New Luxury Smartphone “Constellation Blue” by Vertu

Vertu – Constellation Blue

For those looking for the best in the luxury mobile phone market, Vertu is the market leader and provides customers with unmatched, unique services and experiences for those who desire only the very best.

Vertu partnered with creative brand, Italia Independent and the two companies just introduced a luxury mobile phone collection called Constellation Blue.

Many well known dignitaries were part of the exclusive Milan Fashion Week event that launched the new handset collection, including Diana Picasso, Shala Monroque and Marta Ferri.

Constellation Blue by Vertu features an incredible sophisticated design that utilizes highly crafted materials such as blue carbon fibre composite, blue metallic sapphire, blue pvd stainless steel as well as two-tone blue rubberized leather.

The luxury Constellation Blue smartphone collection will be available in two different models – Constellation Blue and Constellation Quest Blue.

The Constellation Blue smartphone offers a touchscreen display and comes in 777 different pieces. The other phone model -the Constellation Quest Blue features a QWERTY keyboard. Quantity is very limited with only 77 phones planned for sale.

What makes these luxury phones so unique is that each handset is built by only a single craftsman, offering a high level of craftsmanship, quality and personal attention to detail.




Raso Ricamo Handbag by Prada

Prada Raso Ricamo luxury handbag

Prada is a wildly popular Italian fashion label that specializes in a variety of luxury products for both men and women, including ready-to-wear, shoes, leather accessories, sunglasses, hats and luggage and more!

The Raso Ricamo Handbag by Prada is definitely an eye-catcher. The satin bag features 4″ drop top handle, Silvetone hardware, and is embroidered with luxurious looking Swarovski® crystals with an enamel embellish front.

Made in Italy, Prada’s luxury Raso Ricamo Handbag has a satin lining, with inside, open and zip pockets. The Prada handbag’s flat top fastens with a clock-lock clasp.

Prada continues to be one of the most influential clothing lines in the fashion industry and is a favorite among celebrities worldwide.

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Blue Whirlwind – Skeletonized Tourbillon Minute Repeater Watch by Grieb & Benzinger

Grieb & Benzinger - The Blue Whirlwind luxury watch
Grieb & Benzinger – The Blue Whirlwind

Luxury watchmaker Grieb & Benzinger just announced the release of a stunning new luxury watch – the Blue Whirlwind.

The Blue Whirlwind is the world’s first watch that is powered by a visible tourbillon movement by Patek Philippe. The watch is based on a rare skeletonized tourbillon minute repeater caliber.

The Blue Whirlwind watch movement was totally altered to display the world-class style characteristic of Grieb & Benzinger. The Blue Whirlwind is fully skeletonized, guilloché in addition to being engraved by hand.

Luxury watches are more than just a time piece, but a statement of class and fashion. We have covered several incredible Grieb & Benzinger watch designs including the Heaviest Platinum Watches in the World, Dragon Watch Collection, and The Blue Ocean Watch.

Proud to introduce the world’s first visible skeletonized tourbillon based on a Patek Philippe movement, the new Grieb & Benzinger luxury watch also features a base plate that was coated with blue platinum, that’s a unique, signature element of every single unique Grieb & Benzingerpiece that was developed by the firm.

Even gear wheels were embellished with guilloché and the 12 finely guilloché bridges and cocks coated with rhodium and rose gold. As if that were not enough, an additional mysterious wheel, visible on the back side, replaces the original gold drive wheel for the tourbillon.

The watch’s skeletonized Sterling silver dial was designed with an elegant regulator style and embellished with a rare Breguet frosted finish created using the classic method.

The Blue Whirlwind timepiece comes in a solid 43 mm platinum case. The stunning looks would create much attention if worn on one’s wrist. The watch is truly a piece of treasured art but is available to only one single lucky collector.

Asking price is of US $850,000 net (650.000 € net; 775.000 € incl. 19% VAT).




