Posted in Gadgets, Luxury on 6 February 2010
Sometimes all you need is a great phone case for the iPhone, for the usual wear and tear will gradually erode the sheen and shine of your phone. Moreover, there are a number of iPhone cases available in the market that you may not feel anything special about using the case which would invariably lead to gradual deterioration of the condition of your iPhone.
InnoPocket has thus launched a cool new iPhone case which is made of carbon fibre. While carbon fibre is usually used for race cars and other vehicles, this iPhone case is specially targeted at car lovers. The CF Formula Series InnoPocket works with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. It attracts attention but does not drown the beauty of the iPhone.
Posted in Concept, Designer, Fashion, Health, Luxury Brands on 5 February 2010
Time and again, all the beauty and fitness conscious have been bounced off with words – eat well and sleep well to look good. And no one understands that better than Dita Von Teese who has now collaborated with brand Moschino to create a pink silk-satin sleep eye mask.
A rather rare concept considering the eye masks of yore were primarily black minus the strappings of any design of decoration. The eye mask by Von Teese is made from pink silk-satin that has a spotted lace overlay with “trompe l’oeil” eyelash style of detailing. Plus there is a generous sprinkling of rhinestones which also form the words – Dita for Moschino. It comes in an attractive matching case.
Posted in Designer, Fashion, Handbags, Luxury Brands on 2 February 2010
It’s going to rain bags this spring and summer. Ask Louis Vuitton and they would tell you why. The designers there have conjured up a rather bagful of Spring/Summer 2010 bag collections. This selection is meant for all kinds of buyers, those looking for the city edge as well as those who look for contemporary, out of box approaches to fashion.
We are gonna talk about the ones that made a big impression on us. The Monogram Cheche collection is one such. This one was only released last month and takes it name from the protective garments that one wears over the head and neck. All the bags here have been made from black-on-beige monogrammed jacquard with lurex and fluorescent threads. A great companion for a picnic or a day in college.
Posted in Art, Concept, Luxury on 30 January 2010
After going through the pictures you must be wondering if the artist ran short of canvas! At Maison Et Objet, 2010 held at Paris, this must be the look on everybody’s face! Frédérique morrel, a French firm, introduced its ‘passe murailles’ collection, which means ‘the slice of life’.
All the artifacts shown in this collection are hand made and unique (as each work of art is made from tapestry pieces in a way that establishes a connection between the themes!).Frédérique morrel, is led by a couple, has come up with an idea which not only helped it create these magnum opuses but it also saved the craftsmanship involved in the embroidery from going waste.
Posted in Luxury, Yacht on 30 January 2010
Just when you think that you have seen it all, it suddenly hits you, you have not seen anything yet! The biggest of the big is here, Emocean yacht design has revealed an interpretation of the mammoth 200 meter yacht! This Belgium based firm has just come up with the depiction of the enormous yacht, which is very difficult to imagine as it might not even fit in our thoughts!
If this yacht is ever constructed then it certainly would outstrip the Roman Abramovich and will become the biggest yacht of the recent times. Now comes the time to talk about its features, (be prepared to be swept off your feet)this sea leviathan will have a helipad along with a hanger, a drive in garage , two 30 meter day boats,10 VIP rooms,22 guest suites and all the luxuries you can think of.
Posted in Concept, Luxury on 29 January 2010
The period of time when an infant grows up to be a toddler and the time when they go to pre-nursery school is some of the most important years in a child’s life. Playing is one of the most important activities which not only engages the child, but helps in the developmental process on the whole. In fact, playing has been given more importance than learning, as most learning in fact happens through playing.
With that in mind, Ellen Klein from New York has designed the Play Rocker, which takes the ideas of child safety, playing and learning into one single toy. It is an interactive piece of furniture that lets the child to rock, turn upside down and write with a chalk or even a crayon. A child’s imagination can thus be helped with.
Posted in Aircraft, Luxury on 28 January 2010
Air New Zealand recently won the coveted ATW Airline of the Year award. There are reasons behind that coveted award being given to Air New Zealand, and that is because they know how to offer comfort when you spend less. This time around, the airline surprised everyone by announcing they would offer beds to passengers in economy class as well.
While the pictures look quite cool, I am wondering how two strangers would sleep next to each other especially if they don’t get along well from the first minute. The new seating arrangement would give a lot of leg room, space for comfort and even privacy for passengers that one may not get in flights that are business class. If you are travelling to New Zealand next time, make sure you travel by Air New Zealand
Posted in Hotels, Luxury on 28 January 2010
Things that people come up with to make you spend your money! While I am not against splurging on unnecessary things, I would like it if I get to decide what I splurged for was completely worthless or of some worth. When they are neither and are masqueraded as something useful, or something useless but cool, it completely annoys me. Taipei 101 is one such club that is located in the world’s second tallest building’s 6th floor. You have to spend $44,241 in a day and you get access to the club.
What does the club offer? A few spa treatments, some audio and video and maybe a relaxing lounge. Oh yeah, they claim to give a lot of importance to privacy. Now why on earth would I go to Taipei to seek privacy, and then cough out $44,241 in just one day, and then take a private elevator to 6th floor of a building?
Posted in Apparels, Designer, Fashion, Luxury on 27 January 2010
It’s the sound of whinnying horses and thundering hooves that will be reiterated when you spot the haute couture show for next summer by Christian Dior. Designer John Galliano has tried his best to keep up with the challenging theme (apparently, a fave with Monsieur Dior) in a manner befetting the reputation of the fashion house. So you well get to see Amazonians brandished riding crops and sported black top hats with fishnet veils. These go very well with their tightly-fitted jackets that have rather stiff peplums and frothy neckties to go with them. You can also pick full riding skirts in scarlet, charcoal grey and traditional checked English tailoring fabrics.
And you will notice that Galliano has yet again returned to the ‘bar’ jacket but he has updated it with an asymmetric cut and origami folds. The models will their faces painted white remind one of geishas furthering the Japanese influence on the jacket.
Posted in Concept, Luxury on 27 January 2010
MercuryHouseOne, designed by Architecture and Vision for the Venice Biennale is something that one should really pay attention for. It is better than living in a living room, which is so passé nowadays. It is a great example of what could be called as a mobile pod. The prefab pod comes with Carrera Italian marble and you could just laze around in there.
Moreover, the pod can be used under solar light or under the sun, and thus would work on alternate source of energy. It comes with great audio, video and lighting technology. You can use your helicopter or truck to transport it to another location. It could also be used in huge musical events where people can use it for eco-friendly entertainment.
