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$11 million Diamond Laptop Sleeve by Coverbee is the world’s most expensive laptop case

2012-03-20T14:08:00.000-04:00

Dutch designer brand Coverbee, has introduced what could easily be the world’s most expensive laptop sleeve, with a price tag of $11 million! Featuring the artwork of placing 8,800 individually selected and crafted diamonds, the casing happens to also use Siberian saber fur at its opening, which just might not click with animal lovers, but will sure score high as a collector’s item and a favorite toy of the fashionistas. Almost like what the hip-hop gang and red carpet hoppers were vouching for!

The product which screams loud because of the ‘bling’ factor it carries, owning this laptop sleeve ought to have millions spent on its security, other than the sleeve itself! Rarest of diamonds which have been selected individually and cut to shape and clarity, come from the far flung areas of the earth. Though a majority of the miners don’t know what they have produced, but they certainly ought to be impressed about what finally came off their efforts at the diamond mines. We are also trying to figure out, how much time did the guys at Coverbee spend at creating this sleeve, which needed 8,800 of these special diamonds to be placed on the sleeve? However, the folks who love animals won’t really appreciate because the Siberian saber fur seems to have been used with plenty of generosity. And if one thought, there will be a complete absence of buyers, don’t be too hopeful. Peter van Soldt says,

“We are a little crazy here, but only thanks to this attitude we can design brilliant products. History has proven that the more extravagant and crazy the product is, the more likely it is that there will be someone out there who appreciates it and will want to buy it. Besides... accessories have always been popular across all cultures and ages, and so has fine jewellery. This makes our new Diamond Laptop Sleeve design a must-have for collectors!”

So billionaires, fashion parade lovers, and wealthy hip-hop stars, who pitch in with your orders for this rightly worthy accessory for your laptop. For those looking to invest, this might add value too.

Limited edition Orb USB Gift Box marks Queen's 40th Anniversary

2012-03-20T14:03:00.000-04:00

The iconic British rock band ‘Queen’, formed in London in 1971 has earlier celebrated its 40th Anniversary with the magnificent Stormtroopers in Stilettos exhibition. Now, to celebrate the anniversary in a royal way, two limited edition 40th year commemorative sets called the Queen Orb Gift Box have been launched, which will certainly become the highly desired collectible among collectors and fans of rock memorabilia.There’s no doubt that a lot of us 80s rock ‘n’ roll fans still hum to the popular numbers delivered by rock band Queen. So, for the serious fans of the band, two limited edition; a Queen Orb USB Gift Box and Queen Live At Wembley Super Deluxe Box Set will be launched. Notably, the majestic golden Queen Orb embossed with gothic designs and a Queen logo comes packed in a luxurious black velvet lined gift box.

Modeled on the famous Queen logo, the top crest opens to reveal a flash USB drive, as an ode to the smart digital age. Inside the golden Orb box, there’s also a Queen Crest pendant necklace which is gold-plated and placed in a red velvet bag. On the flash drive, hard core Queen’s fan will get all 15 Queen Studio albums that are digitally re-mastered, and are offered in 24-bit 44.1 kHz wave format and 320 Kbps MP3 format, along with a big photo gallery.

Further, the ‘Queen Live At Wembley Super Deluxe Gift Box Set’ is exclusively set for those who always wished to be the part of the Queen’s final and the most famous London concerts held at Wembley Stadium on July 11 and 12 in 1986. This box set comes packed with full roadie’s survival kit, with replica of VIP passes and concert tickets, official tour shirts, regulation scarf used for waving while performing the show, an inflatable Freddie Mercury cartoon character, and the 1986 tour map replica from the very original hand-drawn by Harold May, Brian May’s father. In addition to this, there are 2 DVD’s featuring full shows at the Wembley Stadium along with unseen bonus footage, including the secretly filmed footage of the Queen’s tour rehearsals and two CD’s featuring live recordings of the Saturday night shoe. Undoubtedly, it’s an instant kit to relive some of the rock band’s most glorious moments and to become a Queen roadie.

Indeed, one has to be a hardcore Queen’s fan or a keen collector to buy this limited edition numbered gift boxes, as only 5000 units will be made. However, only 4,999 will be available for sale as number 1 has been held for charity auction. These timeless reminders of Queen’s iconic achievements as recording artists and performers will be available at a price of $350.