Jorg Gray 2500-22 Limited Edition Luxury Watch

Jorg Gray 2500-22 Limited Edition Luxury Watch
Jorg Gray

American watch brand Jorg Gray just announced its plans to release a limited edition, signature timepiece as a result of partnering with ambassador and soccer phenomenon Clint Dempsey.

This incredible timepiece will be the third commemorative limited edition piece that’s been produced by Jorg Gray.

The first watch model was with brand ambassador MotoGP racer Ben Spies and the second limited edition, signature timepiece was with IndyCar driver Alex Tagliani.

The Jorg Gray 2500-22 will feature a stunning black plated bezel that comes with a layered dial and applied index featuring Swiss ISA SOCCER TIMER movement with date display.

The watch’s back of the case offers an embossed soccer ball with the edition number listed beneath. The entire luxury time piece is water resistant up to 100 meters.

The Jorg Gray 2500-22 will be produced as a limited run of only 1,000 pieces being produced. Look for the Clint Dempsey Limited Edition Game Timer watch to be high on many watch connoisseur and collector’s wish list.

Watch enthusiasts will be able to buy the Jorg Gray limited edition timepiece at select Jorg Gray authorized dealers around the world next month or online at www.jorggray.com starting at $795 USD.




Autumn Winter 2012/13 “Children’s Daily Couture” Collection by Pale Cloud

Pale Cloud collection -Freya Dress
Pale Cloud

The Autumn Winter 2012/13 Collection by Pale Cloud as arrived. It is named “Children’s Daily Couture” and targets girls aged 2-12.

Pale Cloud is proud of their latest fashion collection for children. The influence of the “Children’s Daily Couture” clothing collection has a strong colonial feel and based on 19th Century India opulence
at its source.

The childrenswear collection is made up of beautifully tailored coats and blazer, slim low crotch pants, highly detailed dresses and tops with both chunky and delicate knits using only the finest of wools.

The beautiful Illana Skirt is a true Couture piece. Te skirt itself can be described as incredible art. It has stunning hand-sewn beading that covers the full circumference of this circle skirt. The skirt is rather heavy due to the number of beads. To compensate, the skirt has an adjustable waistband to ensure a snug fit.

Pale Cloud Illana skirt
Pale Cloud – Illana Skirt

The Pale Cloud children’s fashion collection features delicate sand washed silk, pleating detail and leather trim are combined with peacock feather prints and fur for a luxurious look of statement dressing.

For the perfect look, you can complete the look off with hand knitted cashmere accessories from Pale Cloud in addition to semi-precious jewellery to create a true high luxe elegance!

In the UK, prices for the new Pale Cloud clothing collection range from £55 for the smart tailored Elise Skirt up to £390 for the Gwen Fur Jacket.

Pale Cloud collections can be found in highly selected stores in USA, UK, Norway, Hong Kong, South Korea, Russia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Spain, Australia, Sweden, South Africa, Japan,
Canada and Italy.




The Plaza in New York City Celebrates Fall Fashion Week 2012

The Plaza Hotel, New York. Image courtesy: Reuters
The Plaza Hotel, New York City

Fall Fashion Week 2012 is one of New York City’s biggest fashion shows and this year is scheduled to be amazing. See all the runway shows from your favorite designers as beautiful models parade the latest fashion from the world’s most iconic clothing designers.

If you want a special memory of this years Fall Fashion Week 2012 event, then take a look at what The Plaza hotel has planned. The Plaza is located at New York’s most fashionable address and nearby to all the fashion show festivities at the Lincoln Center.

Ideally situated, The Plaza is offers its hotel guests the chance to indulge in all of the glitz and glamour of Fall Fashion Week 2012.

If you are a chic-seeker, then here’s your chance to embrace a truly luxury experience. Be wined, dined, and beautified at the iconic urban oasis – The Plaza – with a welcome bottle of champagne, a $100 Gift Card to New Yorkers’ favorite new dining concept, The Todd English Food Hall at The Plaza, and hair and make-up appointments at the celebrity favorite Warren-Tricomi Salon.

