Monthly Archives: April 2009

$100m yacht for German billionaire who cut employee wages

A German billionaire who has put his factory workers on short-time and cut their wages has bought himself a luxury megayacht according to DailyMail.

Screw manufacturer Reinhold Würth (#93 on the Forbes 2009 list) has ordered 1,250 of his 5,000 employees in Germany to reduce their working hours and cut their pay by 15 percent.

The rest of his workers are being forced to take a solidarity pay cut of five percent. At the same time, though, the convicted tax evader also celebrated the christening of his new super yacht, the Vibrant Curiosity.

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Hotelicopter: The World’s First Flying Hotel

Since 2004, the company behind the Hotelicopter has been working to modify a Soviet-made Mil V-12 into two world firsts: the “world’s biggest helicopter” and the “world’s first flying hotel.”

The Hotelicopter features 18 luxuriously-appointed rooms for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience.

Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you’d expect from a flying five star hotel.

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Cartier Steel Tank Francaise

Michelle Obama Wears a Cartier Watch for her Official Potrait

Posing for her official White House portrait, Michelle Obama wears the Cartier Steel Tank Francaise that is tasteful and luxurious without being showy.

The White House portrait of the first lady does not make the model of the watch clear, but the trained eye is easily able to pick up the recognizable timepiece (The watch comes in both male and female models with various levels of gilding).

According to Frederic de Narp, CEO of Cartier North America Mrs. Obama wearing the watch was a “most positive surprise” and he also stated that “maybe it was a gift from her husband.”


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Nokia Passion Fire Edition

Designed by Katherine Hughes for Goldstriker, this elegant handset boasts 40gms of hallmarked 925 Sterling silver handmade veneers struck with 24ct gold complete with Sterling silver dressings again struck with 24ct gold which house 60 beautiful Swarovski crystals.

Available 1st April 09 from goldstriker.co.uk Priced at £2,995 as a limited edition of 250 handsets.

Carrie Bradshaw’s Wedding Dress by Vivienne Westwood Sold Out

 

Until few days ago, you could find the wedding dress of your dream on Net-a-Porter. Now online there is a sad message that says: unfortunately, this item is sold out.

Lily wedding gown, priced at £4,530 ($9,875), for saying ‘I do’ wearing Vivienne Westwood Gold Label’s dress, is already sold out.

Famous thanks to Sex and the City Movie, where sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) finally marries her Mr Big, it is a champagne silk satin bustier wedding gown with a built-in corset, and it has a full puff skirt with an asymmetric hem, a peaked sweetheart neckline, a zip fastening on the back.

The wedding scene was filmed at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Carrie walked down the aisle in this extravagant Vivienne Westwood strapless wedding gown. Her full-length veil was adorned with a giant turquoise feather.

Net-a-Porter refused to say exactly how many pieces were sold, but there is a piece of good news: they are planning to create more dresses for the fans who were unable to buy one of Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dresses!

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Moneual launches Korea’s most expensive computer

Moneual has introduced the most expensive computer in Korea called the 701 Jewelry.

Retailing at roughly $30,000, the device is covered in 3,554 Swarovski jewels, and housed in gold and brass panels.

Moneual 701 Jewelry is powered by a Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and it comes with 500GB HDD, 7-inch multimedia touchscreen display, ATI Radeon HD 4000 and its running on Windows Vista.

Paris Hilton’s sunglasses collection

Paris Hilton has launched her own sunglass collection.

“Paris has an amazing eye for sunglass style and design. Her focus on her own personal fashion, combined with an unmatched marketing ability, is the key to why she is so successful and her products are sought after worldwide.

Together, we are a powerful team and our intent is to make a lasting statement in the retail and optical industry internationally” said Jimmy Jongebloed, the President and CEO of GEI, the company Hilton had teamed up to create the line with.
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Porzia T’s chic underwear

Porzia T by Paola Tessariol, a young and talented fashion designer, is an Italian company which reinvented the world of underwear combining the finest materials with a timeless luxury design.

The designer dedicates her creations to Porzia, the famous character of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, as she embodies the contemporary women’s universe with her beauty, nobility, passion and pride. With Porzia T luxury becomes a daily pleasure.

The exclusive quality of selected fabrics and materials is enhanced by an exceptional handmade production, the couture sartorial skills applied to lingerie, the excellence of a sophisticated design: not just fashion, but unique pieces of art, elegant and refined symbols of the purest Italian style.

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Woman trades rare coins for groceries

A Utah woman who tried paying for Walmart groceries with $20 Gold Double Eagles was apparently turned away, and then exchanged 14 of them at a nearby bank for face value.

The bank teller gave the woman $280 but the coins were worth far more. While the coins have not been appraised, at today’s gold prices, each would be worth at least $920.

Now the search is on for the woman because she could be getting a lot more money, not to mention that the numismatic value of Double Eagles exceeds their melt value.
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