Headquartered in San Francisco, WaterField Designs is an innovative designer and manufacturer of high quality bags and cases for tech-savvy consumers who desire a trendy and stylishly way to carry their technology.

WaterField Designs has just announced a new attaché – the Bolt Briefcase that was designed specifically to meet the evolving needs of both business travelers and tech professionals.

It’s perfect for techies and travelers who need to carry a variety of gadgets. Bolt Briefcase is an essential accessory for the modern workplace.

Mobile professionals fully understand the frustration on transporting your critical tech gadgets. How to get from point A to B without forgetting or damaging them? The new Bolt Briefcase is the answer. The bag offers classic lines and materials that age beautifully.

The Bolt Briefcase features two easy-access pockets that allow you to hold frequently-needed items such as your phone or wallet. The pockets cleverly closed with invisible magnets. In addition, a hidden, horizontal pocket that includes a waterproof zipper, holds items such as a tablet or your boarding pass.

The bag’s main compartment is very roomy and includes a padded laptop slot to keep it very well protected. There are two additional open-topped pockets to help you organize your business cards, pens, and similar items.

Whether you want a casual or professional look, the stylish Bolt Briefcase comes in your choice of rugged black ballistic nylon or durable tan waxed canvas. Pick from either black, chocolate or grizzly naturally-tanned, full-grain leather accents. The perfect way to customize your look!

For both convenience and a fashionable look, we like the detachable, suspension shoulder strap and even a wide slip that nicely fits over a rolling suitcase handle for easy transport. Dashing through that crowded airport to catch your next flight has never been easier.

You can choose between two Bolt Briefcase sizes. One will fit up to 13-inch laptops and the other will handle p to 17-inch laptops in addition to your accessories. The larger size can even store shoes and overnight accessories when needed. The Bolt is now also available in a 15-inch size.

Pricing for small size is $249 and has dimensions of 14.5″ x 10.5″ x 4”. The weight is only 1.95 lbs. The large bag is priced at $279 and is 17″ x 11.5″ x 5″ in size. It weights 2.95 lbs.

Available starting today, the Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs can ordered and custom made within five business days of order.

To learn more or order, please visit http://www.sfbags.com/products/bolt-briefcase

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Backes & Strauss is the world’s oldest diamond company, established in 1789 and is proud to introduce the Royal ASHOKA Collection, which is a new line of one-of-a-kind luxury timepieces.

This new luxury watch collection combines exceptional ASHOKA diamonds from William Goldberg with fine watchmaking for the first time.

The Royal Ashoka watch collection’s inaugural piece was unveiled last week at the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie. This stunning luxury watch features no fewer than 92 ASHOKA cut diamonds, 131 Ideal Cut diamonds and two baguette cut

diamonds. The diamond total 225 signifies one diamond for every year Backes & Strauss has been in existence. The total weight of diamonds used in the watch totals 26.21 carats.

The inspiration for the new Royal Ashoka watch is from the legendary Ashoka the Great, who during the third century BC was the ruler of India’s Maurya dynasty. Ashoka the Great ruled with love, respect and compassion for his subjects. He gave up war and focused on Buddhism as his way of life. He spread the Buddhism doctrine across all of Asia, establishing monuments to Gautama Buddha.

No hundreds of years after Ashoka’s death in 232 BC, his name lives on as a 41.37 carat, D color, internally flawless diamond that was pulled from a mine in India. Each ASHOKA can be executed only from diamonds that meet the exacting specifications of the Goldberg family.

The stunning ASHOKA® diamond cut features 62 displayed facets and rounded corners.

CEO of Backes & Strauss – Vartkess Knadjian was quoted, “William Goldberg and Backes & Strauss both share a deep appreciation for handcrafted precision and challenging their craftsmen at the highest level. The result of this meeting of masters is a collection of timepieces so intricate they are masterpieces inside and out.”

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The new Lady 8 Shiny women’s watch from Jaquet Droz is ideal for a woman who appreciates the sensuality of time.

