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Popular This Week1. 65 Terrific TVs - From Giant Touchscreen LCDs to Pop-Up Outdoor Plasmas (CLUSTER)  We've featured a number of awesome multimedia gadgets, and this slideshow of terrific TVs will be perfect to get your creative juices flowing for Black Friday gifts. Now that Halloween has come and gone,…2. 42 Lovely Luxury Hotels - From Cobweb Architecture to Billion Dollar Hotels (CLUSTER)  Yes, we may still be in a recession, but that doesn’t mean that come the holiday season you can’t find ways to treat yourself to a deserved vacation away from reality. Perhaps you’ll skip out on Christmas…3. 50 Furry Fashions - From Full Fox Neck Wraps to Fur-Lined Crocs (CLUSTER)  If it were up to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour we would all be clad from head to toe in furry fashions. However, there are those in the fashion industry who are staunchly against using real fur.
Furry…4. Underground Mansions - Britain Plans to Build a Ritzy Subterranean Home (GALLERY)  Some mansions are super luxurious and cool, but there is nothing more innovative than an underground mansion. Permission has just been given to start the development on a phenomenal underground mansion…5. Ribbed Roofs - The Aura Residence in Cyprus is Super Swank (GALLERY)  The best thing about having a lot of money and living in Cyprus would be owning The Aura Residence. The ultimate in beachside living, this house was designed after the Kanagawa wave design by famed artist…6. 24 Wild Cage Fashions - From Chained Leggings to Birdcage Skirts (CLUSTER)  We’ve seen a massive rise in cage fashions. These pieces use cutout panels to give the illusion of containment and freedom—a curious juxtaposition of opposites. This slideshow features the most viral cage…7. Metallic Punk Boots - Dr. Martens & Raf Simons Boots Hit the Market (UPDATE) (VIDEO)  This summer, we brought you news that Dr. Martens and Raf Simons were collaborating for a fierce line of metallic boots, and they have now been released. We've seen a wave of 90s fashions making a comeback,…8. 30 Curious Carbon Fiber Finds - From Carbon Fiber Violins to $15,000 Front Doors (CLUSTER)  I won’t lie to you, I don’t know much about carbon fiber besides the fact that it is extremly strong for its weight. Reminds me of myself actually. Sorry, I’ll stop.
From carbon fiber violins to $15,000…9. Voluminous Editorials - Lara Stone Models Glamorous Gowns for 'Stone Age' in Vogue UK (GALLERY)  The fashion world continues it’s fascination with Dutch beauty Lara Stone as seen in, ‘Stone Age’ in Vogue UK. The British magazine’s December 2009 cover shoot was conducted by famed fashion photographer…10. Modern Purple Yachts - The Davide Leoni Air Yacht Bridges the Gap Between Sailor and Sea (GALLERY)  I’m rarely on a boat, let alone a yacht, so I’ll have to take Naresh Chauhan’s word for it when he states that the relationship between ship and sea is being lost; however, the Davide Leoni Air Yacht attempts…11. Blanketed Spreads - Supermodel Doutzen Kroes Wears 'Showpieces' in Vogue UK (GALLERY)  Dutch babe Doutzen Kroes models ‘Showpieces’ in Vogue UK. The stunning supermodel stars in the December 2009 issue of the British magazine as photographed by the famous Patrick Demarchelier. The 10-page…12. Luxury Supper Clubs - Kettner's Famous Restaurant of London is Famous (GALLERY)  If I lived in London there are a few things I would do all the time because I could. I would go to Harrod’s, I would repeatedly walk across London Bridge and I would eat at Kettner’s Famous Restaurant.…13. Old-School Bound Journals - Gild Bookbinders Makes One-of-a-Kind Leather Books (GALLERY)  If you love the feel and smell of well-worn old leather books, you'll love the one-of-a-kind offerings from GILD Bookbinders. This family company makes journals, books and other bound products with vegetable-tanned…14. 60 Fearless Ferrari Innovations - From Revamped Supercars to Flying Ferraris (CLUSTER)  The only thing better than a Ferrari is a fleet of Ferraris. And the only thing better than a fleet of Ferraris is a fleet of flying Ferraris. And the only thing… I’ll stop now.
