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Porzia T, the luxury fashion designer who specialises in lingerie and women’s wear has unveiled her much anticipated swimwear collection.  Coined by critics as the most elegant swimwear collection for summer 2010, Porzia T is one of a few Italian designers whose attention to detail is only surpassed by one or two of the big names in the industry.   Porzia T first unveiled her luxury lingerie collection on InsideLux and InsideLux HD TV last year and this time we are equally impressed by her sleek elegant lines and vibrant colours.  For more information, please visit Porzia T

Luxury Department Store Liberty of London have teamed up with the oh-so British fashion label Fred Perry to create a new range of luxury casual wear called the Blank Canvas collection.

The Blank Canvas range will go on sale internationally in April. Here’s what to expect:

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Tiger economies, Dragon economies and now we have Pig economies (Portugal, Italy and Greece).  Greece facing a close to economical collapse has come under immense pressure to sell off its prized assets which include some of its famous islands.  With a German bailout on the cards, the German press playfully ran headlines to the tune that German’s would “buy” a piece of Greece, but in reality only private investors will have the chance to snap up one of the islands.  One of the Onasis islands is currently up for sale at $300m, potential buyers include Bill Gates and Madonna, but this is just one of 600 or so that could be sold.  Brokers suggest a figure closer to $2m for a small sized island with potential to build a holiday complex or at least an extravagant villa.

Hermes and Wally joined forces to make the widest super yacht that looks more like a floating island.  With over 3,000 square metres of spacious luxury, the yacht represents a modern mansion where panoramic sea views are present from all bedrooms.   An atrium with live plants adds  homely feel when seas get rough but perhaps the most astonishing accomplishment is the indoor 25 meter swimming pool.

The roof is covered with solar pannels that its makers suggest could save as much as 200 tonnes of disel per year.

The boat will be the first yacht that Hermes will fit out, while Wally will provide power and deal with the technicalities.

At almost $30m the Brazilian jet maker has launched  a new version of its famous 600 version.  With a range of 3,900 nautical miles, the jet can seat up to 8 passengers and can fly more than 500 nautical miles than its 600 predecessor.  The new Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engines grant the Legacy powerful jet power while reducing noise.

Deliveries for the Legacy 650 start later this month.

Buying Grumpy Mule luxury Organic Sumatra Fairtrade Coffee is a great way to support one of the best ethical causes in the world plus it’s currently Fairtrade Fortnight, so no excuses now!

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Jonathan Saunders took London Fashion Week with spiky heeled books, metallic colors, clean lines and oversized coats reminiscent of times when Full House was cool. Big, shapeless, weather resistant jackets with random elastic strings at the waist and trim are less than flattering and are one trend that should be kept in the 90s. Other than that one “reinvention”, the show was safe but did present several staple items that could be worn by almost anyone.

Luxury car brand Bentley are setting up a luxury boutique at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show which will sell their branded merchandise.

As expected from a company so associated with the luxury lifestyle, the products on offer will be both expensive and exclusive.

Top luxury products to look out for include these Bentley Tibaldi pens. The Mulsanne pen is expected to be the biggest seller because it is styled to match the Bentley Mulsanne car. Only 90 of these pens have been made and according to Bentley they’ll cost €3,900-€4,500.

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Designer Henry Holland has managed to create one of Britain’s most unique luxury fashion brands over the last few years and he showed his brand new Autmun Winter 2010 collection at London Fashion Week just yesterday. It was not a disappointment!

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S.T. Dupont has launched a limited edition S.T. Dupont Neptune serenity gift set inspired by Roman mythology. S.T. Dupont pays tribute to Neptune the God of Water and the Sea in Roman mythology through this limited edition gift set that embodies waves and serenity in deep blue Chinese placed lacquer.
The S.T. Dupont Neptune serenity gift set includes one Ligne 2 lighter and three Olympio Large pens; fountain pen, roller and ballpoint. This S.T. Dupont Neptune serenity gift set is limited to just 888 units and costs $1000.