For the yacht owner who want all the luxuries onboard, you can now add the gimballed champagne holder to your accessories, so as not to spill a drop of Champagne anymore!
The extraordinary hand-manufactured piece “was designed for Dutch company Bottler BV by a famous Dutch interior yacht designer, who was inspired by Gerolamo Cardano, the Italian physician, philosopher and mathematician. In 1537 he developed his ‘cardanic suspension’ (gimbals), in order to hold the compass stably against the ships movements.†It is designed with three concentric rings hold the bottle perpendicularly no matter the motion of the boat.
This extraordinary tribute to hedonism is made with watch-making precision and available in three different metals (brass, nickel and gold-plated) to match the interior of any yacht
Prices start from €5.500 (Bottler “J-Class limited edition” is priced €10.000)
For additional details or more information regarding Bottler, please contact Nathalie Beck, info@bottler.nl
One of the world’s most beautiful city skylines could be changed dramatically after a ban on high-rise buildings in Paris was scrapped last week.
The Paris city council voted Tuesday to consider erecting tall buildings on the rim of this historically low-rise capital. Plans to build towers of up to 220m at six sites in the French capital will now go to public consultation. They will contain shops, offices and childcare centres.
Socialist mayor Bertrand Delanoe also wants new blocks of flats to counter a housing shortage.
The ban on buildings exceeding 40m was introduced in 1977. Many believed that the 350m Eiffel Tower should be the only building dominating the skyline. Building height limits have changed little in Paris since Baron Haussmann redesigned the city during the mid-19th century, with caps now at 121 feet.
Only a handful of exceptions have been made for high-rise projects in recent decades The new decision means that six new sites, under consideration for completion between 2012 and 2014, could host buildings reaching as high as 656 feet, or a little under two-thirds the height of the Eiffel Tower.
The city is currently home to only a scattering of towers, notably including the Montparnasse Tower, which, at 690 feet, stirred controversy when it was built in 1972 and is still considered an eyesore by many Parisians today. Mr Delanoe insisted the new rules would not blight Paris, saying the administration would not repeat the mistakes of the past.
Question : What is the most expensive record in the world?
Answer : An early disc created by three of the original Beatles has become England’s most expensive record of all time and has an estimated value of £100,000 ($200,000).
Recorded in 1958 by the band Quarry Men, (Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Colin Hanton and John Duff Lowe), the first pressing of their version of “That’ll Be The Day†would be a jewel in any collection.
Most members of the band attended Quarry Banks grammar school, from which they derived the name. The band lasted until 1958, when Lowe and Hanton left the group.
After that, the group went through several names before settling on The Beatles.
Sir Paul McCartney owns the first pressing. Record Collector, a magazine, arrived at the £100,000 figure through information from experts, collectors and dealers.
The expensive single also contains an original B-side by McCartney and Harrison, “In Spite of All the Danger.â€
William J. Chadwick, a managing director of the real estate investment banking and capital management firm Chadwick Saylor & Co., has listed his 10,500-square-foot home in Malibu at $65 million (a city record), the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
Chadwick purchased the land on which the house was built from Pepperdine University in April 2002 for exactly $2,000,000 only, according to public records.
The estate includes 150 feet of beach front, a 75-foot pool and spa, state-of-the-art home theater, a wine cellar, six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, a pub, a gymnasium a paneled office, a spa, and a home theater that seats 16, according to listing information and the Times. Other features include a wine cellar and a full wall-size aquarium, the Times reported
Check out an online listing sheet for Chadwick’s estate – complete with photos
The saga of world’s most expensive house started over at luxuo with Updown Court, the most expensive mansion in the world and the100 Million Dollars Trump’s Palm Beach Mansion.
As a matter of fact, one of our reader, who left a comment, was right : some villas on the French Riviera might be even more expensive !
Various sources said Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and his girlfriend Daria Zhukova have just bought a home in France for $500 million. The home in question, La Leopolda, is an elaborate villa located on the French Riviera… which has become the world’s most expensive house ! Continue reading →
It is official now : Bugatti is working on a Targa semi-convertible version of its EB16.4 Veyron super-coupe.
This targa version of the Bugatti supercar will make its public debut at the 2008 Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, California, which kicks off on August 17.
The topless Bug will get a removable hardtop, but Since the Veyron’s packaging is so tight, the roof panel cannot be stored on board meaning the cover will have to be taken off at home. Continue reading →
Here is an item that was displayed for the first time at Berlin’s International Consumer Electronics Fair in 2006.
Italian maker Keymat Industries produced this most expensive LCD panel in the world. It is not the technology behind it that makes it uber-expensive, but the diamonds around it.
Studded with four grams of diamonds (the 40 inch model has 160 real diamonds embedded around the screen), and plated with white gold, the YALOS Diamond LCD is available in 26, 32, 37, 40 and 46 inch sizes. The 40 inch model costs $150,000.
With so much diamonds around the screen, I’m wondering how I could keep my focus on any TV program ! (Luckily, I can’t afford it).
