Belgian fashion label AF Vandevorst collaborated with Diarough/UNI-Design, an Antwerp-based diamond company, to create a pair of diamond ankle boots valued at $3,188,000 million. The calfskin boots, which come in size 39 (European) are studded with 38,883 natural fancy colored diamonds, 4,783 grams of gold and all the process from creation to manufacturing took over 30,000 hours. Unveiled during the Business Of Design Week in Hong Kong in
Parisian luxury label Hermès, well known for crafting high quality and exclusive items, has unveiled a set of luxurious desk accessories. Part of Hermes’ Surprise section the collection is crafted from matte alligator leather and includes a vertical folder, mail tray, desk blotter and a pencil holder. Available for purchase at Hermès online store, as … Read more
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house established a new world record in Paris at auction for a Jaguar D-Type, which sold for a staggering €3,696,000 (Approx. $5,066,136USD). Chassis XKD 520, which boasts an extensive early racing history, was purchased new by Bob Stillwell, an Australian racecar driver who raced the car with … Read more
Shi Cheng, dubbed “Lion City” is a submerged metropolis sitting 26 meters to 40 meters below the Qiandao Lake ( Thousand Island Lake) located in Chun’an County, Zhejiang, China. In 1959 the Lion City has been submerged under Qiandao Lake by the Chinese government for the construction of the Xin’an River Hydropower Station. From Wikipedia: … Read more
Maserati has officially entered the 100th year of its history, and has a whole list of events planned to mark the milestone. The Italian automaker is also releasing an official centennial book called “Maserati – A Century of History”. “A project of high level meant to commemorate 100 years of Maserati, this work covers the … Read more
Swiss manufacturer Maurice Lacroix has started unveiling details about their upcoming Baselworld 2014 timepieces. This stunning watch seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with sporty design elements, featuring a 48mm case available in stainless steel or sleek black PVD-coated steel. The dial is elegantly black, accentuated with vibrant red or striking yellow highlights (introducing yellow as a … Read more
