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2012-09-26T23:00:00.000-04:00

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2011-01-21T01:16:00.000-05:00

J5 ft.Vinny Flesko- Letter 2 Cali

2010-12-17T01:21:00.000-05:00

Jay Z Gets Bugatti Grand Sport From Wife Beyonce

2010-12-13T17:30:00.004-05:00

Famous musical couple Beyonce and Jay-Z will be celebrating the rap mogul’s 41st birthday in style after Beyonce gifted him with a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.

Knowles had to order the $2 million Bugatti — at zero to sixty in 2.5 seconds, the fastest road car in the world — a full year in advance.

Jay-Z, who is an ambassador for American motor giant GMC, already owns a Maybach 62S, a Ferrari F430 Spider and a Pagani Zonda Roadster.

Jay-Z drives into an exclusive club of Bugatti owners, including: Simon Cowell, Tom Cruise, Tom Brady, Ralph Lauren and Chris Brown.

Madonna's First Mega-Gym Opens in Mexico City

2010-11-29T22:21:00.003-05:00

The Material Girl's first foray into fitness facilities opened its doors Monday, the Associated Press reports. Hard Candy Fitness, located in the heart of Mexico City, is Madonna's first gym.Though the gym equipment is pretty similar to other high-class gyms in the City, there's no missing the huge Andy Warhol-esque Mural featuring the singer that greets every customer as they walk in.The name of the club is also a nod to Madonna --Hard Candy was the title of her last album. She states the name is the perfect combination of "hard body" and "eye candy."

"It's a sexy name that gives you the opportunity to have fun and to build strength as far as the imagination will allow," the singer-actress said in a statement.As for choosing Mexico City as the location of her first gym, Madonna reveals it was a calculated move. "Our plan is to use Mexico as a place to fine-tune our brand and then expand it to other countries and, in the long term, develop a global brand that includes the United States," she said.

For the Red Carpet opening of the gym,Madonna handpicked 20 members to join her for a dance class--DJ'd by Paul Oakenfold, the same DJ who opened her last tour.Gym fees run about $160 a month--after a one-time $830 sign-up fee.

The World’s Most Expensive Tequila Bottle

2010-11-27T00:41:00.001-05:00

Mexican distiller Hacienda La Capilla, has unveiled a 1.3 litter tequila bottle called “The Diamond Sterling” on Monday.

The bottle, made of 2.3-kilogram layer of platinum and over 4,000 diamondstotaling 328 carats, is valued at around $3.5 million.

The bottle, designed by Fernando Altamirano, was seen during an interview with Reuters television in Mexico City.

Altamirano hopes to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s most expensive bottle.

J. Cole Friday Night Lights Mixtape... Download it here!

2010-11-15T11:49:00.000-05:00

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Negotiation between LVMH and Hermès remains tense!

2010-11-10T22:19:00.004-05:00

French luxury goods manufacturer LVMH, involved with luxury giant Hermès since 2008, has raised its share ownership to 17.1 percent. The Family Dumas, majority shareholder from Hermès, views this as an attack on their enterprise.

Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) is a worldwide industry leader in the luxury goods business that has unified many different luxury brands such as Fendi, Krug, Hublot, and Zenith under one roof. LVMH was previously only minimally involved with the well-established Hermès. As of the end of October, LVMH has announced the expansion of their shareholding to the level of 17.1 percent. This information was not received well by the luxury fashion manufacturer, famous for their silk scarves.

LVMH-CEO Bernard Arnault emphasized to the Financial Times that the actions of his company reflect a long term, and friendly involvement, and that an encroachment on the management of Hermès was not intended. The family Dumas is not pleased and does not consider the 1.45 Billion Euro investment welcome.

Hermès is a joint stock company and should resultantly not be susceptible to malicious takeovers. 72 percent of stock shares are in the ownership of the family Dumas. The family has no intention of liquidating their interests. The financial development of Hermès has approximated an average yearly growth of 14.7 percent since 1993. LVMH has reached a growth of only 7.6 percent in this time period. “Our proceeds are better than LVMH’s. We do not need a mentor” expressed Hermès CEO Patrick Thomas via the German Financial Times. The situation remains tense.

Aston Martin Club Lounge in Singapore

2010-11-10T13:29:00.000-05:00

The world’s first Aston Martin Club Lounge has just opened its doors. The club is located at The Prime Society in Singapore’s Dempsey Hill neighborhood. Created by Ingrid Prasatya, the lounge features custom-made tables crafted out of authentic Aston Martin wheel-rims as well as large-format prints of different car models. Specially mixed cocktails in martini glasses referencing Aston Martin are also named after the different cars.

