Sand & Birch need no introduction as they’re already proficient in the art of furniture and furnishings. The elite home furnishings company has joined hands with the Italian company, Ellemme, which is a leader in the field of refrigerated wine cellars, in order to create a new collection. The first to be released is the ‘Winebag’, which contains up to 12 bottles at a time. The refrigerated wine cellar is given a unique, flattened out shape and a color...

One of the swanky cars that inevitably falls in the ‘super car’ category is the SLR McLaren and it has had a couple of models released recently. The latest one I spotted was the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren which was displayed at the Seoul Auto Salon 2009. The car flaunts the ‘gull wing’ styled doors, pretty much like the SLR McLaren 999 Gold Dream, but is way sleeker than its tackier counterpart. The car incorporates a 5439cc SOHC engine....

A good watch to me is the one that incorporates complex architecture and sophisticated design. Chapter Two from Maȋtres du Temps combines both the features with its state-of-the-art movement and its legibility of a triple calendar wrist watch. Central hours and minutes are indicated by elegant, diamond-cut, solid gold hands. The seconds are displayed at 6 o’ Clock, the big date stands at 12 o’ Clock and the month and day are featured in rollers above and below the...

Michael Jackson’s final resting place will be a solid bronze, 14k Gold plated casket worth $25,000, featuring a plush blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish. The casket, called Promethean was ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company and is quite similar to the one used to bury soul singer James Brown. Jackson’s funeral will be held at the Staples Center, the home of LA Lakers on the coming Tuesday. [Examiner]...

The 21st of July 1969 at 2:52:20 GMT is one of the remarkable dates of history, when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon and joined by Buzz Aldrin a few minutes later on the Apollo 11 mission. In the following forty months, the world witnessed 10 more astronauts walking the moon. Swiss watchmaker OMEGA, as a proud association with mankind’s greatest adventures, brought four of the surviving moonwalkers together along with some of the other luminaries from NASA’s Apollo...

Having steadied well on the roads, Rolls Royce has entered fresh ‘waters’ with renowned shipbuilder Palmer Johnson to collaborate on the most ambitious projects known as the PJ World Yacht. Palmer Johnson’s acquisition of Flekkefjord & Slipp, a Norwegian builder of exploration vessel, paid of generously for the 82-meter Ice Class mega yacht concept that features everything that ‘luxury on cruise’ could comprise of, right from a helipad with elevator-equipped hangar, to a submarine garage and a six-floor interior...

The attire worn by First Lady Michelle Obama on Inauguration Day that earned her acclaim for her fashion sense, was put up on display on Wednesday at the New York exhibit. Designed by Cuban-born Isabel Toledo, the sheath dress and matching coat is now one of the most famous dresses in the world and has already become a piece of history. Obama’s unusual choice of the designer Isabel Toledo who was largely unknown outside the fashion world was noticed...

Being an ‘aficionada de Nuit’, I find it hard to resist anything black or mysterious in accessories and bags. The Ghost evening bag sounds ghastly enough to freak someone out, but their appearance, in contrast to the name is pleasing to the eye. The unique Python skin evening bag is inspired by nature and has a removable hand strap which allows you to turn it into a clutch whenever necessary. It displays a multitude of plaited chains, crystals and...

Howard Spruce, who is the guy behind the construction of the Wooden ‘Spruce Goose’ (which currently claims the record for the largest flying boat ever built), has now engineered the 1936 Lincoln K Model V12 Limousine and converted it into a 1936-37 Boat Tail Speedster. Hughes drastically reduced the weight of the car and also modified the engine and the exhaust system, making it possible for the aerodynamic vehicle to cruise up to a speed of 100mph. The car...

Scamandar RRV is a car that is capable of being able to drive on-track, off road or even on the water. I feel particularly bad for the builder of the car: Peter Wheeler, who built a bird of magnitude and his passion, soon to pass away before experiencing well-deserved fame. Wheeler created the RRV as an alternative to the typical Ferrari’s or Lamby’s and also for his personal thrill. RRV stands for Rapid Response Vehicle and it lives up...

Mankind can never get rid of organic substances, no matter how much it makes use of plastics and synthetics in his day to day life because it is the only way to stay connected to nature. The Expose Shower is meant for those who understand and embrace the true significance of wood in the bathroom interiors. The gently curved glass enclosure is a customizable, walk-in shower finished with high quality aluminum accents and solid wood trim....

Chopard, for me, has been a brand of faceted excellence, doing extremely well with everything that it takes up, may it be watches, jewelry or fragrances. The latest fragrance from Chopard is aptly named Cascade as it’s inspired from Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie collections of cascading diamonds. It pretty much represents the same with the diamond accents’ design at the front. The perfume is perfect for the evening as its primary note is Belle de Nuit, which is a bloom...

I personally believe that true luxury lies in a comfortable and fulfilling sleep in the night. Nothing can deliver that better than a spongy mattress and a sturdy bed. ‘The Majesty’ mattress and divan set that stretches up to 7ft is every man’s ultimate comfort nucleus. The set comprises of a mattress, divan, headboard, and scatter cushions. Its specialty is that of 6240 hand-nested springs (most springs and natural fillings than any other Vi-Spring.) The mattress is made entirely...

Sequins and spunky leather always makes a good blend and they manage to be in vogue, irrespective of whether they should be or not. I always associated sequins with extroverts for the glitter and soft musical clamor. Fendi’s Pailette Spy bag sewed with soft peddle-grained leather has a special design of being gathered at the sides. The braided leather shoulder straps are done with thorn-like knots and the bag is held close to the shoulder. The Fendi Pailette Spy...

Carbon fiber furniture was always chic, but the only setback is its frail texture. However, wood on the other hand is sturdy and consistent. The guys at Choate Carbon amalgamated the goodness of both materials and introduced a custom carbon fiber TV and table base/support system for the kitchen. How, you ask? Choate is now developing a patent-pending ADDON technique that involves using one layer of carbon fiber sheet over wood to give the pedestal a clean carbon fiber...