Extreme Luxury

The most expensice mattress in the world

2013-06-26T05:13:00.000-07:00

The most expensive mattress in the world
By: Savoir

$175,000, that's what you should bring with you if you want to buy the most expensive mattress in the world. Made by French luxury bed- and mattress manufacturer Savoir, this extreme luxury dream-surface truly gives you a resting time you will never ever forget!

Savoir's most expensive mattress in the world is made from top-quality materials such as Mongolian cashmere and selected horsehair. It takes 16 highly experienced craftsmen- and women not less then 700 hours to fabricate a completed mattress, all by hand.

Ready for a good night's rest?

Fun fact (off-topic)

2013-03-10T11:05:00.000-07:00

More strange, funny and unbelievable facts...

Lamborghini Aventador... got some spare money?

2013-03-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

Lamborghini Aventador

Welcome to the coupe super car of the century, the all-Italian Lamborghini Aventador! With its 6500 cc (6.5 liter gasoline) mega powerful v12 engine and a price-tag of 800.000 euro's, this roadmonster is not quite the most suitable car for the average Joe. But...if you do have the cash and you do have the required skills to drive the race monster without straight away launching it into a wall or traffic light... Then you really hot something to make everyone's eyes pop! The Lamborghini Aventador was first introduced in 2011, replacing the very popular Lamborghini model Murcielago, and received with truly overwhelming enthusiasm.

The name Aventador

The quite original name Aventador is actually related to bullfighting. The story goes that this car has beenamed after one or another bull from Spain who has a reputation for being an enormous legend in the international world of bullfighting.

Lamborghini Aventador features and specs

Engine: 8.5 liter, 6492 cc V12 mid-engine with 690 horsepower at 8250 rpm
510 LB-ft torque at 5500 rpm
7-speed single clutch gearbox transmission
3700 LBS in weight
Fuel consumption: 13.5 mpg or 5.7 km per liter
0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds
Top speed: 217 mp/h or 349 km/h

Book a ticket to...outer space (with the Lynx rocketplane)

2013-03-04T11:18:00.000-08:00

The Lynx rocketplane
Ready to buy your ticket to space?

After years of development and testing, we are nearing the time that we will actually be able to "reasonably affordable" make a touristic space-flight with the Lynx rocketplane. Expected to be commercially ready to fly passengers to outer space and back in January 2014, many of us will finally have a chance to realize that one big dream that bugged our minds ever since we were little kids! The Lynx's new home will be the Curaçao Spaceport (Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean).

The Lynx rocketplane is a suborbital, horizontal takeoff, horizontal landing (HTHL) rocket-powered spaceplane. Is has been developed and built by the US-based aerospace company XCOR, and has the task to compete in the fast emerging suborbital space flight market. The Lynx rocketplane is planned to carry one single passenger alongside the plane's pilot. Tickets are currently (March 2013) projected to be around 70,000 Euro's.

Karl Lagerfeld to open a new flagship concept-store

2013-03-01T02:49:00.001-08:00

Karl Lagerfeld store in Paris

Designer- and style-icon Mr. Karl Lagerfeld opened this week his first game-changing concept-store in Paris. This follows just a day after the public unveiling of his first line of watches during Paris Fashion Week, where the store's oipening ceremony was held as well. The brand new concept-store stretches more then 2,150-square feet on two levels, is located at 194, Boulevard St-Germain, the world famous Rive Gauche shopping location andit has a selection of pieces from the designer’s namesake label, Karl Lagerfeld Paris as well as accessories, and a range of limited-edition items from his many collaborations including tableware collections created together with Swedish crystal-manufacturer Orrefors, luxury pens and lighters for S.T. Dupont, and the Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke range.

Dorothée Loriquet’s sculptures

2013-02-25T07:36:00.002-08:00

Private jet into the extreme: Airbus A380 flying private palace

2012-11-18T03:20:00.000-08:00

A well known, but not to be named prince from the Middle East recently spent 340 million euros on an ultra-luxurious Airbus A380 private jet, fully custom designed by Design Q. The "flying palace plane" took some 3 years to complete and holds officially the world’s largest private jet. In a space normally reserved for 600 passengers, the owner and his guests will enjoy 6-star treatment from lift-off to toucj-down.