I am so tired from all my weekend activities to write anything tonight so I am just going to leave you with the press release from Rolls-Royce Marine : they decided to enter the megayachts market to meet the global demand and help the poor wealthy people who have been waiting for their luxury yacht for too long : )
European shipyards are backed up with megayacht orders, charging up to $1 million per foot for yachts over 250’, and with customers waiting 6 years for delivery due to a dearth of building capacity. To help meet this demand, Rolls-Royce Marine has been contracted by a consortium of American shipbuilders led by Atlantic Yachts and its CEO Paul Madden, the former North American representative for Blohm+Voss – Germany’s ‘über’ yacht builder specializing in megayachts from 300-feet, to over 500-feet in length.
The US-built megayachts are European-designed. With the Dollar-Euro advantage, combined with US shipyard capacities, the megayachts will cost one-third less, and can be delivered in half the time as the European-built megayachts.
“Our core management were recruited from the top European shipyards, and we enlist sub-contractors from both sides of the Atlantic,†reports CEO Paul Madden. “This is a classic technology and design transfer from Europe to the US, where we currently have a significant advantage in the manufacture of sophisticated equipment, such as large steel motor yachts. We are using the same shipyards that build the next-generation US Navy ships.â€
Rolls-Royce Marine is working in concert with several top European yacht designers, providing engineering and integrated power, propulsion and stability systems on all of Atlantic’s US-built yachts.
Rolls-Royce’s Marine Division provides engineering and equipment on 20,000 commercial and naval vessels operating around the world, ranging from nuclear submarines to megayachts. They also provide ongoing warranty and unparalleled service from Rolls-Royce’s 40 offices in 30 countries.
The venture plans to deliver 2 to 3 megayachts per year, representing over a half billion dollars in gross sales annually. The customer list can not be discussed, according to Madden. “Suffice it to say that they are high-net-worth individuals who value discretion.â€
The company does not advertise. Its phone number is unlisted. “We only deal directly with owners and their designers and technical teams,†states Madden. “Rest assured, our clients have my cell number. And they are not shy about calling, day or night…â€
Swiss luxury designer and jeweler Knalihs Athem creates exclusive limited edition diamond encrusted mobile phones of world renowned brands like Nokia, Apple, Samsung, Sony and others..
Athem has recently created a diamond encrusted Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte phone which is a perfect example of redifining luxury ! Continue reading →
Moody is not only a simple washbasin, but also an aquarium for goldfish, a Zen garden or a simple pebble river bed or whatever you would like it to be. It is completely watertight with a sand bed for fish, and provides the necessary lighting for maintaining your fish in healthy conditions.
A powerhead is also provided to ensure water circulation, oxygenation and filtration. There are two openings, one on each side of the basin, closed by soap dishes to access the crystal top for cleaning purposes or changing arrangement. (they’ve even tested it to make sure that the fish won’t die if you fill the sink with hot water!)
The washbasin is mounted on a chrome finish brass stand provided with a convenient front towel rail.
Moody is definitely a beautiful concept that will transform your bathroom to whatever you would like it to be (till you see the algae starts growing o_O) !
It might even get your kids to wash their hands and brush their teeth more often!
One million of Iphone 3G have already been sold since last Friday : if you are among the lucky customers you might want to consider one of these form-fitting Miniot iWood cases made of the finest endangered woods ^_^
Miniot’s form-fitting iWood cases are made from natural hardwoods including oak, cherry, mahogany, walnut and padouk and provides full enclosure for protection – except for a thin sheet of polycarbonate over the screen that allows the phone to be used.
Miniot has already been shipping iPhone and iPod Touch cases for a while now. Expect the iWood iPhone 3G version to be available for purchase in the latter part of July. Continue reading →
Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2008. 2009 Ad Campaign : Eva Herzigova by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
The ad print from the Louis Vuitton fall winter campaign is out : the luxury brand has brought back supermodel Eva Herzigova with a Monogramouflage bag, who starred in last season’s Richard Prince-themed ads.
The futuristic new ads, shot by fashion photog duo Mert and Marcus, feature the latest line of Vuitton bags including the new Takashi Murakami “Monogramouflage” design : They really did a great job because this look highlights accessories and the angle of the shot emphases her adoration of the bag. Continue reading →
The drum skin used on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album has sold for £541,250 ($1.07m) at auction in London, almost four times the estimate.
The skin was a hand-painted item that was only ever used for the cover of the classic 1967 album.
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was not only one of The Beatles biggest albums, it was also one of the most important albums ever from the rock era.
The Beatles began recording the album on December 6, 1966 and spent the next 129 days in recording. That was an amazing time for a recording in the 60s.
The Sgt Pepper skin was just one of many Beatles items that sold at the auction : a pair of tinted prescription sunglasses belonging to Lennon, which the singer wore for the cover of the single Mind Games, raised £39,650 ($78,400) and the hand-written lyrics to “Give Peace A Chance” sold for £421,250 ($833,000). Source: BBC
A special limited edition collection of the new Stella Artois Nobilis beer recently sold for $15,000CDN ($14,851 ) making it the world’s most expensive six-pack.