Aston Martin Club Singapore members and the public have the added privilege of a specially-designed cache locker to safe-keep their belongings.

World Travel Awards Announces Global Winners!

2010-11-09T12:04:00.001-05:00

London has been voted the “World’s Leading Destination” at this year’s World Travel Awards, which took place November 7. It beat off fierce competition from New York, Cape Town and Sydney to take the award, which is seen as one of the most prestigious in the travel world.

The World’s Leading Hotel gong went to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, despite rivalry from 26 other properties including the Armani Hotel in Dubai, the Hotel Ritz Paris and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The hotel was also deemed to have the World’s Leading Presidential Suite, a 667 square meter duplex with private bar, library, dining area, spa and chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce.

It was also an excellent night for Abu Dhabi, which picked up several awards, including a major prize for its flag-carrier Etihad, which took the award for World’s Leading Airline. It is the second year in a row that Etihad has won, with the airline’s boss James Hogan saying it was a “phenomenal and unprecedented achievement for an airline that is only seven years old. Etihad also took the World’s Leading First Class prize, beating other nominees that included American Airlines, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

Separately, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority was judged “World’s Leading Tourist Board” for the second year running, just as it announced its 2011 hotel guest target of 1.9 million, a 15 percent year-on-year increase.Other key awards included World’s Leading Casino Resort (Resorts World Genting, Malaysia), World’s Leading Cruise Line (Royal Caribbean), World’s Leading Island Destination (Mauritius) and World’s Leading Spa Resort (Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai).

Exclusive Forever 21 Launch Party in London

2010-11-06T12:21:00.000-04:00

On November 3, 2010 Forever 21 presented a fashion show in London for the launch of their first European store! Here are some exclusive Pics! Enjoy...

D*Flawless Exclusive: Grand Opening of DASH Boutique NYC

2010-11-05T16:55:00.000-04:00

The opening of DASH NYC in SoHo was beyond luxurious and was extremely exclusive. The event was tightly secured with thousands of people waiting outside for a glimpse. The Kardashian sister's looked marvelous as always! Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Scott Disick, Adrienne Bailon, The Spin Crowd's Jonathan Cheban and Simon Huck were all present and stayed during the entire event while Kanye West appeared for about 20 minutes. DASH NYC is a high-end boutique with very chic apparel and we Highly recommend it! The Kardashian sisters did it big Wednesday night and pulled off a fantastic event.

Vanessa and Jonathan Cheban

Vanessa and Adrienne Bailon

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai 2010

2010-11-03T13:02:00.000-04:00

The final Louis Vuitton Trophy event is scheduled to start in Dubai on 12 November, featuring six of the top international sailing teams in the world. The Louis Vuitton Trophy is a two-week sailing event and will take place at the Mina Seyahi, the home of Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC).

The boats used will be identical ACC yachts, the same sort as was used in the Americas Cup between 1992 right up to 2007, with the aim of ensuring that any team advantages fall within the realms of personal skill and sailing expertise. In addition to the main Trophy races, there’ll be Junior Trophy for younger sailors, and a heritage day on November 20 that sees traditional dhow sail boats take to the waves. The race village at the Dubai International Marine Club will feature TV screens, a VIP lounge, and shops.

This is the last of four Louis Vuitton Trophy events before many of the teams shift their focus to multihull racing ahead of the next America’s Cup.

Kanye West: Runaway

2010-10-31T20:34:00.000-04:00

Rosario Dawson In German GQ! Sexy...

2010-10-31T19:24:00.000-04:00

Lanvin For H&M Collection Sneak Peak!

2010-10-30T00:38:00.000-04:00

H&M continues to build anticipation around its latest designer collaboration with storied French couture house Lanvin. Over the past several weeks, H&M has been posting videos of designer Alber Elbaz discussing his inspiration for the new line on its YouTube channel. And a sneak peak of the collection will also be available online at H&M’s website on November 2, three weeks before the clothes hit stores.

Finally, Lanvin will be staging a fashion show in New York on November 18 at the Pierre Hotel to showcase looks from its “Lanvin loves H&M” collection.
Some one-off customized outfits from the event will be put up for auction online afterward. The proceeds will benefit Unicef. No details regarding the website for the online auction has been released by H&M at this time.

Bottega Veneta IPhone And IPad Cases

2010-10-30T00:34:00.000-04:00

Bottega Veneta have just released these stunning iPhone/Blackberry and iPad cases as part of their up coming Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

The cases sport Bottega Veneta’s trademark woven motif, produced with the finest of cotton-lined napa leather in two featured colorways (white and black). There is a strap and brass snap to secure the gadget, and all cases have reinforced panels for additional protection. Really Lux!

