Baccarat Rouge 540, A Legendary Perfume And Bottle

A Bespoke Work of Art – French crystal maker Baccarat has announced the launch of Rouge 540, a new limited-edition perfume celebrating the brand’s 250th anniversary. Drawing inspiration from Baccarat’s legendary diamond cut, the bottle design for Rouge 540 dates back to the 1940s and was created by Georges Chevalier. The name Rouge 540 also … Read more

Philippe Starck X Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Nature 2006

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Louis Roederer, the famed Champagne house has launched a Brut Nature Champagne from the 2006 vintage in collaboration with designer Philippe Starck.

‘The theme of the bottle of Brut Nature 2006 is really related to its contents,’ explains Philippe Starck on the design,‘and the contents were so potent that I decided to design a bottle that was stripped of any superfluous embellishment.’

The bubbly is packed in a simple box with a charming handwritten label designed by Starck. Watch the video below to see the inspiration for the Brut Nature 2006 label.

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Corvette Z06 1,000 HP by Hennessey Performance

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Well if the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 wasn’t powerful enough, the guys from Hennessey Performance have come with an impressive upgrade, from about 750 to 1,000 horsepower. According to the tuner, key components include forged pistons and rods, a custom-built HPE camshaft and ported cylinder heads on the Z06’s 6.2-liter supercharged V8. At the exterior and interior modifications are limited to mainly aesthetic items. With its recommended $78,995 price tag,

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Mercedes-Benz Cork Surfboard for Garrett McNamara

Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Corticeira Amorim and Polen Surfboards to develop two innovative surfboards as part of the MBoard project. Designed for world-renowned Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara, the first surfboard is crafted entirely from Portuguese cork and has already been delivered to McNamara. The second board, currently in production, is being made from a … Read more

Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph

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SIHH 2015 preview… Inspired by the instrument panel of Ralph Lauren’s legendary 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, the American fashion designer introduces the Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph. The watch features a 44.8mm round brushed stainless steel case with fixed bezel and six exposed screws; It has a convex AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back, and it is water resistant to 50 meters. The dial is matte black, with an elm burl disc separating the

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The 10 Most Beautiful Islands in the Word 2014

Pure white sand, clear turquoise waters… Do you wonder what are the most beautiful islands in the world for 2014? For the second year in a row, Ambergris Caye, has been named the most beautiful island in the world by TripAdvisor readers. Check out below the world’s top 10 most stunning islands in the world … Read more