 $20,000 Coffee Maker - Reinvents An Everyday Task::The siphon bar may be pricey but it makes coffee in an uber cool way. Water is heated below with a halogen light, the vapours are forced up into a canister containing coffee grinds. Once removed from the… [MORE] |
 Shower With Touchscreen Lighting - Whitewater by Ravak::The Whitewater is a new ultra-luxury shower by Ravak that is not only beautiful, but also trendy and functional. This shower is made with real glass and aluminum for a stunning, contemporary look. The… [MORE] |
 Soldier For A Day - VIP Adventure Packages at Opalroom.com::OpalRoom.com is an online store that retails in Exclusive VIP Gifts. They offer all kinds of off-the-wall experiences - one of which is being a soldier for a day. For about $500USD, customers get to drive… [MORE] |
 Magical Luxury Water - Madonna Spends $10,000 a Month on Kabbalah Water::At $5.00 a bottle, Madonna is currently spending $10,000 USD per month drinking Chernobyle water, and according the British Government and the Department of Trade and Industry, she also believes this magical… [MORE] |
 Delicate Barnacle Canopy - 21-Pendant Chandelier by Bocci::This porcelain and borosilicate glass 21-pendant chandelier by Bocci is inspired by mother nature. It resembles barnacles on a substrate only this creation employs borosilicate glass perched on a metal… [MORE] |
 Bling Under Your Skirt - Undercover Jewelry::Brands such as Louis Vuitton, Boucheron, Dior Fine Jewelry, Graff, and Van Cleef & Arpels are taking the art of 'bling' to another level - an undercover one. It almost flies in the face of the definition… [MORE] |
 $18,000 Belt - Kale Miles Belt Has 8oz of Platinum::While some may argue this accessory puts money to waste, all I can assure is it will put it to waist. This $18,000 belt will make standing out from the crowd a cinch.
The opulent men's accessory is actually… [MORE] |
 Silk and Gold Concept Chair - Lussedia from Gianni Orsini::Beautiful and handsome. I'm not just talking about the models either.
This super luxurious Lussedia Chair would make even a sultan sigh. The design is a concept that is to be the latest addition to the… [MORE] |
 Luxury Travel Site - Kiwi Collection::Luxury travel site Kiwi Collection is the top site when it comes to luxury travel. The site features accommodations in the most exotic of locations around the world, for the most discerning of travelers.… [MORE] |
 Computers Analyze Canine Emotion - Better Dog-to-Human Communication::In a recent study of dog owners, who claim to know their pets, only 40% of the owners could accurately interpret their dog’s emotional state based on the sound of its bark.
Scientists in Budapest are… [MORE] |
 Porsche Kitchen (UPDATE) - P'7340 Design at imm Cologne 2008::We've covered the Porsche designed kitchen for men before, but now we have a chance for you to see it!
Based in one of the leading global design conscious cities, the imm Cologne - the International Furniture… [MORE] |
 Levitation Furniture - Hoverit Floating Lounger::This is not a prop from "Future MD" or the classic "Barbarella."
It's a Hoverit magnetic lounger. The chair levitates because of the magnets in the base and on the lounger. You know - the magic of Perez… [MORE] |
 $300 Toaster - Russell Hobbs Crystal Toaster::$300 toaster. $300 toaster with Swarovski crystals, is that better? Glass and stainless with over 200 crystals. It's a toaster. It's a limited edition toaster by Russell Hobbs. It makes toast. It has a… [MORE] |
 Blooming Bling - Chopard $351,000 Diamond Brooch::In February, Chopard will be launching its elegant $351,000 diamond brooch, just in time to buy an exquisite gift for your sweetheart.
The daffodil-shaped brooch is made of titanium, spinel, conch pearl,… [MORE] |
 $3 Million Uber Car - Bugatti Project Lydia::Bugatti has their sights set on unseating Ferrari as the world's supercar manufacturer. On the heels of the VW-built Veyron, comes Project Lydia, named for Bugatti's wife.
We thought the Bugatti Veyron… [MORE] |
 Surf Pools - $40 Million Surfer Wave Machine to Launch in London::Sure to be a star attraction among rich kahunas, this $40 million wave machine provides six-foot bulges more Maui than millpond.
