Ralph Lauren has launched a new line of men’s fragrances dubbed the Big Pony collection.
The collection takes inspiration from the designer’s Big Pony shirts embroidered with an oversize version of Ralph Lauren’s signature polo-player logo.
The collection of four fragrances – labeled one to four – represent four key passions: Sport, Seduction, Adventure and Style.
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English Premiership giant Manchester United is the most valuable franchise in sports, according to a study compiled by Forbes Magazine.
Forbes released its list of the world’s most valuable teams Wednesday, with Manchester on top at 1.84 billion dollars.
The second highest and top North American franchise is the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys at 1.65 billion dollars.
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In what could be called as a lavish fight, a pair of rival billionaires set a new world record at a French nightclub to see who could order the most champagne.
Zhen Low – the younger brother of big-spending Malaysian billionaire Jho Low – squared off against Winston Fisher of the prominent New York real-estate family Thursday night at Les Caves du Roy nightclub in St. Tropez.
The bill? A staggering 2 million euros, or $2.6 million, according to an announcement made at the club.
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Luxury department store, Harrods is currently negotiating the possibility of launching its first branch outside the UK in Shanghai’s Bund area.
However, if the talks resulted in a partnership with Shanghai’s municipal government, it would take around two-and-a-half years to finalize the project.
“China is the most probable [option for a foreign branch], but we would have to do a lot of work first”, Harrods managing director, Michael Ward said.
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French crystal makers Baccarat has released its latest design in collaboration with renowned Parisian lighting artist Yann Kersalé.
The Jallum lamp is made of French cut crystal, aluminum and can be recognized in the form of a glass baton with LEDs inside it.
There are four cylinders arranged on a charger cradle and can be placed individually or in groups to light up your space.
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Created by Gabriele Pezzini, Hermès Design Director, this extremely ergonomic travelling companion has exceptional functional and aesthetic qualities.
Its brushed anodised aluminium shell, the interior surface of which is reinforced with carbon and Kevlar, provide unparalleled resistance to wear and tear.
The luggage is subtly highlighted with two natural cowhide handles – an unmistakable reference to the Hermès travel world.
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For the past 20 years, the Chopard Happy Sport line has appealed to those with a taste for daring, contemporary timepieces.
The latest newcomer to the collection, the Happy Sport XL, takes a further step towards modernity and originality.
Yet it remains faithful to the very essence of Happy Sport models: a resolutely casual chic appearance lit up by the presence of the famous moving diamonds.
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Reputedly the finest form of caviar, beluga, is back on the table this year, after five key source countries agreed on export quotas for the delicacy.
Trade in beluga caviar was halted last year as countries failed to agree on quotas, in line with a 2002 CITES agreement.
But during a meeting in Tehran, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan agreed on the latest quotas which would run until February 28, 2011.
The new beluga quotas are: zero for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, 800 kg for Iran, 1,500 kg for Kazakhstan and 700 kg for Russia.
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Brewing company BrewDog has created the world’s strongest, and possibly most expensive, beer sold in taxidermied stoats.
The BBC reported on July 22 that Scottish Brewers, Brewdog, have broken the record for the world’s strongest beer, with their new beverage, known as ‘The End of History,’ which weighs in at 55% ABV.
However, the record-breaking super-strength beer also comes served in dead squirrels or stoats.
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Sotheby’s says it is auctioning about 3 million pounds worth of jewelry once owned by Wallis Simpson, the American socialite who became Duchess of Windsor.
Britain’s King Edward VIII, who renounced his claim to the British throne in 1936 to marry the divorcee, showered her with gifts of jewellery throughout their courtship and marriage.
The pieces on sale include a Cartier heart-shaped emerald, ruby and diamond brooch (above) commissioned in 1957 to mark their 20th wedding anniversary.
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Dubai’s duty free shops remain the busiest duty free outlets in the world, according to figures released this week by the Dubai Duty Free and Generation Research.
