Posted in Designer, Gadgets, Luxury, Technology on 16 November 2009
What do Leica and Hermes have in common? Great photography delivered in style, of course! The rumours of a Leica M7 Hermes edition had been around for some time and it turns out that they are all true. Leica UK has announced the release of the Leica M7 Hermes Edition and the images of the camera that have been doing the round are of the real thing as well.
It had earlier been reported that only 100 units of the uber luxe limited edition camera would be made but the latest reports and the official statement by Leica comes with the good news that 200 units of the camera would be made available. Designed after the Leica M7 model, the Leica M7 Hermes limited edition will include certain features not included in the previous model. This luxury model features metal finish back finished with silver chrome and have AUTO and flash settings matching the camera’s leather. Two colour models are available, one in green and the other in a vivid psychedelic orange.
Posted in Fashion, Handbags, Sports on 11 October 2009
Golf is a sport of the affluent but it is tennis that most young and the spirited like to pursue for the love of sheer energy. Even if you don’t have the extra millions stowed in a shelf at home, you might still want to follow the style rules of your prestigious club. That means you cannot just about carry any Tom, Dick and Harry bag to you afternoon game with your business buddies. And who understands this situation better than brand Hermès that has launched a very unique and elegant tennis bag which is both a stunner as well as practical.
Made from soft leather, this bag has a very light tone and is meant to keep you tennis racket in perfect condition. What we likes best about this bag is the absence of logos, this little fact keeps the bag understated and so very chic.
Posted in Eco-friendly, Luxury, Yacht on 1 October 2009
A handbags and silk scarves major ventures into something really unlikely – luxury yachts! Hermes, the French company has tied up with Monaco-based ship-builder Wally to create ‘WHY 58×38,’ a yacht costing not less than £90 million to make.
The firms displayed a real size model of the 125 sq ft wide vessel in Ancona, Italy, recently.
Its width is two thirds its length of 190 ft. So it looks like a yacht chipped off on its latter half.
Posted in Luxury Brands, Outdoor, Yacht on 24 September 2009
Here is yet another yacht for you to drool over. The famous Monaco-based yacht maker Wally has joined hand with lucury brand Hermes to create a very fine dream boat by the name of WHY Wally-Hermes Yacht. A rare of exclusivity defines this splendid design. The most latest of all revolutionary technologies have been used to make wthis 38-meter wide yacht that takes the WallyIsland concept a step further. The dramatic sillhouette is spectacular.
Interestingly, the triangular hull has been shaped so that it doesnt have a superstructure and none seems to be complaining. The interiors reveal a water resistant buffalo leather lining across the three decks as well as a 25-meter interior swimming pool alongside a 36-meter artificial beach.
Posted in Fashion, Luxury Brands, Watch on 2 September 2009
Hermes has done a very smart job with the new follow up to the Arceau Chronograph range. Called Ebony this watch really is a sibling of the Arceau chronograph Alezan that was announced at Baselworld but in a different color, we mean symbolically so!
This timepiece too is has been dedicated to the Hermes equestrian heritage. The lines are still smooth and refined. The Arceau Ebony Chronograph is black all over, including the strap. The 43mm wide steel watch case provides relief while the red dials offer lethal attraction in the stark contrast. The rings around the dials lend a sense of depth. We like the clean and simple face of the watch. The faceted window cut for the date window is a very intelligent idea.
Posted in Aircraft, Concept, Luxury, Travel on 12 August 2009
The desire to own brisk modes of transportation is on every rich person’s list. And we are not just taking super cars here. In fact, if you are in Japan you might just see one of these speeding off in the skies thanks to the efforts of the Japanese Mori Building Co. Yes, if rumors are to be believed, then you can get to Narita airport from downtown Tokyo in a matter of just 30 minutes if you hire a Hermes helicopter.
The service will be run between a rooftop in the central district of Akasaka and Narita International Airport, which are 44 miles apart and would require an hour and a half of car travel. We are told that the helicopter ride will not just save time but will also allow the passengers the luxury of looking down the splendor of Tokyo while sitting in comfy seats made from rich-brown calf leather.
Posted in Luxury, Luxury Brands, Watch on 30 July 2009
Swiss watch maker Hermes has previously impressed with its variety of creations right from the Travel Alarm Clock to the Bluetooth Headset. And now the brand has designed the Hermes Alligator Table Clock to showcase at the forthcoming Only Watch 2009 event. As we told you before, this is a special even which is held every two years as part of the Monaco Yacht Show under the patronage of HSH Prince ALbert II.
And this time around, some 35 high end watches have enrolled in for the auction. We are told that all benefits will got to support the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Coming back to the clock, this one is made in stainless steel but is covered with 12 layers of red Hermes leather, all of which have been stitched in hand with the aid of natural white linen thread. The measurements are 175mm H x 150mm W x 37mm T.
Posted in Designer, Luxury on 8 July 2009
Travelling may not be the easiest thing to do, especially for those who are used to luxury at home and do not wish to leave behind their worldly comforts. Anyone who is rich enough for such comforts, though, would also be travelling in as much style and that is where Vintage Luggage comes in.
The king of luxury luggage would have to be Louis Vuitton with close competitors being Hermes, Goyard and others. Louis Vuitton is known for its splendid reptilian patterns and customised cases for every occasion for those who have money to spare for their expensive shoes, hats, and more. Featured above on the left is the Louis Vuitton Malle Secretaire with six drawers for all your special goods. The trunk also transformed into a writing table for those who can’t leave behind their work while on the move.
Posted in Fashion, Luxury, Luxury Brands on 2 July 2009
If you thought you look totally awesome in your skinny hipster jeans, well you are wrong. The trend seems to be dying off and most people these days have begun to go for that eased look, which comes with jeans that are not skinny. In the Paris Men’s Week, Dior Homme, Lanvin, Hermès, Paul Smith and other big names in the men’s couture did not reveal any jeans or trousers that even bordered close to being skinny or tight.
The tight jeans, kohl fudged, spike haired look seems to be dying and a relaxed 90s look seems to be back. This could be a fallout from the recession as most guys do not care about fashion anymore now that they cannot afford much on fashion.
Posted in Antique, Luxury Brands, Watch on 10 June 2009
Vintage timepieces can never go out of fashion. And coming from Jaeger Lecoultre with the Hermes stamp, you can well expect the bomb this travel alarm clock would be. We hear that this gorgeous piece was sold and signed by French retailer Hermes making it a true Vintage Hermes other than being a Vintage Jaeger Lecoultre, of course.
The alarm clock comes with a JLC movement that manually wound. The mechanism also has the capacity of a 8-day power reserve which is marked bu the circled ‘8′ above 6 o’clock.
