Porsche Design Group's minimalistic cellphone oozes élan

What wouldn’t we give to own a cellphone that oozes class and élan! Well, the Porsche Design Group has unveiled a really fashionable cellphone called the P’9522, which is carved into a single block of brushed aluminum and a glass plate. With enough technical features like 2.8-inch touchscreen, GPS, 5-megapixel camera and other features, it is quite strong on the specs side too. Though the cellphone does not have 3G, the sleek looks and stylish design is enough to make you ignore that. The P’9522 reminds me of a futuristic but minimalist design, which simply takes my breath away. It would go on sale from November 2008 and would be available all over the world at specialty boutiques. The P’9522 costs 600 Euros.

Via: LesMobiles

Tesla to launch electric luxury sedans

It is no more chic to own a car that guzzles gallons of diesel and petrol. Instead, an electric car is green, cool and of course, environmentally friendly. However, most of us wouldn’t want to drive an EV that has either 3 wheels or looks small enough to be used only in an urban setting. The Tesla is soon going to launch luxury sedans that can put any gas-guzzling monster to shame while it zooms on the highways. The electric sedans would have a huge market among the uber-rich who are also environmentally conscious and care to do something about mother earth. The luxury sedans will run on lithium-ion battery pack and each charge would give 240 miles and, of course, an exceptional performance. These awesome cars are going to be available by 2010 and cost $60,000.

Limited Edition Alchemy Vermeil Pen is mightier with two heads

We all are aware of the fame adage “The pen is mightier than the sword”. And Visconti has come up with a mightier version that can help you win the war of words and change the world by penning down your thoughts with the dual-end pen! Limited Edition Alchemy Vermeil with two nibs allows you to add more color to your words. Along with two different colors, you can also add a dash of luxury as this exclusive two-headed pen is festooned with an 18 carat gold and sterling silver trimming. These precious metals are designed to symbolize the philosophical elements of the Alchemy on its red hot body. A pen worth $5,500 (€3,752) can only be used to sign million dollar deals. Also, the other half can be filled with red ink so that the same rich dude can confess his love on a personal note to the most precious woman of his life.

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Henk launches limited edition gold and palladium coated suitcases

The next time you plan to visit Avenue des Champs Elysees in Paris or Monte Carlo for that F1 rally, you would definitely not want to carry a boring old suitcase with you. In fact, most people already would have bought expensive suitcases that not only look great but also add a little bit of glamor to their personalities. In such a situation, you would need something really chic and stylish, like the exotic leather suitcases by Henk. The company recently launched a limited edition of their signature Travelfriend suitcases, which have been built to perfection by experienced craftsmen.

Thea from Fraser Yachts sails out for $8.5 million

With the number of luxurious yachts surfacing over the blue waters, it won’t be long before the remaining 70% of the watery part of our globe also screams of traffic congestion. The latest luxurious entrant is the Thea. Aptly named, this goddess (Thea is Greek for goddess) yacht from Fraser Yachts is up in the market for a wicked price of €5,900,000 ($8.5 million). Originally launched in 1968 as Donapila II, this timeless yacht is again being fine-tuned to keep up with its market’s demand. Large enough, this gorgeous sailing vessel has room for smaller siblings like jet-ski and speed boat on the upper deck. Spreading out with generous space for lazing, lounging and relaxing under the sun during the day and stars by night, the Thea seems to be the ultimate solution for a lavish vacation.

Limited Edition NeKo LUX pure gold Keyboard to dole out golden notes

If you’ve got a musical thumb, then try your luck at the Gold Rush Beat Competition scheduled for the 24th and 25th October at the Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival. Hosted by Open Labs, the winner of this aptly named competition is bound to receive a 5th Anniversary Limited Edition NeKo LUX. Encased in a 24 carat gold chassis, this musical instrument is a must=have for those born with a silver spoon and music-enriched fingers. Supposed to be the most expensive instrument from the company till date, this gilded keyboard sports chrome-plated end bells. Housing 76 keys, this instrument also packs in noteworthy features like 4GB RAM, USB connectivity, Blu-ray DVD/CD Burner and 100,000 preset sounds, along with a V4 software library as well as 5th Anniversary Special Sound Libraries. Only 24 such Midas-touched keyboards flaunting a harmonious tag of $24,000 will be shipped.

Garmin's diamond studded GPS devices make navigation a blingy affair

Loads of functionality can be a calling for men, but if one has to woo women, they have to make the precious rock tailgate their products. Garmin grasped this need pretty well and dressed its Nuvi 250 GPS navigation systems with the bling of diamonds. The Light Rose Diamond Edition could make many women weak in their knees, for resisting pink with diamonds is little too much to ask for. Three rows of this expensive stone line up on the frame of the GPS device. The Black Diamond Edition doesn’t look less classy, and when lying atop your dashboard in the car, the jazz of black lacquer and diamonds could easily steal attention from many. Keeping it less glittery, the Style Edition features red, black and white rimmed navigation devices.

