H&M all set to unveil luxury brand
The very famous Swedish high street giants Hennes and Mauritz, who own H&M, COS, Monki and Cheap Monday, are rumoured to be branching into a luxury line. Designer Behnaz Aram, who joined the company’s design team in August, last year, is thought to be heading up the new luxury brand. H&M spokeswoman Charlotta Nemlin refused to confirm the speculation but did admit the company is constantly working on new endeavours.
According to WWD, they are constantly looking at new ideas; it’s a natural part of our work. However, there is nothing new that they can talk about for the moment. H&M is no stranger to designer collaborations, having launched affordable ranges with Versace, Stella McCartney, Marni and Karl Lagerfeld to name but a few.
Aston Martin Rapide and Ferrari Enzo ferry cancer patients to the hospital
A disease gets worse when you just don’t know how it hit you. The thing gets practical in terms of Cancer. The amount of strength shown by most cancer patients who actually live through this nightmare is truly commendable.
As per sources, Ken Adams, a cancer survivor from Austin, Texas has put together a “network of exotic and classic car owners” to ferry a ride to those availing treatment is the lap of luxury. Ditching public transport, patients can opt from vehicles such as Aston Martin Rapide to the Chevrolet Camaro and even the Ferrari Enzo.
A rare launch ticket for the R.M.S. Titanic
As Titanic is all set to go 3D more no. of memorabilia from the original sunken disaster goes under the hammer. Celebrating 100 years of the tragedy, the new artefact is an unused ticket to the launch of the R.M.S. Titanic printed in black and red, sporting the number “193″.
The ticket has several no. of holes in the attached admission stub so the owner would have witnessed the ship flagging off. Measuring 3-1/4 x 5-3/8 in. (8.25 x 13.8 cm.) the rare ticket is expected to fetch between US$50,000 and $ 70,000.
Madonna’s $28 million Beverly Hills mansion
All of us are aware of the singing fascination of Madonna but not all of us are familiar with her love for lavish mansion. The queen of pop Madonna has decided to put up her French Country-style mansion at Beverly Hills on sale for a staggering $28 million.
As per reports, she has pocket listed the property, which means that a real estate agent has a contract to sell it, but it is not been advertised. She picked it up in 2003 when she was married to English director Guy Ritchie for around $12 million. The 5,800-square-foot home is said to have three bedrooms.
RJ-Romain Jerome Moon Invader 40 unveiled
For all those who were fond of the Moon Invader timepiece collection from RJ-Romain Jerome is surely going to go crazy over the latest offering by the brand in the name of the Moon Invader 40. Both the aesthetic sense and the high- tech craftsmanship is being taken care off in the new product which will make you spell bound with its 40mm case. The collection case is made up of steel and fragments from Apollo 11 the design of which look a lot like a space vessel. The ball-and-socket joints on the four “corners” of the case are shaped like the pivoting “feet” of the lunar landing modules.
The Moon Invader comes with its signature design of the cup shaped security screws present on the back of this watch. You can spot both a “meshed” pattern on the dial along with the signature X motif which has been inspired by the woven metal strands on the tires of the lunar roving vehicles. The entire effect that the pattern is being created by is the first of its kind in the world of watch making. The inner bezel ring and the small seconds counter are satin-brushed and the cut-out hands are enhanced with Superluminova. Powered by a mechanical self- winding movement which has been especially developed for RJ-Romain Jerome, this timepiece is truly put of this world. The watch is available in three versions—black PVD, steel and titanium, the Moon Invader 40 timepiece is expected to hit the markets this summer.
Home-made submarine to trail in at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach auction
The very famous car auctions named as Barrett-Jackson’s classic car auctions have always being able to put up a fabulous show by featuring swanky and ritzy-glitzy cars in the past. But never in past we have been able to have a look at anything as stunning as the 1988 Kittredge K350 1ATM submarine in the past. It is being designed and tested by George Kittredge; the fully functional, home-made submersible has a maximum operating depth of 350 feet.
The submersible is equipped with 3 12-volt DC propulsion motors and 8 105 amp/hr deep cycle marine batteries replaced in 2011. It is also equipped with a custom tandem trailer which launches and transports the submarine like a boat. The submarine is being made with a minimal operating costs and it has made over 100 successful dives utilized primarily for recreation purposes. This 14-feet tall baby has a cruising speed of 1 knot with a maximum of 2.5knots as well as a hull of three feet in diameter.
