Posted in Antique, Art, Chair, Designer, Eco-friendly, Furniture on 30 October 2009
Unlike the popular belief, recycling can be a whole bagful of fun. In fact, lately we have come across several examples of recycling that burst the bubble of the aforementioned myth. Take the case of classic Vespa scooters for example. We have witnessed how the scraps of old autombiles have been used to contribute majorly to a green lifestyle. In fact, recycled bike furniture as well as the reuse of aircraft parts to make real stylish chairs and tables have all been greatly appreciated.
Well, this furniture range just got wider with the vintage Vespa scooters adding their own special charm. The Spanish design studio, Bel & Bel has taken up the task of converting the discarded Vespa scooters and into real cool office furniture.
Posted in Celebrity Shopping, Worlds Most Expensive, Writing instruments on 27 October 2009
It has been over 25 years that the Swedish actress who set the screen on fire during her prime, breathed her last. But she continues to be admired through the age of super-technology in films.
Ethereal beauty and inner strength marked her life as she fought through prejudices and emerged triumphant. Can one ever miss the memory of a Casablanca or Anastasia without her angelic face? We may be living in the age of emails and MS Word, sms texting and iPods. But the actress is a symbol of that lovely bygone era. Probably reminding one of the ethereal beauty of past, was what the brand intended to do, with the launch of superbly classic writing instruments in her name.
Mont Blanc has brought out a limited edition of writing instruments that pays homage to Ingrid Bergman.
The writing instruments major has launched three models after the most awarded actress by marking her six year stay at Italy. Among the models of luxury pens, Ingrid Bergman Woman ranges between $ 740 and $ 1,000. Another model named Ingrid Bergman Actress prices at $ 24,000. And Ingrid Bergman Diva is available for $120,200.
Via: sfilate
Posted in Concept, Designer, Eco-friendly on 3 August 2009
Nicolas Yvars promises to take you on a retro ride to remember on the new Leather X Proteur bike that he has created by hand using vintage parts and high quality leather. According to it maker, the bicyle is great combination of his three passions, which we shall share (do not fret) – leathercraft, streetfashion and luxury.
For the uninitiated, ‘porteur’ means a type of cargo bike which was originally used by newspaper sellers in Paris. Yvars has tried to recreate the same vehicle of yore. And this was no mean task considering that fact that it took the designer a year to track down the bicycle parts. Again, let us remind you that the man has created the whole thing all by himself except for the frame painting and wheelbuilding.
Posted in Auctions, Automobile, Car, Luxury Car, Worlds Most Expensive on 3 August 2009
Hans-Günther Zach is not a new name for Rolls-Royce loyalists. Well, for those of you who aren’t let us tell you that this man is famous for his own museum that is dedicated to the well-known marque in Main, Germany. And now he is planning to sell off his entire collection including the very famous Star of India. This is a one of its kind vintage 1934 Phanton II 40/50 HP Continental ‘All-Weather Convertible’ that was custom made for the Maharaja of Rajkot.
The car is tOuted as the most expensive in the world as it would fetch nothing less than €10 million. Zach is accpeting bids all through September for his other cars too that include 24 Rolls-Royces, 3 Bentleys and a 1926 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP I Open Tourer that was put togethe for the Maharaja of Nanpara; this one is better known as the Aluminum Sculpture wing to his highly polished aluminum body and chassis.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Events, Exhibitions, Luxury Car, News on 1 July 2009
If you haven’t heard of the special event called Woodies On the Wharf, then you must get in touc with folks from Santa Cruz and they shall tell you what a big thing it is in their town and with vintage car lovers all over the world. And this year on June 27, we even heard that some 200 woody cars took part in it. Some of the four-wheelrs came all the way from British Columbia.
And we must mention that each and every Woddy car is true blue collectible item. The beauty is classic and the engines are original, so you can put your best bet on these dream machines. By the way, if you did not know the name Woody comes from the partial wooden body of the car. This wood is covered in a clear varnish to make it blend with the rest of the car paint.
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.
Posted in Celebrity Shopping, Fashion, Jewelry on 16 March 2009
Margaret Rowe is a world renowned jewelry designer who has created a buzz in the fashion circuit one again with her latest vintage couture jewelry. This collection has very skillfully blended the vintage costume pieces with modern trends in accessories creating a rather bold eponymous jewelry.
Forming the base of the necklaces are vintage pendants that date from the 1920s to 1950s. And these are combined with contemporary elements to create a frame like modern silhouette in the brilliant works of art. If it helps, few days back, super model Heidi Klum was seen flaunting one of the Rowe necklaces at an LA event.
Posted in Art, Designer, Furniture, Luxury on 14 October 2008
Well, the dwindling markets have been keeping us from that good night sleep for quite a few days now. But Oscar Niemeyer’s vintage style Rio chaise may just be the thing to take all that tension away. The sight of this piece of furniture is both alluring and relaxing.
Designed by the famed Brazilian architect, who also has the Pritzker Prize to his credit, way back in the 1970s is a good fit even in today’s modern times. Naah, the chair’s not primeval but ultra modern. Wonder what ideation made Niemeyer come up with this exclusive art that two almost 3 decades ago!
Posted in Antique, Computer, Elite Find of the Day on 25 August 2008
We tend to keep ourselves busy with the upcoming gadgets and forget to pay respect to the preceding gadget models that has led to the creation of revolutionary gadgets. The latest edition making up to the news is the analog computer christened as the AKAT-1. The computer can crack intricate differential equations in real time and exclusive of digital logic. The only handicap it faces is the early creation that is a reason for its stay in the Museum of Technology, in Warsaw, Poland.
Sporting a warm and dramatic retro appeal, it has got a personality of its own that speaks volumes about its character. If not for functionality-sake then it is worth installing as a materpieces in your abode. Any takers for this elite AKAT-1??
Via SlipperyBrick / Retrothing
Posted in Antique, Apparels, Auctions on 30 July 2008
Aptly said: “Old is Gold.” After a never-ending saga about Vintage cars, it’s turn for vintage Jeans. We all love to live in present with the reveries of past and with a great hope for future. Right?? Neatorama lately scanned into ebay and came out with an inviting piece of news for brand-addicted Gen X. Pictured above is a pair of vintage jeans that says it all. This aged pair of LEVI’S jeans is over 100-years old and was picked from a mine located in the Rand Mining District, on the Mojave Desert, California. Donned in candle wax melted from the candles used by miners then to beam the burrow they was operational in, the jeans was found along with an ancient paper bag bearing the name of a mercantile store that was open between 1895 and 1898 in the town or Randsburg.
I am surprised to hear that out of the 48 bids made so far, the highest running figure has touched a mark of $17,600. I am pretty confident that in another 8-hours (only time left), it would reach the proud bidder after generating a deserving sales amount.
