InsideLux – The Luxury News Authority

Adding to the Olsen twin’s already established clothing brand, a nine-piece handbag line will grace the shelves of Barney’s, New York, in August. Complete with a doctor bag, day tote, shoulder bag and backpack, the 25-year old fashion team aspired to balance new ideas with previously recycled trends of the past. Ashley explains,” There are important style contributions from almost every era. Drawing on the right references at the right time is the key.” Addressing the ever-repetitive market, Mary-Kate comments “My problem is not with the trends themselves, but the fact that trends are constantly repeating themselves.” With both inspirational attributes set, Averyl Oates, buying director for Harvey Nichols, attributes the ever-growing success of The Row (Mary-Kate and Ashley’s line) to the “timeless generational appeal while still remaining directional.”

Fred Segal Fun has launched this G-Bike and G-Bike Chopper. This scooter-bicycle hybrid is the thing to have this summer; not only is it a cool new gadget but it comes in fun colours which suit the season.

Fred Segal Fun’s G-Bike and G-Bike Chopper is an eco-friendly, zero-emissions vehicle; This fully electric scooter-bike can run up to 20 miles per hour for 35 miles per. Additional features  include removable pedals, a remote control alarm, brakes, rear-view mirrors, a horn and ample storage space for books, a work bag, groceries, shopping bags or whatever you have.

The G-Bike is available from the Fred Segal Fun store in Santa Monica (310-394-9814) for $1,100 but I’m sure you can have yours shipped over and have a say in the colour.

Earloomz, a Bluetooth headsets maker known for putting famous and prominent figures on their products have introduced the “The Fame Monster“; a headset based on Lady Gaga.

The Earloomz GL500 Glamorous Life line features Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR technology, noise cancellation, mic noise reduction, lower power consumption, voice prompt, support multiple devices  and 16-bit resolution audio which can greatly enhance audio quality.

The Fame Monster sells for $59.99

Chopard is expanding its Happy Sport series; it is adding Chopard Happy Sport XL to the collection. The collection already includes the Happy Sport Chrono Steel and the Chopard Happy Sport Mark II Chronograph. The new addition, Chopard Happy Sport XL is set inside a 42mm stainless steel dial; the case is sapphire crystal and it comes in a variety of dial color options.

The Chopard Happy Sport XL comes in blue, coral and green mother-of-pearl, it has a 30-meter water resistance, Swiss quartz caliber movements and 5 floating diamonds. The Chopard Happy Sport XL prices start from $7,230.

As the saying goes, diamonds are a girl’s best friend but it’s safe to say shoes come a close second and a combination of both can make a girl easily fall in love.

Say hello to Eternal Borgezie Diamond Stiletto, a creation of jewelry designer Christopher Michael Shellis for British jewelry house Borgezie.

The Eternal Borgezie Diamond Stiletto which took three years to develop is hand crafted from solid gold and features 2,200 diamonds along the straps and edge of the shoe totaling 30 carats.

If you can afford it, each pair of the Eternal Borgezie Diamond Stiletto has a starting price of £100,000 along with a £1,000 a year guarantee.

French couturier Christian Lacroix gets a second life as part of France’s national heritage; the owners of the label had confirmed a donation of 11 outfits for the country’s Decorative Arts Museum.

The French culture ministry Frederic Mitterrand announced a further 3,000 haute couture models from collections dating from the creation of the label in 1987 to its demise in 2009 would be lent to national museums when necessary.

The chief executive of the Christian Lacroix Company, Nicolas Topiol confirmed that the company “has always agreed to loan creations when asked.” The 3,000 models in its hands are currently in storage in a warehouse equipped with the appropriate facilities to insure the exclusive designs against the wear and tear of time.

Lacroix lost his house when a French court last December approved drastic cutbacks for the label, which lost nearly all its staff and its main clothes designing activities.

Every season, Neiman Marcus releases a list of the most important wardrobe purchases for the season to come.

• Fur: With the price of fur at an all time high, designers have been flashing fur pieces as a sign of luxury and social status. Controversies aside, classy pelts will never go out of style.
• Pearls: Recycling the classics, pearls have been made over from the original single stranded necklaces and bracelets to chunky, multi-stranded, mixed-media inventions. Intertwining chains and several strings of pearls, designers like Vera Wang have given an old look new life.
• Boots of all Sorts: Keeping warm as well as looking stylish, boots will remain a style staple for years to come. This season’s trend is variety. From tall stiletto heels, wedges and flats, to thy highs, ankle booties and slouches, there is a functional boot on the market for every occasion.
• Military influences: Making a comeback several seasons ago, army print, buttons, shoulder patches and rough materials are still circulating the fashion circuit.
• Feathers: Adding feathers to cocktail dresses, shawls, shoes and purses gives an extra boost of whimsical to an ordinary outfit.
• No more Hobos: Loose, over-sized, non-structured bags are now cast aside and controlled, organized purses have made a come back.
• Lace: Last but not least, subtle sexy lace creeps up on every part of our wardrobes. Making dresses extra feminine, adding a pretty element to blouses and a special accent to shoes and booties, lace now qualifies as a fall staple.

Barbie fans everywhere rejoiced as John Galliano’s resort collection debuted in Shanghai on Saturday.  Usually known for his sexy bras, panties and over-the-top sex appealing collections, this good-girl innocence came as quite a shock to Dior followers. Mostly covered, but still shapely garments hued in light pinks, purples, and eggshell blues painted a picture-perfect sweetness reminiscent of a simpler time when girls were just girls.  Galliano told WWD that  “[China is an] emerging market and a big player in the field and very thirsty to understand couture, craftsmanship and the savoir faire Français.”  Let’s hope this reinvention of feminine style catches on…

As Tag Heuer marks its 150th anniversary, the Swiss luxury watchmaker has launched a limited-edition chest containing a limited-edition Tag Heuer watch, the Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS2 Chronograph and the company’s first branded phone the Meridiist.

Unveiled at the just ended Baselworld 2010 in Switzerland, the celebratory gift box was designed by French master craftsman Fred Pinel and will be limited to just 150 units, each for the number of years the company has existed.

Priced at $20,000; the celebratory “coffret” will be available for fans in the UAE as early as the first week of April.

This Ladyhawke Tourbillion timepiece is the brainchild of Boucheron and Girard-Perregaux who joined forces in 2007.  The Ladyhawke Tourbillion’s design is a falcon clutching a watch powered by the Tourbillon which comes with three gold Bridges.  The Tourbillon itself consists of 72 components for a diameter of one centimeter and a total weight of 0.3 gram, and is entirely hand-decorated and assembled. Boasting of a 72 hour power reserve, this exquisite creation features an articulated bracelet with an invisible clasp mechanism.

The stunning timepiece is made from gold and is adorned with yellow, pink, white diamonds and rubies totaling 25carats and is described by it’s creators as “the embodiment of High Jewellery and High Watchmaking”.
The Ladyhawke Tourbillion timepiece is bound to become a collectors’ edition.

Technical features:
(JBT00202): Ladyhawke Tourbillon High Jewelry in white gold set with 833 multicolored diamonds and rubies, Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with three gold Bridges.

Movement: Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with three gold Bridges, manual winding.
Base plate of the movement set with 178 pink, yellow and white diamonds, bridges angled by hand and skeleton barrel. Power reserve: approx 72 hours Bracelet: articulated bracelet wit invisible clasp mechanism
Setting: 25.3 carats of yellow, pink and white diamonds and rubies.