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As we approach the would be 50th birthday of Princess Diana, Newsweek published a cover story with a computer animated image of what Princess Diana might look like now appearing alongside Kate Middleton.  Newspapers have criticized the cover as being “cheap” and “creepy, while the Huffington Post cites the episode as a ploy to incite unnecessary debate.   The generated image, while flattering is a ghostly resemblance of the princess who died 13 years ago.

Priced at $1.1 million, this is one concept car that InsideLux can reveal will be on the Jaguar showroom floor in 2013.  Much like the Mercedes McLaren partnership, Jaguar has followed suit with a partnership with Formula 1 maker Williams who will provide the chassis and a hybrid system. Jaguar has announced an impressive 0-60 m/p/h in under 3 seconds with a top speed of 200 miles per hour.

As the sequel to the Ref. 5837, the Ref. 5839 is a diamond encrusted timepiece holing almost 12 carats of diamonds.  The marine Breguet Marin watch follows a long line of traditional timepieces with a caliber 554.4 manually wound tourbillon movement.

InsideLux first covered Veru mobile phones in 2009 and since then the luxury mobile company has evolved tremendously.  Vertu’s latest release has a carbon fiber case with crystal keys.  The functionality of the phone has evolved too, taking on more of a smart phone capability than its previous models.  Designed by Joanne Cameron, the Vertu Constellation was inspired by the rigid angles of aeronautics, but with a motorsport twist with its exposed carbon fiber body.

The mobile company also offers a concierge service to assist phone users with styling advice and other standard luxury concierge amenities.

Always wanted to fly like an eagle? Airbus plans to elevate those wishes into a reality by the year 2050 with this environmentally friendly, completely luxury, clear-walled concept aircraft. Not for the flying-fearful, passengers will have panoramic views out the front, sides and roof of the airliner, providing a natural feeling of flight. Airbus leaves the actual materials used in the structure’s composition a secret, but shared that the windows will manipulate air temperature in accordance with weather condition, as well as influence lighting for supreme comfort.

The future of standard air travel will include luxuries that only seem fathomable in a ‘mad scientist’ dreamed up sci-fi movie. From hologram gaming systems fueled by passenger body heat and virtual projection rooms (such as golf and shopping), to relaxation amenities such as aromatherapy and acupuncture.

Environmental responsibilities have been weighing on consumers and travel manufacturers for years, leading experts to believe populations of the year 2050 will be even more engulfed in protecting the quality of the planet we occupy. Conforming to the already established standards for fuel efficiency, emissions and waste, Airbus hits every target with their enterprising ideas for future air travel.

You would not expect a company as prestigiously known as Louis XIII by Rémy Martin to generously share their award winning, royally devoured, top-priced cognac with the world. But in celebration of their ever-growing and fascinating history, they have decided to launch a Virtual World Tour. Sending out decanters to top experts, located all over the globe, Louis XIII by Rémy Martin has requested these individuals to taste the acclaimed product and offer a first-hand review, creating the greatest cognac world tour ever. Going above and beyond, proving they genuinely care about the quality of the creation distributed at such high prices, Rémy Martin will without a doubt excel beyond the passionate expectations of the original Martin family values.

Liquor companies have come and gone for hundreds of years, but one historically valued cognac has held steady in its ever-increasing quality reputation. The House of Rémy Martin began perfecting cognac 150 years prior to branding Louis XIII Cognac. With true passion for family and creating the perfect blend, Rémy Martin passed his knowledge and innovative spirit to his son Paul-Émile Rémy Martin. When Paul-Émile decided to brand his family multi-generational life’s work, he chose to pay homage to French King Louis XIII, birthing Louis XIII by Rémy Martin. Not only are the 1,200 eaux-de-vie mixed cognacs famous in their own right, but the decanter encasing the creation bears a timeless quality as well. A flask found on the battlefield of Jarnac was replicated and used as the decanter for each bottle sold. Pricings today reflect the thoughtful process instilled in each individual bottle, generally costing around $3,000 per 750mL decanter.

Bottega Veneta’s creative director, Thomas Maier, has designed a limited edition key ring dedicated to aide those effected by the Japanese Earthquakes earlier this year. Priced at $210, the entirety of each purchase will go directly to the Japanese Red Cross. With 1,000 hand-woven leather key rings leaked into circulation, they are sure to go fast.  Only available in Bottega Veneta boutique stores and bottegaveneta.com.