The figure eight is Jaquet Droz’s lucky number. The Lady 8 made its first appearance in Jaquet Droz collection in 2013 and has quickly become a symbolic feminine timepiece and a highly precious jewel.

The latest edition to the Lady 8 collection is the new Lady 8 Shiny watch. It features an uncluttered dial that is crowned with a precious stone. It’s simply stunning and has to be seen in person to fully appreciate this fine piece of luxury jewelry.

The Lady 8 Shiny watch by Jaquet Droz presents a true painting dial adorned with gorgeous gemstones with grey gold and diamonds (1.49 carats). At the watch summit is a stunning pearl of diamonds (1.4 carats) that screams ultimate luxury.

The 35 mm watch face of the new The Lady 8 Shiny is surrounded in beautiful 18 karat gold and 398 diamonds. The watch’s upper ball bearing is covered in 146 more diamonds. The watch dial includes 491 diamonds and the buckle on the alligator leather strap has 125 additional diamonds.

The new folding clasp was designed specifically for the Lady 8 Shiny watch model. It also is in the shape of a figure of eight. The clasp is made of grey gold and diamonds totaling 1.51 carats.

If you are looking for a special luxury watch for that special woman in your life, then consider the sleek and stunning Lady 8 Shiny watch from Jaquet Droz.

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Titan Black is well known for their skills in the enhancement of the world’s finest timepieces. Each, custom Titan Black watch is carefully made to reflect the qualities of its owner.

Titan Black offers custom Rolex and other bespoke watches, specializing in black DLC / PVD Rolexes. Titan Black created a customized Daytona Rolex watch named the Chronolight, for the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

By bringing together over 50 years of combined watchmaking experience, the expert dial artisans and electronics engineers at Titan Black took the stunning Rolex Daytona and turned it into a unique and special watch by integrating an innovative Light Delivery System (LDS).

The new Titan Black Chronolight luxury watch controls the Light Delivery System by the chronographic buttons. The Rolex watch face can be changed with the radiance of perfectly layered designs, names, or symbols.

The Rolex case was completely remapped, allowing the Titan Black Chronolight watch to be creatively transformed. The result is a fine watch that is the ideal blend of engineering, precision and aesthetics.

The Titan Black Chronolight features a light enhanced dial that magically illuminates to unveil the owner’s own name. The name is displayed and etched in piercing blue LED script. It’s truly a revolutionary achievement.

In addition to the watch, a custom-crafted box was developed utilizing luxurious soft calf leather and hand polished black piano wood. This custom box not only protects the Titan Black Chronolight watch but also features an automated directional winding system.

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New York Fashion Week or also called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, in New York City is the chance to view stunning catwalk galleries plus runway videos from the very best fashion designers in the world.

New York Fashion Week will be held next month from September 9th to 12th, 2014. The New York Fashion Week event begins the run of global fashion week in the following cities London, Milan and of course Paris.

Attending this popular, luxury fashion show is your chance to view the leading fashion brand labels, such as: Ralph Lauren, Anna Sui, Fashion Law Institute, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Hernan Lander, J.Mendel, B.Michael America, Delpozo, Nasty Gal, Public School, En Noir, Robert Geller, J. Crew and many more!

We are offering an amazing VIP event package for those fashionistas who want to live on the cutting edge of luxury fashion and couture.

Enjoy Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City with a 3-day luxury, VIP package.