Spirit Yachts and Sparkman & Stephens collaborate to create largest wooden J Class sailing yacht

2012-03-20T13:56:00.000-04:00

Based on the 1937 design of the America Cup defense yacht, which had the likes of Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens preparing its design, the yacht is to be called Cheveyo and is also to be presented with modern day engineering along with a generous aura of sophistication. This is perhaps the perfect time to announce new additions to one’s fleet, because the season is when the rich would be willing to spend on boats and yachts, even though for the future.

Way back in 1936, there were 6 ranger designs that were presented, but Mr. Harold Vanderbilt was impressed with the ‘C’ version of the range presented. The reason for this was perhaps the calm waters of the Newport in Rhode Island. However, in recent times, the zone more popular for races and recreational speed boating activities has taken a shift towards Antigua, and the Mediterranean where conditions are a bit more rough. Hence the Cheveyo will include some technological tweaks such as multi-layer lamina wood technology which would lighten the hull overall, along with a low profile deckhouse, high modulus carbon spars, carbon rigging and modernized sail designs to better control and maneuvering. This is why this new sailing yacht, will compete with any sports boats out there.

Bonhams to auction world’s second-largest pearl

2012-03-20T13:50:00.000-04:00

What is believed to be the world’s second-largest documented pearl is being auctioned by Bonhams Auction House on December 6. Valued between $300,000 and $400,000, the five-pound gem found off the coast of the Philippines is a human-brain-shaped-pearl and is accompanied by the lower half of its original giant clamshell. Dubbed the "Palawan Princess," the gem is next to the 14-pound "Pearl of Allah” in size. Known for its reputation for holding auctions of items in various categories, the auction house is also putting up a diverse array of objets d'art, unusual gemstones, and gold, gold nuggets and native metals for auction.

Bonhams London to auction rare pair of silver Flintlock holster pistols

2012-03-20T13:48:00.000-04:00

Bonham’s London will oversee the auction of a rare pair of silver Flintlock holster pistols, that was produced by one of Britain’s foremost gunsmiths, Joseph Heylin of London in the year 1768. Bonham’s officials peg the winning bid to be between $63,415 and $95,118 at the auctioning event.

Looking at this auction of vintage firearms, it shows a clear trend amongst collectors and enthusiasts regarding investing their money in these, and later reaping benefits. Though firearms aren’t associated with any noble cause as such, but the notary of being a part of historic events like wars, or of being of a limited edition accentuates the value to these guns. In this case, the silver Flintlock revolvers trace their origin to the finest producer in Britain, Joseph Heylin, who crafted them in 1798. The notable features include the elaborate decoration with solid silver barrels locks and mounts. Originally a part of the Norman Dixon collection, these revolvers weren’t known to be out before for sale, and this occasion could very well bring aggressive bidders for the pair. It’s no surprise that the Head of antique arms and armor, Mr. David Williams quotes,

“These pistols are possibly unique in having solid silver barrels and locks. They are also highly decorated, and the combination makes them very attractive to collectors in this field.”

Just in case one was in doubt of what the sale would yield, it has been reported that Bonham’s recorded a total of $2.21 million in firearms sale in 2011, comprising of 89% of their total stock. No wonder it’s most obvious that the billionaires might look at this as another avenue to cash in for their wealth.

Sofitel Mumbai BKC brings the French luxury culture to India

2012-03-20T13:41:00.000-04:00

Sofitel, a luxury hotel chain managed by Accor, has opened a premier ultra-luxurious hotel in the financial capital of India, Mumbai. The city was never bereft of luxurious hotels but this is not just another chic five star property. It is gaining huge popularity along business and leisure travelers. The hotel is located in the heart of Bandra Kurla Complex and is in close proximity to the commercial district. It is operational from December, 2011 and everything still looks very new and shiny. It boasts of more than 300 rooms and suites with the very best in facilities and in-room amenities.

The rooms in this hotel exude a contemporary feel with its timber wood flooring and the overall design. There are 302 guest rooms which includes 22 Prestige Suites. All the rooms have some common amenities but the suites promise a lot more space, luxury and separate living and sleeping areas. The common rooms fittings include a smoke alarm, room sprinklers, 40" LCD TVs, Minibar and security peepholes. Guests can avail the 24 -hours room service facility. The in-room features exhibit the same luxurious touch as you would find in other Sofitel properties across the world.

