Say it with a billboard?
Normally reserved for PSAs and mulit-national corporation ad campaigns – one man in Karachi, Pakistan was hoping to woo back his ‘Princess’ by apologizing with a billboard. Reportedly it reads: Hi Princess I know I Don’t have your attention these days… I know I have been, dirty, sneaky, immoral, poorly-endowed slimeball & everything But I […]
HD 3D for $85,000
Bang & Olufsen have just launched the ultimate in HD 3D plasma for your home entertainment experience with BeoVision 4. Known equally for their modern, clean design and cutting edge technology, B&O is offering full HD 3D plasma 8″” or 103″ screens that promises to never age, with Automatic Colour Management to ensure consistent colour reproduction […]
The $1,000,000 Costume
Self-described on eBay as the “Best Halloween Costume Ever” and “most bizarre” the Human Slinky sells (no bids accepted) for one million dollars with $100,000 from each sale going to the American Cancer Society. The bright rainbow, silky voluminous design might look familiar to you. It has been featured on the Late Show with David […]
Uber-luxe wheels around the world
Only 150 models of the Lamborghini Miura SV have made it to Australia, due to the right hand drive modification, making it one of the rarest automobiles in the world. Globally, only 765 Miuras were built in Italy. The Australian modified Miura is to fetch upwards of USD 1,000,000. Ferrari spA has opened a special […]
Forget cash, diamonds are dispensing in India
India, not to be outdone by China, the Middle East or the US, has launched the ultimate luxe ATM that dispenses diamonds and gold in Mumbai. It is the first of its kind in the world to allow jewellery withdrawl on-the-go. Simply slide in a credit card or cash and in turn you can select […]
Too real for Halloween?
If the concept of ‘dressing up’ for Halloween is lost on you – you might want to check out the Japanese company, Real-f. They produce 3-D replica masks of your face. Real-f promises an exact replica capturing every pore, tiny skin flaw down to blood vessels even iris pigmentation at the tune of USD 3,920. […]
The Grand Hotel Florence restored, redesigned, renamed and now open
International hotel chain Starwood has announced the reopening of a landmark Florence hotel. The now St Regis Florence has been treated to a ten-month restoration which has seen significant interior changes to the 18th century palace, ranked among the city’s most significant buildings. The hotel boasts 81 rooms and 19 suites, decorated by local artisans […]
And, the lux world goes bling!
An soild 18K gold 22lb sculputre of model Kate Moss’s head, feet and hands formed into a contored yoga pose by artist Marc Quinn entitled “Microcosmos Siren” fetched for USD 908,245 by an Asian ‘art’ collector during a Sotheby’s auction last week. See The Rich Times On October 17,Groupon in UAE offered up a 50% […]
Ready to order Aston Martin to race on the seas
If you’re into fast boats and fast cars, the new concept yacht by designer Luiz de Basto will offer you the best of both worlds: an Aston Martin-inspired speedboat in the tradition of the Vantage, Rapide, DBS and Virage. An all-over body in a sumptuous jade green, the Aston Martin Voyage 55 concept yacht bears […]
Battle of the Towers: tallest vs priciest
The record for the world’s tallest tower is set to be broken yet again… The new skyscraper will measure one kilometre high and will be located in Saudi Arabia. The tower will outdo Gulf neighbour Dubai, which inaugurated its own record-breaking skyscraper the 828m Burj Khalifa less than two years ago. The Saudis awarded a […]