Purchaser AOL Canada planned to share the expensive beer with their employees over the holidays while the proceeds will benefit WildAid, an international non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the illegal wildlife trade.
The WildAid Stella Artois Nobilis collection is comprised of six magnums autographed by film celebrities who generously committed their signatures for the cause. Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron and Woody Harrelson, Bo Derek, Ryan Gosling and Samuel L. Jackson
are among those included in the collection.
Launched in November 2007, Stella Artois Nobilis is a delicate, sparkling beer designed to help mark spontaneous celebrations and it is brewed by InBev in Leuven,Belgium. Stella Artois was first brewed in 1926 as a Christmas brew and and InBev now produces over 1 billion liters of Stella Artois annually.
Halicki Films company has given Classic Recreations the exclusive first official license to build the ‘Eleanor’ movie car from “Gone In 60 Secondsâ€
“Eleanor” captured everyone’s hearts in her reprisal role in the 2000 feature film “Gone in 60 Seconds,” starring with her leading man, Nicolas Cage.
Now, for the very first time, movie fans and Mustang enthusiasts alike can own their own authentic, officially-licensed “Gone in 60 Seconds Eleanor” collectible vehicle. Continue reading →
Set on the idyllic 35-acre island of Manafaru, The Beach House sits at the most northerly tip of the Maldives, in the pristine, lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, little explored by foreigners and totally un-polluted by the noise of passing speedboats.
The Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few :
Each of the 68 villas and suites offer a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations.
From Dior’s Fall 2007 collection, The Dior Samourai 1947 Woven Bag features an elaborate basket weave and a classic frame bag design.
The gusseted sides and rolled leather handles wrap this one up for a touch of Asian style for the season.
Showcasing the Dior logo is a miniature Louis XVI picture frame hanging from a leather strap. Inside, you’ll find Dior jacquard lining, a logo tag and a 7 inch zip pocket. Continue reading →
Ithaa, which means pearl in Dhivehi, is the world’s premier undersea restaurant, secured five metres (15 feet ) below sea level, surrounded by a coral reef , at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in Rangalifinolhu, Maldives
The award-winning Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa became Conrad Maldives Rangali Island on 18 December 2007 – This is in line with Conrad’s positioning as the luxury brand within the Hilton Family, with services & facilities.
The five-by-nine meter restaurant is encased in R-Cast acrylic which is a transparent acrylic roof offering 270° panoramic view to its customers.
You can order a Menage a Trois served nightly at Tryst at the 5 Diamond Award-winning Wynn Hotel.
This sexy cocktail is creates a perfect threesome using Cristal Rose, Hennessy Ellipse and Grand Marnier Cent-cinquantenaire.
23-karat gold flakes and liquid gold syrup decorate this decadent cocktail. For $3,000 you can sip this drink through a golden straw studded with a 9-point diamond.
Le Voyage is a blend of Grande Champagne cognacs from the highly respected house of Delamain, nearly 250 years old.
The blend of these cognacs from yesteryear unfolds a kaleidoscope of subtle sensations: all the perfumes of Russian leather, the musky aroma of the tropics, the heady scent of tobacco from the Americas, of coffee from Africa heralding the spicy hints of the Far East and finally the bouquet of grapes from the hillsides of the Grande Champagne.
To ensure that the packing would be treasured, Delamain commissioned French glassmaker Baccarat to design a custom crystal decanter, forged from fire and silica, that would then be encased in a fan-shaped leather luxury gift box, reminiscent of a camera’s bellows.
Most of the 500 bottles sold worldwide have already been purchased or reserved but some are still available on vintagewinegifts priced at £4,000 a bottle.
Cirrus Design Corporation announced that “Cirrus Vision SJ50” will be the new official name for its single-engine personal jet, formerly known as “The-Jet“.
The Cirrus Vision made its first flight last week
The name “Cirrus Vision SJ50” represents a natural extension of Cirrus’ vision to build the ultimate personal transportation machine,” said Cirrus CEO, Alan Klapmeier. “With the Cirrus Vision we are providing an entirely new transportation option for personal and business travel. It is a smarter, simpler and more efficient way to travel and holds the unique promise of redefining general aviation.” Continue reading →
For the yacht owner who want all the luxuries onboard, you can now add the gimballed champagne holder to your accessories, so as not to spill a drop of Champagne anymore! 
The extraordinary hand-manufactured piece “was designed for Dutch company Bottler BV by a famous Dutch interior yacht designer, who was inspired by Gerolamo Cardano, the Italian physician, philosopher and mathematician. In 1537 he developed his ‘cardanic suspension’ (gimbals), in order to hold the compass stably against the ships movements.†It is designed with three concentric rings hold the bottle perpendicularly no matter the motion of the boat. 
This extraordinary tribute to hedonism is made with watch-making precision and available in three different metals (brass, nickel and gold-plated) to match the interior of any yacht 
For additional details or more information regarding Bottler, please contact Nathalie Beck, info@bottler.nl