Sofitel Mumbai offers an exciting and diverse spectrum of culinary experiences. The hotel has the finest range of restaurants starting with Pondicherry Cafe which offers an all-day dining menu. If you want to try some regional fare then you may walk into Jyran, famous for Tandoor dining. The most innovative feature of this hotel is that they have a restaurant dedicated solely to the vegetarians. Now that is a sure sign of smart thinking and heart-felt hospitality. Tuskers is a non-smoking restaurant that specializes in vegetarian cuisine. The Artisan Chocolaterie Patisserie is the in-house Bistro that is open till 10:00 in the evening.

Le Bar Diamantaire is a lively, cosmopolitan lobby bar that has India's first Wine Tower. This is a perfect place for the discerning guests who want to enjoy an extensive snacks options, music and world class wines. A perfect place for business meetings and friendly chats. The L Oh Pool & Bar is housed in the 4th floor of the hotel just beside the L'Oh Pool. You should come here in the evening to enjoy a wonderful view of the Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Spa & Relaxation

They say that in India guests are treated like the incarnation of God. Well, they are right. At Sofitel Mumbai you will be made to feel special through the diverse services offered by the in-house Spa. This is a perfect place to revitalize your senses and relax your tired limbs. The menu includes body massages, hydrotherapy, facials and beauty treatments. The Spa also features a Turkish hammam and wide range of massages and treatments. The other recreational facilities offered by the hotel include the So FIT gym with a dedicated workout area, sauna and Jacuzzi.

The Sofitel Mumbai BKC has raised the standards among luxurious hotels. The hotel staff is the USP of this property as they make every effort to make your stay a comfortable and a memorable one.

Tony Special's Leather and Denim biker trousers with 14K gold buttons

2012-03-20T13:33:00.000-04:00

designer brand Tony Special introduces their leather and denim biking trousers, with 14K solid gold buttons and rivets. Along with using premium quality stitched leather and denim, gold buttons and rivets will now grace the belts of fashionable ladies, who wish to sport their fashion sense, even while biking out there. On offer, there lie 2 kinds of trousers, which are the T1 brilliant aqua priced at $5,380 a pair, and the T2 Modern 4 trouser (blackout, light stone and light fuchsia) which will be priced at $4,680 a piece.

Built for sporting activity, the T1 aqua blue trouser features a slim fit design that contains 97% pure cotton and 3% Lycra fabrication. Along with that would be the 100% leather braided belt loop, 100% pure pocketing, along with the 4 solid rose gold 14K rivets and screws with the high polished frame, and matte finished central panel. With one of the world’s main fashion centers, New York producing these trousers, the craftsmanship is simply enviable, and the aqua color indeed manages to send out a prominent fashion call. Perhaps the easiest way to make heads turn.

The next offering in the lot is the T2 series of Modern4 Trousers, which will be available in 3 color options; blackout, light stone and light fuchsia. The fabric construction uses the similar kind of composition when it comes to the Lycra and pure cotton mix. Even the leather belt buckle and 4 solid 14-K rose gold rivets and screws remain the same along with the matte central panel, and high polished frame of the outside. If there is anything to differentiate by, it’s the skinny fit of the trouser which remains different as compared to the slim fit of the T1 series.

Elizabeth Taylor Gold Cleopatra Cape & Rare Beatles Memorabilia up at Heritage Auctions

2012-03-18T15:30:00.000-04:00

In an auction sale for which cinema lovers and mostly the fans of the enigmatic actresses, Elizabeth Taylor will be pretty much rushing to get a glimpse of, and perhaps successfully bid, the Cleopatra golden cape worn by her will now go under the hammer. Conducted by Heritage Auctions, famous for their historical memorabilia sales, will undertake the auction process and also involve the auction of rare records of artists such as Tony Sheridan and Beat Brothers, who had played alongside the Beatles on several occasions. The golden cape happened to be used by Ms. Taylor in 2 scenes for the 1963 movie, Cleopatra, won her many an accolade and is deemed to be a fans’ favorite, with an estimated price tag of $20,000. The records on the other hand are extremely rare, for having singles like ‘My Bonnie’ and ‘The Saints’, which is expected to fetch around $30,000.

