November 2nd, 2009
For the fourth Holiday Collector’s Series by Lacoste, Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana have created a range of polo shirts for Lacoste.
The special edition is based on their famed Alligator Chair, which shows how the reptiles pile up in mud beds during the dry season in their natural habitat.
This is replicated by embroidering a cluster of eight crocodile logos onto a classic men’s and women’s white polo shirt.
July 30th, 2009
We take a look at the Hermes Alligator Leather Table Clock as made for the Only Watch 2009 event.
The Only Watch auction is a collaboration between Patrizzi & Co. Auctioneers and the Monaco Yacht Show. It will be held this year in Monaco on September 24, 2009.
The charity that will benefit from the event researches treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
July 20th, 2009
Tom Ford has come out with an ultra-elegant collection of alligator skin luggage along with a pair of matching gloves.
The incredibly luxe line of exotic leathergoods is notable for the impeccable quality of the genuine alligator skin, carefully selected for its beautiful finish and symmetrical appearance.
In addition every element has been crafted from alligator with no inferior leathers used for straps or other parts as with some designers alligator pieces.
June 23rd, 2009
World class Italian luxury goods firm Bottega Veneta has come out with an elegant, extravagant set of alligator luggage for the private jet set.
The luxurious collection consists of six matching pieces harking back to the days when aristocrats required a full retinue of servants merely to look after all their luggage.
The beautiful collection is covered in a superfine and distinctive noce fume rich brown soft-finished alligator skin.
November 14th, 2008
Alfred Dunhill have commissioned Swiss inventor Roland Iten to create a unique belt highlighting Dunhill’s commitment to motor-sports.
The Alfred Dunhill Mechanical Belt Buckle by Roland Iten is the result of countless hours of research to create a belt buckle which is made with the same skills used in the creation of Swiss watches.
The Mechanical Belt is designed for ultra-precise adjustments of exactly 35mm - the “two thumb” measurement a tailor will traditionally build into a custom made suit for added comfort.
