September 22nd, 2008
If you’re a guy whose wallet is a helluva lot bigger than your muscles and you’re looking to impress at the gym, you could start hauling your gear in the Tumbled Croc Bel Air Gym Bag.
Modeled after the traditional locker room duffel, and costing more than some compact cars, this incredibly over-the-top, made-to-order bag from luxury leather goods company Mulholland, is made from super soft, oil-tanned and waxed Nile Crocodile skins.
Your sweaty clothes and old Nikes are too good to travel in the bottom of a nylon duffel? Unzip the antique silver zipper and rest them on this bag’s haberdashery pinstripe silk instead. It measures a big 12″ x 19″ x 10″, so if you should hook up with your personal trainer, you can pack it with enough stuff for an overnight. This gym bag retails at $13,800.
September 2nd, 2008
Animal lovers, close your eyes : Hermes has released a $150,000 Crocodile peacoat !
That eternally classic item of military-inspired menswear, the peacoat, has been interpreted in myriad different ways and fabrics over the years since it was first adopted by European navies some 250 years ago.
Mens designer Veronique Nichanian released this elite item at the famed fashion house’s Fall / Winter 2008-09 collection show. The luxurious jacket is made entirely from top-grade crocodile skin.
There are currently two navy blue coats at the flagship store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Other coats may be special ordered for a finished product that will arrive in 3-4 months.
July 19th, 2008

Whether you’re a backgammon champion or have never played you will love this luxury Backgammon Set made of alligator.
Supplier of the boards for the World Championships, Max Parker (son of the eponymous Geoffrey) has personally created this Geoffrey Parker branded set exclusively for 20ltd.com
The alligator case opens to reveal a hand inlaid Shagreen playing field which is complimented by sterling silver Shagreen game pieces and alligator wrapped dice cups.
A Sterling silver disc above the carrying handle is engraved disc with the limited edition number.
Priced at $18,000 - Only 20 editions will ever be made



June 27th, 2008
Orbino, makers of Italian premium technology cases, announced today that it has launched Aria, an extraordinary case for the MacBook Air made out of pure aircraft grade aluminum and premium leather.
Aria, a super-slim, play through case with a modular pocket system, is handmade in Orbino’s Italian workshop. The case sports a sculpted anodized aluminum frame and the finest vegetable tanned Tuscan leathers.
Orbino’s Aria case is available in five luxury colors: Black, Brown, Deep Red, and Orange. Orbino will also offer custom options including custom anodized aluminum colors and finishes, limited edition luxury skins such as genuine Crocodile, Snakeskin, and Ostrich.
The Aria for the MacBook Air can be purchased from Orbino’s online store. Prices start at US$529
June 12th, 2008
Lussorian informs us that L’Wren has teamed up with shoe designer to the stars, Christian Louboutin, to create a collection of timeless pumps!
This distinctive pump highlights the designer’s leg-lengthening style by adding a 100mm heel. The exceptional crocodile skin’s smooth finish in black is enhanced by Christian Louboutin’s red leather soles. A covered front buckle completes this elegant statement.
Priced at £2,346 ($4,700), these limited edition crocodile shoes are available on www.couturelab.com
April 9th, 2008
To the trailing list of fashion house branded cell phones, we have one more add on from Tag Heuer. Dubbed as Meridiist, it doesn’t come with the usual luxury frills like gold, platinum or diamonds. Not even Swarovski!
However its has used the crocodile to dress this baby. That too on its back. So the front of this cell phone looks practically mundane except for its metallic key pad. As for its functions, its packs the usual features like 1.9″ QVGA main screen, monochrome OLED on its outer rim, 2-megapixel camera and MP3/AAC/MPEG-4 playback. It cost $7,000.