The well known hotel company Ritz Carlton wants a go at the tallest hotel in the world. The city is which they plan to erect the massive hotel is non other than Hong Kong, the jewel of China!

Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

The hotel will occupy the top stories (102 to 118) of the International Commerce Center , Kowloon. A plush hotel, it will boast of 312 rooms including a lavish 365sqm Ritz-Carlton Suite. Besides the guest rooms, the hotel is said to feature six dining venues and an alfresco rooftop bar. Like every luxury hotel this hotel too hopes to paper its guests with an 860sm spa christened the ESPA, a fully equipped fitness center and an indoor pool on the 118th floor. Offering scenic views of the Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island, this hotel will truly be the place to be when it is ready.

Do you like what this Dubai resident did to an already super hot Mercedes SL65? It seemed that he was not satisfied with what i though was in already perfect auto! He asked non other than Brabus to fine tune his SL65 Black Series. This personalized, one-off Black Series is called the Vanish and features a modest black matte finish.

When thinking of the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series, it’s only natural to think of a model that exemplifies the tuning prowess of AMG.  Straight from the factory it’s capable of hitting 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and 124 mph in 11.0 seconds before achieving a top speed of an electronically limited 198.8 mph.  For most, that’s plenty of power; but for an unknown Middle Eastern SL65 AMG Black Series owner, it was just the starting point.

The end result is a said bump in power of some 130 hp – taking the SL65 Black’s standard 670 hp to the 800 hp mark.  Larger turbos, a new gearbox, larger brake pads and an upgraded exhaust system are attributed to making it all possible. As for the result of the power boost, BRABUS hasn’t quoted specifics, but it likely shaves a few tenths off the acceleration times while removing the speed limiter likely bumps top speed well into the 200+ mph range.

From these images it seems like Karl Lagerfeld has already begun shooting the 2011 Pirelli Calender.

Models Like Isabeli Fontana, Heidi Mount, 2009’s top model Natasha Poly and Magdalena Frackowiak in the calendar.

Karl Lagerfeld

“I’ll do it in my studio in Paris. It’s too obvious to have a beach setting”, was Karl’s comment backstage at his show in Paris.

Check out the photos from the 2010 edition. I can’t wait to see what Karl can stir up!!

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It was only a matter of time before someone dropped the ice bomb on one of Apple’s MacBook Air Laptops and im glad they did. Designed by non other than Stuart Hughes, this MacBook Air Surpreme Ice Edition is much heavier in weight as it in price. Well you have to pay for the bling! Two and a half kilograms of Platinum sit on top of the front of this baby. The Famous Apple logo is highlighted with 25.5 cts of ‘I’F’ Flawless 53 diamonds. The rest of the body is balanced off with a sophisticated polished Aluminum finish. Priced at around $210,000, this amazing Macbook will be available in a limited edition of only ten. Hey it’s not fun if everyone can have or afford one right?? Let them Envy you at your first day of school!

MacBook-Air-Supreme-Ice-Edition

On the lookout for the latest Apple bling?? Well Envy the Worlds first diamond studded iPAd by Mervis Diamond importers. If you are in the market to buy a blinged out iPad for $2o,ooo i hope its because you really love diamonds. Otherwise the original iPad is only about $500 but thats boring!!

diamond-iPad

Priced at $19,999, the exquisite Mervis Diamond iPad can be ordered after June 1st by clicking here.

Or you can stick with the bling and less the cash with the CrystalRoc made of Swarovski crystals. Decked with more than 6000 crystals, it is the first of its kind. For ($2,250) you can buy a 32 GB version directly from CrystalRoc by April-end. For 1/10th of the price of a diamond-studded iPad, you can still flaunt a glittery iPad.

Swarovski-studded-iPad

Techart says that they will be showing off their new modified 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as well as a new Porsche Concept Car.
The first beautiful brute is a new version of the GTStreet R Model. This is based on the 2010 911 Turbo, the GTStreet R is about serious performance. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six produces 660 horsepower and 635 pound-feet of torque, and Techart claims a 0-100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds as well as a top speed of 214 mph. Providing the looks to go with the power is an aggressive aerodynamic kit that includes an adjustable rear spoiler and carbon fiber rear diffuser and front splitter.

The next vehicle is the concept with a design based on the Porsche Panamera. With 550 HP and a twin Turbo V8, Im liking the concept already (wait till you see the images) and it sounds like it will kick ass. The exterior features a full body kit as well as 22-inch forged wheels. The inside is upholstered in a striking white and cocoa leather complimented by phosphor green stitching. Techart calls it “unusual personalization.”

