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Tambour Monogram Tourbillon, a creation of House Louis Vuitton is stated as one of the most precious watches of all times. Although the French designer is more known for his trunks and bags, it is clearly ready to set a name in the market of time.

Tambour Monogram Tourbillon by Louis Vuitton

Tourbillon, this one of a kind hand watch, has a see-through design that keeps your eyes playing in that roller-coaster of wonder on wheels and precious gems.
What sets it apart from other designs are the wheels and carriage. They were inspired by the rounded petals that can be found on antique trunks.
The hands are made from pure gold that has a hallow section for lightness, the LV brand is nested in diamonds. It screams finesse and craftsmanship from any angle.

To add some extra to that uniqueness, the owner has the opportunity to create his own masterpice by choosing from different types of materials and designs, as the gold that the Tourbillion will showcase. It could be a discrete and delicate pink, a bright and shiny 18 karat yellow like the metal one finds on the trunks or simple but effective pure white. Then, he can choose the stingray strap from a palette of leathers and fabrics of the House.

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“Came for the sweets, mesmerized by the sparkle!”
That’s how a YT comment would look like when this “three floors high”, triple tiered crystal cake, would impress the viewer’s eyes.

Judith Leiber is known and loved for the unique and different design approach in her creation of handbags and but this is not the end of her skill.

The  Butterfly Kisses Crystal Cake by Judith Leiber it’s nothing more than another statement, one that has the word „preciouslicious” all over the headline. If that does not suffice then it’s the fine sugar rush that will blow away your party guests mind. Doesn’t matter, wedding or birthday party, it shall quickly become the talk of the month for sure!

There’s nothing wrong with the desire of greatness in your life, even if it’s butterflies coated, hand beaded in the finest crystal. This multilayered cake will make your party sparkle more then you know! Keep in mind that this branded eye candy will make your wallet suffer for about 7000$ as a retail price is asked. That’s almost 1000$ per butterfly.
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Before take a closer look at this amazing watch let’s see who MB&F is, the company behind HM3 Poison Dart Frog. After decades learning and conforming to the corporate rules of watchmaking, Maximilian Büsser broke the chains and started a rebellion – a rebellion called MB&F. MB&F is an artistic and micro-engineering concept laboratory in which collectives of independent horological professionals are assembled each year to design and craft radical Horological Machines.

Now back to the HM3 Poison Dart Frog, a limited edition of 10 pieces inspired by the spectacular yellow-banded poison dart frog:

The deadly potential of the poison dart frog is camouflaged in the tropical rainforest by this amphibian’s exotically-patterned black and yellow skin. Similarly, the high-tech zirconium case of Poison Dart Frog is disguised by a sleek, black layer of PVD. The black case contrasts spectacularly with the animated rotor – framed by an over-sized date wheel – on top of the Jean-Marc Wiederrecht-designed complication.

The protruding eyes of real-life, amphibious frogs enable them to see in many directions without having to turn their head. The bulbous hour and minute domes of Poison Dart Frog create a similar effect, though in this case it means the wearer can easily read the time from a variety of angles without having to turn his or her wrist.

The hour and minute domes had to be meticulously machined from solid aluminium, chosen for its optimal strength to weight ratio – the domes weigh just over 0.5g. First, they are milled from the outside and then the inside to arrive at a paper-thin wall thickness of just 0.28mm, ensuring their energy requirements are kept to an absolute minimum.
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The Angsana Velavaru (or “Turtle Island” in the national language of Maldives) resort is located in a picturesque lagoon in the pristine South Nilandhe Atoll. You can choose from 79 villas on the island and 33 villas circling the lagoon – each offering a panoramic view of the ocean.

All the villas overlook the ocean and offer a sweeping view of miles and miles of cobalt blue water. The InOcean Villas – the first of its kind in the Maldives – are suspended over water, on stilts. The Angsana Velavaru resort is uniquely Maldivian with ‘cajan’ (coconut leaf thatched) roofs for island villas and sandy floors at the restaurants, bars and the lobby.

The Angsana Velavaru is familly frindly: the Kids’ Club offers as much recreation for children as leisure options for parents and our staff is trained to keep your children occupied after the fun and games. Your kid can have fun with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, including: building sand castles; arts and craft; Painting t-shirts; beach games or treasure hunt

The resort is one of the best choice for a romantic travel and it provides a romantic setting for a memorable wedding. Host your reception on the beach, under water on a gorgeous house reef or at a secluded island.
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Louis Vuitton just unveil an interesting video about how Louis Vuitton High Jewelry are made by hand. So, let’s take a closer look at the hand behind the Louis Vuitton High Jewelry collections.

In September Vogue broke its own record with its largest issue ever: 916 pages and almost 2 and half kilograms. On the cover of magazine is pop diva Lady Gaga, on Vogue cover for the second time.

The previous record was setup back in September 2007 with 840 pages of Vogue fashion.

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The 9,000 square foot luxury residence designed by Stuart Parr is targeted to all marble lovers who are willing to pay 17,500,000 for a house in New York…

The luxury New York apartment offers the privacy and exclusivity of townhouse-style living with the luxury, ease, and convenience of a 24-hour doorman and private self-parking.

The aptly-named Marble House is a delight to the senses with a range of rich, harmonious surfaces: decadent imported Carrara, Striato Olimpico, Grey Bardiglio, and Crema Valencia marbles from slabs hand-selected by Parr himself; grade-A, rift and quarter-sawn, wide-plank White Oak floors laid in a chic Chevron pattern-stunning in their simplicity; custom-designed plaster crown moldings; nickel-plated hardware; and blackened steel. This masterfully-composed palette in combination with soaring ceilings and massive wood-framed windows creates a dramatic backdrop for any style of décor or artwork.

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Hole in One project was designed by Alberto Apostoli. It is located in Verona and it is a dream resort for all golf lovers.
I like luxury designs without bling-bling and Hole in One is a good example of what a refined luxury resort should look.

The suite showcases a circular bed in leather, a built-in Jacuzzi, a bathroom with columns washbasins and full height video screens. Also a wellness space by Technogym, emotional shower and a glazed/wooden sauna made in cedar and slate were carried out. The space is finished in a white and green floor, planks of old wood, green walls and a wallpaper designed by Apostoli.

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I see that the strategy “launch a expensive product for Gods follow by a normal line-up for the rest of us” become popular. In this way luxury brands get free PR and media attention…

Today, is Azature with the most expensive nail polish, Black Diamond Nail Polish, with a $250,000 price tag. There will be only one lucky woman because only one bottle consisting of 267 carats of black diamonds will be produced.

After this announce, the Azature will also launch a lower-priced version containing a real black diamond and it will be available for $25 at Fred Segal starting with August.

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Dark Knight Home Theater is not a concept, it is a real project in California. Elite HTS was the design consultant and also provide the theater seating for it.

Built at a cost of $2 million Dark Knight Home Theater features 180” film screen with Batsuits on each side and a total of six Batsuits placed throughout the room.

When the bookcases open, revealing the Batmobile in a hidden secret room, complete with its own tunnel exit.

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