any antique electronics that remind them of the good old carefree days. Here’s a rare 1956 model of the Coca Cola Vendo 44 Soda Machine that is intact in superb original paint. The petite vending machine holds about 44 small Coca Cola bottles and is in perfect working condition with the machine chilling your drink to the desired “ice cold”. It fits anywhere, works on a dime and includes a coin... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/get_a_rare_1956_coca_cola_vendo_44_soda_machine_for_your_crib.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/get_a_rare_1956_coca_cola_vendo_44_soda_machine_for_your_crib.php Other Stuff Coca_Cola Vending-Machine Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:34:59 -0400 "Get a rare 1956 Coca Cola Vendo 44 Soda Machine for your crib" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com After buying NFL team Jacksonville Jaguars for $73 million, owner Shahid Khan is looking for buyers for his 223-foot yacht Kismet. Built in 2007 in Germany, the yacht is on sale Moran Yacht & Ship for a staggering $112 million. The impressive vessel features a formal dining salon, disco, teak decks, jacuzzi, sauna, gym along with a 25-foot Chris Craft boat and Yamaha. The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in its six staterooms and have a 17 member crew... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/shahid_khans_kismet_yacht_up_for_grabs_at_112_million.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/shahid_khans_kismet_yacht_up_for_grabs_at_112_million.php Transport Kismet Megayacht Shahid-Khan Yacht Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:04:31 -0400 "Shahid Khan's Kismet Yacht up for grabs at $112 Million" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com You don’t have to be an audiophile to enjoy music. And there are times when you can celebrate the magic of sounds without songs as well. That is probably what Gucci has in mind as it adds more models to the Timepieces collection. The new watch comes as an addition to the I-Gucci Grammy watch and jewelry items, which has been designed by Gucci's Creative Director Frida Giannini. Named as the I-Gucci ‘Grammy Museum’ timepiece, the third watch in... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/the_igucci_grammy_museum_timepiece_to_be_launched_in_los_angeles.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/the_igucci_grammy_museum_timepiece_to_be_launched_in_los_angeles.php Fashion Gucci Gucci-Watch Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:52:06 -0400 "The I-Gucci Grammy Museum Timepiece to be launched in Los Angeles" is a post from Luxurylaunches.com