Looking back at some of the most historical movie movements there have ever been, it tough to forget what Elizabeth Taylor had managed to create on the silver screen with so much aplomb. The famous entry scene and the exit, both still remain ingrained in peoples’ minds, and now an integral part of the scene is available as memorabilia in auction. It is the Golden cape that we refer to, which was once a part of the most expensive costume worn by an actor in a movie. What made it uniquely high in value was the use of thin panels of leather with gold enameling, along with hand stitched gold bugle beads, seed beads and bead anchored sequins. This it says a lot about the craftsmanship that had gone into preparing the costume.

The other memorabilia which is known to draw music lovers to the Heritage Auctions event, is the set of rare records of the ‘Beatles’, which had the likes of Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers play with them. It includes albums like ‘My Bonnie’ and ‘The Saints’, which initially didn’t do too well, but later came to revered amongst fans for the few left over records. In fact, these copies are even rarer than the special edition ‘Pink label’ promo version, and only 25 of them remain in existence, out of which the condition of this set remains to be in top notch condition.

Swarovski Crystallized extravagant On Aura Tout Vu headphones

2012-03-18T15:25:00.000-04:00

The latest in stylish design and pioneering technology is the Swarovski-studded headphones known as On Aura Tout Vu. In the forthcoming autumn and winter 2011 fashion season, the renowned international fashion houses will use Swarovski Elements to produce fine jewelry and accessories based retail concept Swarovski Shi Yi Cai. Swarovski-studded headphone is the latest edition and will be in store from August 2011.

The bright and dazzling headphone is known for its ‘playfulness in fantasy’ and it is specially designed for the women who are in love with Swarovski. Crystals are used to give a sparkling look to this product, and to highlight the details.

These incredible headphones are festooned with crystal and turquoise Swarovski element set in matching leather accents. Apart from the elegant look, the white bronze-plated headphones are Sony stereo and will be available at the Swarovski concept stores New York, London and Shanghai apart from online.

The Swarovski retail concept store known as Swarovski Crystallized, offers many exquisite and rare jewelry and accessories collections that are designed by the eminent designers and are showcased at the Fall fashion shows every year.

RM Auctions puts up rare Le Mans Ferrari 330 P4 for Maranello auction

2012-03-18T15:22:00.000-04:00

Sotheby’s has joined forces with RM Auctions to feature a 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 as a showstopper in the upcoming Leggenda e Passione event hosted in Italy this May. The classic car is one of only three ever produced by the masters from Maranelloa, and it boasts winning titles: in 1967 chassis it was third overall at Le Mans and won the 1000km of Monza, and with spider bodywork it clinched the 1967 Manufacturers’ Championship with second place at the BOAC International 500 at Brands Hatch later that year. This ultra-rare Ferrari P4 is up with a 250 GTO, pre-War Silver Arrow, Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic or Alfa Romeo Tipo, but it’s in a league of its own. The car is up for auction with no estimated price, but it is expected to fetch a price of over $10 million. So if you are a Ferrari collector then this is a once in a lifetime chance to own a piece of automotive racing history!

Daniel Marshall DM2 Gold Cigars is about smoking them with royalty

2012-03-18T15:17:00.000-04:00

For those who like to light up with a sense of élan and exclusivity, a cigar stands as a cult symbol, and even goes to the extent of defining a part of their personas. Now, cigar smokers can boast of not just using a premium variety of cigar, but lighting them up after they have been given a gold wrapping! Daniel Marshall and Manuel Quesada have joined hands together to produce the DM2 Gold cigars, which will not only hold high quality tobacco, but also hand crafting of each of them, with gold flakes and be packed in a handcrafted cigar box meant exclusively for those with extra cash. It’s no wonder they carry a $1,000 a pack price tag.

