Luxe American retailer Neiman Marcus has just released its annual Christmas catalogue for the man who wants everything – and the woman who wants it, too. Amid the limited edition BMWs ($160,000), luxury destination packages, the authentic Guinness pubs built-to-order ($250,000) and the thoroughbred racing stables ($10,000,000), one potential gift is definitely on our wish [...]
This year marks the 140th anniversary of International Watch Company Schaffhausen, better known as IWC. The Swiss creator of luxury timepieces marks its birthday with the release of a limited edition of six watches, each a replica of an original IWC model from some point the company’s storied history. The new models, however, boast updated [...]
Due to a possible January move to Washington, DC, Presidential candidate John McCain and potential First Lady Cindy are selling their Phoenix mansion in hopes of trading up to the most exclusive residence in America. The Republican Senator and his beer heiress wife have anywhere from 6 to 10 homes already, depending on how you count [...]
Modern burlesque icon Dita Von Teese unveils her new, retro-style lingerie line for Wonderbra last month in London. Saucy, sexy and sweet, the line is very much like Von Teese: Ooh-la-la.http://www.clipsyndicate.com/publish/video/701469
A funky twist on classic furniture is British designer Lee Broom’s modus operandi. His latest collection Rough Diamond was debuted last month at the London Design Festival, his follow-up to last year’s Neo Neon range of illuminated Louis XIV chairs and tables. This time, the Brit transforms authentic vintage English furniture – such as the traditional Chesterfield club [...]
Smoking a no-no most places these days, so if you’re going to be banished to social Siberia, why not go out in style? Dunhill 18 kt. yellow gold lighter is modeled on a version the company made specifically for Elvis Presley. Only 50 have been issued, assuring that the piece will become a collector’s item. For [...]
This year marks the 100th birthday of George Nelson, the American designer whose furniture and furnishings re-defined US style after the Second World War. The Vitra Design Museum in Germany’s Weil am Rhein gives the late innovator an expansive retrospective to celebrate his centennary, exploring his atomic age innovations and design philosophy. From his spectacular Sunburst Clock [...]
Yves Saint Laurent turned fashion into art, so it is fitting that along with his legacy he left behind an art collection that could fill a museum. Mondrian, Picasso and Goya are just some whose works were collected by the style legend – which will be up for auction next February at Christie’s in Paris. [...]
http://www.patrizziauction.com/images/breguet_No2_face_small.jpgJust in time for the holidays, Osvaldo Patrizzi launches his own auction house in Geneva for lovers of exquisite, antique timepieces this November 18. The maiden sale will feature pieces such as the above enamel and 18k gold Breguet pocket watch, originally acquired by General Yermeloff in 1817 for a mere 4000 francs. Expect to pay more dearly for [...]
Fashion houses crank out new perfumes every five minutes, trying to capture the public’s imagination. But not everyone approaches fragrance as a fad: the House of Creed has been creating scents since 1760, remaining today the world’s only privately-held luxury fragrance dynasty. Over the centuries, they have concocted delicious potions for King George III (Royal [...]