Casino Royale by Ian Fleming, the First Edition is truly a collector’s item. This first printing copy, one of only 4,728 copies published by Jonathan Cape in April 1953 in the UK, is now on sale for £50,000 ($78,000). “This is a very good/near fine condition book with only some foxing to the page edge … Read more
Swiss watchmaker Romain Jerome has unveiled the Liberty-DNA watch, a new timepiece to mark the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Limited to only 125 pieces, the Romain Jerome Liberty DNA watch will be priced at $14,900. “Loyal to the aesthetic of the Statue of Liberty, the bronze bezel of this 125-piece limited-edition timepiece … Read more
Supermodel Joan Smalls stars in the new Mercedes-Benz Spring/Summer 2013 ad campaign shot by legendary photographer Mario Testino. Dressed in vintage Thierry Mugler, topped with a towering Mohican, the Puerto Rican beauty reveals the new CLS Shooting Brake soundtracked by Trenemøller’s Vamp. “Conspicuously draped things, the most beautiful they say, kept in an underground warehouse, … Read more
Renowned luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet has unveiled an exclusive chronograph honoring football icon Leo Messi, the Royal Oak Leo Messi Limited Edition. Leo Messi, who became a brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet in 2010, now has his own exclusive timepiece from the esteemed watchmaker. “In football as in watchmaking, talent and elegance mean … Read more
Space Invaders – French retailer Colette has unveiled a limited-edition timepiece in partnership with Swiss watchmaker Romain Jerome (RJ). As the brand states: “An authentic homage to late 20th century pop culture, the SPACE INVADERS are true generational icons. Since their first landing on our planet in 1978, the SPACE INVADERS have colonised our world … Read more
Fashion house Versace will unveil its new Atelier Jewelry collection on July 1 at the Ritz Paris during its couture show. The exclusive range features 16 hand-sculpted rings crafted with precious stones, including diamonds, yellow diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, amethysts, aquamarines, and citrine. “As a designer and a collector of fine jewelry, I have always wanted … Read more
