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2012 BMW Mountain Bike Enduro
The right time to take your bike for a head off ride is the spring summer season, which is right here. If it sounds like your idea of fun and you need to upgrade the same then you must have a look at the brand new BMW Mountain Bike Enduro 2012. Of course the price of $4,500 shouldn’t be much of a deterrent. BMW lifestyle will be launching in April 2012 their upgraded model of the Enduro. The upgrade will include technological as well as new design elements.
The entire frame of the bike is in aluminum with full suspension and the bike is fitted with Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes. The handle bar which is matt black is low rise while the saddle is a noticeable bright green with black accents. Going uphill is a breeze while coming downhill is nothing to fear as thorough safety precautions have been made. The new BMW Mountain Bike Enduro 2012 will be accessible in their online store as well as all BMW dealerships.
Swarovski-studded Aurora Dress dazzles with 10,000 embroidered LEDs
The moment when high end gizmo work club with high-end fashion then the thing which is supposed to happen is the entire lot of eyeballs turning towards it. The resultant of the union of the two, is the electrifying “Aurora” Dress! Featuring 10,000 embroidered LEDs, this high-tech couture piece is another offering from CuteCircuit.
The collection is all set to make its debut at a private event hosted by Breitling, this gown also features of hundreds of Swarovski crystals in a kinetic landscape of pattern and color. Designed for an opera singer, this piece, reminiscent of the natural phenomenon the aurora borealis as well as Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, definitely makes for one eye-catching trend.
Mercedes-Benz furniture collection
Anything that bears the Mercedes-Benz logo has to be awesome. It can never be disappointing, the Mercedes-Benz furniture collection which is all set to make its world debut during Milan’s “design week”, is truly awesome. The exquisite collection which will debut in Milan with a special Fuorisalone event carries forward the rich legacy that Mercedes-Benz is known for. In a class of its own, this furniture collection has its roots in the shapes and materials that are part of the brand’s history. Crafted metals, warm woods and quality fabrics are the characteristic traits of this furniture collection.
It will surely enhance the décor of any living space; this furniture collection will attract not only the brand loyalists but also those who have a taste for the finest furniture pieces. The presentation will take place from 16th April till 21st April 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Milano S.p.A., Via Daimler, 1 – 20151 Milano. On the 19th April is the Cocktail Evening from 5.00 p.m till 8.00 p.m with shuttle service from Rho exhibition center. The Mercedes-Benz fanatics, this news is sure to get rivals like Aston Martin, who is known to churn out some exquisite furniture pieces.
Louis Vuitton train at Paris Fashion Week
The very famous fashion Louis Vuitton brand has lately stirred up quite a fashion revolution at the Paris Fashion Week with the Louis Vuitton train, reviving the repertoire of the luggage business from where it had its humble beginnings. The Louis Vuitton Express was set in a life-size facsimile of a train station that featured ornately arching ironwork and a giant station clock. The one carriage train liveried in navy and gold elegantly emerged from the background and pulled into the station. A navy of poised all-female cast of travelers descended from the station one by one, each of them accompanied by a uniformed, white-gloved porter carrying her handbag and luggage.
The entire collection has a huge variety of luggage and fashion intertwined in every aspect of the collection taking into consideration what a lady traveler would carry for a bag, what she would wear and where she would go. The cloths in the collection used the chequerboard “damier” pattern which was previously used on LV suitcases. The entire collection elements such as the hats, silhouettes and high waist resonated with the 1960’s and 1970’s aura. Model Kel Markey claims that the train had beautiful interiors and cost a whopping $8 million, although LV declined to comment on it.
Maserati and Fendi team up for Travel Kit Capsule Collection
All of us would be remembering the Maserati GranCabrio Fendi clearly. Just as a snapshot the interiors were mighty stylish, but the duo did not want to stop at that. Maserati and Fendi have teamed up again to roll out the new Travel Kit Capsule Collection. Silvia Venturini of Fendi has designed a complimenting Travel Kit Capsule Collection crafted using black Cuoio Romano leather styled with Selleria stitching.
The entire kit constitute a compact trolley case, a soft Boston bag, two vanity cases, a document folder, a keyholder, two bomber jackets, an oversized cashmere scarf, a baseball cap and aviator sunglasses, all sporting numbered oval sterling silver plaque set with the Maserati Trident logo. The new Travel Kit will go around with the Maserati GranCabrio Fendi when it takes “The Whispered Grand Tour” journey that celebrates the partnership in style.
Garrard celebrates with special edition Diamond Jubilee pendant
People across the globe are geared up for theentire world is looking forward to the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Queen of England. To mark this special occasion a number of special plans are in the offing. While Cunard plans to mark this occasion by showcasing all of its three Queens on the final day of celebrations, Garrard, the Crown Jeweler has marked this special occasion by creating a special Diamond Jubilee pendant. Shaped beautifully like the crown, this pendant takes your breath away with its beautiful design and intricate detailing.