Nokia BMW video phone concept wows us

There is something really funny about technology, especially for those who can afford anything under the sun. However, technology has not always given us everything we ever wanted. For instance, we still don’t have a car that turns into a helicopter when we need. And we also don’t have a cellphone that could be used as a telescope to spy on our neighbors. However, a designer has created a concept for the Nokia that could very well be the BMW of cellphones. He calls it the Nokia BMW Video Phone.

Top 12 luxury submarines to plunge in oceanic world

We have already soared to newer heights with our list of luxurious aircraft interiors. Now it’s time to descend and submerge in an array of luxurious water vehicles that can take you close to the ocean floor. Care to glide along with the seals, dolphins or sea turtles or dare to tease a shark or chase a whale? Pushing aside the swanky yachts and sizeable boats, luxurious submarine are making waves in the world of the Rich and Famous. Allowing you to explore the abyssal world of marvelous depths, these underwater vehicles can take you deeper than you can imagine. Here is a list of submarines that will transport you to the spectacular, unfathomable ocean realm.

The Shower Lamp creates a luminous bathing experience

If you had wanted a luxurious bathroom with a great shower, look no further. The Shower Lamp by Christina Rubinetterie is an elegant and stylish example of how an innovation can change the way our bathrooms look and feel. The Shower Lamp combines the sophistication of LED lights and a chic showerhead to bring you a shower system that combines water and light. The soft but vibrant colors merge with the water flow to create a luminous stream of shower. When you are using the Shower Lamp, you could choose to be lost in ruminations surrounded by a psychedelic atmosphere.

Latest from Lee J. Rowland - A luxurious boardroom table

Sometimes it becomes necessary for us to refurbish our offices and though this isn’t an issue, refurbishing to create a unique and tasteful image about your company becomes an issue. In such circumstances, you will need to get yourself an interior decorator and of course someone who designs artful and elegant pieces of furniture. Talking about elegant pieces of furniture, the best way to create a sophisticated image is to bring a really chic and swank table to your office. Eminent designer Lee J. Rowland has designed the RABOBANK Boardroom table, which at the first-look seems like an artist’s dream.

Held and supported by five pillars, the table can come in any color or shade. This elegantly designed boardroom table is not only chic but also unique. The tables are made of polyester resin and chromed steel. Measuring 4500mm x 800mm, it takes up quite a lot of space. The table weighs 650kg and will surely impress any clients that may happen to see this snazzy piece of furniture. The Boardroom table costs $68,188.

Thank you Lee!

Parmigiani's limited edition Bugatti Faubourg watch for $233,900

Time and again we have seen magnificent car-themed timepieces that don’t fail to live up to the expectations of car enthusiasts. Even those who cannot afford such high-end vehicles can at least soothe their craving by strapping on such watches. Fast cars and ongoing time fit like a hand in glove, as you can keep tabs on how fast you are going by glancing at the time measurement device. Today it’s time to take a look at the latest edition of the Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti that carries a weighty price tag of $233,900. Once again, Bugatti from the auto world, Hermes from the haute-couture arena and Parmigiani, the distinguished Swiss watch maker, have come under one roof (or rather one dial), this time to honor Bugatti’s new Veyron Faubourg Par Hermes car. Sporting an unusual off-center face, it becomes very convenient for the driver to glance at the moving hands of the watch, akin to the moving hand of the speedometer on the car’s dashboard. The wearer doesn’t need to take his hands off the wheel while driving to read the time. Presented in 18-carat rose or brushed white gold version, it fixes firmly on your wrist with the Hermes leather strap. Its exclusivity is raised by limiting it to 20 pieces only.
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Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers on auction, Manolo Blahniks out

If you are not satisfied with your Manolo Blahniks and other designer shoes, you must try something more exclusive like Judy Garland’s Arabian ruby slippers. This could very well be the best red shoes to dance the blues, as David Bowie might put it. Judy, who played Dorothy Gale and wore the red ruby shoes, has got all the actresses in a tizzy even to this day. There really is something very glamorous about the classical Hollywood era, when everything had to be as opulent and classy as possible. Minimalism was something that was best avoided and the stars reeked of class and richness. The studded and jeweled pair of shoes might be the most exclusive to go on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York. The lure of the witchy ruby shoes has been really strong even after 7 decades, we must say. If you are considering buying the ruby shoes, you must also know that the money will go to charity. Fink estimates that each of the 5 pairs designed by Adrian Greenberg of MGM studios and worn by Judy garland in the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ may fetch $1000 and more.

