Tuesday 19 May 2009

Top 10 Luxury Cars

1. Aston Martin Vanquish $255,000Aston Martin Vanquish. This super car manufactured by Aston Martin and designed by Ian Callum rose to recognition after being featured as the official James Bond Car in the movie ‘Die Another Day’. It is also the ‘special occasion car’ in the twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.

2. Lamborghini Murcielago $279,900
With a 640 brake horsepower V-12 engine mounted midship and showcased by an available glass engine cover, plus all wheel drive, an ultra-low wedge-shaped body and scissor doors, the LP640 is the current successor to the Diablo or Countach that might once have been posted as a youngster onto your bedroom wall. If a few things never change, you might just want to get a Murciélago poster and dream. This super car stands as the most powerful road car engine in the history of expensive automobiles. Introduced as the successor to the Diablo,Lamborghini Murcielago is a two-seater, two-door coupe, beautifully proportioned, exuding power and style.


3. Rolls-Royce Phantom $379,000
The Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe has a 48-valve, 6.8 L, V12 engine that is engaged in the production of 453 hp of torque. The Phantom car can be accelerated to 60 mph in 5.7 s. The engine has been derived from the existing V12 powerplant of BMW. The car has a six-speed automatic transmission as well as a double wishbone suspension. This luxury saloon automobile is a BMW subsidiary. The body of the car has an aluminum space frame and you will find that the car can accelerate up to 60 mph (100 km/h) in 5.7 s.

4. Maybach 62 $385,250

Maybach 62 is for the aristocrat class, simply because it comes with a cool price tag that reads $385,250. This car is one of the first automobile models of Maybach ever since the brand has been revived by DaimlerChrysler. The Maybach 62 is an ultra-luxurious automobile that has been designed by making a provision for a chauffeur. he car is all about luxury and that is visible from its features. The car consists fully-reclining rear seats, AirMATIC dual control air suspension, Maybach 4 zone climate control, laminated, infrared-reflecting, tinted glass all around the car, folding rear tables to the left and right, display instruments in rear roof liner, a refrigerator compartment and BOSE Surround Everywhere sound system.

5. Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500Mercedes SLR McLaren is Inspired by the 1955 model of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. Priced at $455,500 it is at par with other exotic sports cars in the business to include Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo. This supercar and sports car automobile with SLR technology has a supercharged 5.5 (5439cc) liter dry sumped 90 degree V8. This cool and popular car in the world is engaged in the production of 466.8 kW at 6500 rpm (626 hp) as well as 780 N·m (575 ft·lbf) torque at 3250 - 5000 revolutions per minute (rpm).


6. Porsche Carrera GT $484,000

Another car among the ten most expensive cars in the world. This supercar is powered by the all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine, which produces 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). The car is worth its price and is a treat to drive.


7. Koenigsegg CCX $600,910

This Sweden-made fast car packs 806 power from its 90 degree V8 engine. The CCX was first unveiled on February 28, 2006 at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show although its existence was announced earlier. At a price of $1,820,000 and $2,050,000 for top of the line model, exclusivity is guaranteed.

8. Pagani Zonda C12F $741,000


The power of the car Pagani Zonda C12 F has been increased to 602 PS accompanied and the car gives you a top speed of over 374 km/h. The car is a supercar that is a production of Pagani in Italy. It has derived its name from the F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio. The car having the third slot among the top ten of the world’s expensive cars is a mid-engined 2-seat coupe and is convertible.

8. Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000

This Ferrari has been the star of more than a few auto shows, for the simple reason that it's an Enzo, one of 399 examples found in the entire world. The fact that folks are shelling out upwards of one million dollars to park an Enzo in their garages doesn't hurt, either. The Ferrari Enzo, built in a limited run of 399, is an outstanding expression of the concept of extreme sportiness, developed for road use, yet epitomising the most advanced concepts of Formula 1 racing technology. Ferrari set out to develop the Ferrari Enzo as an integrated system designed for extreme performance, in which even the limits of the performance achievable by the driver were enhanced. Its price is $1,000,000. The second most costly car has a 12-cylinder engine. The car has been designed with the Formula 1 technology. It has a carbon fiber body with carbon-ceramic brake disks. Moreover, technologies not allowed in F1 have also been deployed here, for example, active aerodynamics.

10. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

Bugatti Veyron, priced at $1,700,000, manufactured by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS. This is the most expensive car in the world, having the most powerful engine among the world’s handful premium cars. The car’s speedometer can notch up to 400 km per hour. Its engine is of type W16, having 16 cylinders in-group of fours.

Monday 18 May 2009

Top 10 Luxury Perfumes

1. Bolt of Lightning By Jar Perfumes $765 (oz)
Bolt of Lightning the flagship of JAR Perfumes features a strong and seductive aroma. JAR stands for Joel A. Rosenthal a famous jeweler who invented the fragrance and designed the bottle. Packed in hand-cut glass bottles, it is priced at US$765 (1 oz).


2. Joy By Jean Patou $800 (oz)



Joy enjoys eminence as one of the most expensive perfumes because of its costly ingredients. Made by Henri Alméras, it is a rich concoction of various fragrant flowers including Bulgarian jasmine and rose. Tagged at US$800 (1 oz), it costs more than three times than a regular perfume.

3. Shalini Perfume $900


Shalini is a floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are and neroli; middle notes are tuberose and tiare flower; base notes are sandalwood and musk. Perfumes from Shalini with an exotic appeal are pricey and precious. Rich in ingredients like neroli, coriander and ylang ylang mixed with sandalwood, vanilla, musk and tuberose, Shalini Perfume casts a spell of seduction on you with its fragrance. Aimed at well-heeled buyers, it costs US$900 (2.2 oz bottle).

4. Anick Goutal`s Eau d'Hadrien $1,500
EAU D’hadrien one of the popular inventions by Annick Goutal an award-winning pianist is fresh and fetching with dollops of aromatic appeals. Rich in the essence of Sicilian lemons and grape fruit, it costs US$1,500 (3.4 oz bottle).

5. Hermes’ 24 Faubourg $1,500 (1oz bottle)

24 Faubourg is a classic Hermès scent, a feminine floral containing rose, iris and orange blossom. There were only 1,000 of these limited-edition bottles released worldwide; the one above is St. Louis crystal.Hermes one of the most coveted French brands is known for its 24 Faubourg with feminine fragrance. A blend of extracts from rose, iris, orange blossom and other florals enriches 24 Faubourg that is tagged at US$1,500 (1 oz bottle).

6. Baccarat’s Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebes $1,700 (0.25oz)

With three fragrance editions, Baccarat made its way into the world of perfume. Currently a hit with perfume lovers across the globe is Les Larmes Sacrées de Thebes. A pyramid-shaped Baccarat crystal bottle contains the perfume priced at US$1,700 (0.25 oz). Its fragrance is evocative of the royal perfumes of ancient Egypt.

7. Chanel No. 5 $1,850
Chanel No. 5 has received rave reviews as the world’s most legendary fragrance ever since its introduction in 1921. You will be amazed to know that this company sells a bottle of this perfume approximately in every 55 seconds. A unique and unusual fragrance is the mainstay feature of Chanel No. 5 by the late Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, a legendary French couturier. Supposed to be the first perfume that bears its designer’s name, it costs US$1,850 (15.2 oz bottle) in its purest form.

8. Caron’s Poivre $2,000

The peppery unisex fragrance of Caron Poivre is a snip at $2,000 (for 2 oz).This perfume is a concoction of lavender, jasmine, rose, Lily of the valley, carnation, cedar, sandalwood, Tonka and musk.The maker of this perfume, Caron, is one of the last perfume houses to still have an in-house 'nose' (Monsieur Fraysse) Caron Perfume Poivre becomes more luring when it comes packed in a spectacularly beautiful Baccarat bottle. Encrusted with pristine crystals on the white gold collar, the bottle reflects shine of sophistication. The bottle containing two ounces of Caron’s Poivre is tagged at $2,000.

9. Clive Christian’s No.1 $2,150 (oz)

The bottle for No. 1 isn't as spectacular but it's hand-made lead crystal with a .33-carat diamond in the neck. Production of No. 1 is limited by the scarcity of its ingredients, which include ylang ylang specially grown in Madagascar, vanilla, orris, natural gum resin, sandalwood and bergamot. An invention by British designer cum perfumer Clive Christian, Imperial Majesty rhymes with royalty. Known to be in a line of the most expensive perfumes, it is priced at US$2,150 an ounce.