Be part in the season’s most buzzed-about event and stay at world famous The Plaza, which recently completed a $450 million, three-year, lobby to roof renovation and restoration.

The Fall Fashion Week Package” includes:
* Luxurious accommodations in a guestroom or suite
* Welcome bottle of champagne
* Hair style and make-up application at the Warren-Tricomi Salon at The Plaza
* $100 Gift Card to The Todd English Food Hall at The Plaza
* Invitations for guests booked the evening of September 5 to the exclusive Angelo Galasso POLSOOROLOGIO Party in The Oak Room (available for first five bookings only)

The Plaza package rates begin at $865 per night. This Fall Fashion Week 2012 offer is valid on a three night consecutive stay and cannot be combined with any other special offer.

Fashionistas, don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be involved in the season’s most buzzed-about fashion event – Fall Fashion Week 2012.

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    Zella Machado 2012 at Sobol International Fashion. Awesome Swimwear Show!

    Brazilian-American designer Zella Machado presented her stunning swimwear brand at International Fashion Week in trendy Miami Beach.

    Zella Machado’s lin eof luxury swimwear featured a variety of bright colors such as shiny turquoise, along with sweet prints, and beautiful additions like bows are part of the line.

    Even though Fall/Winter 2012 is right around the corner, it’s still summer and the weather is hot. The new sexy swimwear line by Machado demonstrates summer is year-round. Check out hot pink, fuchsia, and neon colors making a statement. Later, swimsuits are played up with dark greens, sequins, and elegant fringe.




    Fashion’s Night Out at Crystal​s at CityCenter​ – Las Vegas

    Crystal​s at CityCenter​ - Las Vegas
    Crystal​s at CityCenter​

    Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an amazing global initiative that was first created in 2009. The show’s goal was to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and also increase the industry’s economy during the recession.

    Patricia Field is an Emmy Award-winning fashion visionary. As a legendary stylist, Patricia is well known as her work with Sarah Jessica Parker in “Sex and the City” as well as Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada.”

    As the host, Patricia Field will join other top designers and local charities at Crystals at CityCenter in Las Vegas, the incredible shopping and dining center. This year’s Fashion’s Night Out will be one of the largest fashion events Las Vegas has ever seen!

    This year’s Fashion’s Night Out event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6th. Between 6 pm and 11 pm, Crystals will offer unique in-store and destination-wide experiences, that will feature stunning performances from Nevada Ballet Theatre and showcase the hottest looks with models strolling the center dressed in the latest fall fashions.

    The original goal of Fashion’s Night Out was to put the fun back into fashion through dynamic events and partnerships.

    Crystal​s at CityCenter​ - Las Vegas
    Crystal​s at CityCenter​

    FNO attendees was encouraged to shop for a cause at their favorite designers with the second annual “Charity Crawl.” Participating Crystals at CityCenter retailers will donate a percentage of sales to the local charity partner they have selected for the evening. Below is a list of participating retailers in alphabetical order:

    · Assouline / Easter Seals Nevada
    · Bottega Veneta / After-School All-Stars Las Vegas
    · Brunello Cucinelli / The Pajama Program
    · Dior / Jewish Federation of Las Vegas
    · Donna Karan / United Way of Southern Nevada
    · Fendi / Opportunity Village
    · Jimmy Choo / Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
    · Kiki de Montparnasse / UC San Diego Nevada Cancer Institute
    · Marni / Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
    · Paul Smith / Positively Arts Foundation
    · Prada / Nathan Adelson Hospice
    · Pucci / The Shade Tree Shelter
    · Roberto Cavalli / The Public Education Foundation
    · Stella McCartney / Nevada Ballet Theatre
    · TAG Heuer / Keep Memory Alive

    There will be a wide variety of exciting events throughout the night. Crystal​s retailers will feature in-store activities including cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, DJs, photo booths and much more.

