Now that everyone and his dog knows how the LV monogram looks like, Louis Vuitton is taking the bling road. A diamond logo parure with gems in the form of the brand’s monogram motif: a three-strand necklace ($2,8 million) with articulated platinum and diamond-bow closures, a 6.25 carat diamond ring with monogrammed side bands ending [...]
July 2nd, 2008 by kpriss — Jewellery, Luxury
When declaring that in the last year the total value of sold items on a website was approx. $60bn, you can always expect trouble. The site in question is eBay. The trouble in our story is LVMH, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Christian Dior Couture and four perfume subsidiaries of LVMH to be more specific. Today (Monday, [...]
June 30th, 2008 by kpriss — Issues, Luxury
When I asked if you would drive a Versace Murcielago, I think it was the pic of the brandsnobitude. I’m stepping down a level (okay, maybe more) and I ask you if you’d write Armani-style. Because Giorgio Armani Pens are worldwide available in Giorgio Armani boutiques and Tibaldi authorized dealers. Why Tibaldi? Because it’s an [...]
June 30th, 2008 by kpriss — Designers, Luxury
Think Lamborghini. Think Murcielago. Think Versace. Third’s a charm, don’t they say so? Well, Versace’s third collaboration with Lamborghini is available for anyone now. Anyone who can afford such a masterpiece, of course. Their first collaboration (for the same Murcielago LP640) was a limited edition of 10. Their second collaboration was a black roadster for [...]
June 28th, 2008 by kpriss — Designers, Luxury
How about a steel beauty with teak laid decks signed Hermès? And you may take your time, it seems to be the first from a series of 24 luxury yachts. I wish I could provide you with the proper photo but all I dug up were the technical specifications and that didn’t helped me much [...]
June 27th, 2008 by kpriss — Luxury
And another one bites the luxury concrete! Gianfranco Ferré is going Dubai residential. The Dubai mirage is no comparison to the catwalk, they’re all going to sign something over there. Gianfranco Ferré Stresa will combine residential, commercial and hospitality spaces worth more than $1.2bn. The complex is named after the town where Gianfranco Ferré has [...]
June 27th, 2008 by kpriss — Art & Deco, Designers, Luxury
Don’t you just love a little fashion inside story? Especially when it’s about the sparkling world of diamonds and luxury jewels. Jacob Arabo was sentenced to prison. His jail time will be effective beginning January 15th 2009. Why not effective immediately? Because the world cannot live without him, because he has to leave things in [...]
June 25th, 2008 by kpriss — Celebrities, Jewellery, Luxury
Not once have I stated my love for the Ray Bans. Aviators and Wayfarers alike, they meet my demands to shine while wearing shades. Aside from that, I’m a big fan of huge vintage-like sunglasses that I continue to wear for the 3rd year in a row just because I can’t help loving my big [...]
June 17th, 2008 by kpriss — Accessories, Luxury