With each of these crafted cigars humidified for a year before selling, the flavors emancipating from them that indeed be trusted to be of a ultra-premium quality. The blend inside them contains Nicaraguan puro tobacco which has rich flavorings of chocolate, espresso, and cinnamons with a rather silky smooth creamy texture. Then, the wrapper is created with Nicaraguan Cuban seed’s 5-year old sheets with an Esteli binder and a Jalapa filter. This is then followed by the all famous 24-carat gold flake covering, which is then done by hand to ensure perfection. Daniel Marshall ensures that each cigar is done personally by him, along with marking these cigars by hand, which one can notice outside the cigar container. If perfection is what one is seeking, then be assured that the gold has been acquired from the best supplier in Florence, Italy, who has themselves developed a reputation for refining the precious metal since 1820. Seems like the only accessory fit for these cigars, the Ysenbands’ Gold cigar accessories which also would match up to their standards.

Graff Aqua Sense shower turns your shower into a spa

2012-03-18T15:11:00.000-04:00

When you have a sense of luxury and necessary means to indulge in it, why not turn a daily chore like bathing, into a luxury endowed experience? To cater to such demands of the rich, designer editions of showers have been created, such as the Avatar shower, Zazzeri Shower head, and the Aquapeutics luxury steam shower. For all those looking for even further options, the technologically advanced Graff Aqua Sense shower is here to turn you’re bathing experience into a truly luxurious one. With sensor system imbedded, and also the advantage of turning on your favorite music alongside, it’s about turning your showering space into a mini-spa.

Targeted at those who like innovation and aesthetics in their gizmos, this shower incorporates several things that does indeed make it commendable. The most prominent one is of course the sensory system, which adjusts the water flow as per the usage patterns. Because of the sensory system, the flow gets adjusted automatically hence preventing a lot of water wastage in the long run. After all, water seems to indeed become more and more precious with them! Also the waterfall-like experience is pretty much obvious from the specialized system embedded in this, making the bathing experience soft and more pleasureable than it already was. Now comes the color therapy mechanism in the shower set. With the 4 colored LED lighting system, different shades will change from time, making the bath experience more soothing than it already was, and the best part of it all is that its easily controllable.

Featuring a touch screen control panel, one can change the lighting, water flow intensity, and even the music. With the help of docking an iPod or plugging a music player through the USB port, one’s favorite music is always there at near hand. If further entertainment does it, than the videos could be enjoyed alongside the experience. In other words, the shower head converts a simple shower into a complete relaxation and entertainment experience. In terms of aesthetics, it’s all about modern minimalistic elegance, crafted out high grade stainless steel. Fitted easily on to any kind of a wall, beauty of the bathing space gets highlighted too. So, just in case you are ready to splurge and make sure your time in the bathroom is indeed memorable, try the Graf Aqua Sense shower.

Crystallized Swarvoski elements present 22 ways to say black

2012-03-18T15:04:00.000-04:00

For those who thought the little black dress was losing its appeal to the fashionistas, you should know that a black dress is very much “in” this party season. And Crystallized Swarovski elements along with Phillips de Pury & Company, is here to spoil you for choice with its sparkling catalog featuring 22 “Ways to Say Black.” The catalog features 22 leading fashion’s leading designers and most promising talents to create one very special black dress each. The collection includes crystallized black dresses from Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and Martin Grant (featured above) among others. All 22 dresses will be sold at auction in September 2010, at Phillips’ New York gallery, at 450 West 15th Street, and the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and la Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer in France. So, take your pick and get ready to sizzle.

LUXA2 crystallized HTPC range and iPhone holder defy recession

2012-03-18T15:00:00.000-04:00

The crystallized products territory has not seen a slowdown even in the economic meltdown. The elite of society are still spending, though a bit more cautiously. But the designers of the high-end brands perfectly know how to rub the rich the right way by making it as much about style and flair as it is about the technology. LUXA2, a division of Thermaltake, is all set to showcase its latest sparkling innovations, made of crystallized Swarovski elements. The sparkling catalog features Swarovski-studded HTPC enclosures, NB coolers, NB stands and mobile holders. The customized range features the LM200 Touch Crystal, M1-Pro Crystal, M2 Crystal and H1-Touch Crystal with a total of 56,888 polished crystals in-layed by experienced craftsman with attentive hand-craftsmanship for around $38,000. LUXA2’s motto is to represent an emerging trend of “Individuality” in the world; it is an art of living incorporated with the product presentation. The glittering HTPC models LM200 and LM300 feature a 7" screen with full HD resolution and touch interface. There’s no qualms in saying that the rich clamor onto everything that adds bling to their lifestyle, but LUXA2 has acted smart to break away from the monotonous trend of blinging iPhones – what say you?

iPad wedding dress

2012-03-16T16:23:00.001-04:00

For the brides who cannot be stolen away from her iPad, this dress could be just the chic alternative to a massive white gown with an iPad compartment sewn into the hem. The dress might be a bit challenging to maneuver around the aisle and may make sitting down at the wedding reception and the first dance a bit uncomfortable but being surrounded by iPad on all sides may make up for it emotionally,Price is unknown.

