dubai armani hotel 468x278 This Week’s Top Stories (May 3 9, 2010)

In case you missed them the first time around, here are some of LUXUO’s top posts for the week of May 3-9.

1 – Louis Vuitton IPad Cases

Adding further case options for the iPad, Louis Vuitton unveil a couple of upcoming sleeve designs, specifically created for Apple’s latest hot shot gadget.

2 – The Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa

Designed by Giorgio Armani himself, the world famous fashion designer, every aspect of the Armani Hotel Dubai has been carefully conceived.

louis vuitton ipad cases 468x338 This Week’s Top Stories (May 3 9, 2010)

3 – Denmark’s Noma Named Best Restaurant in the World

Copenhagen’s two-starred Michelin restaurant Noma has been awarded the title of world’s best restaurant at the San Pelligrino Top 50 Awards.

4 – World’s Most Powerful Luxury Brands

According to this year’s BrandZ Top 100 report, French luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton is still in the top spot.

eurocopter mercedes 468x379 This Week’s Top Stories (May 3 9, 2010)

5 – The Mercedes-Benz Style EC145 Luxury Helicopter

Mercedes-Benz and Eurocopter have joined hands to unveil the Mercedes-Benz Style EC145 luxury helicopter.

6 – Louis Vuitton wins the World Cup

The World Cup trophy will be carried in a custom-made Louis Vuitton trunk before it is presented to the winning team in South Africa in July.

harrodse2808e photo 468x315 This Week’s Top Stories (May 3 9, 2010)

7 – Will Harrods open in Shanghai?

World’s icon store Harrods, which recently changed hands to Arab royals is planning for the first time in its 150 years history to open an overseas branch.

8 – Rolls-Royce Ghost for iPhone

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said its first app for the iPhone is now available at the App Store. The app allows you to configure your own Ghost, Rolls’ newest model.

astonmartin v12 vantage 468x350 This Week’s Top Stories (May 3 9, 2010)

9 – Aston Martin V12 Vantage Headed to U.S.

Aston Martin’s CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, has announced the V12 Vantage will finally be offered to American consumers.

10 – Anemone Barbie by Christian Louboutin

The last of the three limited edition Christian Louboutin Barbie dolls has arrived at Net-a-Porter, the third doll is styled to be at the Cannes Film Festival.

barbie doll by christian louboutin 468x592 This Week’s Top Stories (May 3 9, 2010)