Momist : Luxury Guide

Oribe Royal Blowout

2009-11-14T15:46:00.002-05:00

Oribe Royal Blowout is mind-blowing, ultra-lightweight mist that smoothes even the worst-behaved mop while speeding drying time. It also repairs split ends, nourishes, softens and strengthens the hair, giving it healthy body and shine. Simply revolutionary. (5.9oz.)

Spray on damp hair from mid-shaft to ends; go section by section to blow even smoother and straighter.

UV Protection for Hair. Color Safe.

D'Crossier Cigars

2009-11-14T15:41:00.002-05:00

Taste in cigars, as in all things, is largely a matter of personal preference; quality, on the other hand, can be held to measurable standards. The D'crossier brand embodies excellence, crafted using a time-honoured family recipe that dates back to the nineteenth century

Andrea Andújar jewellery line

2009-11-14T15:37:00.002-05:00

Andrea Andújar is a distinctive jewellery line based in Spain from mother and daughter duo, Elena and Andrea. They travel extensively to get inspiration and to purchase materials, stones and fabrics from different places around the world. The handmade pieces are exquisitely detailed and present unusual and highly creative combinations of materials such as semi precious stones, gemstones, pearls and leather. They both have extensive experience designing beautifully crafted jewellery pieces for leading premium labels and boutiques.

Sterling Silver Minaudieres

2009-11-02T04:54:00.002-05:00

Tamlin & The Fall's debut capsule collection, The Space Between, joins silver, leather, hammered-chain, and feathers into a trio of sculptural clutches for the edgy, sensuous woman. Crafted to last a hundred years and designed to endure a thousand seasons, this quintessential trilogy is distilled from nature’s most enduring forms: the egg, the crystal and the shell. The egg has a dimensional
fissure that cracks open to reveal an alligator-lined interior. The crystal is a sculptural gem mined to fit in your palm. The shell boldly embraces the hand like the guard on a fencing sabre. The interpretation of these shapes emerges as a group of palm-sized couture objects, each made with over a pound of precious metal. Timeless in form, function, and matter, the minaudieres speak a refreshingly modern
language. This design collaboration between Tamlin & The Fall founder Jessamee Sanders and fellow designer Elise Ballegeer is thoroughly American in its inception. The work is conceived in a studio in upstate New York, and materializes at the hands of the finest artisans in New York City. Sanders and Ballegeer have created a signature line that is both restrained and indulgent. With an aesthetic they dub decorative minimalism, jewelry, sculpture, fashion, and natural form come together as one. The result is functional art of exceptional beauty—polished, and with a hint of mystery…

Limited Edition Experiences

2009-11-02T02:23:00.002-05:00

Limited Edition Experiences, a program that brings together the world’s most innovative fashion houses to create retail experiences of unique inventiveness will launch in the Miami Design District on November 30th for a limited time. The program will gather together some of the world’s most sought-after designers, including Fendi; Proenza Schouler; Duncan Quinn; Jessica Trosman; Christian Dior Homme; L’Eclaireur; Stubbs and Wootton; Pharrell William’s Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream; Katherine Fleming; Maia N.; Cynthia Rowley; Neon Monster; and others, to present limited edition merchandise as well as radically innovative programming and environments that reflect their creative viewpoints. In addition, Gucci will launch the second installment of ICON-TEMPORARY, a flash sneaker store that will debut later this month in New York. For this unique retail experience, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini has collaborated with award-winning musical artist Mark Ronson on the design of a limited edition collection of Gucci Ronson sneakers. After Miami, Gucci ICON-TEMPORARY will move on to London and Tokyo. A combination of individual free-standing stores of a limited duration (in some cases, through April 2010); unique cultural programming; public lectures by designers at DASH (Design and Architectural Senior High School); and a multi-brand environment, the F Factory; Limited Edition Experiences will re-invigorate the shopping experience. Limited Edition Experiences will also include programming and events by permanent Miami Design District businesses, including Marni, Tomas Maier, Y3, En Avance and Christian Louboutin (opening November 2009); design companies Vitra, Driade, Luminaire, Poliform, Holly Hunt and Poltrona Frau and others; and the most lauded restaurants in Miami, among them Senora Martinez, Michael’s Genuine and Fratelli Lyon. The program was created for Dacra, the owner of more than 80% of the 18-square block Miami Design District, by Susan Ainsworth of Ainsworth Associates.