Seven recycled keyboard furniture

2012-03-16T16:16:00.000-04:00

Let us peek into the world of tech savvy where you’ll find all the latest techno devices surrounding them. If you are one of them, then there are various options available for decorating your room that will give you the complete feel of you surrounded by technology whether it is your door bell or table or chair. There are numerous options that are available now days to spice up your place with the computer inspired designs for everything that you see in your room. There are seven keyboard furniture including the Wolfgang bench, Shift Chair,Computer Keyboard Chair,Numeric keypad/calculator chairs,Giant geeky keyboard key stools ,Keyboard carpet and the Enter key doorbell.

Lotus-chandelier

2012-03-16T15:53:00.000-04:00

Lotus symbolizes prosperity and fertility. And to bring these positive energies in to your homes, but without boosting the negative energies in our environment, here is the Lotus Chandelier from Bear creek glass. The dazzling Lotus Chandelier proves that brilliant green design knows no boundaries. These hand-blown floral beauty is made from 100 percent recycled glass, is lead-free and dramatically energy-efficient too. The cast-off glass elements and state-of-the-art LED lighting combine to evolve as a unique green Lotus that emits light by consuming 80 percent less energy.

But the only downfall of this eco-friendly lightening fixture is that it isn’t priced to illuminate many green houses. While the white light one retails for $7,850, the multi color light Lotus is tagged at $9,850! Too much to pay for green living……but of course in style!

Jacuzzi Morphosis' stylish Omega steam shower

2012-03-16T15:41:00.000-04:00

Now, blessed with state of the art style and innovation, the Jacuzzi Morphosis Omega Steam Shower with Hydromassage is here to make your bathroom more luxurious. Designed collectively with Pininfarina, a famed car design company, the Omega Omega comes equipped with a high-performance steam generator, ergonomic teak wood sitting, built-in rain shower, and four hydromassage jets. The spacious unit offers total comfort in both the seated and standing positions. You can opt for either the transparent or darkened color for the fittings. The limited edition Omega steam shower will go on sale in June for $27,126.

Caple's Sense C5100 Lift oven

2012-03-16T15:34:00.000-04:00

If you love spending part of your evening preparing delicious food, you likely already know the importance of usable kitchen space. the latest on this space saving and design concept is Sense C5100 Lift, an oven designed by the leading kitchen appliance specialist, Caple.Even when functional, this lift oven takes up considerably less space from your kitchen counter, and looks like a glorious showpiece when fully lifted. From its flush resting position on your worktop space, this oven smoothly rises with the press of a touch-control button. Special telescopic shelves or the salamander grills can be put to work to comfortably prepare delicious food for your guests gathered around. You simply have to press the button, and the oven will lower down automatically into the work-surface to cook the food to perfection. Further, the technologically advanced C5100 Lift is featured with crush prevention sensors to let you worry free about your fingers or unwanted items getting in the way when the trays are being lowered.

Aesthetically designed and featured with fascinating functionality to multi-task, Caple’s top-of-the range oven comes equipped with high-tech residual heat indicator and 13 diverse touch-controls, including the special predefined Bread and Pizza making programmes to serve all your cooking needs. With three telescopic shelves and the interiors made with stunning stainless steel, the Sense C5100 Lift is ‘A’ rated in terms of energy efficiency. So, feel safe and cook hard, knowing that you are helping to lower your carbon footprint.

No matter what you are cooking, this smart oven measuring 59W x 51D x 41H cm is designed to deliver outstanding results. Sense C5100 Lift, an archetype of intelligent thinking in modern kitchen design is available at a price of $3146.

Panama, San Jose island goes on sale

2012-03-16T15:28:00.000-04:00

There’s nothing more exclusive and sought after in this world than having your own private island which effectively becomes your own little kingdom. for those who’re still looking to buy their dream private island, there’s a once-in a lifetime chance to own fully titled San Jose Island, a paradise in the Pearl Island Archipelago, located off the coast of Panama.

