The famous Christmas Book by Neiman Marcus has been launched in time for the holiday season. Boasting everything from a luxury yacht to a Tom Burr ping pong table with a price tag of $45,000, the book has a range of items ranging from the expensive to very expensive.
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On October - 20 - 2011
Ashtanga yoga masters David Swenson and Shelley Washington have been summoned to Maui by the Four Seasons Resort to coach and practice their mastered craft. Each well renowned in the yoga community, they will be tutoring attendees with the original poses and philosophies personally acquired from Ashtanga master K. Pattabhi Jois.
Shelley Washington, originally a professional dancer, found her love of Ashtanga yoga and immediately re-directed her passions, leading her to Mysore, India to study under master K. Pattabhi Jois.
Partnering her in the Four Seasons endeavor, David Swenson, has practiced yoga since age 13, and at 16, was introduced to the Ashtanga practice under K. Pattabhi Jois himself. With a bestselling book, Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual, and his series of five DVDs, this team is ideal for the most serious of yoga practitioners.
Priced at $4,500 per attendee, the package includes Five nights in the luxe Four Seasons Resort, four morning classes, three afternoon classes, a daily “Talk Yoga” seminar in the Yoga Retreat Hospitality Lounge, and a final reception and group dinner. The Retreat is from September 10th-15th and spacing is limited. Interested parties may contact The Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Maui.
On July - 13 - 2011
When Elizabeth Taylor passed of congestive heart failure on March 23rd, she left behind not just an estate, but a collection of tangible memories from her iconic 79-year life. Before being sold off at the New York City Christie’s Auction house, the actress’ collections of jewelry, fashion, accessories, memorabilia and art pieces will go on a world tour, beginning in September. Fans around the world will be able to visit Liz’s personal belongings in Paris, Los Angeles, Dubai, Moscow, London, Geneva, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.
The auctions will take place at an evening gala on December 13th, two bidding sessions on December 14th, and an online-only Christie’s LIVE sale throughout the 10-day exhibition. With her full estate valued between $500 million and $1billion, there is no telling what kind of revenues will be made.
On July - 3 - 2011
Award-winning Scotch whiskey company, Royal Salute, has teamed up with the Sentebale Polo Cup taking place in Dubai, March 19, 2011 to raise money for the less fortunate children and citizens of Lesotho. Sentebale, founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso was organized in memory of their mothers and gives primary focus to the children suffering from poverty and drought in Lesotho. Through last years Polo Cup and numerous grassroots campaigns, the royal pair has been fortunate enough to raise finances for 25 projects.
Royal Salute, a Chivas Brothers branch, has kept the meaning to its name long before the support of Price Harry’s philanthropic polo cup. The aged and masterfully blended whiskey company was first born as the Ultimate Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her 1953 Coloration.
On February - 21 - 2011
Christie’s can always been counted on to give a one of a kind item at their auctions and they haven’t disappointed.
Here’s a collection of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage going under the hammer on September 28th. The collection is made up of over 20 pieces of timelessly luxurious luggage from the famed French luxury goods house dating from the late 19th century to the 1940s. This is a perfect opportunity to add to or begin a vintage Louis Vuitton luggage collection.
On August - 3 - 2010
Mario Testino, easily the best fashion photographer of his generation has released a book dedicated to his favorite muse Kate Moss. The $500 book;Kate Moss by Mario Testino is a cheaper version of the $75,000 series of life-sizeKate Moss portraits at an exhibition held at Phillips de Pury & Co’ s London branch.
Kate Moss by Mario Testino follows the iconic supermodel from early days backstage at fashion shows to scenes glimpses of the ground-breaking editorials she and Testino continue to produce for the world’s most respected magazines. Many photographs have been chosen from Testino‘s private archive and have been published in the book for the first time.
The contents of Kate Moss by Mario Testino include a foreword by Mario Testino, an exclusive essay by Kate Moss, over 100 images in black-and-white and colour including many unseen private photographs. The book is a boxed hardback special edition limited to 1500 signed copies.
Kate Moss by Mario Testino is Testino’s tenth book and its release coincides with the exhibition of selected works by Mario Testino entitled ‘Kate Who?’
On July - 23 - 2010
Prada has launched a collection of Swing Sunglasses to match the modern femininity of its Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.
The swooped frames of the Swing Sunglasses collection combine a slightly 1950s cats -eye shape with the simple ultra-minimalist lines of Prada‘s 1990s fashion.
The collection’s arty image and video campaign features supermodel Angela Lindvall and was shot by Steven Meisel. The launch took place at Joe’s Pub in New York City this week; it also featured a “Manga Contest.” The participants have to design a fantasy heroine who must wear Prada Swing sunglasses in the comic strip. The winner will be invited to create a Manga-style heroine with a starring role in a Prada publication.
Prada Swing is priced at £125 and will be available at Prada boutiques and selected retailers worldwide from October.
On July - 21 - 2010
As a tribute to its very first Le Mans victory in 1970, Porsche Designs have unveiled this limited edition Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch. The Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch celebrates the 40th anniversary of the famous win; the watch is inspired by the Porsche 917 winning car and is modeled after the race car’s steering wheel. The Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch comes with black calf leather, red stitching and features a titanium pin buckle.
Only 917 pieces of the Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch will be released to retail outlets in September 2010.
On July - 20 - 2010
The Life Ball, Europe’s biggest AIDS charity event has outdone its efforts to raise money this year. The event which usually auctions off one ‘Life Ball Mini’ unveiled three ‘Life Ball Minis’ created by three fashion designers.
Last week the three designers Francisco Costa, Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole unveiled their creations at Vienna’s City Hall Square; Kenneth Cole startled the crowd with his silver MINI Convertible that had shimmering interiors done with Swarovski crystals, Francisco Costa presented his MINI Countryman in matt black paintwork with a reflective logo on each of the front doors and tinted windows and Diane von Furstenberg turned heads with her bright red MINI featuring numerous colorful lips and pearl white touch wheels, mirrors and roof.
Francisco Costa’s The Life Ball 2010 MINI was auctioned off for 40,000 Euros during the amfAR Gala in Vienna, the other two will be auctioned off at forthcoming amfAR events.
On July - 20 - 2010
Stella McCartney has been appointed creative director of Adidas 2012 Olympic Team GB ranges. The British designer will create the label’s athlete kit for both the national Olympic and Paralympic teams.
McCartney already has an established relationship with the sportswear giant dating back to 2005; she designs a sports-inspired performance collection for the brand called Adidas by Stella McCartney.
Commenting on Adidas’s decision to appoint McCartney; Nick Craggs marketing director of Adidas said “Adidas is bringing together the best British athletes performing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games with the best British designer and we are thrilled to have someone of Stella’s stature working with us in the run up to London 2012.”
This appointment is the first time a high-end designer has designed sportswear for the Olympic Games
On July - 14 - 2010
