The famous Italian fashion label Prada has given things in plenty to put in our wardrobe. But now, the powerhouse of style and exuberance has shifted its focus on to our bookshelf what with the recent unveiling of a ‘big’ (stress intended) book. This 706-page tone has tried to capture 30 years of innovations and experiments in a whole lot of related worlds like art, fashion, cinema, communications and even architecture.

With a simple name like ‘Prada’, this one impresses enough to make a bookworm out of us. Prada Progetto Arte has published this exciting venture that is quite sure to have the entire reading world as well as non-reading world swooning all over.

The main motivation of the endeavour was to illustrate all aspects of fashion and entertainment with a strong dose of history thrown in. The presentation is very appealing and it ensures that there isn’t a single dull moment in your reading experience. You can lay your hands on this heavy collection for your home library at all the Prada stores across the world. The price is 100 Euros.

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The recession might have activated a slowdown in the designer watches market but it could not do anything to dampen the spirits of Christophe Golay. Well, this brand believes that there will always be buyers for ultra-luxury items whether financial hard times or not. In fact, it was with this optimism that it just launched a $350,000 worth super-end timepiece in the U.S markets.

This new range of real stylish and rather extravagant watches comes from Cephee (that’s the name of the product line) and display the finest of Swiss craftsmanship and technology. Among the first ones to be introduced under the new Cephee tag, the watch is called ‘Ether’.

This speciman reflects richness at its purest. 150 precision set baguette diamonds run along its frame while and invisible channel setting lets each stone to reflect all the light that it absorbs. Amidst all the sparkling white ices, the delicate blue-tinted sapphire hands make a very strong impression. As for the strap, it has been made in hand from a very soft and supple leather. Even the buckle is handmade. It’s a limited edition, so what are you waiting for?

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The word Mercedes comes with its own superb stamp of class and elitism. The luxury brand has now come up with a whole new range of golf accessories. If golf as a game itself meant class and symbol of elegance of the super rich, Mercedes is something any top golfer or golfing enthusiast would crave for. The range is available both for men and for women.

It has simple and functional shirt jackets, classic golf bag with its sturdy tripod, full length dividers and five zippered storage pockets as also an insulated beverage holder in the bag, and other little items such as a unisex Visor made of cotton material with a special twirl. Behold, it also has a Mercedes Golf umbrella which is a boring black in colour but another tempting piece of the pie with its Mercedes Benz-logo and a golf ball marker, not to forget the stylish Callaway golf towel, besides golf balls.

What is common to all of these accessories, rather each of them, is the exclusive Mercedes signature. Even if you are not a golf enthusiast, you would want to grab a piece of Mercedes golfing paraphernalia.

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Expect Valentino to know just what a fashionable woman desires in her heart of hearts. Among the various examples over the past decades, let’s bring to you the most recent one when the brand stole everyone’s hearts (including the divas and the madonnas of the celeb world) with the stunning Kaleidoscope Stone Tote bag. And after enjoying all the adulation, the fashion house is back to win some more with the all new Swarovski Crystal Leather boots.

As the name suggests, these stylish, knee length footsies have been made from caramel leather with suede trims. But adding the real magic are the shimmering red Swarovski crystals that help create a fashion statement bang on perfect for this fall season.

So apart from the red Swarovski crystal-embellished trim, these sexy boots have a zip-fastening system as the back. They have one inch high heels and carry a price tag of $1,540. Go ahead and team these with jersey leggings and or the classic single piece woolen dress, and you are ready to stop traffic signals! The picture above features the boots with red Valentino top, Chloé bag, J Brand pants and a Smythe Jacket.

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The forthcoming 35th anniversary sale from Antiquorum is what the watch collectors and connoisseurs are looking forward to. This event will be held for two days on 14th and 15th of November in Geneva itself. Well, it’s not just the reduced rates but also the exquisite watch pieces which will go on display that is creating all the buzz. We are told that the famous shop brand has decided to keep the most exceptional timepieces aside to mark its special moment.

And the highlight of the sale will be the Calibre 89 timepiece that belongs to the esteemed Matsuda collection, and is designed by none other than Patek Phillipe himself. In fact, this watch is already being touted as the most complicated time teller in the history of the world with not one or two but a sum total of 33 complications!