The Location: In the beautiful Pearl Island Archipelago off the coast of Panama, San Jose Island is just 20 minute flight to Panama City and 50 nautical miles to Panama Canal.

The price: Available only on request.

The Property: With 57 pristine beaches, waterfalls, rivers, streams and turquoise waters, San Jose Island measures a total of 11,000 acres with over 32 miles of roads and a 5,000 linear-foot landing strip. It is also the home to Hacienda Del Mar, a four-star boutique resort boasting 17 guests ‘casitas’, restaurant, gym, pool and outdoor activities including scuba diving, jet-skiing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and kayaking. With natural rolling topography, the island also offers abundance of marine life along with variety of bird species, including macaws and tuocans.

Facilities like a protected deepwater basin for a mega-yacht marina, water treatment plant delivering year around supply of fresh water, rock quarry with crusher and vessel landing facility makes San Jose Island ideal for a world class resort and residence development. As per the listing, the island with fully titled parcels, existing infrastructure and a master plan is ready for its development. However, owners also have individually titled 12 separate parcels each of 250 acres, out of which two parcels are currently up for sale.

Gold laminate walls fit for Midas’s mansion

2012-03-14T17:25:00.000-04:00

Ritzy interiors and opulently posh decor are gaining ground more rapidly. And be it in fashion, furnishings or decoration, gold is not only a visible lifestyle indicator, but its time-honored superiority also makes it timeless. However in the present day, there is a bewildering array of luxurious choices, which can lead to the most common dilemma of redoing a house. That’s where I want to step in and introduce the custom Gold Aluminum Laminate for your walls. Presented by 3form, this gilded look for the walls will scream loud of your preference for bling. Slap this gold look on your walls and be a proud owner of the ‘most envious home’ in your town at least, if not the world. And gold being a global favorite, this kinda dazzling wall will complement almost every luxurious mansion

One-off Lamborghini Aventador J Aural Assault sports $2.75 Million price tag

2012-03-14T17:22:00.000-04:00

The Geneva Motor Show just could be the biggest accumulation to exotic offerings in the world of automobiles, for this year. When one sees examples like the Morgan Electric E Plus and the Bentley EXP 9F SUV, one could easily come to a similar conclusion like we have. The latest exotica we came across were the Lamborghini Aventador J Aural Assualt, which happens to be the most exclusive car in the world right now. Produced as a one-off piece, this car was commissioned by a private buyer in Europe who has indeed ordered some extra generous endowments on this high priced vehicle, which in his case cost $2.75 million.

Like most racing vehicles, this car has a 2-seater configuration, but the engine’s high speed capabilities have ensured that it looks somewhat like a fighter jet for the roads. The machine under the hood is a 700 HP 6.5-liter powerhouse that can take this 1,575 kg car up to speeds in excess of 300 km /ph. Needless to say, the rest of the vehicle’s design needed to match up to this standard in a way that the rider feels comfortable along with enjoying the high speed thrills associated with it. Hence, comes the main chassis of the car which has been created out of carbon fiber, making it ultra-light in weight but high on strength and durability. For what is known as the Lamborghini specialty of using re-enforced polymers in the fabrication, this Aventador J Aural Assault stands as a glaring example of that.

From what we can gather, the person driving the vehicle would need the adequate clothing to go with the high-speed driving. Hence, we feel the biker-like suits to go with this, as the car has an open top design. This would mean an extreme high amount of wind pressure, though largely taken care of by the winglets and the air vents located on the sides. On the interior, there is a minimalistic feel with the single toned look to the entire space with the black color of the leather seats with a single red stripe, the central control panel with TFT screen, and also the flooring. There is also the special audio-system to call for a musical cruise at those break neck speeds! Hopefully, this might show us plenty of sightings of the car which was only immortalized by the Aventador gold and Aventador carbon fiber miniature models.

