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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.

Snowy winter weather looks whimsical framed by a window, but when it comes to walking outside, the cold air is far from enjoyable. Hats, gloves, scarves and heavy coats bundle up and protect us from the frigid, skin-drying-out cold.  But what happens when your mobile phone rings, a txt comes in or you forgot to send an important email for work? The gloves come off, the fingers freeze and you risk your health to be free to hit those little blackberry buttons and stay connected to the world. Fingerless gloves can break down the communication barrier while keeping you warm enough to skip out on the annual cold that never seems to fully go away. These black leather gloves can look great and keep you healthy, available at American Retro for $312.

Legendary design house Versace announced today that they will be debuting a luxury cell phone this Spring.  ModeLabs group will partner Versace, handling the design aesthetics of the mobile. Though the price of the phone has not yet been released, reports claim that the Versace cell phone will be more expensive than the Christian Dior designer phone, which first sold in Spring 2008 for $5,000 (€3,500). A select audience will receive a sneak preview at the Paris haute couture show, whereas, the general public will have to wait until this May.

Is she a ghost? Wearing these “invisible” shoes, your feet will blend into any environment making them appear non-existent.   Brazilian shoe designer, Andreia Chaves, designed triangular cut mirrors constructed together to form a sight heel bootie. When asked where the idea came from she responded with a reflection of her native city, “The fact that I grew up in a chaoic city like Sao Paulo, full of contrasts, being in contact with such diversity and constant exposure to different visual inputs, has inpired me in how I think and conceptualize my shoes.”

Luxury designers form empires by branding any possible product they can. Vera Wang, Coach, Gucci, they all do it, putting their names on everything from diaper bags and dog collars to writing utensils and umbrellas. Design genius extraordinaire Mark Jacobs has done the same thing with Louis Vuitton, a common household name and status symbol. Lets face it, if your not rolling Louis Vuitton luggage through airports, jet setting from country to country, you’re a nobody. Taking over your entire life, Marc has now put together a gym gift set. Just in time for spring, the package, including a bag, headband, wristband, towel and foot mat, will keep your visual importance whilst you shape up for the exotic vacations to come.

Famed by Anika Noni Rose at the 2007 Oscars, these overwhelmingly iced shoes were bound to go down in history and make cameo appearances in luxury news sources for years to come. Kwiat Jewelers and Stuart Weitzman joined forces in masterminding these “dream” shoes. Decked out with 30 carats of colorless brilliant-cut diamonds, the 1,420 stone pair of shoes carries a tag of $500,000.

Harry Winston has paid spectacular homage to the great city of New York with his collection inspired by and named after the city itself. Featured below is the Skyscraper platinum set ring that any New Yorker would be proud to boast. This cushion-cut cabochon sugarloaf sapphire atop rows of cascading diamonds embodies the architecture of the Chrysler Building and holds 2.70 carats of round cut brilliant diamonds.

Most people like to think they’re great at buying presents, but ask their recipients and you’ll often get a completely different spin on things! Luckily our luxury Christmas gift idea series is here to help.

The luxury Christmas gift of an Asprey Poker Set is just the right present for anyone who enjoys a visit to the Casino every now and again.

A game of Poker is a great way to inject some fun into a night in with friends and loved ones. The best luxury Poker set on the market is hard to pick but this Asprey Poker Set is hard not to admire.

Asprey of London is a luxury brand steeped in a heritage that goes all the way back to the late 18th Century. Like their competition Smythson, over the years they’ve managed to hold on to a massive amount of Royal Warrants, only awarded to companies who make products for the British Royal Family.

This Asprey Poker Set is completely hand-made by master craftsmen exclusively for Asprey, so it’s ideal as a luxury Christmas gift for those who know top quality when they see it. The base of the set is covered in black polished Crocodile skin, comes with ceramic poker chips and is available instore for £5,500.

Say hello to ‘Ether’ the watch that defies the current financial climate. ‘Ether’ is the first to be introduced under the Cephee collection by Christophe Golay. Made of 150 precision set baguette diamonds, ‘Ether’ is a combination of Swiss craftsmanship and hi-tech engineering.
Ether features a unique engineering technique with its sapphire cradle that houses the movement; manufactured exclusively for the Ether watch it has two perfectly adjusted lids so the precious face and side diamonds are completely encased. The straps are entirely made of soft supple leather with hand-crafted diamond buckle.
Ether watch costs $350,000 and is for those looking for quality and durability.

Avanti 8 by Orbita is something watch lovers worldwide will embrace; based on the Avanti 12 line the Avanti 8 is a new watch winder line which gives an easy and convenient way to store your mechanical watches.
Available in two types of wood Macassar and Madrona Burl, the units are powered by an AC/DC adapter; the Avanti 8 also stands 20 inches tall, 23 inches wide and 9 inches deep. Unlike its processors the Avanti 8 offers ample storage space as Orbita has removed the bottom third row of watch winder from the cabinet. This extra space can be used by watch collectors to store additional watch items or accessories.
At $10,000 each, the Avanti 8 uses other materials like carbon fiber, steel, brass and chrome or gold plated steel hinges to make sure your mechanical watches are comfortable and have ample storage space.