So far only four models of this intricate timepiece have been created, each in yellow, pink and white gold and one in platinum. We are not told as to which one will it specifically be at the sale in question. But we do have a strong feeling about the same watch, a Calibre 89 cast in yellow gold that Antiquorum sold in 1989. Well as of now, the price range has been estimated between $4,422,430-$ 5,405,574.

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The global economic recession has witnessed the start of many trends. For once, big fashion houses have become flexible enough to dabble into stuff other than just designing clothes so as to bring in more moolah to their cash registers. Christian Dior is one of them. The famous brand has just annoounced the release of their newest phone line that will be launched in December this year.

A second generation range of luxury phones by its makers, these come plated in gold with a complementing finishing in black PVD. The effect is completed by the sparkling sapphire crystals and looks amazing. These additional models are here to satiate your desire for the unique and the flamboyant.

You can get them only by placing a special order. There are two models that come decorated with diamonds, one is Zelie with a red casing while the other is called Zenaide and has been done in white. The price tags read $7,900.00 and $13,400.00 respectively.

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Swarovski’s latest innovation, is the Pointiage® technique, involves a method of hand-setting, enhances the crystal and illuminates its sparkle. Celebrity, Precious and Star rings by Swarovski are examples of this technique. Besides the anniversary collection, are old stones that you could find on several Swarovski necklaces, and other Swarovski products.

For a brand of crystals in accessories and practically everything around, the fan following is huge across the world. It is established, with even societies being formed in the name of Swarovski.

Swarovski Group is divided into a range of brands CRYSTALLIZED™, STRASS®, and Swarovski Optik deal in fashion accessories, crystal living objects such as chandeliers and high-definition optics.

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At $ 2,200, the 55 inch LCD LED TV comes with a unique TruLED system of 960 individual LEDs that are divided into 80 control groups.

As a result, the system can deliver a superbly qualitative 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio that reflects directly on the picture quality. This set’s technology stops light leakage which is what gives it that rich and high picture quality.
The final picture has darker blacks and brighter whites than standard backlighting solutions of other television sets.

The TV set also has a 240Hz operation through a combination of a 120 Hz panel and scanning backlight.

These apart, Full HD 1080p resolution, SRS TruSurround and TruVolume audio technologies, and other features enhance the output. This one is cost efficient and energy efficient too, but 50 per cent below the Energy Star® 3.0 rating. The other heartening factor is that it is mercury free. So enjoy the surround sound with crystal clear images on your giant screen.

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Looking for a real heavy dose of luxury for your bathroom, are you? The Marquise Collection will definitely bowl you over. The THG’s Art Deco bathtub is a very tasteful treat that has been immensly influenced by Bernardaud’s china pattern. It’s like a wonderful blend of traditional French chateaux pattern with the latest in technology.

A bay leaf garland comes as an integral part of the  tub. It has all been done up in gold with a lot of care and a finishing to ensure that the magic never fades, peels or scratches away.

You also have the option to go match the Marquise tub with matching faucets and coordinating accessories. If you have a sneaky feeling that we are suggesting a complete makeover for your family, you are absolutely right for that’s precisely what we are doing. The price tag reads $44,00 excluding the frieght charges from France (because that’s where it is produced). There are several stylized forms and geometric designs that you would definitely wanna see in your plush bathing facility of a luxury room.

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Luxury cruises are gaining a rather consistent popularity in the European seas. And when that just started, the MSC Splendid made a rather bold, loud and extravagant foray into the world of sea travel. The most grand-daddiest moment of all was the presence of actress Sophia Loren at its sail from Barcelona in July 2009 that spoke quite a lot about it being a special boat.

Now quite some time has passed since the sail of this opulent, luxury liner, but the truth is that the world still hasn’t heard much about its little feats. Its maker claims that the MS Splendida is perhaps the most gorgeous cruise ship in the world. The passegners experience the special European-Italian feel in the plush interiors. There are five swimming pools, 12 whirlpool baths, 18 bars and several lounges with a discotheque with some crazy music.

Such a tremendous claim is substantiated by a whole staircase being decorated with Swarovski crystals worth $2.8 million. Even the grand piano shines with the sparkle of 20,000 Swarovski crystals. Each of the 99 suites here have their very own marble bathrooms with a full size bath, fluffy robes and slippers, Egyptian cotton sheets, memory mattress, pillow menu,complimentary  mini-bar and a delightful personal butler. Boy, now who’s gonna top that!

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