Jennifer Lopez's Twins Appear In Ad For Gucci

2010-10-25T15:17:00.002-04:00

Jennifer Lopez, along with darling twins Max and Emme, are the faces of Gucci’s new children’s collection, available in stores this November. The images were taken by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Malibu, California, three months ago according to WWD.

Talking about the ad, Lopez said, “It’s the first time I have worked with my kids in this way. It was totally a special experience.” The children’s collection, including clothing, accessories and shoes, is available for tots ranging in age from infant to 8 years.

Gucci will reportedly be making charitable donations to UNICEF as well as the Maribel Foundation, which was founded by Lopez and her sister Lynda.

The Sexiest Shoes of 2010

2010-10-20T18:36:00.003-04:00

Nearly 8,000 customers across America weighed in on 23 designer shoes in the online Footwear News Sexy Shoes contest. The winning pair, by French footwear designer Christian Louboutin, was revealed during a special event on October 14 at the upscale New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue.
Louboutin took the grand prize for his Swarovski crystal-embellished Maralena mesh peep-toe pumps ($2445). With a towering crystal-encrusted stiletto heel measuring 5.5 inches (14 cm), the design beat out Valentino’s studded snakeskin pointy-toe T-strap pumps. It also beats Roger Vivier’s turquoise satin platform ankle strap sandal with velvet-lined satin rosette, and Sergio Rossi’s nude suede gladiator sandal with crystals and plume among others.

Footwear News, a division of the fashion industry trade publication Women’s Wear Daily, had organized the contest in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue’s 10022-SHOE department. With each vote, customers were entered in a sweepstakes to win a $1500 Saks gift card or one of the 20 $500 gift cards for Saks. Voting was open to the public and took place online at Footwearnews.com as well as at the 10022 SHOE boutique in the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue store in New York. The runners-up in the contest included heels from Giuseppe Zanotti, Dolce & Gabbana and Jimmy Choo.

So what exactly makes a shoe sexy? London-based designer Manolo Blahnik, whose stilettos have been sported by fashion royalty Jackie Onassis and Princess Diana, told The Boston Globe that you have to have a hint of flesh. “You see hands all the time. You see faces all the time. But the toes, that’s something you don’t always see,” said Blahnik. “A sexy shoe has open straps of leather on the foot. The most important thing is that you have to do it beautifully because if you show too much toe, it can be kind of vulgar.”

Louboutin’s winning peep-top slingbacks do just that. The mesh material gives a sensual transparence to the foot. Louboutin launched his line of high-end women’s footwear in France in the early 1990s. The designer’s ethos is to “make shoes that are like jewels” and his heels are renowned for their vertiginous stilettos, luxurious detailing, and trademark glossy red soles.

To purchase the Sexiest Shoes of 2010 visit saksfifthavenue.com
To view other contestants in FN’s Sexiest Shoes Contest visit: wwd.com

Gold Monopoly Game on Display in New York

2010-10-18T12:34:00.000-04:00

A Monopoly board game made out of solid gold and encrusted with jewels is currently on display at The Museum of American Finance in New York City. The gold-bound game was created by jeweler Sidney Mobell, who started in 1988 and worked every day for a year on creating the Monopoly game.

The board is made in 23 carat gold plate, and all the little houses and hotels are 18 carat solid gold. On the chimneys of houses are genuine rubies, on the chimneys of the hotels are genuine sapphires. A glittering topaz marks the light bulb on the “Electric Company” space, and a ruby drips from the faucet on “Water Works.”

“If you take a look the dice are 18 carat solid gold and there are diamonds embedded in each one of the numbers. The little thimble, the race car, all the little tokens are 18 carat solid gold,” said Mobell.

It is believed to be the most expensive Monopoly game on the planet. Mobell said the game has an estimated value of $2 million, but added the precious game is priceless. In 2003, Mobell donated the game to the Smithsonian, which is affiliated with the Museum of American Finance. “Monopoly is a very symbolic game in America,” said David Cowen, president of the Museum of American Finance, on Friday morning. “It was popularized during difficult financial times in the 1930s. As the nation again faces difficult economic times, I’m happy to have the item here.”

The gold and gemstone monopoly set will be on display at the Museum of American Finance until October 2012.

Chanel's Mobile Art Pavilion Settles in Paris...

2010-10-16T20:07:00.000-04:00

Chanel is to donate the exhibition pavilion designed by Iraqi-born British architect, Zaha Hadid, to the Arab World Institute. The pavilion showcased artworks by contemporary artists inspired by Chanel’s iconic 2.55 handbag in 2008. Chanel will thereby perpetuate this work designed by one of the greatest contemporary architects.