10. Clive Christian’s Imperial Majesty $215,000 (16.9oz)Clive Christian No.1 is officially the world’s most expensive perfume (according to the Guinness World Records). Imperial Majesty a signature perfume by Clive Christian is the most expensive in the international market of perfumes. Priced at $215,000 for 16.90z, the bottle is as lavishly adorned as other launches of Clive Christian. The bottles come with a brilliant cut white diamond of five carat and an 18-carat gold collar.


Sunday 17 May 2009

Top 10 Luxury Pens

1. Caran d`Ache 1010 Limited Edition Fountain Pen $19,000



This Caran D’Ache 1010 Limited Edition takes its name from “Ten minutes past ten” and has rightfully been designed as a tribute to the exceptional Swiss watch making industry. It’s made of rhodium-coated silver with a clip in similarity to a watch hand also has a balance wheel placed between two rubies under a sapphire dome with tiny tick marks embossed around the barrel.
The marvelous 1010 even has a piston pump with a ruby and sapphire crystal dome at the tip and is available at a cool price range starting from $19,000.


2. Four Seasons Limited Edition Fountain Pen Sets by Ferrari da Varese $36,000


The Four Seasons Limited Edition Fountain Pen Sets were launched to celebrate the shades and changing colors of the passing time. Green stands for the spring, red for the summer, brown for the autumn and gray for intimate winter. The pen features 18-carat gold nib, classy engravings, and a state-of-the-art pump filling system. Only 33 units were made, with each priced at $36,000.





3. Ripple HRH Limited Edition Visconti Fountain Pen $57,000


This fountain pen is made from 18 carat white gold and diamonds from Visconti reserved for a cultivated, and let’s face it, rich clientele. The precious stones have been patiently embedded in the pen shaft and the simple design shows off the exclusive materials used.







4. Caran d`Ache 1010 Fountain Pen $174,000




The Caran d’Ache 1010 Fountain Pen was made with 18-carat gold and studded with a diamond and a ruby. The pen touts details that can be found on fine mechanical watches. Even the ink bottle looks like a watch crown. The barrel was made transparent with the use of sapphire crystal. Only 10 units were produced, with each costing $174,000.






5. Limited Edition Boheme Papillon Pen $2
30,000

Crafted in the solid white, yellow or rose gold, the Limited Edition Boheme Papillon Pens are studded with over 1,400 scintillating diamonds and sapphires which delicately wrap around the body in three levels and onto the internal spring mechanism. Fragile butterflies and Keatsian plant tendrils festoon the cap and the body while the patented signature star-shaped Montblanc Diamond graces the top of the cap. These limited edition writing marvels have been designed to pay homage to one of the most amazing creatures in nature, the Butterfly. The limited edition Boheme Papillon is priced at 180,000 Euros (US $230,410).



6. Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 Pen $256,000


The Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81is limited to only 81 pieces (Rainier was 81 when he died in 2005). Half of the sales of the been will go to the Foundation Princess Grace. The pen is a skeletonized fountain-pen of 18K white gold decorated with diamonds and ruby-studded lozenges to mimic the red-white lozenges on the shield of the Grimaldi coat of arms. It includes 996 diamonds cut with facets and 92 rubies which form a network that inner workings of the writing instrument can be seen through. 19 more rubies surround the clip ring on the cap and the 18K gold nib is set with two rubies.


7. La Modernista Diamonds Pen $265,000


This pen was made by Caran d’Ache, a Switzerland based company in 1999 as homage to architect Antonio Gaudi. This amazing fountain pen was sold at an auction for $265,000. The pen had an 18-carat rhodium-coated gold nib and was set with a total of 5,072 Wesselton diamonds weighing in at 20-carats, as well as 96 rubies totaling 32-carats. La Modernista Diamonds has been featured in the Guinness Book of Records 2001 for being the most expensive pen at that time.


8. Caran d`Ache Gotica Pen $406,453


The Gotica Pen from Caran d`Ache recently made its debut in China. The pen which celebrates Gothic art and architecture is made of rhodium-coated solid silver with six faces decorated with Gothic windows, fleurs-de-lis and rosettes. The Gotica Jewel pen is set with 892 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 7.10 carats and the rosettes have 72 emeralds (3.96 carats) and 72 rubies (9.90 carats) while 210 yellow sapphires (28.35 carats) embellish the fleurs-de-lis. The pen is selling for 3.28 million yuan ($406,453) in China and there are already interested purchasers.