The point of the story…15. Vegas-Ready Hair Accessories - Custom-Made Liaison Headbands Turn You into a Showgirl (GALLERY)  This gorgeous hair accessory is one of many custom-made Liaison headbands that turn you instantly into a Vegas showgirl. With an array of feathers, flowers, beads and baubles, these show-stopping pieces… |
Popular This Month1. Sky-High Space Shoes - Kronier Creations Footwear is for Futurists & Fashionistas Alike (GALLERY)  This futuristic footwear collection is from Kronier Creations, and features a wide array of sky-high space boots and avant-garde high heels. There's certainly a touch of subculture and fetish influences…2. Horns, Cages & Lace-Up Leggings - Marko Mitanovski Spring/Summer 2010 is Avant-Garde & Apocalyptic (GALLERY)  It was nearly impossible to pick a lead image for this gallery of photos from the Marko Mitanovski Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The series is an avant-garde, post-apocalyptic visual feast that has too…3. 36 Peek-A-Boo Fashions - See-Through, Figure-Framing Finds Leave Little to the Imagination (CLUSTER)  Sheer dresses, see-through pants, cut-out skirts and translucent footwear are just some of the ways peek-a-boo fashions are permeating the mainstream. Overt displays of things (like lingerie or toes) that…4. 60 Statement Showers & Bathtubs - From Eco Showers to Celestial LED Bathtubs, These Bathroom Designs (CLUSTER)  Much a statement fashion piece, every one of these statement showers and bathtubs illustrates a specific aspect of your personality. The ecosystem shower, for example, showcases your extreme commitment…5. 50 Denimovations - The Many Metamorphoses of Basic Blue Jeans (CLUSTER)  Jeans are a staple in every wardrobe, but basic blue jeans are giving way not only to different cuts and colors but also innovative and sometimes startlingly expensive embellishments. Denim is also becoming…6. 50 Racy Lacy Variations - From Lace-Inspired Fashion to Car-Sized Thongs (CLUSTER)  Lace has always been more decorative than reliable. It doesn’t keep you warm, it doesn’t cover you up, and it can be damaged by as little as a hangnail. But then, that’s part of the appeal of lace. Lace-inspired…7. Titillating Fashiontography - Elena Melnik Models 'Sexy Couture' in Flair Magazine (GALLERY)  Stylist Daniela Paudice puts together ‘Sexy Couture’ in Flair magazine. The season’s most seductive handmade high fashions are photographed by Kenneth Cappello for the October 2009 issue.
For ‘Sexy Couture’…8. 50 Luxury Home Solutions - From Giant Gem Tabletops to Swarovski Crystal Fireplaces (CLUSTER)  Home is where the heart is, and for the ultra-rich, it’s also where the $35,000 bedding system, golden fruit bowls, and levitating loungers are. Even in a recession, there’s tons of luxury home solutions…9. 41 Oddball Fall Fashions - Strange Autumn Looks, From Eye Gloves to Faux Butt Cracks (CLUSTER)  It’s easy to fall into the tried-and-true mainstream fall fashions—you know, cozy sweaters, black leggings, chic boots. While you’ll look great (and normal), you won’t necessarily set yourself apart from…10. Anti-Celebrity Shoes - The Manolo Blahnik Spring 2010 Collection is Not for Pointless Girls (GALLERY)  The Manolo Blahnik Spring 2010 Collection was recently unveiled and during the fete the epitomical shoe designer declared, “I hate celebrities, all those pointless girls - I won’t name names, but you know…11. 75 Louis Vuitton Finds - From Fashion Flash Drives to Space-Age Storage Cases (CLUSTER)  You don’t have to be Kanye West to appreciate a Louis Vuitton product, and now you can find the world wide fashion label on just about anything from purses to houses.
Don’t believe me? Check out some…12. Winter Wonderland Editorials - Constance Jablonski in Vogue Russia is Ready for the Snow (GALLERY)  A snow-filled editorial featuring French model Constance Jablonski in Vogue Russia has to have readers thinking about winter. Captured by photographer KT Auleta, the gorgeous Jablonski struts her stuff…13. Lavish Lavatories - The Upper House Luxurious Bathrooms Impress on Many Levels (GALLERY)  The Upper House, Hong Kong’s newest boutique luxury hotel, impresses on many levels: high quality finishings, a free “maxi-bar,” and sweeping views. But in a city where 300 square foot rooms are expected,…14. Gothic Romance Fashions - The H Fredriksson Fall 2009 Collection is Dark and Moody (GALLERY)  Although fall is coming to an end, I feel that I have stumbled upon these H Fredriksson Fall 2009 images at just the right moment. Although, according to Fab Sugar, she was inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s…15. $3 Million Bras - Victoria's Secret 2009 Fantasy Bras Defy the Recession (GALLERY)  The best part about lingerie is when you buy it and it looks all pretty in the package, and then you take it out and it doesn’t look quite as pretty. Well, the Victoria Secret’s Fantasy Bras look pretty… |
Popular Last Month1. Floating Island Boats - Wally and Hermes Yacht WHY 58x38 is More Island Than Yacht (GALLERY)  You’d think the best yacht on the market would look like a boat, right? Wrong! Introducing the latest in must have yachts, the Wally and Hermes Yacht WHY 58x38 (on account of its length and breadth).
