Posted in Art, Cell Phone, Display, Fashion, Luxury Brands, Mobile Phone on 18 August 2009
Recent surveys have revealed that iPhone is enjoying a good reign as the most popular mobile device in the tech-savvy Japan. And there is an ultra-luxe item which is being made available to mark the occasion. One of the major cell phone providers in the country, Softbank has just launched the Japan Texture Special Edition mobile accessory for iPhone which is really an attempt to bring a distinct Japanese flavor to the widely successful gadget that almost everybody owns or wants to own.
The new collection has mobiles fitted in lacquer cases that play five different designs each paying homage to the days of samurais and shoguns. In fact, the elegant presentation cases by themselves look nothing short of a work of art.
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Spirits on 18 August 2009
Macallan enjoys an unparallel popularity with those who appreciate sipping on high quality Scotch. And the buzz is that the famous distillery is all set to launch a new family of single malts. Called the Macallan 1824 Collection (after the founding year of the company), this one comprises of four distinct tastes and expression. Mind you, each liquor has been created by the Master Whiskey Makers and carry within them an infusion of gorgeous flavors and aromas that we associate with the brand.
The four bottles carry the names – Select Oak, Whiskey Maker’s Edition, Estate Ramsay and Master Blender Emeritus. The last one has been dedicated to the parent company, The Edrington Group and to Bob Dalgarno.
Posted in Beauty Products, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Designer, Fashion on 14 August 2009
Vanity isn’t the prerogative of the women kind alone for now the secret’s out in the open that men enjoy pampering themselves as much. Exquisite (and manly) perfumes and fragrances included. And if you are on those for whom price really doesn’t matter as long as you smell good, do check out the new Paco Rabanne 1 Million 18 Carats LUXE edition perfume.
Created for a selected few (money is the only criteria), the perfume comes for a huge price, $57,000. It is a heady mix of sexy blood orange, grapefruit, cinnamon, mint, rose, spices and light leather with strong hints of white wood, patchouli and amber. One whiff and you will know how much care and time perfumers Christophe Reynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard have spent on this one.
Posted in Music, Watch, ipod on 1 April 2009
The new watch by Perrelet distinguishes itself from other luxury timepieces. Called the Maestro Edition musical watch, this one comes equipped in an ‘in-house’ iPod nano dock (8 GB memory) with integrated remote control as well as speakers. The iPod tower has two Swisskubik watch winders in its windows that can easily be accessed both from front and back.
The tower has been made in lacquered dark wood to gives the best quality in sound with a brush of aluminum to match the Logitech speakers under the aluminum grill. Among the musical features, you can also enjoy some pre-loaded audio files featuring the tunes of many chiming watches.
