Petite Heure Minute Dragon Watch by Jaquet Droz

Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced a new luxury watch celebrating the Chinese New Year – Petite Heure Minute Dragon.

The Petite Heure Minute Dragon watch shows two Chinese dragons fighting over a flaming pearl. This fine, luxury watch is a precious timekeeper that sparkles with exceptional brilliance.

Long part of ancient Chinese culture, the dragon has always fascinated men and women in power. A pearl symbolizes phenomenal power and representing happiness as well as the wisdom of the Emperor and the righteousness of his decisions.

Swiss Jaquet Droz has formed the powerful combination of the Imperial Dragon and the pearl into a premier luxury watch that honors both the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon.

With the stunning look of the Petite Heure Minute Dragon watch, Jaquet Droz has applied a new technique to one of its most iconic watch creations. Jaquet Droz has added infinitesimal flakes of gold to its pigments. The unique challenge resulted in their talented painters to work for an entire week to give each luxury timepiece spectacular radiance and unparalleled dimension.

The size of the watch’s off-centred subdial offers dialmakers a perfect canvas on which to express their art to the fullest. The result is an artist’s dream – against an ivory background of Grand Feu enamel, two dragons fight over the pearl.

The Petite Heure Minute Dragon watch by Jaquet Droz features a 43-mm watchcase in addition to streamlined lancine hands which are also made of gold. Subtle touches of red enhance the powerful imagery of the drawing.

A mechanical self-winding double-barrel movement is powered by a weight of 22-carat white gold.

The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Dragon Watch is being issued in a very limited edition. Only 88 watches were produced. Each luxury timepiece features an engraved number, a power reserve of 68 hours and water resistance down to 30 metres.

2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show started back in 1995, and the annual fashion event is as popular as ever.

The 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was actually November 9 in New York City, but aired Tuesday night on CBS.

The initial 195 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was an event to help promote the Victoria’s Secret line of sexy lingerie. ABC aired the first TV show in 2001.

This annual lingerie show features many of the most gorgeous models in the world. Several of the show’s supermodels included Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo.

The show has turned into a celebrity affair, both on stage and in the audience. This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show featured musical performances by Kanye West, Maroon 5, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj.

A few of the celebs spotted in the audience were Beyonce, Orlando Bloom who is model Miranda Kerr’s boyfriend and True Blood’s Joe Manganiello.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s popularity has turned it into a pop culture event watched by millions on TV.

Model Miranda Kerr wears $2.5M Bra

The highlight of the show was considered the incredible $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure Bra that was modeled by Australian Angel Miranda Kerr. Read our original article coverage on the Fantasy Treasure Bra that featured more than 3,000 hand-set white and yellow diamonds, in addition to gorgeous pearls and other precious gems set in beautiful gold.

This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has several themed segments titled – Ballet, Superhero, Latin Passion, Aquatic Angels, I Put a Spell On You and Club Pink. Each featured the incredibly sexy Victoria’s Secret angels wearing simply stunning outfits.

Now the countdown begins for the Victoria’s Secret angels to return to the runway …. wearing next season’s hottest lingerie styles.

Pierre DeRoche has long been recognized as one of the premier luxury watchmakers in the world. Pierre DeRoche was founded by Pierre Dubois and his family has a successful history in the art of watch making.

Now in time for the holidays, you can own or buy for a loved one the new fine luxury watch from Pierre DeRoche – the GrandCliff Diamond Ice.

The GrandCliff Diamond Ice from Pierre DeRoche is a self winding luxury watch with Dubois Dépraz movement and features about 1.28 total cts consisting of 64 sparkling diamonds the surround the watch.

The luxurious looking GrandCliff Diamond Ice watch is water resistant down to 100 meters and features a sapphire crystal glare-proof glass plus the watch function has a cut-out and engraved oscillating weight.

The Pierre DeRoche watch also comes with an alligator strap consisting of a steel folding clasp.

You can purchase the luxury GrandCliff Diamond Ice watch for a retail price of $17,305.

Montegrappa NeroUno

Montegrappa is Italy’s most revered manufacturer of fine writing instruments. Montegrappa recently announced the availability of their first collection of automatic, luxury wristwatches – NeroUno.

Since 1912, Montegrappa has been manufacturing high-quality writing instruments in the same historic building in Bassano del Grappa, North East Italy.

By collaborating with several of the finest Swiss watchmakers, Montegrappa has developed its own line of luxury timepieces to complement and expand on the timeless beauty and peerless quality of Montegrappa’s NeroUno pen and cuff link collections.