2010 Techart GTStreet R

2010 Techart GTStreet R

Concept

2010 Techart Concept One

Launched less than two weeks ago LUXBOSTON has officially become Boston’s premiere luxury guide and listings. Boston Massachusetts is one of the oldest cities in America. It was founded as a town back in 1630. Since then, it has grown from being a hub of social and political importance into being one of the most cultural and economic cities in New England.

Surrounded by hospitals and universities, Boston is rich in culture and education, from museums celebrating Boston’s rich history to its “Emerald Necklace” of green park spaces, including the famous Boston Common.

So why no luxury listings or luxury specific directory until now? We are not sure but LUXBOSTON says that it will “Engage Boston’s luxury market with energy and a new outlook. They even have plans to host events with ASTON MARTIN of NEW ENGLAND among other Luxury brands in the area. “Our goal at luxboston is to engage attendees with luxury offerings and allow exhibitors to display their products and services to a targeted and discerning audience”, says Kevin Payne, founder and native of Boston.

press release after the jump!

Luxboston.com

Luxboston.com

Business and Classified Listings for New England’s Elite

Boston (February 17, 2010) – For the wealthy, discerning New Englander, finding services throughout the region has been relegated to inquiring of colleagues, friends, and family, as well as hiring services to locate the appropriate businesses for their needs. The Internet has offered a host of options for these individuals, yet the results are more commonly located at a distance and distinct disadvantage to those seeking to maintain their commerce within their neighborhoods.

LuxBoston was developed to serve these high caliber, affluent, and demanding professionals who are interested in the services and products that can be found locally. This new website, focused exclusively on the New England region, hosts a number of luxury goods and services for the affluent consumers. From fine dining to exotic automobiles, the best in clothing and accessories to the premier yacht companies, LuxBoston covers everything that appeals to the elite of the region.

Information on the newest products and services can be found at LuxBoston as well professional reviews about a wide range of topics and businesses as well as classified advertisements specifically targeting this population. LuxBoston will sponsor special events, including concerts by operatic sensations throughout New England as well as develop promotions to highlight businesses and the unique advantages they offer to their particular clientele.

LuxBoston continues to grow and develop high quality relationships with the affluent business class of New England. Aston Martin of New England (www.AstonMartin-Lotus.com) has teamed up with LuxBoston as a site sponsor and will take part in exciting events coming in the near future. A great relationship is born. As LuxBoston continues to grow, it will become a beacon for those consumers who demand that extra level of satisfaction.

LuxBoston® operates under the diligent guidance of a team of professionals experienced in high-end luxury products and services throughout the New England region. They constantly poll and research new and existing businesses and determine their inclusion in LuxBoston.com’s listing based on stringent and strict qualifications. The goal is provide New England’s premier residents simple and reliable choices for their personal and professional needs.

One very wealthy man from the Middle East dishes out enough cash to buy not one Aston Martin One-77  but ten!! Each Aston costing $1.7 million each. He also had them shipped to the desert which set him back an astounding $23 million. As for the performance of this sedan, it boasts of a V12 7.3 liter engine that produces a 750hp from the super light monocoque shell, hitting a top speed of 220mph.

He is reportedly planning to give one to each member of his immediate family. I wonder if he would like to adopt me?

ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

Aston Martin One-77

Ok so what do all these naked women have to do with Tires? Hmm I really dont know but they keep popping up, no pun intended! Is tire porn a new trend started by Pirelli? Im not sure but i have a question, when you buy a set of Pirelli tires do they come with a set of these beautiful women?? If images aren’t enough watch the video posted here, video.

The hybrid version of the 599 GTB is expected to be revealed during the 2010 Geneva International Auto Show in March. Rumor has it that the hybrid 599 will use a modified version of the Kinetic Energy Retrieval System that was employed in Formula 1 racing in 2009 but discontinued in 2010. If that’s the case, an electric motor will be added to the car’s drivetrain that will act as a generator during braking to recover some energy, which would then be stored in a battery and used to boost performance on demand.

Overall a reduction of about 35% in fuel consumption (equivalent to about 17 litres per 100km) will be achieved.

Ferrari 599 Hybrid

We all know who Paris Hilton is right?? Well she is at it again. Paris is launching a her latest website Parishilton.com, her fans will even be given the opportunity to connect and chat it up. Paris continually keeps the community updated about where she is and what she’s doing. But more importantly, you can check out Paris’ namesake collection, which includes footwear (with Barbie-pink soles), sportswear (denim, T-shirts and dresses), as well as accessories including hair accessories, sunglasses, bags, watches, fragrance and more. Most recently, Paris has announced the launch of a swimwear and lingerie collection, set to debut in department and specialty stores throughout Europe and Asia in Spring/Summer 2010.

