Inax believes in offering its customers the royal treatment. So, after giving luxury lovers an opportunity to splurge on a royal flush in the form of the gold plated Regio Toilet, Inax has now created another bespoke bathroom fitting. This time, Inax is offering luxury lovers the chance to embellish their bathroom with an exquisite white gold bath tub! The beautiful bathtub is fitted with 24carat white gold tiles and is sure to turn your bathroom into the most luxurious space. The glittering tub made its debut in Ginza, Tokyo and is sure to attract the rich and wealthy bling-loving populace from across the world. Priced at $94,000 this bath tub with white gold tiles is definitely one of the priciest tubs in the world.
The tub is expected to be available for order from October but deliveries are slated for January next year. Other information regarding the features of this bespoke bath tub is not yet available.
If you read our recent article on luxury aquariums being the new status symbol and are looking to install one in your home, then you had better pay attention to this. On sale at Opulent Items is the Finite Luxury Aquarium that will not just become the centerpiece of your living space but also help you flaunt your luxurious lifestyle. Handcrafted in Netherlands, the Finite aquarium gets its unique abstract shape courtesy the numerous glass cuts. Large enough to hold ten gallons of water, this luxury aquarium is completely topless. The exquisite and contemporary design of this aquarium will surely attract many a luxury lovers. Once installed, this aquarium promises to become the most intriguing fixture in your home .
Made of hand-cut glass, this aquarium measures 17” in height, 21.5” in width and 20.5” in depth. Priced at $6,500 this aquarium comes with a year’s warranty as well as 3 day return period. To purchase this aquarium click here.
If you have a love for luxurious super yachts, then the upcoming Cannes Boat Show must already figure in your travel plans. If you plan to do more than just ogle at the breathtaking yachts at this show and actually invest in one, we suggest you head straight for the Mystic motor yacht which will be showcased for the first time at this show. The 46 meter super yacht is being offered for sale by Burgess as Joint Central Agents. A must have yacht for the luxury loving cruisers; the Mystic is built to RINA Class and is fully MCA LY2 compliant. Luxury touches are provided by fittings from high end brands including Swarovski crystal lighting, Ralph Lauren furniture, Miele domestic appliances and a Furuno navigational suite.
Diana Yacht Design can be credited for the yachts exterior design while the stylish modern interior is courtesy Schnasse Interior Design. Large enough to accommodate 10 passengers, the Mystic comprises of 5 cabins, namely one master suite, 2 doubles and 2 twins.
Besides these rooms, the yacht features a cinema/media room and a fully equipped gymnasium with sauna and shower rooms. The sundeck features a large Jacuzzi, as well as an integrated sun loungers and a bar area.
Powered by Twin MTUs that deliver a cruising speed of 13 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, the Mystic is truly one powerful creation. With an asking price of €19,500,000 ($24.5 million), the Mystic awaits an owner who will treasure her. The Cannes Boat Show runs from 8 – 13 September 2010.
While China continues to rise as an economy at a blistering pace, it will soon take over the world as a new industrial and other outsourcing destination. And you wish to set up a business in the country anytime soon, check out the property rates for luxury villas there too. Well if your destination is Shanghai, do pay a visit to Yinliu Road in Zhangjiang, where luxury villas are priced as much as $20,385 per square meter! It is reported that currently, this is almost twice the average price per square meter in Manhattan.
The latest villa was sold earlier this week at that staggering asking rate of as $20,385, which translates to 138,214 Yuan per square meter. If you want one for yourself, you better hurry because there are only 18 of these villas that measure between 494 square meters and 669 square meters.
The new 2011 Pinnacle luxury fifth wheel from the house of Jayco has been designed to offer the ultimate in luxury. Everything on the 2011 Pinnacle, from the culinary dream kitchen to the outdoor entertainment center to the tranquility bedroom suite, has been redesigned from the ground up to offer the best to its owners. The Pinnacle fifth wheel has almost everything on board you can think of. The standard features include gel-coat fiberglass sidewalls, entry door and baggage doors, freestanding table and chairs, hidden seat storage, leather rocker recliners, high gloss Corian kitchen countertop with sink cover inserts, a water purifier, bath skylight, security lights and A/C Chillgrille. The entertainment needs are taken care of with a 40-inch LCD HDTV in the living area and a Premium Sound System AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 player with toggle switch for outside speakers.