The program will launch on November 30th, the day preceding the opening of Design Miami/, the pre-eminent forum for the presentation of limited edition and collectible design, which attracts more than 20,000 collectors to the Miami Design District throughout the first week of December, and will continue through the spring of 2010.

Sea Pure Natural Skincare Collection

2009-10-25T14:24:00.002-04:00

H20 Plus have launched a brand new line called Sea Pure Natural Skincare Collection. The line will include Sea Pure Natural Skincare gift kits exclusively available for the holiday season. The kit contains a Creamy Facial Cleanser, Deep Moisture Cream and Perfecting Eye Cream. These 100% all-natural formulas are enriched with an exclusive youth-renewing science that helps boost the body’s sirtuin levels to naturally stimulate skin cell regeneration. Blended with marine botanicals, shea nut butter and sunflower oil, this rejuvenating collection helps smooth the look of fine lines and deflects daily free radical damage. H20 Plus is an innovative, sea-derived skincare brand. Using the finest, marine-sourced nutrients, each formula contains carefully cultivated marine botanicals, pure plant extracts and sea-mineral complexes. By pairing unique marine-rich ingredients with innovative technology, H20 Plus provides an equilibrium between nature and science!

Royal Copenhagen White Classics

2009-10-25T14:20:00.002-04:00

White Classics look great on their own or can be mixed and matched with other Royal Copenhagen collections. Royal Copenhagen's contemporary Royal Whites are modern reproductions of traditional Royal Copenhagen figurines. 30-50% off retail price.

The Blackberry Royal Blue Edition

2009-10-25T14:18:00.002-04:00

The Blackberry Royal Blue Edition.

The Blackberry Bold just got bluer. Already one of the worlds most established handsets but now with its own unique statement amongst the elite. Being a huge blues fan Republica Designer Katherine took full ownership in the design of this handset in being geared towards Everton Football Club.The wonderful arrangement of VS1 diamonds surround the spectacular sapphire dressings which accommodate the year 1878 which was the birth of Everton F.C. , to then be furnished by hand in luxurious blue Python skin by Italy’s most respected Artisan simply give this handset a more arresting finish.

Available from www.republica-fashion.com £5,995

Balmain Punk suede studded bag

2009-10-21T00:32:00.003-04:00

Balmain gives this black suede leather shoulder bag hard-hitting edge with 1,200 hand-placed mixed metallic spike embellishments. Carry this bold statement accessory with a strong lined jacket and slim-fit pants to embody this season's tough-luxe looks

Flavor of the Tropics

2009-10-21T00:32:00.002-04:00

Absolut launched a new limited edition vodka called Flavor of the Tropics. The new product will be available in the global duty-free channel only. It will be released in Europe and the USA in January 2010 and in other countries - in February.

The novelty features the mix of orange, mango, lychee, melon, and berries flavours. The special collector's bottle is decorated with bright orange and deep red highlights.

Jean-Marie Massaud Archibald Armchair

2009-10-21T00:31:00.002-04:00

The enveloping design is exalted by the free play of folds that the leather creates across all of the internal part of the backrest, making it pleasantly undulating. The precious contrasting stitching along the seams and on the external surfaces of the upholstery creates a refined elegance.

The frame of the backrest and seat is in steel with polyurethane foam padding, moulded, expanded and shaped with polyester wadding in the zones where more comfort is needed.

