Japanese designer Kenzo Takada who is behind the successfull Kenzo label has partnered with Power-Plate to create a Kenzo Power-Plate. The Power-Plate is an exercise device which is able to assist one in performing exercises more efficiently by vibrating the muscles at a high frequency. The Kenzo Power-Plate has been designed by Kenzo himself and [...]
Monthly archives: May 2009
Omas Doctors Pen
10 May 09The Omas Doctors Pen was first made and patented in 1927 by Omas founder Armondo Simoni and became one of the most well known pens of its time, it has been remade by Omas as a limited edition. The original pen featured a clinical thermometer housed inside the barrel, the new version omits the thermometer [...]
Davidoff Cigarette Case By Stephen Webster
09 May 09Davidoff have commissioned the British jeweler Stephen Webster to create a unique cigarette case for their cigarettes. The cigarette case is made of either white gold or blackened gold which has been intricately engraved on the sides in the unique shape of the Davidoff cigarette boxes. The front features Stephen Webster’s crest encrusted with black [...]
Berluti Alberto Collection
08 May 09The Berluti Alberto collection was conceived by Olga Berluti based on the imaginary character Alberto who she describes as a insatiable traveler avid for adventure. The collection features a new revolutionary method of assembling shoes which involves the toe piece running up the top of the shoe whilst the leather and rubber sole are stitched [...]
Boucheron Gaieté Parisienne Collection
07 May 09The Boucheron Gaieté Parisienne (Parisian Joy) collection is inspired by the Ladurée Macaron which is one of the most famous items in Paris. The Boucheron Gaieté Parisienne collection features Ladurée Macarons as rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants all featuring the familiar macaron shape. The macarons are encrusted with tsavorites, multicoloured sapphires, amethysts, garnets, emeralds, rubies [...]
Armani Privé Cèdre Olympe
06 May 09The latest fragrance in Armani’s exclusive Armani Privé collection of fragrances is Cèdre Olympe. Cèdre Olympe is inspired by Mount Olympus in Athens, Greece and the cedars and pine trees which grow in its deep valleys and on its steep slopes. The fragrance has notes of pine, cedar, lemon tree leaves, bitter orange, sea breeze [...]
Bertone Mantide
05 May 09The Bertone Mantide is a supercar based on the Corvette ZR1 which has been stripped of its body and given a custom body. The Mantide is designed by Jason Castriota who designed the Ferrari 599 GTB and Maserati GranTurismo during his tenure at Pininfarina. The Mantide is powered by the same supercharged six point two [...]
Valextra Three Gusset Briefcase
04 May 09The Valextra Three Gusset Briefcase is a classic design of Valextra’s and has been around for many years unchanged. The briefcase has three compartments for storing documents and other items as well as a zip pocket on the outside. The bag is made using Valextra’s traditional techniques in their workshops in Italy in Valextra’s modern [...]
Lalique China Mood Bowl
03 May 09Lalique founder René Lalique spent some time in China during the 1920′s when he designed the décor for the Peace Hotel in Shanghai this time gave his work a certain Chinese influence. The Lalique China Mood bowl is made of lead crystal with a satin finish. The design is inspired by waves, clouds and haze [...]
Aston Martin One-77
02 May 09The One-77 is Aston Martin’s first attempt at a true supercar and the results of which are extremely impressive. The One-77 is powered by a naturally aspirated seven point three liter V12 engine mated with a six speed automated manual transmission which gives the car a top speed of over three hundred and twenty kilometers [...]