September 9:
– A limo will pick you up at the airport and receive a private transfer back to your NYC hotel

September 10:
– A limo picks you up at The Hudson at 9.30 am Morning: Metropolitan Pavilion
– View A catwalk of international Vanguard Street Designers representing the new vision of fashion
– Reserved VIP front rows
– Prosecco and an exclusive gift bag
– Dine for lunch at an exclusive location in Manhattan
– Fashion Show early afternoon
– Limo drop off back at your Hotel

September 11:
– Relax and enjoy the morning at your leisure
– Limo pick up at The Hudson at 3pm
– Closing Finale at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
– View the variety fashion styles for the top catwalk in the world
– Reserved VIP front rows
– You will receive Champagne and a Gift Bag
– Limo pick up and drop off at your Hotel
– Late Evening Event Lounge and Private Party (location TBD)

September 12:
– Enjoy a beautiful day in New York City at your leisure
– Time to get back to the airport via private limo and board your flight back home

Your 3-day package at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City will include:
– Three delicious dinners that will be organized in the best locations of New York (wine excluded)
– Experience the two top platforms of New York Fashion Week with front row VIP seats and gifting
– Attend the amazing After Event Lounge and Private Party

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Swiss company Valmont, utilizes unspoiled natural resources plus the latest cellular cosmetic research findings to develop premier, anti-aging skin care products.

Elixir des Glaciers is a new skin care line from Valmont that is intended to produce visible and long-lasting skin results.

Elixir des Glaciers is a unique skin product line collection that strives for the best possible results in treating one’s own skin. The new line will be available to consumers beginning September 2014.

For women, removing makeup can be a laborious and frustrating task each day. Yet the importance of makeup removal cannot be minimized as it’s a key to sustaining healhty looking skin.

Valmost introduces both Démaquillant Précieux Vox Yeux and Eau Micellaire Précieuse to use washing your face. The two, skin treatment products use the most noble ingredients from Switzerland, in addition to a signature Triple DNA complex that provides ultimate skin care and maximum performance.

The key ingredient of both Démaquillant Précieux Vox Yeux and Eau Micellaire Précieuse is Rose Petal Cryoextract. It’s a carefully balanced extraction process that produces one liter of rose water from more than 7,000 roses.

Arolla Glacier water is also utilized. It’s ice water that has filtered through a bed of rocks and thus enriched with minerals.

Rosa Moschata (Musk Rose) is an oil that helps remove grease that has been left behind by makeup use. Rosa Moschata is obtained from its seeds that are rich in fatty acids. It’s use helps restore your skin’s natural barrier.

The use of Démaquillant Précieux Vox Yeux greatly helps remove eye makeup plus lipstick. It’s quite effective on waterproof products. Perfectly dissolved without skin irritation, your makeup is more effectively removed. Plus the Valmont skin care’s Rose Oil and Echinacea Extract reduce the signs of aging.

Démaquillant Précieux Vox is applied to the skin with a cotton pad. After several seconds, your makeup begins to dissolve and can be lightly brushed off. No frustrating rubbing is needed. Pricing for a 60ml bottle is $120.

Eau Micellaire Précieuse is the ideal blend of pure glacial spring water plus floral and fruit extracts. The use of Peach Tree Bud Cryoextract leaves the skin moisturized. Collagen synthesis is stimulated and the Skin Flora Regulating Complex provides the perfect level of pH to prevent blemishes from occurring. Pricing for a 125ml bottle is $150.

When looking for the best skin care products, it’s important to understand the importance to buy from an established company. Valmont has been in business for over 25 years and is used in many of the world’s best spas and beauty salons. Their goal is simple – to assist both women and men to battle and treat the visible signs of aging.

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The new Autumn-Winter 2014/2015 fashion collection Ralph & Russo is inspired by interior photographer Massimo Listri.

Massimo Listri utilizes his strong attention to detail to create interior visually stunning. This philosophy was woven into the latest luxury fashion collection from Ralph & Russo.

These new luxury fashion gowns are ideal for even the most discerning clients. The collection’s comfort, function and appealing design are evident and will creat emuch praise from the fashion industry.

The Autumn-Winter fashion collection has an underlying sense of romance. It captures the rich tradition of history and makes a bold fashion statement at the same time.

For example, full and flowing gowns are made from duchess satin and silk gazar contrast against the full length chiffons and silk crepe that join to create gorgeous shapes and folds. The clever result is peplums that gently float like wispy clouds – below the waistline.

