Articles tagged with: Designer
Posted in Luxury on 3 July 2009
BBQ has a long history in Southern US. People are so particular about the intricacies of the whole procedure that they even tell you using the word “barbecue” as a verb is wrong. However, Italians do not really see to be bothered by these rules about BBQ and Piero Lissoni has designed the Barbecu, with the e missing.
However, the barbecu grill looks way too better than what is usually found in the Southern US and I am sure people from the hinterlands of US would not really complain if they were given one of these stylish barbecue stoves. It can be used during all outdoor occasions and it comes with a straightforward pit and tabletop grill.
Posted in Luxury on 3 July 2009
J. Crew is one of the few things we men can’t resist. Perhaps it has got something to do with the style and ruggedness that go hand in hand. They have been collaborating with every other fashion house or designer to launch new bags, belts and other such accessories.
This time around, they have unveiled a cool Tote in collaboration with the Japanese label Superior Labor. Now one can go to lengths at discussing what this collaboration might imply, especially at a time when luxury goods are finally beginning to hit the hard face of recession. The bags are handmade, distressed and comes with an awesome J. Crew label on it. The bag costs $350 and would go well with casual wear.
Posted in Luxury on 2 July 2009
If you are the kind of guy who hates leather and would not use anything that is derived from animals, you really must check out these sophisticated looking bags from the house of QWSTON. They have launched a cool new office bag that is made of coated cotton and the compartments are padded with neoprene.
The compartments ca hold laptops of about 17 inches and the other pockets can hold many other things like small accessories, gadgets, money and even jewellery. I would say this bag looks totally cool with all the sleek cuts and of course, being made of cotton, it does not have blood on its stitches, so to speak. In fact, one must always encourage oneself to buy products that are not derived from animals.
Posted in Concept, Designer, Handbags, Luxury, Luxury Brands on 1 July 2009
The sleek hot pink clutch by Michael Kors is eye-catching to say the least. For once, we know for sure that hot pink never did go out of fashion. Again, the idea of a clutch purse makes this designer item welcome to classy social gatherings too and not just be confined to teengae boppers road shows.
Michael Kors had created this stunning accessory in patent leathr and has used contemporary silver hardware to decorate. The top of the purse is framed and opens on a hinge. We also liked the idea of the tiny logo embossed on the top closure unlike the in-your-face strategy adopted by most other high-end designer brands.
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009
Rasmus Gjesing has just designed a gold-zinc painted bicycle for men and hopes to provide options for those men who are tired of riding bicycles meant for the masses. Targeted at the elite Danes, The Killer bicycle comes with aluminium bars and is made of steel. It also has a Brooks leather seat and looks amazingly gorgeous with all the zinc plate and flashy gold appearance.
However, I am not the kind of guy who would like gold on my bicycle as that looks quite tacky and unsophisticated. Instead, I would rather buy something that does not look so garish. Nevertheless, if it is only the price tag which helps you get off, then you can get poorer by $4,300 and get yourself this golden hued bicycle and ride to a weird type of glory.
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009
Rev John Hall, the Dean at the Westminster Abbey briefed Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles about building the corona on top of England’s most famous church. The project is going to cost about 10 million pounds and is something that would need public approval for a “go-ahead”. In a plan to redevelop Westminster Abbey, a further 13 million pounds have been sought and this comes at a time of celebration of the diamond jubilee of the Queen’s coronation in June 2013.
Princes Diana and Queen mother have been laid in the premises and is one of the most significant places in England. However, many people might oppose the construction of a corona as that would change the look of the abbey. Many people may not be ready to spend so much of tax-payer’s money on the renovation either.
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009
Lucchese Boot Company is one of the most luxurious and exclusive boot companies in the world. It has a history of more than a century and it recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. In order to celebrate this unique occasion, they have unveiled their limited edition 125th anniversary boots. It is made from American Belly Alligator and would be covered with hand tooled and hand painted quarters.
Alligator would be used to overlay the torero pullstraps and grimini linings, for which the company is known, would also be used in the insides. Each of the boot pairs would come with embossed numbers and certificates and mentioned in a 125th Anniversary Edition Log Book. Of course, with all these exclusivities, you cannot expect the boots to cost less than $12,500 a pair.
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009
Projectors are usually stationary and the images that are projected tend to remain consistent in a particular angle. Though this might help in watching a program consistently without any disturbances, it also makes watching multiple images from different angles impossible.
The Levitating Projector is a scientific concept which is based on several micro-projectors that looks like a floating ball thanks to the electromagnetic base which causes the ball to be suspended. These micro projectors in the form of a levitating or raised ball allow you to watch different programs on different walls. This may be an interesting concept but many people may not like the idea of watching two different programs at the same time for that makes no sense.
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009
Vietnam perhaps is not all about post-communist boredom and post war melancholy. The country is teeming with luxury goods and consumers who lap it all up. Here is a $117,000 wedding gown that simply blows your mind away and it comes from Vietnam. It has designed by Huy Vo and is called “Bach ngoc xiem y”.
It has 22 big rubies and 8 big diamonds and it took almost 40 days to complete this unique gown. The first runner up of Miss Vietnam 2008 will wear this on the 30th of June, that is today. It has also been given the certificate for being the most expensive gown in Vietnam. It would be interesting to see if other designers would like to compete with this gown.
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009
Martell has just unveiled their ultra premium and luxury cognac which could be savoured on one of those when you feel down in the dumps and when you need something really luxurious to lift your spirits. L’Or de Martell is planning to market this in Russia, China and other diverse markets where Cognac is totally in demand.
The package is quite stylish and has been designed by Dragon Rouge. The bottle itself looks more luxurious than anything else and you cannot but stop and admire the sleek design of the package. The cognac is carefully made and is one of the most exquisite you can ever find. It is similar to brandy but has a richer and more sensuous touch to it.