Consumers spent a staggering $1.14 billion at Dubai’s duty free outlets in 200, over 5 percent of money spent at airports around the world.
Dubai’s sales put it ahead of London Heathrow and Seoul Incheon, the world’s second and third largest duty free markets respectively, which both suffered a fall in demand between 2008 and 2009.
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In Japan, watermelons have become a luxury food that apparently now requires a carry-on luggage-like cooler/warmer, a world’s first.
First came the square watermelon creation that was introduced to the global market with the hefty price tag of $75 (€56.41) for 6.8kg. In Japan the same square watermelon can cost ¥10,000 yen (€90).
The Japanese site Joybond.co.jp sells the single round watermelon on-the-go cooling or warming device for Â¥19,950 (€179) referred to as “ã¾ã‚‹ã”ã¨ã€€ãŸã¾ã¡ã‚ƒã‚“”.
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New Zealand websites are reporting the Jackson paid around $50 million to pick up a Gulfstream G550.
His new plane is able to fly non-stop from Australia to Los Angeles and will replace his older Gulfstream IV which had to make a fueling stop on the way because of its shorter range.
The G550 usually accommodates 12 to 16 passengers in leather seats and divans arranged in several distinct living areas.
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For the ultimate luxury hotel experience nowadays, it seems travelers need to pick a property with a catamaran.
The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has just launched Navigator, its custom-built catamaran which will be on hand to take guests wherever they choose in the sparkling blue seas of Bora Bora island.
The boat, which is the largest capacity craft on the French Polynesian island, boasts a full bar, dining tables, rooftop sundeck, bathroom and showers, along with a dual sound system on both decks for late night parties.
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The ball used in Spain’s World Cup final win over the Netherlands has fetched almost $74,000 in a charity auction on eBay.
The famous Jabulani ball was sold for the ‘46664’ HIV/AIDS charity – named after Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number when he was held at Robben Island.
The balls used during the World Cup were critiqued for their unpredictability and were nicknamed “supermarket balls.”
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Luxury mobile phone maker Bellperre has developed an Italian design-inspired handset that the company says is priced for the masses.
Crafted from metal, sapphire crystal and leather, the quadband device known only as the “Bellperre” comes with a 2.2 inch display, a 5 megapixel camera, GPS, accelerometer, FM radio, email and support for up to 80 languages.
Don’t like the look of the one in the picture? Bellperre will let you design your own from materials such as polished silver, 18K rose gold, 24K yellow gold, and 125 leather options including lizard, buffalo, shark or crocodile.
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Check out this first look at Diane Kruger’s Calvin Klein Beauty fragrance campaign! There is no word as of yet on the scent notes of the new Beauty perfume.
Sales of luxury cars produced by German marque Mercedes-Benz surged by 69 percent in India during the first six months of 2010.
The figures are a sign of the growing market for luxury car brands in India, where overall passenger sales are expected to grow by 12-13 percent this year by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
The luxury market, although only accounting for a tiny proportion of overall sales, is rapidly gaining traction with Indians seeing a rise in income levels, thanks in part to foreign automakers making more vehicles easily accessible in the country.
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Stuart Hughes, the maker of frightfully expensive diamond-encrusted mobile phones and iPads, has come up with an option for those who don’t like diamonds, a tailor-made 24-carat solid gold iPhone 4.
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To celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday Roberto Cavalli enlisted Gisele Bundchen to star in the brand’s Fall/Winter 2010/11 advertising campaign.
Decked from head to toe in lush animal prints, fur and decorative patterns, Gisele is on fire in the five image campaign shot by Mert & Marcus.
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The House of Gucci has come out with a new collection of “heritage” aviator sunglasses.
The three new models (unisex 1627/S, men’s 1622/S, and women’s 3108/S) all feature the red and green Gucci stripe and “G” logo on both temples.
The sunglasses come with a special edition leather case and carrying pouch. The case has a wide signature stripe while the pouch has a matching strap.
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