Now most of us don’t have the liberty to bathe in luxury and comfort as a daily morning ritual. And to store all those beauty oils and vanity stuff, you need a well stocked bathroom. For this, French company Decotec has the perfect thing for your minimalistic bath room, making it classy in the process with the Parisian styled DX 130. Introduced at the Ideobain 2010, the well-lit, oval-shaped pod is a sink-cum-countertop all in one. And below the sink is a hidden drawer crafted with wooden interiors that reveals a lot of storage space. This futurist design is touted to be retailed at $24,000..
While the billionaires of the west are discovering their philanthropic sides, the billionaires of the east are making the most of their wealth by splurging on themselves. Case in point: the Indian billionaires who are reportedly on a private jet-buying spree. In fact reports suggest that 157 units are going to be delivered in the next 12 months. It should be noted that the new jets are all brand new and not second hand. Says Kapil Kaul, CEO, South Asia Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, “India will have one of the youngest fleet of business jets and would emerge as one of the largest buyers of new business aircraft dominated by light jet offering faster connectivity.” This new rise in private jets will take India from the 18th position globally (in terms of private jet numbers) to the fourth position, although it has less number of billionaires than many other nations.
The affluent Indian buyers include the Ambani brothers, the Tatas, the Ruias’ Essar Group, TVS, KP Singh’s DLF, Gautam Thapar, the Jindals and Cyrus Poonawala. These new private jets that will be used for both personal and official purposes will surely redefine the luxury transport of India. Besides private jets, Indian corporate have also splurged on luxury helicopters such as the Essar Group which has bought the Rs 60-crore Sikorsky ($12.8 million), and Pinnacle Aviation who have picked up a Bell 407 for Rs 12 crore ($2.6 million).
And finally another luxury company is hitting the mobile platform. After being in troubled waters in the recent past, Neiman Marcus has now taken neimanmarcus.com to the smartphones with a mobile friendly version. Based in Dallas, Texas, this new venture will ensure more reach for the brand as all the smartphone shoppers will get access to buy merchandise listed on their website as well.
Apart from tracking order history and store locator features on the mobile app the customers also stand to win as much as $10,000 American Express gift card, as part of promotions by the brand.
What is it that contains the best of the world’s elite fashion brands in one masterpiece? The Luxury Brands Collection launches limited edition books which are touted as works of art. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Giorgio Armani, De Beers, Boodles, Holland & Holland, Nina Campbell, Fat Duck, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley are just a few from the list of the world’s finest luxury brands covered in this collection. Intended to benefit the brands as well as the consumers, these books are meant to be exhibited and admired by all. Currently, two versions of The Luxury Brands Collection book are offered. The Diamond Collector is bound in exotic lizard leather which is glammed up with a magnificent diamond. Tagged at £8,000 ($12,680/ €8,620), this edition is offered in limited number of three only. It will be printed on demand with the initials of the client. The Gold Collector is also bound in lizard leather cover which is encrusted with gold. Ten of these will be offered for £4,000 ($6,340/ €4,310) with initials of the buyer too. Roll over to read the list of all the brands covered in this collection.
The Luxury Brands Collection launches the names to know in 2010 -
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
Bentley
Porsche
Fat Duck
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club
Thermae Spa
Pearl Motor Yacht
Vista Jet
De Beers
Boodles
La Prairie
Lanesborough
Lodgers
Gieves & Hawkes
Giorgio Armani
Chanel
Luis Vuitton
Weston
Hugo Boss
N. Peal
Bahamas
The Maldives
Tahiti & Her Islands
Wentworth Club
Poggen Pohl
Nina Campbell
Bang & Olufsen
Holland & Holland
Courchevel
K Jus
La Perla
Mont Blanc
Sotheby’s
Make do with the image of the logo as the images of the books are a well guarded secret until they land up in the potential buyer’s hands.
Thanks Nicolas
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Nightgowns Can Improve Your Sex Life
Can what you wear determine how you feel? Luxury lingerie retailer Certain Style certainly thinks so, in fact they’ve gone to far as to say that the right nightgown can improve your sex life.
And I think they are probably right. I know when I wear dull colors or things which don’t fit well, I don’t feel as good as I could. This company offers nightgowns not only made in your size, but made in a color which suits, and that would be a definite pleasure. The company makes Silk and satin nightgowns as well as a small selection in cotton lawn and a wonderful collection of gorgeous silk robes in fabulous colors, and as these are made to measure the styles are available to all, male and female.
You can check our their blog at http://www.luxury-nightwear.com
