A one-of-a-kind Darth Vader mask—crafted from 15 kg (33 pounds) of pure 24k gold—launches in Japan next week for 154 million yen (about $1.4 million USD). This dazzling sculpture celebrates the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope and Ginza Tanaka’s 125th year as Japan’s premier jeweler. The Force must be extra strong with … Read more
A super rare 1954 BMW RS 54 is hitting RM Sotheby’s upcoming Villa Erba sale on May 27, 2017. The RS 54 is a masterpiece of engineering, is powered by a 45 hp, 500-cc DOHC horizontally opposed two-cylinder engine, driven by transverse shafts and conical gears. Only 24 examples were produced by BMW in the … Read more
Considered a member of the Chanel family, Pharrell Williams stars in a short clip for the French luxury house to promote the new it-bag – Chanel Gabrielle bag. Shot by director Antoine Carlier, the musician approaches an empty concert hall, does a balancing act and turns it into his playground. The American rapper just made Chanel … Read more
Say hello to Tomoto, a custom motorcycle created by British designer Tom Dixon in collaboration with Moto Guzzi and renowned customiser Stefano Venier. Unveiled during the Milan design week, the eye-catching bike features patterned aluminium rims, bespoke Pirelli tyres, gas tank bearing the inscriptions “Guzzi” and “Tomoto” and a signature lamp for a headlight.It joins … Read more
Fine living – Automobili Lamborghini unveiled at the Salone del Mobile 2017 in Milan, a gorgeous collection of furniture designed by Karim Rashid and produced by Riva 1920. “I was greatly inspired visiting Riva1920 and Lamborghini headquarters / factories.” said Karim Rashid. “Seeing state of the art robotics combined meticulously with hand craftsmanship really shaped … Read more
The classic reinterpreted – Austrian engineering firm Kreisel Electric teamed up with EVEX and introduced a classic Porsche on the outside, with eco-friendly propulsion, the Kreisel EVEX Porsche 910e. Under the body lies a 53-kWh lithium-ion battery, connected to a 490 horsepower electric motor, which powers the car to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds … Read more