Springiness is obtained from elastic belts and the base is made up of four feet in cast aluminium and tubular steel frame with a gunmetal grey finishing. The upholstery of the shell is in Pelle Frau leather

Alfra Vico Marino 52

2009-10-21T00:27:00.002-04:00

Alfra Vico Marino 52 is a new luxury Yacht by Barrett Prelogar and Franco Marino Cagnina . The yacht features a projectile anchor, convertible exterior lounge-sofas/daybeds and fully computer-controlled helm station.

Marni macaroons

2009-10-21T00:24:00.002-04:00

Marni has teamed up with Ladurée to create an exclusive collection of macaroons. Consuelo Castiglioni, designed these boxes that incorporates polka dots and a gold flower.

Ladurée’s pastry chef Philippe Andrieu, adorned the macaroons with a gold leaf.

Available as of December 1st, 2009 and for a limited-time only.

Christian Dior second generation phone

2009-10-21T00:20:00.003-04:00

Christian Dior has announced the release of the second generation of their luxury for December 2009. The line offers additional models that are gold plated and black PVD coated with encrusted sapphire crystals. Available through special order only, — the Zelie with a red casing and the Zenaide in white — will cost around $7,900.00 and $13,400.00 respectively.

SUMO

2009-10-21T00:18:00.002-04:00

The biggest, most lavish book production of the 20th century is back!

An homage to one of the 20th century’s most influential photographers

SUMO was a titanic book in every respect: a 480-page tribute to one of the 20th century's most influential, intriguing and controversial photographers, it broke records for weight, dimensions, and resale price.

Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega

2009-10-21T00:10:00.002-04:00

Viktor & Rolf have launch of Eau Mega.

The multi-faceted scent combines violet, basil and pear with peony and jasmine.

"A new super heroine is born. Touched by Eau Mega she becomes the best at what she is good at. Transforming reality into her own universe of beauty and glamour she 'Megafies' the World." Viktor & Rolf.

Shanghai Tang Little Lanterns

2009-10-16T17:46:00.002-04:00

Shanghai Tang has announced a new baby collection entitled Little Lanterns. The Little Lantern collection is inspired by the Lantern Festival that takes place in China each year when children go out at night to temples carrying paper lanterns. The festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year and has been a celebration of families since ancient times.

Shanghai Tang’s Little Lantern collection consists of photo frames, photo albums, gift sets, baby blankets and accompanying baby clothes.

Jaeger-LeCoultre iPhone application

2009-10-16T17:42:00.003-04:00

Jaeger-LeCoultre has announced their iPhone application, the first ever iPhone watch making school. This will enable the customer to live the Jaeger-LeCoultre experience, to deeply understand and share the concept of "real watch" and of course, thanks to the dictionary of horology, all the technical words will be now familiar to you!

Dalmore £10,000 Malt Whisky

2009-10-16T17:34:00.002-04:00

Dalmore released a rare 1951-vintage single malt whisky with a RSP of £10,000 per bottle.

Only 12 decanters of the Sirius expression from premium whisky brand The Dalmore will be produced. Sirius will only be available to private buyers and through a limited network of World Duty Free (WDF) stores.

“The international market for high-end luxury products which have an investment value is buoyant - and the finest whiskies are playing an increasingly dominant role in this sector,” says The Dalmore’s Brand Director, David Robertson.

“Our partnership with World Duty Free allows us to reach an elite group of investors and whisky aficionados across the globe. We will be focusing on key target markets in Taiwan, USA and France.”

Sirius will be launched in the flagship WDF store at Heathrow Terminal 5. Nigel Sandals, Category Buying Manager for Liquor at WDF, adds: “Our customer base contains some of the most knowledgeable investors in spirits in the world.

“Being able to offer the absolute best-quality luxury goods is a very strong incentive for buyers to use travel retail and World Duty Free - as they would a specialist retailer - to get exceptional value and to see a real return on their investment.”

The Dalmore’s 1951 Sirius Vintage is a single-cask, single malt whisky, with a cask strength of 45%.

The Dalmore Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, says: “Distinguished and elegant, age has gracefully finessed this brilliant expression. Sirius is, quite simply, one of the world’s most perfect whiskies.”