The garment ruffles are multi-layered and spiral around column dress. The skirts form perfectly cut, glass-smooth arches.

The Ralph & Russo Autumn-Winter 2014/2015 fashion collection is derived from a combination of both modernity and elegant tradition.

Impeccable fashion design and wearability all always been a key driver behind clothing collections by Ralph & Russo. The fashion brand prides itself to design for a woman who is a modern romantic idol that aspires to an endless elegant look.

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Hat wearing has had different phases of popularuity over the years. But people appreciate good fashion, and the luxury line of hand-woven Toquilla Straw hats from Monticristi are very stylish.

The new Toquilla Straw hats are the culmination of two years of tireless effort by co-owners Emilio Gomez, Pablo Vinueza and Jose Molina. The result is a very fashionable look that retains the classic style of Toquilla Straw hat and uses 100 percent Toquilla Straw.

Considered to be the finest straw hats found anywhere, Toquilla Straw hats are made at plantations that have the ideal climate. In addition, the expertise of the plantation weavers are superior. Monticristi utilizes the best hat weavers found in the towns of both Montecristi and Pile in the South American country of Ecuador.

These custom Toquilla Straw hats from Monticristi are made for the stylish consumer who want to make a true, luxury fashion statement.

Of course, now that summer is hear and we are all trying to be careful about excess sun exposure. Monticristi straw hats are perfect for protecting ourselves from the sun’s harmful rays and helping prevent potential skin damage. It’s time to look your best but also be “Safe and Stylish in the Sun!”

Co-owner Pablo Vinueza was quoted, “It is our intention to make the art of weaving recognizable internationally, fusing it with a touch of contemporary fashion to sustain its prestigious legacy.”

The straw hat’s head band is carefully hand-stitched to the hat. It’s made from the best silk available in India. The result is a luxury product from Monticristi that can be characterized as one of “the finest straw hats” available anywhere.

The start to finish process for each Monticristi hat can take as long as 10 months. It starts with the harvest of the first straw bud – to the final product product being packaged and ready for sale. The actual weaving process involves six, detailed steps. The final outstanding look of each Toquilla Straw hat from Montecristi is only possible from talented, local artisans who have devoted their lives to this craft.

“Natives of ancient cultures have mastered and passed down the art of straw weaving from generation to generation for more than 4000 years.” stated co-owner Emilio Gomez.

You can purchase a fashionable, hand-woven Toquilla Straw Hat from Monticristi online at www.monticristi.com

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Wanting to break the rules of the luxury watch industry, British watchmaker brand Christopher Ward recently announced it will introduced its own in-house watch movement – Calibre SH21

Christopher Ward was establish in 2006 and sent a direct challenge to the mega, $23 billion Swiss watch industry by developing its own movement. The announcement was perfectly summarized by the iconic co-founder of the British luxury watch brand – Chris Ward, “probably the most significant watch industry development by a British brand in the past 50 years”.

Christopher Ward first broke the mold when they became the world’s first pure online luxury watch brand. It was a new paradigm and direct challenge to the traditional Swiss watch industry. Christopher Ward sells more mechanical watches compared to other brands that are based in the UK. About 40% of the company’s sales are overseas with the U.S. being the top market.

After a merger with Synergies Horlogères, the new watch movement which is basically the engine of a watch began to move forward. Since the Swatch Group, which is the luxury watch industry’s biggest manufacturer of movements sets the industry supply, Christopher Ward felt it needed to break away and create for flexibility. The new Calibre SH21 now allows them more independence.

Chris Ward was quoted, “Today, we are advancing to a new level of independence that strengthens the future growth of the business and enables us to develop a family of movements, the first of which is the beautiful C9 Harrison 5 Day Automatic, housing the Calibre SH21, which we also launched today.”

The above photo is the new C9 Harrison 5 Day Automatic luxury watch, that incorporates the first in-house movement, Calibre SH21.