    Crystal​s at CityCenter​ - Las Vegas
    Crystal​s at CityCenter​

    Additional FNO festivities include: Dream Racing Pit Stop, Gallery Row, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Spa & Salon Vdara, Michael Shulman and the Smartwater Hydration Lounge.

    Fashion’s Night Out is open to the public and admission is free. To learn more please visit: http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/ or http://www.fashionsnightout.com/




    Beautiful Spun Scarves by Subtle Luxury

    Spun Scarves - Subtle Luxury
    Spun Scarves – Subtle Luxury

    Cindy & Darrin Freeman, owners & designers of the luxury brand of cashmere, scarves, loungewear and resort wear started Subtle Luxury back in 1995.

    Cindy Freeman then conceived Spun Scarves and name the luxury scarf brand after her love of mixing and spinning different blend of fibers such as linen, rayon, cotton, bamboo and cashmere.

    Cindy’s love for Manhattan Beach, California wit its famous beach and natural bohemian chic were the inspiration behind her Subtle Luxury scarf designs.

    Spun Scarves - Subtle Luxury
    Spun Scarves – Subtle Luxury

    Beautiful looking Spun Scarves by Subtle Luxury are extremely cozy, gorgeous, and luxurious!

    These luxe Subtle Luxury scarves are made from the finest materials and are the ideal gift for anyone.

    To view the entire collection of Subtle Luxury’s Spun Scarves, please visit: www.shopsubtleluxury.com/




    Chivas Regal 12 Year Old “Made for Gentlemen” Limited Edition Shoes

    Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

    The Chivas Regal 12 Year Old “Made for Gentlemen” limited edition shoe collection, by Tim Little is the brand’s most recent collaboration.

    Celebrating heritage, modern craftsmanship and style, Chivas 12 and Tim Little’s handcrafted shoes are both borne from the investment of time and skills passed down from generation to generation and remain a contemporary mark of discernment, style and luxury.

    The new shoe collection by British designer Tim Little is bold, expressive and masculine and also includes the Chivas 12 “Made for Gentlemen” collectible tin and a bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Scotch whisky.

    Creative Director and Owner of iconic British luxury shoe label Grenson, features a slick deconstruction of the classic wardrobe staple, the hand crafted brogue.

    The new luxury shoe collection will definitely be coveted by modern gentlemen.

    You can purchase the new Chivas Regal 12 Year Old “Made for Gentlemen” shoe collection by Tim Little next month. The suggested retail price is £25.39




    Shail K. by Designer and Actress Kimi Verma

    Shail K. dress
    Shail K.

    Talented fashion designer and actress Kimi Verma recently launched a new clothing line of year round dresses.

    The new luxury clothing brand has been described as “Bold, Sexy and Contemporary Chic.” Kimi Verma is an attractive Indian beauty queen, actress and fashion designer.

    As she transitions in the role of an entrepreneur, Verma is truly enjoying her new lifestyle. As a student of global fashion, in addition to her participation in numerous beauty pageants and cinema.

    Ready to conquer the fashion world, Kimi Verma has developed a strong knowledge of elegant dresses with her intricate knowledge of making women truly feel special.

    When asked about her newly launched brand Shail K., Kimi Verma replied, “I want to bring the elegant style of handmade silk dresses to women in the United States at a price point they can afford.”

    The fashion line Shail K. features special dresses for every occasion – evening dresses for a night on the town, beautiful homecoming dresses for the upcoming school year, sexy cocktail dresses that make an impression or even long gowns that provide that extra touch of glamour.

    Shail K.
    Shail K.

    Relatively new, Kimi Verma launched the Shail K. brand several months ago but it’s already rapidly expanding its popularity in the U.S. and the International markets. The line is being showcased at several upcoming trade shows including the August Atlanta Apparel and World of Prom from August 9 through 13.

    To learn more and see the entire Shail K. line of dresses, please visit www.shailkusa.com