Lambretta Bicicletta Li126

2009-10-16T17:32:00.001-04:00

The retro-chic Lambretta brand has entered a new era with the launch of the world’s first Lambretta Bicicletta, the limited edition Li126, brought to you by Fisher Outdoor Leisure. Modelled on the cult Lambretta scooter of the mod era, the Li126 (RRP £599) is a ‘city cruiser’ for men and women who appreciate style and design. It will be launched to the public at the London Cycle Show 2009 at Earls Court, 8-11 October.

LAM DETAIL_8The Lambretta Bicicletta reflects the Lambretta’s vintage styling but with a modern twist. The colours and the chrome finish have been painstakingly matched and the Lambretta badge and logo have been carefully incorporated into the design. Every one of the 500 limited edition models is individually numbered and comes with its own certificate of authenticity.

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Lambretta scooter became a symbol of youth, independence and rebellion and was embraced by the mod culture. It is therefore fitting that number 1 of this limited edition model was presented to Paul Weller, the ‘modfather’.

The Book of Conversations

2009-10-16T17:30:00.003-04:00

The Book of Conversations includes photographers Rankin, Julia Fullerton-Batten, Guido Argentini and Andreas Smetana. Mark Porter, Creative Director of The Guardian, James Sommerville, Co-founder of The Attik, Illustrators Aardman Animations (Creators of Wallace & Gromit), eBoy, Faiyaz Jafri, and Gary Taxali. And many creatives from Advertising Agencies around the world: Weiden+Kennedy, The Glue Society Sydney, TBWA, Madre Buenos Aires, Strawberry Frog New York and JWT Tokyo.

The Book of Conversations is a collection of questions, each one a conversation starter. It’s the intrigue of exploring someone and discovering what lies beneath. Some questions are deep, some trivial and some you will never forget.

However, just words were not enough. Images provoke people in ways that words sometimes can’t. 120 artists, graphic designers, creative directors, art directors, photographers, illustrators and animators were approached and were each given a question.

Their task was to provoke this question with an image. The image could make the reader cry, shout, laugh or think. But most importantly, it should get them to talk.

Along with the support from all the contributors, part of the proceeds from this book will go towards benefiting three children’s charities. Warchild.org, globalfundforchildren.org and soschildrensvillages.org.uk.

Jetsetter

2009-10-16T17:25:00.005-04:00

Jetsetter is a new flash-sale website that sells upscale travel experiences hand-selected by world travelers at prices not available to the general public. The site provides much-needed alternative to a stale online travel category consumed by sameness and commoditization. With editorial copy that is honest, pithy and refreshingly personal, Jetsetter opens the door to destinations, hotels and encounters previously available only to the most in-the-know travelers, at prices not available anywhere else. The site includes a range of first-person accounts, blogs and photography, bringing each experience to life on the screen.

Alexander Amosu diamond encrusted blackberry

2009-10-16T17:23:00.003-04:00

Alexander Amosu has announced the world most expensive diamond encrusted blackberry. It took 350 hours of painstaking craftsmanship in solid 18 carat yellow gold, encrusted with 4,459 brilliant cut diamonds (weighing 28.43 carats).

The handset is personalised with your name or company logo and comes with a 24 hour global concierge service focused on 'accessing the inaccessible'

The handset cost £125,000 and has already been sold to a client in the Middle East. Only 3 diamond encrusted blackberry will ever be made!

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Care Collection

2009-10-16T16:38:00.001-04:00

Weleda have launched a brand new body care line called Pomegranate Regenerating Body Care that includes a hand cream ($12.50), body wash ($18) and body oil ($28). Created to rejuvenate and restore radiance to aging skin, this regenerating body care line is blended with antioxidant-rich organic pomegranate seed oil from Turkey to enhance your skin’s natural vibrancy.

They also have Pomegranate gift kits and travel kits available through the holiday season.

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2009-09-01T14:22:00.001-04:00

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