The Fisker Karma, an ultra-sleek hybrid car, has more energy saving technology than just it’s plug-in capabilities; it also features rooftop solar panels. First of it’s kind, Karma can sit in the sun and not only display its super-sexy luxury vehicle status, but soak in the suns rays to actually re-charge the batteries! While saving the planet, the stylishness of the outside of the coup seeps in with two different interior options. “EcoChic”, which used “100 percent bamboo viscose and frames authentic fossil leaves inside the EcoGlass” and the “EcoSport” boasts top-of-the-line leather for a more sophisticated and luxurious option.

At $90,000, the eco-friendly high end vehicle goes from zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds and reaches up to 200km/h. With a fully charged battery, the driver can travel on electric power for 80 kilometers without needing a re-charge. When the battery is low, a two-litre gas engine starts up knocking the distance capacity up to 380km.

“Black Cobra,” the latest model in Urwerk’s CC1 series took three years of research and development to perfect the linearly countdown of the hours and minutes without compromising accurate timekeeping.

“Black Cobra,” uses a world first animated dial by a rotating disk displaying the seconds, both digitally and linearly.

The dials of the watch show the hours, minutes and seconds; flip the watch over and you see a more naked version of the hours and minutes laid out like two computer program progress gauges.

The new ‘Black Cobra’ is in a black PVD coated case made from black AlTiN – a complex aluminium titanium alloy, better known as Aluminium Titane Nitride. Inside the watch is an Urwerk made calibre UR-8.02 manually wound mechanical movement.

The Urwerk UR-CC1 Black Cobra watch will be limited to just 25 pieces; see http://www.urwerk.com for more information.

Technical Specifications

Model: UR-CC1

Case: available in either grey gold with titanium base plate (limited edition of 25 pieces) or black gold with titanium base plate (limited edition of 25 pieces); brushed-satin finish

Movement: calibre UR-CC1; automatic winding regulated by “fly brake turbine” pneumatic shock absorber

Indications: linear display retrograde for hours and minutes with jumping hours; second display both digital and linear

Dimensions: 45.7mm x 43.5mm x 15mm

Dial and Bridges: ARCAP P40. SuperLumiNova treatment on hours, minutes and seconds displays

Pierre Veyron, the French Le Mans winner, was awarded by his sponsor, Bugatti, with not just one full size super car named for him, but also the most expensive model car to date. The Bugatti Veyron Diamond Ltd Edition model car lives up to its robust name not only with its 24-carat gold and platinum construction, but also the diamond detailing throughout the ‘toy’ car. With only three in existence, designer Stuart Hughes and model car maker Robert Gulpen were able to go all out, making the model appear to own as many real vehicle characteristics as possible. Working doors, steering and a lifting bonnet encasing the 16-cylinder “W” engine are all tiny replicas of the real car, which can reach speeds of nearly 254mph. The ultra-lux components of the replica combined with master craftsmanship and attention to detail have left a $2million price tag on the lavish keepsake.

The yet to be completed Ferrari 599 Spider will be launched this coming August according to Ferrari’s boss president Luca di Montezemolo, he also mentioned it will have an emotional, romantic name such as Italia or Fiorano.”

The upcoming vehicle could offer a power premium that would allow it to maintain its dynamic qualities in spite of the added weight just as the company’s latest topless V12 model and the Superamerica did.

Di Montezemolo also confirmed the new Ferrari 599 Spider will not be shown at a traditional motor show instead prospective customers will get a private viewing of the car at Ferrari’s HQ in Maranello. The Ferrari 599 Roadster will be the first open top V12 from Maranello since the 575 Superamerica five years ago and like its predecessors will be sold in limited numbers.

Luxury brands love consumers to boast their names and labels all over their bodies. Sunglasses, shoes, pants, shirts, dresses, belts, and wallets- the list goes on and on. Nearly everything we wear or carry holds the option to upgrade to a first class status. Dior has taken the aphorism, “the eyes are the window to the soul”, and decided to become our curtains. Sparkly contacts with the “CD” label are the latest/oddest in eye embellishing technology.  Enhancing your natural eye color with a slight tint and glistening irises, you can forget changing your eye color all together and pop in the Dior lenses to brighten your face with an extra element of sparkle and offer another way to sport a luxury name.

South African jewelry company, Shimansky, unveiled a diamond covered soccer ball at this year’s World Cup. The unparalleled stunner features 3,500 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and is valued at about 2.6 million.

The life-sized soccer ball took over two years to complete and was announced this past Thursday in Capetown before the match between South Africa and Mexico. Weighing in at about 5 lbs, seven crystal replicas have been made and will be displayed at their stores throughout Capetown during the World Cup.

Yair Shimansky, the chief executive, is currently in talks with two European soccer clubs to purchase the piece in honor of the 2010 World Cup.

Purchase the Strand Craft 122 Open and get a matching stored-aboard 880HP, twin-turbocharged v12-powered coach-built super car… FOR FREE. Considering the price of the high-speed, super-luxurious, 38-meter yacht does not publicly boast a price tag; there is no telling how much of a deal this truly is. The deco, ultra sleek yacht houses a planned speed of 55 knots (63 MPH), making this stylish water ride more than just eye candy. Paired with the classy twin car, the transition from car to yacht has never been more smoothly maneuvered.

Cartier alum Jill Golden founded her jewelry line “Flutter” as homage to her worldy travels. From Buenos Aires’ to Morocco, her lines thus far have been colored semi-precious stones and girly charms. This year, her travels kept her in the United States on a road trip to Austin, Texas. With her she brought back a vision of a different kind of girl, a bad girl. Spikes, chains, and everything rugged transformed and broadened the appeal of her collections as a whole. Always available on her e-commerce site, www.flutternyc.com, you can browse her collections since 2008.

Also available at Albertine, 13 Christopher Streen (between Waverly Place and Greenwich Avenue)

Zaha Hadid, the iraq-born architect, has set a goal for the opening of Abu Dhabi’s new performing arts center for 2013. As part of the Guggenheim development on the Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the structure will hold an opera house, music hall, drama theatre, concert hall, and 450,000 square foot museum designed by Frank Gehry. The massive arts center will hold, with combined seating, a total of 6,300 people.

Maison Ventury Paris, a full-scale global design and lifestyle company, has introduced their Royal Rock Limited Edition furniture collection. Inspired by the glamour of parisian-chic, the Royal Rock line seeks to reinterpret classic design lines with dark hues and sharper edges.

All of Ventury Paris’ collections are crafted in France with the finest materials, best craftsmanship and close attention to detail. Custom items are available per request.