If you’re after a luxury watch with British origins, you don’t have all that many to choose from but, fortunately, the Brits have got one of the best in the business on their books in the shape of Bremont watches. And one area in particular in which Bremont are market leaders is in terms of their limited edition timepieces – such as the incredible HMS Victory ...
Archer Air Superiority is a high-end line of quality room spray made using a safe water-based solution and an environmentally friendly nitrogen based propellant. It skews masculine in its scent inspirations, but has proven to be just as appealing to women as it is to men. A welcome option within a product category that has only offered flowers, ladybugs and honey-suckle dreamscapes. Archer air superiority. Archer ...
These Batman Cufflinks are a nice way to nerdify even the dressiest attire. Plated a smooth satin black and featuring a fixed logo back closure, they’re officially licensed by the Bat’s overlords at DC and arrive in a custom collectors box complete with the Batman logo on the side and a comic strip on the lid’s interior. BUY NOW
Kick it up a notch for breakfast with the Louis Vuitton waffle maker – the perfect product for glamourous waffle eaters. Designed by Andrew Lewicki, the Louis Vuitton Waffle Maker is a fine art sculpture in an edition of 3. Although it is fully functional and fabricated to look like one, this item is not a commercial product (we let out the saddest “sigh” when we ...
Hublot King Power – Price £17,000 ($26,000) Approx. Having just covered himself in glory at the recently concluded London Olympics, Usain Bolt solidified his position as the golden boy of Athletics – literally and metaphorically. As such, it stands to reason that luxury brands are falling over themselves to get Usain Bolt on board and few have done it better than luxury Swiss watchmaker, Hublot. Their ...
The PAL-V ONE is a dual purpose vehicle that drives on land like any other car, but within minutes can be transformed into a flying vessel. The PAL-V ONE flies like a gyrocopter, making it easy to take off and land in small spaces. To operate the PAL-V ONE, users in the USA require a Sports Pilot License. In Europe, a Recreational Pilot License or a ...
Have you heard of Yacht Island Design? This amazing company is striving to make major changes in the hatch design industry, most notably with their design concept to recreate the streets of Monaco upon an innovative floating platform…i.e.: a yacht. Leaving the conventional hull shape behind, this company is taking complete and utter creative freedom in order to offer clients a truly unique vacation experience. The ...
Need a shot of caffeine on the go? No problem thanks to the Handpresso Auto, a quality portable espresso machine. Launched in 2008 at the Milan show, the “Espresso Anywhere” slogan has made this little machine quite popular. Simply plug the machine into your car’s cigarette lighter for power, click a button and make sure you have a cup nearby. The Handpresso Auto can be taken ...
Dubai is proud to call numerous architectural feats her own, and now, she can add the Water Discus Hotel to the roster. Designed by Depp Ocean Technology, the Water Discus Hotel will be the first of several in the emirates to feature an underwater section of 21 rooms that will bring new meaning to the phrase “Sleeping with the fish…”. The Water Discus Hotel will also ...
Swiss luxury watch company RJ-Romain Jerome, has unveiled the Liberty-DNA watch to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Fragments of the statue were recovered during the centenary restoration work and were passed to Romain Jerome, who incorporated them into the Liberty-DNA dial. The bronze bezel of watch is adorned with 12 spikes reminiscent of the statue’s crown. The verdigris dial echoes the color ...
The Whaletone is an advanced digital stage piano that combines high-end musical components with the beauty of form. Conceptualized by European designer Robert Majkut, the Whaletone is an elegant, monumental and dynamic piece that helps musicians create great music just like before, but with the added benefit of upping the artistic factor since it looks more like a unique sculpture than it does a conventional piano. ...
While Dubai is known for its extravagant offerings of luxury hotels, clubs and restaurants, the foodies of the city will be in awe at the price of a cupcake at Bloomsbury’s new location at The Dubai Mall. The boutique opened in opulence with the unveiling of “The Most Expensive ‘Edible’ Cupcake’ also known as the Golden Phoenix and priced at $1,010. The brand spent around $28,000 ...
Ilott rangefinders predate planned obsolescence. They are from a time when an object would be handed down through generations, not just be replaced after a year; when the weight of a product was a sign of quality not regarded a hindrance; when products were repaired instead of discarded. Used fully manually the cameras in our collection are entirely mechanical; they work with clockwork mechanisms, tension springs ...
You may remember reading about The Coolest Clock In The World on WHOA a few months ago. Well, the folks at Biegert & Funk have turned it into the coolest wrist watch in the world! The world′s first wristwatch in words at Baselworld! In a square there is a grid of 110 letters. When the stainless steel button is pressed, words light up in unexpected places ...
Following the 2011 tsunami on Japan, nori sales were down. In order to boost sales, Japanese ad agency I&S BBDO developed a series of intricately laser-cut seaweed sheets. The “Design nori” series features Cherry Blossoms (Sakura), Water Drops (Mizutama), Hemp (Asanoha), Turtle Seashell (Kikkou) and Tortoise Shell (Kumikkou) patterns, all of which have a special symbology in Japanese culture (mostly relating to happiness, good fortune and ...
The Monocasco Concept Bike designed by the Art-Tic Team, is an electric version inspired by the original Ossa monocasco bike of Santiago Herrero. Reliving the legacy of the legendary Sabtiago, who died racing his Ossa in the 1970 Grand Prix, this bike is a fitting tribute. The story goes that Ossa abandoned racing altogether after this tragedy. Despite its bulky outlook, the bike looks like a ...
For those of you who hate standing in the shower, your moment to rejoice has arrived. Dornbracht’s Horizontal Shower is a real thing, and it really does permit showering using the Ambiance Tuning Technique while reclining. As if showering can get any lazier, the size water bars that are recessed into a broad shower field above the shower platform are meant to provide the user with ...
Genevan jeweller, Shawish, has publicly released the world’s first all-diamond diamond ring worth $70 million. The ring weighs 150 carats and is carved entirely from a solid diamond rock using laser and traditional cutting techniques. Designer, Mr. Shawish, describes himself as a relentless dreamer, and judging by the innovative thinking behind this jewelry design, we would have to agree. We are eager to see what this ...