UBU Vase manufactured by .MGX by Materialise, Belgium looks like a contemporary piece of art. It has been designed by Hani Rashid and I've got to say that it is impressive. It appears like tornadoes and whirlpools have clashed here. The design symbolizes Asymptote's radical architectural practice and its ongoing exploration of objects subjected to speed and movement. The three vases are created with Stereolithography and Selective Laser Sintering and come with swirling, perforated surfaces. They are sure to...

It seems the recession hasn't hit many people at all. When I look at items like the “Golden Delicious” iPhone case from Germany’s GnG, I start believing that the credit crunch is just a myth. It is worth a whopping $108,880 for its bling in the form of 140 grams of 18 carat gold filled with 200 diamonds along with a 400 diamond logo. This logo can be customized according to your needs. The shell is very slim at...

Who doesn't love a Ferrari? Especially when it is styled all nice and retro for some added panache. Check out the pictures of this gorgeous beauty that's named "The Golden Ferrari' by Pininfarina-designed Prancing Horse model. There is no official information available on the car, all that we have is guesswork. It looks like it could be the Ferrari 599 GTB. It is styled to resemble the 1965 Ferrari 250GT NART Spyder that was designed and built by Modena...

We know that when crystals and lights meet that is a delightful combination that dazzles you with its beauty and the rainbows it creates. That's probably why Swarovski has come out with yet another stunning collection of modern architectural lighting. Eyris wall-mounted lamp and Eyris Mono pendant are gorgeous lamps that come in an oval shape tapering to a point at each end which give the room a very elegant look. Ringlet is a shimmering ring of crystals that...

Luxury should be able to go with you everywhere and that is possible with the MSpa. This is a portable 210-gallon spa that weighs not more than 36kg. It might not be extremely light weight, but at least it can be lugged around. It needs a very simple set up and after that is done, it begins self-inflating to reach its ideal size within a few minutes. You can either have some nice alone time in this baby or...

Hong Kong-based RS Management Limited doesn't seem to be aware that there's a recession going on as they have made plans to create the world's most expensive private club. You can expect the high rung memberships to worth $15.2 million. A 30-year Charter Corporate Platinum Membership costs this staggering amount and it is super exclusive as only 100 will be available worldwide. The club is to be christened Richmans IMC (for International Millionaire's Club) and how apt the title...

Jaeger-LeCoultre's Atoms Regulator for Dunhill is an extremely stunning time piece. The classy design derives its inspiration from Dunhill's lighters and cigarette cases from the 1930s. The vintage feel of the piece is quite apparent. This 242 piece caliber 582 movement runs on small changes in temperature in which a change of one degree will give the clock enough power to keep going for 48 hours which means no winding, electricity or batteries required. The black varnished casing gives...

Well, what a surprise I had today! I didn't know the Queen was a fellow gamer, but it seems that games maker THQ seems to believe she is. They also think that the Queen needs a Wii. We aren't talking about just any ordinary Wii though, this one is a blinged up, gold plated affair. THQ sent this shiny gold Nintendo Wii to Her Majesty and it is obviously a publicity stunt. Their latest game BIG Family will be...

The world's most expensive car ever to be sold in an auction is the 1957 Ferrari 250 TR that fetched a staggering sum of $12 million. A little background on the car is that with only 21 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa with the Scaglietti designed pontoon fender body, chassis no. 0714TR is more rare than the 36 250 GTO's made. This beauty was the fourth Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa built, so you understand why the market value is so...

If the $250,000 platinum Gundam caught you by surprise then Tokyo has a bigger one in store! There is something very special planned for celebrating the first broadcast of the "Mobile Suit Gundam" animated television series. It is a mammoth 18-meter-tall, "full scale" Gundam statue that is under construction at the Shiokaze Park in Tokyo's Odaiba. At the moment, you can see that the lower half of the body that stands at a height of 11 meters has been...

With the summer here, sailing is definitely on the cards. That's why it is the right time for Ferretti Custom Line to launch their luxurious 124’ superyacht now. This tri-deck yacht has four spacious cabins plus a large owners suite that can house ten guests and there is additional space for six crew members. Some of the really nice features of the yacht include a large balcony on the upper deck directly overlooking the sea and a sun pad...

Here is a perfect lighting object for a lounge, be it for private or commercial use. It can be kept on the floor as it is or mounted up on a wall. Lounge Variation is an elegant piece that is a perfect companion to a sofa, but just as gorgeous on its own. It's a great way to light up any space like a garden or terrace. It will look classy on the walls of high end restaurants and...

An innovative watch is something that needs to shared with everyone and I stumbled on something that is not only innovative but extremely classy and timeless. It a hot new prototype from Pita Barcelona. The unique feature of the Pita Windmills (Molinos) prototype is that there are no hands nor a crown. Time is indicated through floating hour and minute gear wheels that rotate around the dial. The time shown in the picture is 12:15, to give you an...

The eternal dilemma is whether to go for a steam shower or a nice luxurious bathtub. Usually there is space only for one of these units unless of course you live in a castle. However, LineAqua presents us with a perfect solution to put an end to this confusion. There's a line of shower/tub combos that bring together a massaging steam shower and a jetted bathtub. These are no ordinary showers and tubs either. They come loaded with so...

Veritas RS III is most certainly a dream car, let's make no mistake about that. This is a beauty of a car that is the revival of the 40's-era BMW racing team. Who doesn't love an open cockpit super car? It comes with a choice of two BMW M-sourced powertrains, 480hp V8 or 600hp V10 which allows it to reach 60 mph from a standstill in the three-second range en route to a top speed over 200 mph with...