New Kahn Porsche Cayenne wide track edition
With all the big brands being referred to earlier this year no one can get over the latest Rolls Royce Ghost Kahn edition, the Bugatti Veyron and 2012 Vesuvius edition Sport 300 by Afzal Kahn. There is a new pimp-up job by the head honcho of Kahn Design Firm- The Kahn Posche Cayenne wide track edition. The entire Porsche Cayenne SUV has been probed by Kahn to a leaner and sophisticated form of perfection. The Kahn wide track aerodynamic styling package consists of vented front and rear wide wheel arches, integrated LED daylight running lights for front wheel arch vents, lower boot lid spoiler, liquid red brake calipers, full color coded bumpers with matt pearl grey inserts, carbon fibre detailing on front bumper sections, sports suspension springs and a welcome ambient illumination package with undercar white LED illumination.
You can very well imagine the overall look on somebody’s face after feasting their eyes on the luxury Cayenne with all the extensive radical transformation. The interiors of the lavish Kahn Porsche Cayenne have been upgraded to a magnificent level with a blend of quilted claret and perforated leather with the speedo and rev counter facia in red and cream. Even the wheels of the car are carefully done as it sits on a 22” Kahn RS600 wheels which are being finished in the color of your choice. Kahn also offers to do a modification job on the vehicles according to the individuality and tastes of the customers.
Christian Louboutin 3Way Limited Edition Bag
Soon after beating the drums on its 20th Anniversary with a Pop-Store in style, Christian Louboutin is all set to launch a new component to his already established men’s line. The abominable shoe designer has released the elegant 3Way Limited Edition Bag in order to be a part of the fashionable men’s collection. The pure premium leather backpack easily transforms into a tote with the detachment of the shoulder straps and goes further with the detachable front pouch.
The brand has showed us that he’s more about versatility than just footwear with the new leather tote. The 3Way Limited Edition Bag is an epitome of luxury and practicality, with a price tag of $2,900.
The tenth 37 meter Heesen Aurelia
Yachts are fascinating in themselves but when it comes to Superyacht they are the most pleasing ones. Today if you look at any yacht business brand they can never be in a state of loss. They are always the most profitable ones. As there is certainly something about the grandeur of a superyacht that drives us to feature an exclusive design or launch, time and again. This time it is the opulent 37 meter Heesen Aurelia from the very popular Heesen Yachts. The yacht was been unveiled before the schedule in June 2011, Aurelia is one such magnificent yacht which will catch anyone’s attention just after her unique exterior color scheme, inspired by Gulf Racing. Her light blue and orange decal evoking an association with this legendary racing team, gives this yacht a sporty and retro feel. The finishing touches are added by the number 10 which is also her hull number.
The entire credit for the exterior design of this lavish beauty goes to Frank Laupman of Omega Architect while Dobroserdov Design deserves a pat on the back for the unique color scheme. The race car inspiration and theme is carried into the interior as well with each guest cabin being named after car designers and the superyacht’s name being a tribute to the first ever GT Lancia Aurelia.
In terms of the interiors Bannenberg & Rowell have done complete justice to Aurelia. There are four guest cabins on board, which makes Aurelia larger and all set to accommodate 8 guests. The main saloon is divided into a dining area and a lounge space featuring a round dining table. The lounge is all set with comfy armchairs and sofa sets is made cozier by the Eco Smart fire place. Small details like the Bentley-seats inspired diamond upholstered ceiling, and green Aston chairs, reminiscent of the famous Aston Martin “mouth grill”, the leather belt and stainless steel details all echo the racing theme of the yacht.
In Aurelia there is a separate place for owners on the fore main deck and the vessel’s two VIP’s and one twin cabin are on the lower deck. The quarter has a lot of space as you can find of a cabin with office area and lounging areas, wardrobes and a full beam bathroom. The lower deck of the yacht is there for the guest cabins with a similar design in Aurelia’s signature style and don’t lack the comfort or the luxury that the yacht exudes. The main aft deck has been designed as an elegant space for lounging while the sun deck with its many sun beds is all about sun bathing.
100th anniversary of the last meal on the Titanic
None of us forget the taste of a good meal. With a view to remember the most lavish last meal served on Titanic for the first-class passengers on April 14, 2012, a Houston-based restaurant will serve the same menu in order to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Titanic experience is going to be opulent in all respects as it will include dinner for 12 people and can be booked for $12,000 inclusive. Cullen’s is one of Houston’s premier dining establishments, featuring handcrafted American cuisine. The dinner will be served at Macy’s Table, an exclusive private dining area that is suspended from the ceiling above Cullen’s main dining room.
The four hour dinner table will certainly have much to chat about including the bottle of Armagnac brandy from 1900, which would have been the same vintage enjoyed by the Titanic passengers. As per Cullen’s Executive Chef Paul Lewis, we should to appreciate what has gone before and show respect for the past. At the same time, he is putting his own spin on things and making the menu suit modern diners.
