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Mouawad, a Dubai based jewelry designer has set another Guinness World record in the “most expensive” accessory category. Famously known for their collaboration with Victoria’s Secret, Mouawad created the $11 million “Fantasy” bra, setting the world record for the most expensive diamond encrusted bra in existence.

Now, after ten artisans invested 8,800 hours of work, Mauawad is proud to announce their next Guinness World Record for the world’s most expensive purse, “1001 Nights”. Handcrafted from 18kt gold, the heart shaped clutch dazzles with 4,517 diamonds. An assortment of 56 pink, 4,356 colorless and 105 yellow diamonds, the record-breaking bag weighs in at 381.92 carats and is priced at an incredible $3.8 million dollars.

Sold at 106.5 million dollars (65.6 million pounds), Pablo Picasso’s “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust”, is known to be the world’s most expensive original painting to date. Painted in 1932, the piece was inspired by his mistress, Marie Thérése Walter, whom he had been extra-martially seeing four years prior.  Though Picasso separated from his wife, he never married Thérése and she hung herself several years after his death, leaving their child, Maia, parent-less.

Purchased at Christie’s Auction House in New York City, May of 2010, the generous buyer has decided to share the five-foot by four foot painting with the city of London at the Tate Modern art gallery. With this new addition, Tate Modern Britain will debut a Picasso exhibition next year.

The Dalmore whiskey label honors its long withstanding ties to the Mackenzie Clan via a second-generation whiskey geared to raise money for the restoration of Castle Leod. The Dalmore distillery, located just 14 miles from the family castle, was once owned by the Mackenzie family and still boasts the historical family crest on each label. After a successful 20,000-pound revenue on Mackenzie Expression by the The Dalmore, the distillery has once again released a renovation funding whiskey named for the project at hand, Castle Leod. Castle Leod was built in 1606 and is occupied by descendents of the original family owners, making it a staple of historical value to the Scottish Highlands. Given the exclusivity of the brand, just 3,000 bottles of Mackenzie Expression were offered for sale and sold out in nine months. This time around, The Dalmore will generate 5,000 bottles at an estimated 100 pounds per unit.

Its no secret that looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. When you look your best, there isn’t much that can get you down. Where do you go to gas up your confidence tank? From back tension to every last cuticle, Five Star Hair and Day Spa provide the assortment of tools needed to build the very best you.  Armed with the most qualified and experienced staff, owners and sibling duo Kenny and Penny Marshburn make it their business to ensure pampered customers have the ‘one-stop-shopping’ beauty experience.  Hair treatments, nails, facials, massages, waxing, and MicroDermabrasion, are just a taste of what the friendly staff bestow on customers. Knowledgeable in their niche craft, technicians and stylists can also lead clients to the right professional products needed to obtain their new looks.  The ultra-exclusive Kim Vo luxury hair care line recently hit the shelves of Five Star, making it one of only a handful of east coast salons dubbed first-class enough to carry the product. Beyond the services provided, fair pricings and product-stocked shelves, Five Star employees climb to the next level with their always-positive attitudes, attention to detail and authentic care for clients and each other. An atmosphere can make or break a spa experience, and Five Star effortlessly excels in this category of satisfaction. Boasting a relaxing and social environment, Five Star Hair and Day Spa, is the perfect feel good getaway nestled in Burke, Virginia.

For scheduling and other information, visit:http://www.fivestarhair.com/

Among all the “palaces” in the famous 90210, one in particular, jumps off the block with it’s custom design. Ron Dayan of Piccadilly Designs has out-done his 25 years of design experience with Beverly Hill’s own livable art form. To call this home a “house” would be an insult to the entire interior design world. From the inside out, no detail was left as an after-thought or unplanned add-on. The ethereal gardens, grand indoor columns and blending of masculine and feminine touches make this home perfectly livable for anyone with high levels of taste.

The sleek hardware and smooth appliances in the kitchens and bathrooms modernize the home and balance the opulence of the drapes, chandeliers, and spiral staircases while the open design and 360 degree views remind the inhabitants of the outdoor beauty beyond their custom home. While every room offers something different, Ron had real living space in mind while designing an entertainment room with black leather chairs, complete with cup holders atop a chic cheetah carpet. This recent home is unquestionably breathtaking with every crevice of the property holding a unique and interesting element, making this one of Ron’s most beautiful endeavors to date.

CrystalRoc, in collaboration with Steinway & Sons, is announcing the addition of fully-crystallized, custom-built grand pianos to its collection of exclusive musical instruments.

Encrusted with over a million, individually-positioned Swarovski crystal elements, no two pianos will be alike, as the colour and design of the crystallization will be personalized according to the wishes of each individual client.

“The CrystalRoc Piano is unparalleled and will add to the elegance of any luxury private residence, penthouse suite, or super-yacht,” explains Morten Schjolin, Creator, CrystalRoc.  “The range will cater to the elite private consumer, high-end interior designers and the world of entertainment and celebrity”, he continues. “All our customers will have the ability to influence the creative process as the aim is to produce an original work-of-art that represents their unique style.”