The Guardian notes, "From 2011, the world's first outdoor artificial surfing… [MORE] |
 Blankets Made of Belly Hair - $5,000+ Bed Linens by Manrico Calzoni::OMG, I would almost consider moving to Vancouver if I could snuggle down in these Cashmere sheets. Warm in winter, cool in summer the textile expert from Perugia, Manrico Calzoni spent five years (!) creating… [MORE] |
 Pricy Bling - $5 Million Montblanc Lumiere Necklace::On January 10, 2008, Montblanc Lumiere was the star attraction at the 7th annual diamond fashion show in Beverly Hills, CA, with its $5 Million diamond necklace.
The Montblanc Lumiere necklace features… [MORE] |
 Color Changing Chandelier - LED Crystal Ceiling Light::Colorful crystal lighting is a unique and exciting way to beautify your home. This color changing ceiling light is 24% LED crystal and is monitored from an ordinary light switch and a remote control device… [MORE] |
 $29,347 Diamond Encrusted USB - miiSTOR ICE (CES 2008)::This miiSTOR ICE diamond encrusted USB drive is the answer to every geek’s prayer when it comes to luxury accessories. It is a platinum creation with 456 diamonds. The price tag is $29,347 or £15,000.… [MORE] |
 Buy Diamonds, Get Money Back - DeBeers $300M Price-Fixing Dispute::DeBeers, the diamond monopoly, acted like one, and got caught doing it.
It turns out, if you purchased any jewelery from the company, you may be entitled to a rebate on your dazzler. Individuals can… [MORE] |
 1GB Heart - Philips Bejeweled USB Drives (CES 2008)::What type of memory does your heart hold? Philips introduced its 1GB bejeweled, heart-shaped USB drives at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, and they made quite an impression.… [MORE] |
 $20,000 Blackberry Case Given Away at CES - Diamond-Studded Case-Mate Accessory (CES 2008)::Want to be even more addicted to your Crackberry?
Case-Mate has introduced its diamond-studded BlackBerry case decorated with a coating of 3.5 carats of diamonds and 15 grams of gold. It is priced at… [MORE] |
 Bike Coated in 50,000 Swarovskis - Hello Kitty Bike::This Hello Kitty Bike is bejeweled with 50,000 Swarovski crystals. It is the blingest bike on the planet. Even the wheel covers are coated in shimmer, baby blue Swarovksis.
The video will describe this… [MORE] |
 Mercedes Spy Video - Mercedes SL 63 AMG::This is the latest spy video of the hot new Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG show in the German hamlet of Marbach. Expect big (about 525) horsepower and about 630 Nm of torque on this bad boy AMG sports car.
This… [MORE] |
 Arabian Luxury Resort - Jumeirah Al Qasr::Dubai has the rest of the world fascinated, left in awe by the amazing sites, innovations, and mainly architecture. The Jumeirah Al Qasr resort reflects the luxurious qualities the Arabian destination… [MORE] |
 Luxury DIY Furniture - Contemporary Woodwork Classes::If you really love woodworking, you now have the opportunity to take classes to learn to create art pieces like these ones in gallery.
The featured pieces from FineFurniture.com are a good sample of the… [MORE] |
 7 Coolest Ice Hotels + Iglu-Dorf (SUPER GALLERY)::While most people wouldn't be ready to move up north to an igloo, many are enthralled by the idea of staying in an Inuit-style igloo for a shorter period of time. There is something about unique vacation… [MORE] |
 $3.4 Million Brand Icon Photo - Marlboro Man Sets New Record::Marketing alone made this the most valuable photograph in the world. It sold for over $3.4 million dollars because of its iconic status. You recognize it as the foundation for the long-running Marlboro… [MORE] |
 Genetically Modified Glittering Animals - Gold Seahorses::It wasn't enough to have luxurious objects, diamond-encrusted and golden everything. For those who could afford it, the mainstream luxury trend got old, very fast. The Vietnamese market found a way to… [MORE] |
 Gold Python Gadget Purse - Violet May Design::When we featured Violet May's beautiful laptop bags, Trend Hunters went crazy for the dazzling designs. To our excitement, the London design company has launched a collection of stunning purses for gadgets… [MORE] |
 $96,000 Champagne Flute - Diamonds in Glass::"So far we know, this is the most expensive champagne glass in the world."
The emotion attached with diamonds is unmistakable, so why not add diamonds to your most elegant table decorations?
Diamonds… [MORE] |
 Sapphire Buttons & Bluetooth Phone - Mobiado Stealth 3G::The sleek black design of this Mobiado just oozes luxury. It's the Mobiado Stealth 3G, taking its name from the surreptitious design of military aircraft.