9. Mystery Masterpies $730,000



Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpel`s (both Richemont companies) have created a unique pen together named the Mystery Masterpiece to celebrate both of their centennial anniversaries. There will be three versions of the Mystery Masterpiece made, ruby, sapphire and emerald with only three examples of each being made. The Mystery Masterpiece features the legendary “Mystery Setting” which completely conceals the gemstone settings and was patented in 1933 by Van Cleef & Arpels. The nib is made of gold which rhodium plated and engraved to commemorate the centennial. Each pen is encrusted with nearly 840 diamonds and twenty carats of gemstones.

10. Montblanc Boheme Royal Pen $1,500,000

This is the most luxury pen in the world. The Montblanc Boheme Royal fountain pen features retractable platinum-plated 18k gold nib,18K white gold barrel and cap set studded with 1,430 brilliant-cut diamonds. The Montblanc star logo is made of 19 diamonds highlighted with 18K white gold rings and clip is set with a paramount-cut diamond. The diamond-studded writing instrument exceeds the million dollar mark with its luxury price tag of US$ 1,500,000

Saturday 16 May 2009

Top 10 Luxury Shoes

1. Diamond-Encrusted Custom Nike $50,000




11 carats of chocolate-colored diamonds outline the “swooshes” on a pair of Nike “So Cal” Air Force 1 “Supreme Max” runners
The Nike limited editions were customized with the fancy colored diamonds by Laced Up owner Ernel Dawkins and C Couture boutique owner Rita Patel.





2. Prince Nizam Sikandar Jah Slippers $160,000




symbol of royalty in the eighteenth century, this pair of shoes exclusive and expensive beyond measure, decorated the feet of Nizam Sikandar Jah the Indian Prince of Hyderabad. The slippers radiate dazzles of diamonds and sparkles of rubies. $160,000







3. Stuart Weitzman’s “Diamond Dream” Stilettos $500,000



Stuart Weitzman shoe designer joined hands with jeweler Kwiat to make his dream of diamond shoes come true as Stilettos. With 1,420 well-cut Kwiat colorless diamonds set in platinum, the shoes cost an obscene amount of $500,000. At the 2007 Oscars, Anika Noni made all turn their eyes at her steps in “Diamond Dream” on the red carpet.





4. Ruby Slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” $666,000






With bugle beads, glass rhinestones and three large red glass jewels in silver settings, Ruby Slippers matches with the most exclusive designer outfit. Wearing these shoes makes your mighty presence felt in parties of highly aristocratic society. It was auctioned for $666,000 in 2000.










5. Stuart Weitzman “Retro Rose” Pu
mps $1,ooo,ooo



The ‘Retro Rose’ shoe features two Kwiat diamond roses, fixed to 1940s-style beige metallic T-strap high heels. More than 1,800 Kwiat diamonds weighing 100 carats were used to make the roses, and 400 of them have been incorporated into the design of the shoe, which is worth over $1 million.












6. Stuart Weitzman “Platinum Guild” Stilettos $1,090,000





These strappy stilettos by Stuart Weitzman flaunt 464 Kwiat round and pear shaped diamonds in its platinum make. Laura Harring was the first Cinderella of the designer to display his diamond wonder at the 2002 Oscar Academy Awards. Tagged at $1,090,000, it enhanced her star appearance by multiple times.










7. Stuart Weitzman “Ruby Slippers” $1,600,000





With 642 oval and round rubies in its possession, Ruby Slippers are designed by Stuart Weitzman to adorn the feet of celebrities from the top of economic heap. With the shine of rubies set in pure platinum, these red satin stilettos claim to be a $1,600,000 craze with well-heeled fashion flaunters.

















8. Stuart Weitzman Tanzanite Heels $2,000,000







Stuart Weitzman collaborated with Le Vian to turn up with two million dollars Tanzanite Heels. These astonishing shoes steal the show with 28 carats of diamonds and well cut 185 carats of q uality tanzanite. Encrusted with 595 carats of Kwiat diamonds on platinum, the 4½ inch heels are the most spectacular part of these stilettos.

















9.
Stuart Weitzman’s Rita Hayworth Heels $3,000,000





The most creative of the creations and the most delicate of the designs by Stuart Weitzman, Rita Hayworth Heels flaunts sapphires, rubies and diamonds in its make. Movie legend Rita Hayworth’s a pair of earrings laden with precious jewels are the making of these $3 million satin open toe stilettos.










