Patek, One of the World's Greatest Watch Models Ever Created

The Patek Phillipe is an extraordinarily fine and rare 18K rose gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases and baton numerals from 1960. Being made by one of the world's most dignified watchmakers is one of several elements which allows the Patek to be one of the worlds most valuable timepieces. The Patek Philippe was expected to fetch a record price estimated at $880,000 - $1.3 million at Christies Important Watches sale in Geneva on May 11th.

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Ferrari Opens Shop in the UK!

Luxury car brand, Ferrari, opened its first store in the heart of London's fashionable Mayfair on Regent street last week. Customers are able to purchase anything in the store from men and womenswear, clothing accessories, model toys, leather items, along with bags and small goods. The store's highlight feature is its centerpiece which is a replica formula 1 race car.

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The Newton Coffee Table

The Newton Table was designed to discover the hidden potential of molded plywood. By employing 3D design software and 5-axis mills to create newly possible forms with the material has enabled designer Karl Anersson to create artifacts that would not have been commercially possible ten years ago. Annerson's focus is to make quality furniture that will encourage patrons to own their furniture for a long time.


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Clayton I-House Starting at $93,300

Even though the concept of prefabricated homes never fully broke through to the mass market of potential home owners, contemporary architects and designers alike belonging to one of America's largest mobile home and housing manufacturers, persist on being obsessed over the idea of prefabricated homes or houses shipped in pieces, then constructed by the owner. The I-House, created by Clayton, was inspired by the visual designs of Swedish furniture retailer IKEA.
Standout features:

• Equipped with solar roof panels
• Tank less hot water heater
• Zero emission insulation

Manufacturers of the I-House also claimed that the I-House's most valuable standout feature is its energy efficiency, if operated correctly, the house can run on $1.00 a day.


More info a photos: I-House

Limited-Edition Sandals from Christian Louboutin

Parisian shoemaker Christian Louboutin could quickly change the top priority for few with these limited-edition "Rhodita" sandals. While shelling out $895 for a pair of strappy, sky-high heels may be a bit pricey for some, few may consider the purchase behind these red-bottomed soles to be worthy. Because all of the proceeds will benefit the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) conservation. If you're one of the few, it's highly suggested you snag a pair swiftly. There are only 50 available.
To purchase, visit: Footcandy
For more information on Golden Triangle: Golden Triangle

"HOME" the Limited Edition T-shirt by Gucci

Gucci recently announced their support for HOME, the unique cinematic environmental film directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, produced by Luc Besson and funded by Gucci parent company the PPR group. In honor or the film, Gucci designed a special, limited edition t-shirt, which will go on sale in select Gucci stores worldwide and on Gucci.com beginning May 25th. Gucci's creative designer, Frida Giannini has designed the t-shirt using 100% organic cotton and natural dyes in recyclable packagin, to intensify the message of sustainability. The t-shirt features HOME's official logo and has intigrated Gucci's iconic "GG" symbol. The names of each country featured in the film is also featured on the back of the t-shirt. Once on sale, the t-shirt will be available in both men’s and women’s sizes, with all profits donated to goodplanet.org,

To find out more about the film: HOME

Burberry Summer Eyewear for 2009

“For men, new modern styles include acetate double bridge wrapped sunglasses with an engraved check plaque across the bridge and temple…The colour palette for the eyewear includes degradé neutral earth tones mirroring pieces in the ready-to-wear collections as well as black, brown and bark.”



Via: Burberry