Aureus in Latin literally means golden and that is the perfect name for this one-of-a-kind surfboard. The team at LUX Surfboards, Ellie Miller and Danni Bradford, broke convention when they created Aureus, the world’s first and currently only 24 Karat gold gilt surfboard. The design of this golden god hails from the early 1970s and keeps with the traditional single-fin short-board layout. This work of art was handmade in England with the greatest care and craftsmanship. The gold leaf was hand-applied to accentuate every curve. The deck’s triple layer gold leaf elliptical pipeline design matches the glassed-on fiberglass fin and…
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What is the moment when art becomes a masterpiece or when a person becomes a legend? The fine line in between, from good into extraordinary, is a boundary that few cross into greatness. True masters of an art form are all too often iconic figures from a distant misty past, a few remaining treasured pieces kept in private collections and a museum here and there. Sketch books and diaries are poured over by experts deciphering the inspiration, meaning and motives behind such a precious creation. Hence it is a rare occasion to be in the midst of such talent. This…
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On the sunnier side of life as we have just kissed the face of summer the iconic Australian eye-wear brand Le Specs presents their must-have accessories front and center. With colorful lenses and bold architecture, it’s the fastest fashion statement you can make to let the world know you’ve got it made in the shade. To Explore The Full Collection Visit: LE SPECS Photo Credit: Le Specs SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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AND THE STARS CAME OUT Italian aristocracy, Parisian panache, Hollywood glamour; these three ingredients made up the recipe for the red carpet decadence that Italian jeweler Fulco di Verdura, a Sicilian duke, became famous for. Growing up on the warm shores of Palermo, Verdura enjoyed the richness of the land and later used his love of the verdant color palette to paint in jeweled pigments. While in Venice he became acquainted with Linda and Cole Porter, an acquaintance that soon became a friendship that lasted a lifetime. During an evening party at the Porter’s palazzo Linda introduced Fulco…
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No matter how lavish your dwelling place of the day to day is the wise ones know that nothing is a luxurious and exquisite as those treasures that cannot be contained within four walls. Delving narrow and deep into the vast richness of the earth Sunday, Somewhere encourages you to go towards the sun. Plunge into the Aegean Sea. Winter in South Africa. Bring your friends to play in Marrakesh. Linger in the Agafey Desert. 5:29pm. Sunset. Marrakech. In the wake of a dust land dreamscape, Of starry nights and Saharan skies. We took our rucksacks from the…
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IT’S IN THE STARS The Métiers d’Art Copernicus celestial spheres 2460 RT collection elegantly expresses the creativity of the Vacheron Constantin master-artisans. Inspired by the great mathematician and philosopher, Nicolas Copernicus, who in 1543 published De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, a revolutionary theory of heliocentrism, demonstrating not only that the Earth spins on its axis and has a satellite, the Moon, but above all that it gravitates around the Sun – truly groundbreaking work of his day given the scientific body of the day believed the Earth was the center of the universe. In his honor Vacheron Constantin have imagined a…
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Bulgari is a master of versatility expressed perfectly with their newest Serpenti timepiece collection. The beautifully designed watch face elegantly interchanges with striking wrap bands created from the Karung water serpent. Sleek and beguiling, it’s Bulgari’s latest twist on time. Unveiled at the Baselworld 2017 as their newest creation this ultra-thin record breaker will become available at their retail destinations later in the year. For More Information On Release Dates Visit: BULGARI Photo Credit: Bulgari SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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The lights of Samarkand and the secrets of Venice is Piaget’s muse in creating their mosaic of high jewelry filled with vibrant colors and exotic jewels. The Silk Route collection, comprising of 93 high jewelry pieces and 38 watches, takes you on a mythical journey that only the Swiss haute joaillerie maison could. To Explore The Full Collection Visit: PIAGET Photo Credits: Piaget SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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The design house of Verdura and Belperron will debut both new and vintage jewelry highlighting each maison’s archival designs from the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. This important showcase is being presented at the TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands from March 10-19, 2017. TEFAF is famously known as the world’s leading fair for art, antiques and design, providing international dealers the platform to present museum-quality works of all eras and genres to a broad base of collectors and connoisseurs. There will be iconic pieces from both of these groundbreaking jewelry designers from the early twentieth century. The richly colored…
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Nanis Italian Jewels has released their spring 2017 collection from designer Laura Bicego. Infusing modern style into the ancient art of Italian jewelry, large summery colored stones and diamonds are generously set in textured yellow, rose and white gold. Amarcord, inspired by Fellini’s movie, recalls the shapes and colors of nostalgia. Cashemire is the collection created as Ms. Bicego’s tribute to the precious wool fabric. A symbol of complete freedom, to be one with the fresh nuances of spring, Dancing In The Rain celebrates the beauty of you and nature as one. The far off shores of Ipanema…