This…2. Sea Creature Shoes - The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection (GALLERY)  The Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 shoes were out of this world, well, at least out of the bit of the world that is covered in land. The outrageous footwear perfectly complemented the designer’s weird and…3. Holster Strap Boots - Report Kane's Over-the-Thigh Boots are an Edgy Wardrobe Addition (GALLERY)  These are a pair of boots that are not meant for the timid at heart. Report Kane’s Over the Thigh Boots are sassy and edgy with their detachable holster straps and gun metal hardware.
The black leather…4. Second Skin Flesh Dresses - Nude Body-Con Dresses at Bruno Pieters Spring 2010 (GALLERY)  If designers had it their way, there may be a lot of nudity going on in the spring due to their choice of skin-matching and sheer skin-matching ensembles, as you can see from these images of the Bruno…5. Translucent Mini Dresses - The Valentino Spring 2010 Collection Features Skimpy Transparent Clothes (GALLERY)  The retirement of famed fashion designer Valentino has left a void in the hearts of the fashion savvy, but luckily his predecessors, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, are living up…6. Detachable Wedding Dresses - The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional (GALLERY)  The gowns in the Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection stand apart from other wedding dresses I've seen for two primary reasons: they're eco-friendly and multifunctional. The two designs I've featured…7. 99 Ways to Satisfy Women - From Deep Fried Chocolate to Yoga Jewelry (CLUSTER)  Contrary to what most man think, it's very easy to make a woman content. This cluster is a visual manual for men to keep their ladies happy. Choose from chocolate diamonds or playful luxury gems, deep…8. 72 Spring 2010 RTW Collections - From Soccer Net Fashion to Trekkie Apparel (CLUSTER)  Although the vile coldness of winter has not yet blanketed the streets and countryside, fashion designers, always one season ahead of the game, have been busy this past month showcasing their Spring 2010…9. Stylish Metrosexual Watches - The Hodinkee Top Ten Watches is Shaping the Future of Watchmaking (GALLERY)  A watch can tell you a lot about a man (being one of the key accessories he can wear) so the Hodinkee top ten watches may just predict where men are heading, at least in terms of style. From the Urwerk…10. See-Through Stilettos - Christian Louboutin & Marchesa Come Together for Spring 2010 (GALLERY)  Marchesa and Christian Louboutin teamed up to present a glorious collection of see-through stilettos and peep-toe platform pumps for Spring 2010. A stunning stiletto is the perfect compliment to any outfit,…11. Floating Staircases - Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store (VIDEO)  This multi-million dollar floating staircase is located at the Tommy Hilfiger flagship store in New York. It is a unique architectural wonder--the only one of its kind in the world.
Americon Contractors,…12. Weed-Wacked Ruffles - Viktor & Rolf Spring 2010 Collection Shears the Sheers (GALLERY)  In a theatrical play on volume, Viktor & Rolf launched a full-on assault of their own fairytale designs. The designers created gowns fit for a princess in layer upon layer of pastel tulle, then sheared…13. Anti-Princess Attire - Monique Lhuillier Disregards Ball Gowns for 2010 (GALLERY)  In a bid to keep up with the recent wave of architecturally-inspired clothes, Monique Lhuillier opted in with “sharply defined structure and the rich embellishment of those perennial fashion icons, the…14. 43 Gourmet Goodies - Gourmet Magazine Folds, But You Don’t Have To (CLUSTER)  With the sad, sad announcement that Conde Nast will be closing down Gourmet Magazine indefinitely, I’ve decided to compile a cluster filled with gourmet goodies for those grumbling tummies. Considering…15. Decepticon Yachts - The Alfra Vico Marino 52 is a Transformer's Dream Boat (GALLERY)  The Alfra Vico Marino 52 would be a dream boat for an evil Decepticon transformer to be able to change into. First of all, it exudes a meanness that only Decepticons have mastered and it’s pretty damn… |