Hadid’s unique pavilion was widely appreciated during Mobile Art’s world tour and came to the attention of the Arab World Institute who contacted Chanel to express their interest in it. Early 2011, the pavilion will be installed in front of the Arab World Institute, in the unique architectural environment of this prestigious cultural institution, which is open to all in the heart of Paris.

From then onwards, the Arab World Institute will use the pavilion to pursue a contemporary art exhibition policy in relation with the Arab countries.

The World's Most Expensive Mansion!

2010-10-15T21:23:00.001-04:00

India’s richest man, and Forbes’s fourth richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has built the world’s most expensive house in Mumbai. It is estimated to be worth $1 billion.

The 37,000-square meter home, which took seven years to build, is bigger than the Palace of Versailles, London’s Telegraph reported. It contains a health club with a gym and dance studio, at least one studio, a ballroom, guestrooms and a range of lounges and a 50 seater cinema. There is even an elevated garden with ceiling space to accommodate small trees.

The roof has three helicopter pads and there is also underground parking for 160 cars, which will come in handy for guests at Ambani’s forthcoming housewarming party. From the top floors of the 173m high property are spectacular views of Mumbai and of the Arabian Sea

According to Forbes magazine, Ambani is the fourth richest man in the world, with his net worth at a whopping $29 billion. He runs Reliance Industries, the oil, retail and biotechnology conglomerate that is the largest private sector enterprise in India.

Fenice Milano Rolls Royce Ghost "Diva" (The Iron Man Edition)

2010-10-11T15:58:00.004-04:00

Rolls Royce Phantom has become a favorite car used by the elite and upscale crowd. Fenice Milano, an Italian designer introduces true elegance and class to the Rolls Royce. Fenice Milano Rolls Royce Ghost "Diva" is classy, tasteful, and meaningful. The hood, grille, side sills and mirrors have all been coated in 24-karat gold, has the interior repeating the treatment inside the cabin which is also "treated" to leather, Alcantara microsuede and teak veneer trim. Due to the fine market "Diva" is the most exclusive car available on the market.

The Diva edition resembles Iron Man color edition; same type of car used in Iron Man 2 movie. This Rolls Royce is full of class, elegance and style. Rolls Royce Phantom has become a very popular car for celebrities and major international politicians. The ‘Diva’ by Fenice Milano is based on this jewel produced in a limited quantity. Thanks to an important internal and external restyling, the ‘Diva’ adds a touch of Italian elegance and style, together with technical and performance improvements, able to make this car a true masterpiece with a strong personality. Moreover its sporty character is supported by the 12V engine 570 Hp that make of her the more powerful Rolls ever built, able to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in only 4,9 seconds. For the moment there are no prices yet but buyers are expecting to pay over $300, 00.00 for The "Diva ".

Diamond Snoopy!

2010-10-08T10:38:00.001-04:00

To commemorate Snoopy’s 60th anniversary, Hong Kong’s Fine Jewelry Brand, TSL has made a stunning 207 Carat Diamond Snoopy. The Diamond Snoopy is 5.5 inches tall and is festooned with 9,917 diamonds, 783 black diamonds and 415 rubies.

It took 8 months to complete and its proposed retail price is HK$2,888,880 (US$370,380)

New York Has The Most Millionaires!!

2010-10-07T13:07:00.001-04:00

New York...New York...

New York had 667,200 millionaires in 2009, a whopping 18.7% increase from the year before, according to a study released by the consulting firm Capgemini. The French consulting firm, calculated the number of individuals with a net worth of over $1 million, excluding real estate, in the 10 largest metropolitan areas in the United States.

The results provide further indication that the nation’s wealthy have recovered more swiftly than the nation’s less-well-off.

In the 10 cities in the study, the number of millionaires grew by 17.5% in 2009, a year when the national unemployment rate increased from 5.8% to 9.3%. Most of the gains for the rich are attributed to the climb in the stock markets.

New York had more millionaires than the next three cities combined — Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, and was one of four cities to see its millionaire ranks bounce back to where they were in 2007, along with Washington, Houston and San Jose.

Here are the tallies of millionaires for the top 10

New York – 667,200, +18.7%

Los Angeles – 235,800, +13.3%

Chicago – 198,100, +15.1%

Washington, D.C. – 152,400 +19.3%

San Francisco – 138,300 +14.5%

Philadelphia – 104,100, +20.1%

Boston – 102,300, + 14.4%

Detroit – 89,100, +12.1%

Houston –- 88,200, +28.9%

San Jose — 86,500, +24.5%