Gary Doy, co-founder of Design Q’s:

Master plan design of the A380
private jet "flying palace"

The large tummy of the private A380 (the largest passenger plane in the world) was been transformed into a luxury relaxation zone which inclydes a Turkish-bath lined with marble surfaces of only 2 millimeters thick. It is something extremely special and there is nothing like it on the market yet. The Turkish bath is especially spectacular with lots of spa treatments to choose from.

There is a unique well-being room as well which has floors and walls made from OLED screens, showing the plane's outside enviroment. One can enjoy a unique flying experience by stepping onto the "magic carpet" as while cool breeze blows in the room.

Ladies: The make-up trend of 2013, Ethylline WhipLash Lash Detonator Thicksplosion

2012-10-14T23:03:00.003-07:00

Here you have it ladies, THE make-up trend for 2013!

Mascara will be thick, luscious and luxurious, so much so that Mariah Carey will look at you with pure jealousy

Maybelline Lash Blast is history, in 2013 the mascara everyone will be wearing is EthyllineWhipLash Lash Detonator Thicksplosion. It’s literally the meanest and hottest mascara on the planet. Why? The microscopic fireballs that burst from each individual lash makes you look like a Goddess! Mega-thick lashes will have a hypnotizing effect. WhipLash Lash Detonator Thicksplosion beats the shit out of all those other mascara lines including the big brands and lines.

McLaren P1 Officially reveiled At The 2012 Paris Motor Show

2012-09-30T11:27:00.002-07:00

The 2012 Paris Motor Show happens to be the McLaren’s 1st ever appearance at an international show at which they give us a preview its next generation ultimate super-car – the McLaren P1, which has taken much of its technological- as well as spiritual inspiration from the Racing division. The main target of McLaren P1 is to be the best driver’s car in the world on the road and the circuit. At the Paris Motor Show, the McLaren P1 is previewed as a design study but “more than 95 percent” of the exterior look will be retained. Next year a production version, which the company aims to put on sale within 12 months, will be revealed soon.

The McLaren P1 powers five decades of McLaren’s motor-sport skills. The new McLaren P1 has much higher levels of down force than any current road car; 600 kilo is achieved well below maximum speed. This is about 5 times as much down-force as a McLaren 12C. Its margin compared to other high performance super cars is even bigger. The McLaren P1’s down-force is similar to current high-end street racing (super) cars, which also includes the 12C GT3 racer. It has a drag coefficient of 0.34 and makes use of a carbon fiber structure that integrates a cf roll-bar over the cabin.

A regular windscreen wiper is expected from the final production version along with the steering wheel on the left. The mid engine'd car is built around a carbon fiber monocoque that also incorporates a safety cage within the roof structure, a concept that McLaren calls Monocage. This structure also works to bring heaps of fresh air to the engine via a roof snorkel. All of the P1’s body panels are made from cf, also to keep it as light as possible. The rear wing has an automatic adjustment up to 300 mm hind-wards when on a racetrack and by up to 120 mm, while road driving. In addition to the adjustable ‘active’ rear wing, the McLaren P1′s aerodynamic performance is optimized using two flaps mounted under the body ahead of the front wheels. These are also actively controlled, and change angle automatically in order to enhance performance, boosting down force and aero efficiency, increasing both speed and driver confidence. The flaps operate through a range of 0-60 degrees. The car will go on sale in the spring.

How the Formula One GP circus moves around

2012-09-21T08:32:00.001-07:00

A little off-topic story here, but nevertheless quite interesting indeed. Many people who love watching Formula 1 (GP) are actually not aware of the enormous efforts involved in moving around the complete GP circus from city to city.

As traditionally every F1 team is based in Europe (either the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, France or Italy. Continental European races are relatively simple, transport is done by trailers (cars and equipment) and busses (the teams. This is all organized by the teams individually, FOM (Formula One Management) is not involved.

Intercontinental races on the opposite, are a completely different story. Basically, FOM has a contract with an air logistics company, most commonly DHL which provides for transport-planes, pilots and specialist services for the transport of equipment and cars. Teams travel by air as well, but in a seperate passenger plane.

In recent racing seasons, FOB / DHL deployed in regular cases three cargo planes and one passenger plane. The vargo planes transporting roughly 300 tonnes (100 tonnes per plane) in fifthy 40-feet containers. In cases where race destinations are far from home and the dates too close following to go back to base inbetween, a forth plane is usually deployed to bring extra equipment and cars.