GoldStriker’s 24ct Gold Bike to Celebrate Your Riches

For the uber-rich bike-lover nothing less than a custom made gold bike could do justice to the immense wealth you own. The bike featured here is the very first creation from GoldStriker’s co-founder Stuart Hughes called, “24ct gold Hutch Prostar”. The pimped ride is entirely done in 24ct gold and is also billed as the most expensive BMX the world has seen. Though the very creation featured here was sold off back in 2002 when it was created to some sports manufacturer who wished to remain anonymous. But, the update is you can get one commissioned for yourself for about $12,378. Biking on this gold bike will give you a real high.

Boucheron titivates Vertu for its 150th anniversary

After almost two years, Boucheron has allowed the wild yet majestic snakes to abandon Vertu and slither away into their burrows. To commemorate their 150th anniversary, the renowned Parisian jeweler has once again come up with a novel as well as bejeweled dressing for Vertu. Precious stones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires still dominate the cellphone, but with a twist. The ornamented charms on Vertu are detachable and can be used to add glamor to your neckline. In case you miss out on the necklace while stepping out for a party, simply wear the dazzling Vertu charm to make heads turn.

Alien Table - Coffee with extraterrestrials or earthlings?

On their last visit, the aliens might have missed your house, but this time be sure to welcome them in to your living room for a cuppa coffee on the Alien themed coffee table. Inspired by the famous, not-to-be-missed, Alien flick, this out-of-the-world table has been exclusively handcrafted from selected used car and bike parts, tools and other recycled metal components. This renders individuality with a green essence. Standing tall at 32 inches, the Crouching Position alien seems to be more cultured than the Emerging from Alien Egg. The latter seems to appear creepier. However if such extra-terrestrial stuff captivates your senses then you can place a cup of coffee on the glass top of these Alien tables for £499 ($1000).

Freaky Sunglasses That Can Leave you bankrupt

EBay can sometimes shock you to the limit where you are relieved of your sanity. You won’t believe that the pair of sunglasses you see above are tagged at a staggering starting bid of $173,000 on the website. Rich blokes can sometimes spend money erratically but, I bet you that no one would prefer going bankrupt for a mere pair of sunglasses that once belonged to some ’80s-era employee from Microsoft. It was a time in which saw Microsoft considerable growth thus the sunglasses must have belonged to some intellect, but even that isn’t the reason why they are priced so heftily. It is believed that these employee-specific sunglasses are the only ones left from the entire lot. A whiff of exclusivity and there goes your wealth, but the idea doesn’t impress me much! More images after the jump.

The Ideal Wheel for an Expensive Car

Carbon Fiber is much favored by the experts that tout aero-dynamism as the best bet to cut air faster. The problem with using this material is the high manufacturing cost and thus it is used only on high-priced cars. The first all-carbon fiber wheel would therefore be ideal for people who don’t really care about the price at which it is being sold in the market. Introduced by Weds, a Japanese after-market company, the unique wheel would assist the car in cutting down on weight and thus gaining in speed. The entire set of wheels costs $12,000 and weighs just 24.4 lbs. When you consider the usual weight of a commuter, it would be brought down by 39.6 lbs. What is to be seen is how these wheels perform on the road, for I haven’t heard of any major carmaker employing this technique on the production floor. I believe Jay Leno must have heard about it, so we would soon have the exact performance details, but as of now, let the rich lionize their wheels for the mere want of rarity.

via Inventorspot

Ralph Lauren's Love perfume for the well-heeled woman

The UK has been seeing a declined consumer spending lately, and many high-end brands have resorted to discounts and such other offers to attract customers. However, one couldn’t really bother about all the economic wisdom and start saving up, right? In order to prove our chicness and decadence, we would need to spend more, especially when people start to scrimp. With this in mind, Ralph Lauren is going to launch a “super premium” perfume called Love. Love comes in a gold-plated bottle and is targeted at women 25 and older who can afford to spend till it is obscene.
The Love perfume may cost nearly $3540 and could be one of the most expensive perfumes ever. This little bottle of god may help you smell like a million dollars and protect you from the economic travails in a fragrant aura built around you. Love would be available in Harrods in October this year. If this weren’t enough, Ralph Lauren is also going to launch the hugely popular Notorious perfume in the UK. French model Laetitia Casta would grace the promotional posters, and this perfume could very well be the best scent to wear on Christmas night.

Via: MarketingWeek

SX02 Flight Simulator with surround screen

Scientists simulate almost everything when it comes to developing precision personified products. Out of that crop of simulators, the one that fascinates me the most is flight simulators. You just cannot wait to feel like a pilot tackling all problems on board. Before I swing more with my fascination, I’ll prefer coming back to normality here for the SX02 Flight Simulator that gave me wings costs a whopping $9,500. The SX02 is one of the best flight simulators I have ever come across. Not just for the hefty pricing, it has certain traits which haven’t been spoken of before. Surround sound is a regular feature with top simulators but only a few come with surround screens to keep you totally engrossed.

Gallery: SX02 Flight Simulator