The beautiful pendant will be released in twelve versions, each of which will vary with the materials that will be used like 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, and a focal white topaz. What is more, Garrard plans to add a personal touch to each special edition pendant by adding a birthstone along with intricate detailing. For the month of June for instance the birthstone of which is pearl, Garrard has added an additional pearl which is hidden beneath the arches of the crown. For November, the sapphire is set within 18ct white gold to complement the deep and vibrant blue hue. In order to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on the throne; Garrard is also launching a Diamond Jubilee exhibition in the Queen Mary room at 24 Albemarle Street, its Mayfair flagship store. Three prints from the Cecil Beaton exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum displaying the Queen wearing Garrard jewelry will be the highlights of this exhibition.
Harry Winston Premier Feathers collection of timepieces
Baselworld 2012 has seen some of the most renowned brands try to outdo each other by presenting some of their finest creations ever. At the time Blancpain wooed the lovers of fine watch making and Chinese zodiac followers with the traditional Chinese calendar timepiece, Harry Winston chose to appeal to the artistic side of watch lovers with the exquisite Premier Feathers collection of timepieces. Unveiled at Baselworld, these timepieces are the perfect mix of fine marquetry and feather art. With their feminine charm they definitely do not fail to woo the many luxury watch loving women. It is been designed to adorn the wrist of only those women who have a taste for the most unique and finest things, these timepieces are truly extraordinary.
Nelly Saunier is the one to give the credit for the uniquely feathered dials that were created using only ethically sourced from species raised specifically for this purpose. The feather dial than unites with Cluster, the three-dimensional technique invented by Harry Winston himself which allows for the asymmetrical setting of pear, brilliant, and marquise-cut stones. A beautiful amalgamation of feathers and brilliantly cut stones, this collection is simply a class apart. The timepieces in the collection all boast of the quartz movements, cases of 18k white or rose gold set with 66 brilliant cut diamonds at 1.45ct and brilliant-cut diamond crown. The feather dials are available in a choice of feathers ranging from silver pheasant feathers, Lady Amherst pheasant feathers, peacock feathers, or delicate ring-necked pheasant feather. The finishing touches of these timepieces is being done by a satin strap with an 18k white or rose gold buckle set with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Most expensive Porsche
Porsche has recently come up with an astonishing 917/30 Can-Am race car that hailed in the motor sport series in 1973 went under the hammer and created quite a storm. These supercars are only four in number and have been been built to date and the car can hit 0-62mph in just 1.9 seconds with top speed of over 240mph. Despite its record-breaking performance, this car was was never raced. Held by private individuals, this particular car comes from Porsche collector Matthew Drendel’s collection.
The auction hammer came down at a whopping $4.4 million which is not only some big amount but also the highest ever ever price for this firm’s cars. Along with this one, another 17 from the collection were also auctioned off for a total of $36 millions. Off these, a 1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder fetched $3.68 million and 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo fetched $3.13 million.
Louis Vuitton unveils a collection
The famous brand Louis Vuitton is celebrating 10 years of watch making with a new nautically-inspired collection, highlighting 34th America’s Cup, for which it is the official timekeeper. The collection will see the new Tambour Spin Time Regatta, which will be powered with a La Fabrique du Temps complication called the Tambour Spin Time. This new complication reads time in a distinct way, “the hours are revealed by cubes that simultaneously rotate to display either a neutral or a numbered face”, to enable race countdowns.
Two watches in specific which intend to rejoice the nautical sport, the Tambour Regatta America’s Cup Automatic and the Tambour Regatta America’s Cup Quartz has also been launched. The first is limited to 720 units and is encased in a molded rubber steel case running V 171 Dubois Dépraz caliber with regatta function and “countdown visible in progressive windows on the dial”. The later is limited to 1851 units which comes in a 44 mm steel case with molded rubber with a regatta function, “with a programmable countdown with chime signal – an entirely configurable black and red chronograph that can be adapted to every kind of regatta countdown”.
The Stafford London offers an Anniversary Package
If you have not been lucky enough to be a part of the opulent Valentine package and the Oscar package, then here is an opportunity for you to to treat yourself to some luxury and exuberance at anytime, till the end of 2012. The Stafford London Hotel by Kempinski is offering a decadent $156,000 Anniversary Package for its guests to celebrate 100 years of luxury service. The lavish indulgence takes off as a three-night romp in the all-exclusive Guv’nor’s duplex suite or the top-tier terrace. London’s most coveted tailors and designers come together to provide the guests with lifetime souvenirs of custom jewelry and bespoke fashion.
Guests also enjoy a private photo shoot with celebrity favorite Alistair Morrison. The half-day spa retreat and a traditional afternoon tea at the exclusive Kensington Palace are few of the additions to the royal saga. The hotel also offers a 10-person tasting menu feast in The Stafford’s 380-year old wine cellars. The package is available through the entire year which gives you enough time to plan your London trip.
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