The often envied Black card, the AmEx Centurion has yet another competition, the Cavalli snakeskin credit card. This one’s way better than plastic and Titanium too, arriving with it’s own privileges such as Special VIP services at every Cavalli boutique world-wide, entry into Cavalli’s new club in Florence (and clubs soon to open in Dubai and Milan) special sale privileges, and exclusive invitations to fashion shows and events. Through this card Mr Cavalli ensures that every lay rich man...

Christmas 2008 may be over, but the craze is still on. FX Ballery design imagined 5 Murano glass bubbles to symbolize unique Christmas baubles. A G.H. Mumm bottle resides within each blown glass and it looks as pretty as a candy. It’s created in 5 different patterns and colors, making each place where they are exposed a heavenly abode. The five declinations of Champagne featured are Mumm Demi Sec, Mumm Grand Cru, Mumm Brute Cordon Rouge, 1999 Mumm Cordon...

There has always been a great hype in the East when it came to the big Tuna fish, and more so in the coastal city of Oma, Aomori Prefecture. The Tuna caught in 2001, off the same shore fetched a hefty 20.2 million yen. But a Bluefin Tuna weighing 128.4 kilograms hit an all time high of 9.63 million yen ($1,00,000) on Monday at the first auction of the New Year on the Tokyo Metropolitan central Wholesale market, commonly...

Season after season leather bags keep selling at the same incidence, with no intent whatsoever of ebbing down. Leather lovers have a pure and static love for authentic leather bags that seems almost ageless. If it’s a Duffel bag as stunning and superlative as the Legacy Crocodile medium Duffle bag, then there is a sure chance of buyers going for it in spite of its heavy price tag of $12,000. This Alligator leather bag is a perfect cart off...

The popular Reverso Squadra watch first created in 1931, which became triumphantly popular, has yet another reincarnation; the Jaegar LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Lady. The watch uses Jaegar LeCoultre automatic caliber 968 movement. The watch features two elegant lines of full cut F-G Top Wesselton VVS 1 diamonds which add some embellishment to the rather concrete and masculine leather strap....

Not many wineries have a story as interesting to quote as that of Dr Julio and Amalia Palmaze who now own a 100,000 square foot underground complex worth $20 million. The 55 feet high and 75 feet wide domed room has two elevators that shuttle wine barrels, workers, and visitors some 15 stories below. Dr Palamaze’s subterranean office is separated by a large window from an 8,000 square foot display of his collection of Porsche race cars. After taking...

Obama’s official date for moving into the White House may not have arrived yet. But he still gets a piece of the cake in advance. President-elect Barack Obama and his family will be moving in to Washington DC and will be staying in the Hay-Adams hotel through January 15, (the traditional date for the new presidents and their families to move into the Blair House) He requested the Blair House officials if they could move into the Blair house...

Geometrical lighting fixtures seem to be the order of the day, making itself a significant part of the term “contemporary lighting”. Consider the Cubrik 16 Wall Sconce featuring a nickel frame with 16 adjustable square panels and internal diffuser. The Sconce was a nifty design by Antoni Arola for Santa & Cole Light (2005), where each panel of the lamp can be turned to create different lighting effects depending on the mood. This way the Sconce makes for an...

There seems to be no dearth whatsoever, of Diamond encrusted iPhones in the market. There seems to be one more addition to the opulent association of iPhones and diamonds, named as ‘Angels Tears’. The sensational name seems fitting for the iPhone 3G, taking into account that London based diamond jeweler De Vere’s founder Philip De Vere created the gadget in memory of his mother who died of ovarian cancer. Quite a few examples are being sold to raise money...

Book lovers who indulge in an extensive collection of the manuscripts of the icons who created a roar in history shall have their yearnings gratified. AbeBooks is offering a chance to own 10 priceless and rare books including the “An Atlas of England and Wales” from Christopher Saxton dated back to 1574, leading with a price tag of $750,000. The atlas which was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I had maps that bore the Royal arms as the symbol of...

Postalco, the luxury office supplies brand is renowned for creating exquisite stationery. It was a small firm that began in Brooklyn, New York which eventually made it big. Postalco makes items inspired by the International transport of mails and their logo is the carrier Pigeon. The Postalco Calfskin Envelope of legal size 10.5”*14.5” is perfect to stack up those important documents. Postalco Calfskin Envelope retails for $400....

The 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas had witnessed several innovative automotive designs among which were the Hummer H2 with 30-inch tires and the world’s fastest Rolls. Another bombshell that deserves a good glance is the Knight XV, a fully armoured and handcrafted luxury SUV developed by a Conquest Vehicles Inc, the Toronto based luxury based company that specializes in fully armored luxury SUV’s. The XV provides 400 hp and 498 ft lbs of torque which seems good enough...

‘By Appointment Only’, a diary from Johnnie Walker Blue Label is more than just a place to note down your memorandum, it’s also works as a pass for exclusive events and services such as the long awaited Monaco Grand Prix 2009 and Johnnie Walker Golf Championships. Also included is access to a premiere concierge service offering more Johnnie Walker experiences at your fingertips. The beautiful leather bound diary available in a limited edition of only 3 comes at a...

We’ve certainly heard of massive wheels custom made for trucks and vehicles, but hearing of someone actually making 30-inch tires seems like a new revelation. The one we’re talking about here is the Pirelli’s Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico in 315/30R30 size being made from year 2006. Apparently, two separate Hummer H2’s were spotted, sporting the tire along with two separate wheels. One was fitted with the Giovanna Caracas-8 and the other with the Asanti AF143, both in Chrome....

Continental Mobiles, the UK based company has long held the reputation of transforming the image of high tech mobile phones to jeweled status symbols that reflect a sense of fashion combined with technical know-how. The company specializes in transforming various high end mobile phones and Apple’s iPods into distinct, ‘made to order’ electronic accessories with the finest hand-made jewelry. This time again the company upholds its status by presenting us with seven chic limited edition collection which represents a...