Porsche Design BlackBerry P’9981 dipped in 24ct gold

2012-03-14T17:16:00.000-04:00

While it's everyone's favorite iPhone which gets a luxury makeover from the phone makers every now and then, but the gold rush is on even for the Blackberry lovers.On the ergonomic level, the gold plating has been done with 24-karat version of the metal across the keypad, and front panel. It’s only the screen at the center which has the traditional black shade on it. But what the chassis does bring out, is the craftsmanship and level of detailing when it comes to creating each button on keypad separately, and creating a frame using the malleable precious metal. No wonder it sports a $7,500 price tag!

At the centre of the gadget, there is a 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM 8655 processor, with capability of working on quad band frequency levels of 850/900/1800/1900 of sim cards. For those who clicking away pictures with their phones, there is a 5 MP camera on their end, which delivers reasonably high levels of clarity with 640 x 480 pixels screen resolution. The BlackBerry OS then helps you transfer these pictures on social networks, and share them on most electronic mediums as per convenience. However, should the need to share data arise, the Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity is a rather smooth passage for file and data transfer. For touch-screen friendly users, this handset also sports a ‘touch and type’ working style. Since this is indeed hi-end like Porsche Designs other creations, it will be available in a limited edition of just 100 units.

The Captain America Avenger Auction offers Iron Man II suit & hollywood props for collectors

2012-03-14T17:11:00.000-04:00

Profiles in History have proudly been playing an important role in the preservation of motion picture history. It has now partnered with Marvel Entertainment to hold an auction titled as Captain America: The First Avenger, presenting historic offerings of items from the films like Captain America, Iron Man and Thor.This auction is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire items of such provenance and importance from a contemporary film. The ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ auction will feature 220 lots, comprising of all the props, iconic costumes and vehicles used in the film. The selection proudly showcases the imagination along with imaginative technology created and incredible craftsmanship that has been put together to portray the story of Captain America, a super-soldier which is the most iconic character in the Marvel canon.

The signature item to be auctioned at Captain America: The First Avenger auction includes the most valuable, an original full scale, screen used ‘Mark II Autopsy’ suit from the 2010 sequel Iron Man 2. Notably, it’s been happening for the first time that a complete Iron Man suit is being offered at public auction. The suit was disassembled by character James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes in the film, as he constructed his own War Machine armor. Originally, the suit was produced by renowned movie production artists at Legacy effects, and was constructed from fiberglass resin with detailed metalized finish, resembling stainless steel alloy. The suit measures 6.25 feet tall (75 inches) and is equipped with an assembly of electronics including metal hoses, cables and wire loom. This incredible suit of armor used to fight against crime as superhero war machine will be auctioned for an estimated price of $60,000-80,000.

Louis Vuitton’s $101,000 Minaudière symbolizes Vuitton-Marc Jacobs eternal partnership

2012-03-14T17:03:00.000-04:00

The French luxury goods company Louis Vuitton is known for its accessories; from traditional to one-of-a-kind luxury goods, the brand is favorite with fashionistas and collectors alike.At $101,000, the couture bag design is definitely the most desirable object and a must-have for eager fashionistas.Elusive or not, the D’ Oeuf Minaudiere design launch symbolizes the celebrated partnership between founder Louis Vuitton and creative director Marc Jacobs. Their eternal partnership was on display at an exhibition that witnessed a grand opening at the Musée Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris this weekend. The exhibition marks the homecoming for Vuitton who started his career as a trunk packer for rich Parisians and finally set up shop in 1854. The exhibition reinstated Vuitton and Jacobs’ insights into the history of fashion while also focusing on the advent of artistic talent and craftsmanship, technological advances, styles and artistic collaborations.

The fifteen long years of Vuitton’s creative handbag collection was frozen in an exhibit that displayed Vuitton handbags within a giant chocolate-box. The exhibition is a retrospection of the brilliance of the legendary duo-Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs at the Le Arts Decoratifs in Paris. The exhibits attempt to portray the genius of these two men from two different centuries with the aim of bringing out the common element that lends creativity and ingenuity to their individual characters!The design portfolio of the Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2012 compliments Vuitton’s theme of sustaining a light airy spirit in its collection this year. The idea is to play with leather by giving it soft shapes and pastel shades for a ready-to-wear balanced appeal!

The high-point of the collection, the dainty Coquille D’ Oeuf Minaudiere has been put together using 12, 500 pieces of eggshells! Patient craftsmanship for over 600 hours tackled the making of the monogram mosaic for this couture bag design.