Mobiado used aluminum and sapphire crystals… [MORE] |
 Temperature Controlled Baby Stroller - Combi LX-720 Buggy::Combi’s LX-720 baby stroller is humidity and temperature controlled. The Combi buggy also features a sleek new design and new even suspension on its wheels, giving your baby a luxurious ride for the… [MORE] |
 Understated Chic Bathroom - Panta Rei by Antonio Lupi::Note to self: Buy winning lottery ticket. I'm drooling over this bathroom. It's called the Panta Rei from Antonio Lupi.
Clean lines, sleek minimalism, yum. Understated chic is how it's being referred… [MORE] |
 Skin Atrocity-Inspired Gloves - Skinovers by Sylvia B.::Sylvia B. has combined high-fashion with what can only be described as "skin-atrocities" to make top-quality gloves to be worn by the brave. Her Skinovers gloves are made from the finest leather and her… [MORE] |
 Luxury Laundry Detergents - The Laundress Saves Delicates::The Laundress is a collection of luxury fabric detergents and upscale fabric care products.
Founded by Lindsey Wieber, a sales executive for Chanel, and Gwen Whiting, a senior designer for Ralph Lauren,… [MORE] |
 Transformer Kids Furniture - Ooba Nest Collection::In 2007 we learned that Baby Einstein videos failed to make babies smarter or more cultured. Chicago based Ooba has created a line of modern baby furniture that will surely instill the 2008 baby with a… [MORE] |
 Eco Fendi Tote - B. Mix Metallic Cork Bag::Have you seen a more beautiful bag? The B. Mix Metallic Cork Bag from Fendi is sublimely stunning, and with its $1,450 price tag, it's even enough to take any man's breath away when he sees the credit… [MORE] |
 4 Silver Status Bags - Versace, Fendi, Dior, Wylde::Fashionistas still show no signs of stopping their silver style obsession. Silver clothes and accessories are found in every price range, from no name, to high end luxury like these status bags.
The… [MORE] |
 Amethyst Bathtub - Balti Luxury Home Design::How about a bathroom makeover featuring an amethyst? The bathtub is made entirely from the precious purple stone, and Baldi has a matching tumbler, soap dish and lotion dispenser.
Since the precious stone… [MORE] |
 Top 20 Ultra Luxury Innovations in 2007 (GALLERY)::These were the 20 most popular Ultra Luxury micro-trends in 2007, based on our traffic statistics. If you have a something you'd like to submit to our 'Ultra Luxury' category, you should Join FREE and… [MORE] |
 Whisky Fraud Rising - Protecting "The Recipe" in China, India::The UK is fighting to protect the integrity of Scotch whiskey in much the same way as wine makers have over the last few years. Whiskey fraud is on the rise and the consumer market in China and India… [MORE] |
 Gadget Lets You Speak With Your Ear - "E-Mimi-Kun"::A new device that doubles as an earphone and a microphone for mobile phone users by detecting air vibrations inside the ear is the new trend in sound technology. Dubbed "e-Mimi-kun" (good ear boy), the… [MORE] |
 The Heavier the Better - Standards for Large Yachts Now Include Weight::Egos? Saying length isn't the only measure, weight also is, is like saying the tallest fat guy is the tallest. The Yacht Report for 2008 is out. In an interesting development, the Yacht Report decided… [MORE] |
 Toys of Chinese Millionaires - Affluent Asians Wnats Aircrafts and Yachts::Helicopters, small aircraft, and luxury sailing yachts are becoming the ultimate accessories of the super-rich in China. This is a new marketing trend that will be a boon for companies seeking to bring… [MORE] |
 Luxury Ollies - Ferrari Skateboard::We've seen home gyms, bicycles, segways, and, oh yeah, cars from this company. They seem to be putting their custom red paint job and Prancing Horse logo on everything and marking up the price. Now, Ferrari… [MORE] |
 Hidden Humidor - Assouline's "Havana"::Never judge a book by its cover. This saying is especially true of "Havana," a fake book that is really a cigar humidor on the inside. Made by Persian publishers, Assouline, this humidor is made for the… [MORE] |
 Luxury Tea Sets - Bauhaus Teapots up to $361,000::Anyone familiar with influential designers, knows that German Bauhaus was one who had great impact during the last century. A recent Sotheby's auction of Bauhaus tea sets brought in tremendous amounts… [MORE] |
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