10. Harry Winston’s Ruby Slippers $3,000,000



While the original ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland were made with sequins, these spectacular slippers designed by Ronald Winston of the House of Harry Winston to mark the classic movie’s fiftieth anniversary used real rubies. The slippers include 4,600 rubies totaling 1,350 carats (as well as 50 carats of diamonds) which took craftsman Javiar Barerra two months to set. Made in 1989, the world’s most expensive shoes were still on sale in 2000.

Top 10 Luxury Hand Bags

1. The Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag, $261,000

The Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag is the most precious handbag to adorn the hand of the most beautiful woman with a reservoir of riches. Synonymous with superior sophistication and lavish luxury, the bag sparkles with a string of 334 diamonds, meticulously etched in a white gold frame of 18 carat. A long 18-carat chain strap facilitates its hanging from the shoulder.






2. Urban Satchel Louis Vuitton Bag, $150,000

A hip and high hit with teen fashion flaunters, Urban Satchel Louis Vuitton Bag mirrors avant-gardism of the ever-changing fashion world. Crafted from all sorts of urban junk like cigarette packets, water bottle, tea bags and band aid, the handbag is lavish and luxury fashion accessory with charms of beauty.

Only the French fashion brand Louis Vuitton could convince buyers to cough up $150,000 for a handbag that is made of garbage.

Ashley Olsen has signed a multi-million dollar endorsement deal to advertise the $150,000 Urban Satchel in upcoming issues of Vogue. It’s rumored the Olsen Twins are locked in heated battle over who gets to purchase the bag, while Anna Wintour and Victoria Beckham have started a nasty bidding war for it.



3. Hermès Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag, $120,000


Hermès Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag is the right choice for high society women to flaunt their status among the members of their acquaintance circles. With a white golf clasp encrusted with diamonds of 10 carats, the bag is a stylish and snazzy party pick.

Influenced by French singer/songwriter Jane Birkin, the grasp of this 30-centimeter long bag is decked up with 10 carats of white diamonds. The bag was available for sale at Doyle New York. Having used crocodile as its fabric, the variable price tag of the bag depends upon its leather quality.








4. Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag, $100,000


An elegant and exclusive find in the line of the trendiest handbags, Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag rhymes with a funky and swanky outfit. This spectacularly captivating designer handbag features the shine of silver, the gleam of gold and the dazzle of diamonds.









5. Leiber Precious Rose Handbag, $92,000



Suitable for those who are fond chic and classy fashion, Leiber Precious Rose Handbag is delicately designed in the shape of a flower. The outer surface of the bag is an 18-carat white gold made collage of 800 pink tourmalines, 1169 pink sapphires and 1016 sparkling diamonds.









6. Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag, $42,000



A combination of fifteen different designs from Louis Vuitton, the LV Tribute Patchwork has made its way to the world of fabulous and flamboyant fashion. A hit with fashion boutiques, the bag keeps on earning rave reviews from style icons.














7. Gadino Handbag By Hilde Palladino $38,470


A la mode in design, Gadino Bag features white crocodile skin and diamond embellishment. As a unique creation by Hilde Palladino a Norwegian designer, the bejeweled bag has carved a niche for itself in the list of the most exclusive bags. If paired with a shiny outfit, it turns all heads to you.







8. Fendi Selleria
$38,000

Fendi Selleria, is soft in touch and smooth in texture, made of first class leather. Crafted with sable and chinchilla, the bag comes at a staggering cost of $38,000. Chinchilla and sable are among the rarest and costliest animal skins in the world. Using Roman-manufacturing techniques, the bag is crafted and transformed into a thing of beauty.




9. Nancy Gonzalez Porousus $30,000
If you have a special eye for aesthetically pleasing handbags, go for Nancy Gonzalez Porousus Bag for complete satisfaction. It enjoys a good name with Fashionistas having a fetish for designer bags because of its superior crocodile skin make. This Nancy Gonzalez Porousus Bag priced at $30,000 is luxurious handbag.





10. Marc Jacobs Carolyn Crocodile $30,000

Marc Jacobs Carolyn Crocodile Handbag is regarded as one of the most coveted accessories by celebrities round the globe.
Many are known to opt for one piece of this designer handbag in preference to a pretty diamond ring. Fashionistas go head over heels with its unique quilted pattern and want to flaunt it with their best dresses. The pure manufacturing that goes behind the making of this handbag is evident in its cool purple alligator skin exterior.