Of the new lingerie line, Paris announced at the site’s launch, “In my lingerie line, I have a bra that I designed for flat-chested girls and it makes your boobs look huge! People think it’s fake boobs. Everyone’s like, ‘Did you…?’ I’m like ‘No!’ It makes me look like a Double-D. I’m flat chested compared to most girls in Hollywood.”

Paris Hilton

How “Sweet” is that?? Diddy purchased a $360000 Maybach for his son Justin Dior Combs, 16th Birthday!! The entire event was filmed by no other than MTV’s  reality show “My Super Sweet Sixteen”. Performances by rappers Fabolous, Lil’ Kim, and Jim Jones.

Of course the car comes with a driver, i think thats too much car for a 16 year old to handle!

Justin Dior Combs, the son of Sean P. Diddy Combs

maybach

Wrapped in a red ribbon, the Maybach  was presented to Justin at the end of the night. Diddy also gave his son a $10,000 check, which he promptly pledged to Wyclef Jean’s charity Yele Haiti.

Scarlett Johansson is chosen once again to appear in Mango’s ad campaign for this spring/summer 2010. New York city was the location of the shoot by photographer Mario Sorrenti and styled by Damián Sánchez, the Creative Director of Mango.

Scarlett Johansson for Mango Spring/Summer 2010

Scarlett Johansson for Mango Spring/Summer 2010

I have to admit i was a bit surprised by the collaboration photo-shoot with Sean Combs and Natalia Vodianova for this photoshoot. I loved the classic look minus the bling and extravagance that you would expect from Mr. Combs aka “DIDDY”. Sean wears classic mens cut suits and the editorial captures scenes that remind us of classic romanticism in a war time era. They both look amazing and Sean Combs never fails to impress me.

This foray into old Hollywood glamour – shot by Annie Leibovitz – can be seen in the gallery below.

Yes you are reading this correctly, just a few weeks after the showing of the Burj Khalifa we hear that its already facing competition. Plans for a new superscraper in our own backyard of Miami could win the title of the worlds tallest building. Forget about the Burj Khalifa??? WOW i would love to see this happen!

According to Miami herald, Kobi Karp has submitted designs for Miapolis, a ‘city within a city’ planned for Watson Island. If built, the 160 storey building will be 183 meters higher than the Burj Khalifa. What is more, the Miapolis will boasts of an amusement park, observatory, restaurants, 1.96 million sq ft of shops, over 1000 apartments, 1 million sq ft office space and a 792 room hotel.

Besides being a rival to the Burj Khalifa, the new building if built will function as an economic engine creating 5,000 permanent jobs, paying off $39 million debt owed to the City and injecting $2.5 billion annually into the local economy.

The project is currently looking for funding from investors. With Miami’s current financial woes including a reported 100,000 plus properties in foreclosure, wonder if this project is the right defense to promote economic growth.

Miapolis

What does watch maker Omega do to add to an already amazing collection? Make it even more amazing of course! The newly redesigned Constellation line from Omega unveils its latest star. Every constellation in the universe has its brightest stars, and in Omega’s newly-redesigned Constellation line, nothing glitters more brilliantly than the unique and luxurious Constellation Baguette.

Omega Constellation Baguette

The Constellation Baguette has been created with a strong and vivid visual identity – its dial displays a dramatic supernova structure which emanates boldly from the diamond Constellation star on its mother-of-pearl background at 6 o’clock. The one-of-a-kind masterpiece glistens with 459 Top Wesselton diamonds totalling just over 30 carats.

The “invisible” mounting of the 146 baguette and trapeze diamonds on the dial means that no trace of the 18kt white gold used in the creation of its case can be seen between the precious stones.

Omega Constellation Baguette

Since the Omega Constellation Baguette is a one-of-a-kind horological masterpiece, every single one of its 459 beautiful diamonds has been cut exclusively for the watch.

If even just one of the stones needs to be replaced or exchanged, the process can take longer than it would for a series-production watch. Any new diamond will have to be custom-prepared so that it matches the color, clarity, cut and carat size of the stones around it. In fact, due to the absolutely unique nature of the Constellation Baguette, no standard replacement parts can be kept in stock – each one would have to be specially created for this extraordinary timepiece.

As we posted before back on October 20th 2009 Megan Fox has signed on to model for the new Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans campaigns. Well finally her images shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott are here for you to ENVY!

Megan fox for Emporio Armani

Ladies we like to excite you once in a while with Shoes so check out these candy colored Staratata heels from Christian Louboutin. You are sure to make a statement with these sexy pumps!! Need we say more?…………………………Didn’t think so!

STRARATATA

Shoes are made of multi colored suede and have a towering 5.5″ heel. Color: Multi.

March 18 is the set date for Italian Fashion designer Giorgio Armani to open his fashion labels first hotel in the tallest building in the world at the Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is formerly known as the Burj Dubai.

Giorgio Armani!