The new luxury NeroUno timepieces were launched by Montegrappa at this years Baselworld 2011 luxury watch show in Switzerland. This superbly modern watch by Montegrappa features a contemporary case boasting sapphire crystals with anti-glare coating. Water resistant up to 5ATM (40m) to protect the Swiss automatic mechanical movements.

Montegrappa decided to choose one of the world’s most successful and dependable calibers for its three-hand model automatics – the revered ETA-2824.

Montegrappa NeroUno

Montegrappa NeroUno watches feature the sporty designed “Skeleton Date” where the date disk is visible through a clear window and are available in three exclusive models: a brushed steel version with black dial and steel bracelet; brushed 5N rose gold PVD version with brown dial and brown leather strap with crocodile pattern; and an exceptional set which includes an all-black watch with rubber band plus matching NeroUno roller ball pen and cuff-links.

Adding to the exclusivity of the design, each watch is only available in a limited quantity of 999 for each model.

The Montegrappa NeroUno watch collection is available now, just in time to be added to the top of the holiday gift list for the watch aficionado.

To learn more about the Montegrappa NeroUno luxury watch and all Montegrappa products, please visit www.montegrappa.com

Andréa Candela

Nestled between the distant mountains of Valencia and the Mediterranean Sea, the Candela jewelry house was founded over seven decades ago by the three Candela brothers in Valencia, Spain.

The company’s name was Candela Hermanos, and they quickly became one of the world’s largest manufacturers of karat gold jewelry in that region. For several generations the Candela family has been at the forefront of European jewelry design and manufacturing.

Heavily influenced by this family heritage rooted in European jewelry design and manufacturing, the Andréa Candela designer brand was created in the United States in 2004 by the daughter of the renowned Candela Family of Master Jewelers.  Inspired by the beauty and heritage of Spain, a magnificent collection of jewelry incorporating sterling silver, 18kt gold, exotic genuine gemstones and fine quality diamonds proudly carries the Andréa Candela name.

Identifiable by the unique Armadillo finish and rope edge design trademarks, Andréa Candela is headed towards the forefront of the jewelry industry incorporating “Old World” craftsmanship for today’s fashion forward woman and man.

The success of Candela is credited to the expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, and the name “Candela” is synonymous with fine Spanish jewelry. The new design team brings a modern focus and highly desired perspective to the collections while carrying on timeless traditions of early Candela creations.

Andréa Candelais sold exclusively in fine jewelry stores and upscale department stores worldwide.

To view the Andréa Candela collection, please visit: http://www.andreacandela.com/

Brough Superior SS100 Pendine motorcycle

Builtwell is a new online apparel shop for men offering hard-to-find brands of timeless quality. Builtwell Shop is now offering a $250,000 Brough Superior motorcycle for sale via its website.

The subject of the Builtwell Specialty Shop will change every two months but this first iteration of subject-specific collections is focused on motorcycling.

In addition to items such as handmade American tanker boots (from the original design by General George Patton) created specifically for Builtwell and a carbon fiber and lambskin helmet from French firm Les Ateliers Ruby, the Brough Superior takes center stage.

The Brough Superior SS100 Pendine, called the “Retro” to distinguish it from its 1930s record-setting ancestor, is a new motorcycle hand built in Europe to modern specifications but in vintage form.

Builtwell has been reserved the exclusive opportunity to sell this machine by the official Brough Superior Motor Cycle Ltd. company.

So rather than waiting the typical one-year or longer for your custom motorcycle, the new owner will not be placed on the long waiting list (currently until 2013).

All Brough Superiors are custom built, so once the final design is agreed to, the buyer will receive their bespoke motorcycle in about six months.

To find out more, click http://www.builtwellshop.com/specialty-shop

Builtwell represents clothes that are both masculine and trend-resistant. The line of clothingis inspired by male archetypes like Hemingway, Newman and McQueen, quintessential men of style and substance.

Jaquet Droz – Petite Heure Minute

Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced its latest design collection, the Petite Heure Minute 35_HR watch.

This new luxury watch from Jaquet Droz features a 35-mm diameter and new format.

Jaquet Droz is presenting three new timepieces whose watch-case is only 35 mm in diameter, a tribute to the skill and excellence of each craftsman involved in its fabrication.

Jaquet Droz has endowed the Petite Heure Minute and its new case with the 2653 self-winding mechanical movement. Mechanical virtuosity meets deliciously feminine refinement.