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As discerning travelers look for more than just a luxury hotel to stay in, many also search for other luxury amenities. A luxury spa is often high on that list and many top Caribbean hotels are offering indigenous inspired, VIP spa treatments.

Some of the top luxury hotels in the Caribbean, including Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences, Esencia Estate and Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge have introduced high-end luxury spa treatments.

For example, the Esencia Estate in Mexico is offering new signature spa treatments at its luxury Aroma Spa. The focus on wellness utilizing ancient medicinal traditions is a key for Aroma Spa. The luxury spa offers its clients a wide selection of pioneering treatments from mexico with the modern health benefits of relaxation.

The “Ritual de Limón” treatment at Aroma Spa at Esencia Estate lasts 80 minutes and is priced at $222. Using a Mayan tradition, this luxury spa treatment utilizes the absorbent and purifying power of a lemon fruit to cleanse the physical disease, rub on the body, boost a person’s energy. T complete the ritual, the lemons are tossed into a fire. The belief is the fire’s flames incinerate the remains of a disease plus any negative energy is absorbed by the lemons.

On the best section of private beach on the Samaná Peninsula of Dominican Republic’s, sits the luxurious Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences. The resort features Sublime Spa. This luxury spa is the finest in the area and provides the ultimate Dominican spa experience. The spa utilizes many, local indigenous ingredients such as coconuts grown on the resort’s property.

The “Coconut Whispers” treatment lasts for 80 minutes and costs $110. You’ll receive a relaxing, full-body coconut exfoliation on the beach. What could be better than that? In addition to natural coconut, organic honey and sea salts are also used. As you lie under the Vichy bamboo shower, receive a light spray of water that is meant to activate your body’s circulation. The treatment ends with a warm coconut milk bath that is followed by a relaxing body massage.

Overlooking the stunning Caribbean Sea, the Tanama Eco Spa at Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge is also located on the Dominican Republic. For eco-conscious travelers, you can enjoy a terrific spa sampler. Tanama Eco Spa features a

luxury spa package that allows Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge guests to be pampered with a 30-minute taste of several of Tanama’s most popular, signature treatments.

The Casa Bonita Spa Sampler Package is priced at $709 for a Deluxe Suite or $1,019 for a Ocean View Suite. You’ll receive 3 nights in you room choice, plus a daily breakfast and your choice of one Spa Sampler such as a mud facial, body wrap, relaxing bath and more!

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Pale Cloud is a highly popular fashion brand that offers high end, fashion forward, apparel. The luxury fashion brand offers apparel specifically to girls ranging in age from 4 to 14 years old.

Luxury fashion apparel from Pale Cloud has been proudly worn by many including both famous celebrities and royals. The fashion line’s elegant look has been highly respected in the children’s fashion industry.

Pale Cloud just launched a new clothing collection for the worlds top fashion buyers at Pitt Bimbo. Pitti Bimbo has become leading source of international children’s fashion trends and current industry news.

Marion Reynolds is the Creative Director at Pale Cloud and was quoted when asked abut her design inspiration: “SS15 sees Pale Cloud moving into a range of fresh prints on light weight fabrics with silhouettes and colours inspired by ancient Japanese culture.”

Several of the notable garments of this new fashion collection from Pale Cloud include:
– Delana Jacket in Pale Peach Silk/Wool Jacquard
– Jamie Playsuit in Gold Foil Printed Silk
– Ora Dress in Silk Crepe with hand drawn Veiltail print
– Skyler Dress, Colour Blocked
– Akoko Dress in Brush Stroke Printed Cotton

Marion Reynolds states, “this is the largest and most diverse collection I have designed so far. We have used some new fabrics that have the luxurious handfeel that Pale Cloud customers have come to expect but are easier to wear for busy girls.”

You can find the Pale Cloud collection of luxury fashion for young girls in the world’s finest department stores and boutiques.

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Photography by Piotr Motyka at Jackie Gibbs Agency