At the opening of the Burj Khalifa it was announced that the exquisite Armani hotel would open its doors on March 18. The Armani Hotel, a £925million ($1,447million) partnership between Armani and Emaar Properties, will occupy 37 floors of this iconic building.

The first Armani Resort is due to open in Marrakech, while ‘Residency Villas’ are underway in Marassi (Egypt).

Overall, Armani “plans to open at least ten hotels and resorts within the next ten years,” according to a statement.

The brand joins the likes of Versace, Christian Lacroix, and Missoni which have all opened fashion hotels in the past, with the latter planning openings in Brazil and South Africa.

Bookings for Armani’s first hotel will be accepted from late January, but eager travelers can already register online to receive updates on the hotel and its special offers.

burj khalifa

Giorgio Armani

This Pen is not just a Pen, its the essence of the one and only Bugatti Style!

The Bugatti Type A, designed by Ferrari da Varese, is a limited edition which reminds us of the classical lines and structure of the Bugatti style. The project took about two years from the visualization of the model to the definition of the production’s details, to the technical solutions, to the extreme engineering of the shapes.

bugatti pen limited edition

bugatti pen limited edition

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Bugatti Type A Pen Gift Box

The main material used is aluminum, a technical metal that gives us lightness and durability; the selected alloy is perfectly chosen to enable the smoothest work on the C/C machines. All parts are treated before being plated: most of them are hand brushed while the others are hand polished, to create that slight elegant contrast of different light reflections. The plating technique is a very advanced one, involving four different materials and creating four subsequent layers: first nickel, and then three precious metals being sterling silver, palladium and platinum. This way we ensure perfect durability and avoid oxidation.

The sapphire glasses are milled with the same caution and precision used in high-end watch making in order to obtain a calibrated and invariable housing, and they are tested against temperature variations, which could modify their assets.

To ensure the perfect closure of the cap, and a precise line-up of the different parts, an unusual and advanced bayonet system has been created, made possible by using a stainless steel micro-sphere. It is inserted in the cap within an elastic ring system that allows its breathing while the ball runs along the mill-made groove on the steel nib grip up to the point where it secures the cap with a soft click.

Absolute precision is guaranteed by the use of multi axes machines to shape the smallest details of this complicated though smooth pen. A second bayonet closure with a micro-sphere, again innovative, in the high end writing instruments world, is set in the body of the pen to block the nib grip and secure the converter.

The “writing engine”, the feeder and the nib, is qualitatively superior. In particular, the nib is rhodium coated 18kt gold, and it is equipped with an iridium tip that guarantees smooth writing.

Notice the fine milling of the Bugatti logo at the end of the barrel, excellent miniaturized technical proof, hand lacquered in black to make the brand even more outstanding

A superb manual and technical craftsmanship, both hand crafted and artistic: this is the spirit of co-operation between Bugatti and Ferrari da Varese; the mating of two different worlds which have in common the passion for the new, the research, the attention and love for the beauty, guided by a long tradition of excellence manufacturing.

Pen Specifications

Numbers 499 | 499 fountain pens 499 rollers

Weight 95 | 95 grams

Length 160 mm

Max diameter 18 mm

Max width 24 mm

Color | Grey

Materials | Aluminum body and stainless steel grip

Endowments | 3 sapphire glasses, 18kt gold nib, ruby stone

Treatments | Multi layer plating: nickel, sterling silver, palladium, and platinum

Technical properties | spring clip and double bayonet closure on both cap and grip

Surface | Hand polished and hand brushed

Logos | Milled and lacquered

The total weight of the pen is 95 grams and it is 160mm long, 24mm wide and spots an 18mm diameter. The pen is priced at $15.000.

The Burj Dubai was started at the height of the economic boom and built buy at least 12,000 laborers. The Burj Dubai is set to open today as the worlds tallest building and will set records as so. The Burj is expected to rekindle optimism after its financial crisis.

Burj-Dubai

Burj Dubai, whose opening has been delayed twice since construction began in 2004, will mark another milestone for the deeply indebted emirate with a penchant for seeking new records.

Dubai, one of seven members of the United Arab Emirates, gained a reputation for excess with the creation of man-made islands shaped like palms and an indoor ski slope in the desert.

The tower’s height has been kept a closely guarded secret until now. Developer Emaar Properties PJSC will reveal the height — known to exceed 800 meters (2,625 feet) — on Tuesday and Dubai’s ruler will inaugurate the opening. Emaar, the Burj’s developer, has said the entire Downtown Burj Dubai development, which includes the tower, will cost $US20 billion to build. What is more, it was reported that at their peak, some apartments in the Burj were selling for more than $US 1,900 per square foot, though they now can go for less than half that. And if developers are to be believed, the entire building is already sold out.