The azure blue stone of the Petite Heure Minute Aventurine  espouses the deep blue of its satin strap.

As for the Petite Heure Minute Ivory Enamel, the gleam of red gold brings out the unique tonality and grain of the enamel, whose beauty is as great as the temperature needed to fix its hue.

Lastly, the luminous mother-of-pearl of the Petite Heure Minute Mother-of-Pearl brings various things to mind: the gleam of a star, the perfect balance of classical architecture and the sumptuous quality of precious fabrics.

Blancpain X FATHOMS watch

Luxury watchmaker found an incredible way to launch their new watch release. In Dubai, Blancpain presented the luxury watch brand’s newest luxury watch – the X FATHOMS.

The X FATHOMS watch was introduce by CEO Marc A. Hayek along with champion freediver, GIANLUCA GENONI, who holds more than 15 free-diving records.

Blancpain, the world’s oldest watch brand, has been heralded for its aesthetic and technological know-how for since its creation in 1735. Founded by Jehan-Jaques Blancpain, ultra luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Blancpain is known and respected for being the creator of some of the most complicated mechanical watches ever created in history.

The X Fathoms is a world premiere concept watch, the “most extreme” watch Blancpain has ever produced.

The new brand watch features a unique mechanical system and was cleverly immersed in the biggest aquarium of the world at the biggest mall in the world, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Mall at the Dubai Zoo.

Mr. Hayek and Mr. Genoni were also submerged underwater in an amazing display that combined engineering and human resistance …. plus pure, genius marketing!

Jitrois is a French name that is synonymous with innovation in both fine leather and luxury skins.

Jitrois recently launched its first collection of handbags called the Margot range.

The new Margot handbag collection from Jitrois is deceptively classic on first appearance. This luxury Margot handbag collection is actually a hyper-luxury e-tablet case, that comes with an inner compartment perfectly fitted to enclose an iPad!

Jitrois as a fashion house has been running for close to 25 years, with Jean Claude Jitrois having made a world first in the textiles industry when he invented stretch leather in 1995, which contoured to the body like a second skin without any crease or folds.

In 2009, Jitrois pushed the boundaries of the properties of the material again, by launching a 5-pocket leather jeans which could be machine washed and even ironed.

Since the maison’s naissance, Jitrois has been a name synonymous with innovation; constantly working to go beyond the expectations of leather – the oldest material worn by man – to make it an ultramodern and practical luxury for the 21st century. The Margot bag’s properties continue in this theme of the maison.

Miranda Kerr is one of the world’s top models and married to attractive Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom.

As the upcoming Victoria’s Secret fashion show is nearing, scheduled to air in November, Miranda Kerr was given a nice welcome – wearing a stunning $ 2.5m bra.

Miranda Kerr just returned from a year-long break after giving birth to her son with husband Orlando Bloom

Fans of supermodel Miranda Kerr are looking forward to her modeling return and being part of next month’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show

Helping to promote the Victoria’s Secret show, Miranda Kerr got to try on and pose with the Fantasy Treasure Bra, worth a staggering $2.5 million!

The luxurious jewel-covered bra will feature 142 carats of diamonds and crusted with incredible in pearls, aquamarines and citrines.

The 2011 Victoria’s Secret show is always popular and should be a special one. In addition to the Victoria’s Secret angels, planned performances from both Maroon 5 and Kanye West should rock the show.

Handbag by Armenta

Armenta has been recognized as a luxury fine jewelry brand, featuring intricate design, mixed gold and oxidized silver metals, and semiprecious stones.

The company reached an important milestone as this year marks the 10 year anniversary for Armenta.

This Fall, Armenta is expanding their luxury brand by introducing their very first exotic handbag collection alongside the brand’s first print ad campaign, created by renowned New York advertising firm Laspata/DeCaro.

The new exotic handbag collection will be ideal for the chic, bohemian Armenta consumer.

Armenta’s inaugural handbag collection are handcrafted from python and crocodile, gorgeously detailed with 18K gold dipped hardware studded with semiprecious stones (onyx, labradorite, sapphire, etc).

The Armenta luxury handbag silhouettes range from elegant clutches to large travel totes, all adorned with elaborate jewelry-like hardware. Retail prices for the new line of handbags will range from approximately $1000 – $5000.

The handbags are set to launch on Neiman Marcus online this fall, while the print ad campaigns will appear in major women’s books such as Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Town and Country.