Throughout the season, DHL works for most of the F1 teams to help manage the freight generated. This includes all racing cars as well as their replacement; parts such as engines, tires, and spare parts; complete gas/petrol requirements and additional freight such as TV equipment, VIP tents for the Paddock Club, computer equipment, laptops, up to 100 radio sets and headphones, right down to paper serviettes for hospitality and 3000 bottles of water. Not forgetting all the useful things that make life in the paddock more convenient and cater to VIP guests – from champagne to the espresso machines and vacuum cleaners.

Business suits, the luxury way

2012-09-20T10:46:00.003-07:00

The business suit, a traditional outfit of the corporate male in the Western world, most commonly worn with shirt and tie. The modern suit first appeared in fashion during the late 19th century. While the style of suits have changed throughout the years, the suit’s power to signal rank and authority maintains steadily. Because of this, we are deemed to wonder, what are the most expensive suits in the world?

Even if you have your expensive suits made to measure from Savile Row, or have custom Kiton or Zegna in your wardrobe, your suits will likely pale in comparison to the following pricey pieces.

Brioni Vanquish II
$43,000

In 2009, Brioni (undoubtedly the most renown tailored clothing manufacturer on the face of this earth) released, a real 6-star piece of a suit, the Brioni Vanquish II. The suits are of course made-to-fit-perfect and the fabric is woven from the world's most exotic fibers such as vicuna, pashmina and qiviuk. Do yoyu want one in your wardrobe but to busy to visit them for measuring? They can even fly an employee to you for the fitting-job!

Alexander Amosu
$110,000

Ultimate luxury designer Alexander Amosu’s extravagant suit creation uses the same fabric, the Vanquish II, that Brioni’s masterpiece uses. What sets Amosu’s suit apart is 9 diamond button set in true 18-carat gold. The suit, which takes up to 80 hours to make also contains 5,000 stitches of platinum and gold threads. How's that for luxury-wear! At more then a 100k, this millionaire's suit will definately impress each and everyone you meet!

R. Jewels Diamond Edition
$943,000

Stuart Hughes and Richard Jewels have crafted the world’s most expensive suit, the R. Jewels Diamond Edition. The suit is made from a blend of Cashmere wool and silk and contains over 480 diamonds. Each gem is half a carat for a total of 240 carats of bling! Wow!

World's most luxury houses (part 1)

2012-09-20T09:20:00.004-07:00

How would your house look like when you had unlimited available funds,resources and possibilities? Moderate in size but the best available quality or an immense estate complete with pools, game-courts and designer gardens? Well, in case you're about to hit your financial dream-state soon (or reached that point already), here's one mouth-opening real estate example of what you could do...

This modern 2-storey villa is situated right inside a small coastal peninsula, enabling the lucky residents to visually enjoy the ocean from virtually every room in the house. The outside includes a near olympic-size swimming pool with raised sun-deck, flower gardens and large open areas to be used for fun and play. Maximum privacy and quietness are guaranteed.

Leaked pictures of the 2013 Hyunday Tucson

2012-09-18T08:28:00.001-07:00

Well, judging from these leaked pictures, Hyundai is working on what may just be be the newest Tucson facelift. Based on what can be seen, the refreshed ix35 (how it is known in many countries) includes new front grille, suspiciously identical to the latest models, such as the i30 or the more recent Santa Fe.

For now, it's not known whether the Korean car-giant will include upgraded engines or use the current models, currently sold in the US as two petrol engines (2.0 and 2.4 four-cylinder with 165 & 176 hp), whilst in the EU available with three diesel engines (1.7 with 115 hp & 2.0 CRDi with 136 & 184 hp) and the gas direct injection (GDi) 1.6 liter, with 140 hp. Read the full post tosee the complete gallery.

2011 Goose down comforter

2011-10-09T01:30:00.000-07:00

Some of the best manufacturers of comforters cannot meet the level of comfort you experience when sleeping under the Asian goose down comforter. It's richly filled with some of the finest goose down feathers, selected especially for this product. The baffle box construction allows the down to achieve the maximum capability of its lofting characteristic, keeping you warm and so comfy in those mid-winter-nights you will never ever want to leave your bed again! You will truly feel like a king or queen...sweet dreams!

The comforter is available in four sizes. It contains 85% genuine Japanese Goose down along with a selection of selected premium-quality materials such as Russian silk.

Prices:
Single - $189.00
Super-single - $219.00
Queen - $249.00
King - $279.00

Prices include worldwide delivery

Email luciana-luxury@aedae.net for orders