CrystalRoc, whose clients include Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Girls Aloud, Mary J Blige, Kylie Minogue, and The Pussycat Dolls, considers Steinway & Sons to be the ideal partner for this exceptional range. Commenting on the collaboration, Glen Gough, Managing Director of Steinway & Sons in the UK, said, “Steinway pianos have always set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, and investment value. A Steinway is an instrument of rare quality and now, through our partnership with CrystalRoc, there is the opportunity to own an extraordinarily distinctive, bespoke Steinway grand piano that is the perfect blend of sophistication and glamour.”

The CrystalRoc Piano will be available worldwide in small (Model M), medium (Model B) and large (Model D) sizes. Prices start at £495,000 and any existing design (brand images, personal motifs, artist logos, family crests, franchise colours, team emblems), or an original concept, can be incorporated into the structure of the crystallization.

Opening this December, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, is the perfect get-away for a luxury ski trip.  The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail caters to clients’ every need, from a day full of skiing, to the winding down, warming up and relaxing for the next day. The Ski Concierge, conscious of its guest’s possible cold-weather shyness, is located just a short, heated walk from the Residence Club. Private lockers, complimentary fresh-baked muffins, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, a warming lounge, and all rental needs, including warmed boots are only some of the services provided by the Ski Concierge. Once all ready to go, guests and residence can enjoy a full day of skiing the slopes and know that the Four Seasons Resort and Residence Vail will be waiting to warm and relax them for the next day of winter play.

Escaping the cold has never been done better, or more stylishly, than the amenities and services provided by the new Four Seasons and Residences Vail. Jump in a heated pool or whirlpool, sit by one of the many fire places or drink in the warmth through a steaming cup of hot chocolate, the personalized 24-hour concierge services will work to make sure your cozy and comfortable. Along with the Fireside Bar & Lounge, which specializes in Latin American classics, the resort is equipped with a fine dinning facility, Flame restaurant, and features a 24-hour room service policy.

A state-of-the-art fitness center and 11,000 square foot spa are also on location to be enjoyed by guest for relaxation needs. While using these services, keep your children safe and entertained by the Four Seasons signature Kids of all Seasons Program, Children’s Activity Centre, and Young Adult Center.

Not that anyone would need to leave the resort, but with its central location, guests can have instant access to Vail’s many attractions and boutiques.

No Luxury home or office is complete without a high-end library stocked with only the greatest that world literature has to offer. When elite hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton, Marriot, W, and Four Seasons are looking to boost their level of eloquence, they work with their in-house design teams or designers like Theresa Fatino to enlist the service of Juniper Books creator, Thatcher Wine.  Thatcher goes beyond the call of duty, combining luxurious design with a personalized composition of literature pulled from all over the world.

Knowing that every client has separate needs and styles, Thatcher listens to the client’s vision and caters to every detail going even as far to match the book bindings to the space’s style.

While some designers are only interested in the aesthetics of the room, Thatcher, a Dartmouth alum, uses his extensive knowledge and background in history and art to collaborate with his literary dealers worldwide to ensure that every book is in the proper language, and has a place in the custom library.For centuries libraries have been known as status symbols, boasting the owner’s extensive knowledge and appreciation for world literature and art. Filling your personal library could take years when done alone, but Thatcher prides himself on his ability to pull contacts, and match the substance of pieces to his talented designs in just a few weeks.

His pricing ranges depending on the content of the collection requested, from general hardcover books at 35 dollars per foot, custom wrapped books at 50 dollars per foot, to antique and modern leathers up to 350 dollars.  There are generally 10 books per foot of book case space.

For more information about Juniper Books and Thatcher Wine, please visit www.juniperbooks.com.

Concierge services are designed to make the consumer feel important, taken care of, and well informed. But Red Butler Concierge takes the level of exclusivity one step further with their latest top-of-the-line personal assistant and concierge services.

The newest level of Red Butler, Red Royalty, was just released in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and will include an unlimited surplus of global virtual support, direct access to 1,250 privileges at hotels and restaurants around the world, and a personal client manager available for monthly meetings to help address current tasks and projects.

Red Butler is more than just an average concierge service; they are virtually at your side for whatever your home or travel needs may be. Their staff are well-connected with various venues that can get you into the hottest sold-out shows, their team of city experts will prepare you for any trip by enriching your mind with the destination’s culture, and the Red Butler team is even equipped to help build your business with their team of experts trained in providing marketing feedback.

Along with their top-service, Red Butler can send you flying up to 40% off and strive to get the best prices available for all other travel needs.  For more information, visit www.redbutler.com. For details pertaining to the latest in luxury services from Red Butler, Red Royalty, please visit http://www.redbutler.com/page.asp?id=19969, Memberships are available by appointment only and clientele consist of mostly Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and executives.

Ruinart has launched “Collection Prestige” and made their Blanc de Blanc champagne a collectors item by having Milan-based artist Patricia Urquiola create a Fil d’Or or Golden Thread bottle stopper.

Source: Luxuo