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Hands On with the Lexus LFA
(04 February 2010) - We recently had the chance to check out the streamlined LFA, the first super car built by Lexus. While we're waiting for our test drive, we did sit in and explore the car in-depth. Marking Lexus' 20th anniversary, the LFA leverages the brand's design and engineering expertise to both celebrate how far they've come as a brand, as well as demonstrate their wide-eyed vision...
(04 February 2010) - We recently had the chance to check out the streamlined LFA, the first super car built by Lexus. While we're waiting for our test drive, we did sit in and explore the car in-depth. Marking Lexus' 20th anniversary, the LFA leverages the brand's design and engineering expertise to both celebrate how far they've come as a brand, as well as demonstrate their wide-eyed vision...
Red Cashmere Valentine's Day Freehands
(03 February 2010) - To express your love and keep your beloved warm, Freehands red cashmere special edition gloves make a perfect Valentine's Day gift. These soft, cheery gloves have thumb and forefinger flaps that easily slip off the finger for easy use of mobile touch-screen devices. Missed calls and unanswered texts prevented by the struggles of tearing off bulky handwear with teeth can fade into memory. Our...
(03 February 2010) - To express your love and keep your beloved warm, Freehands red cashmere special edition gloves make a perfect Valentine's Day gift. These soft, cheery gloves have thumb and forefinger flaps that easily slip off the finger for easy use of mobile touch-screen devices. Missed calls and unanswered texts prevented by the struggles of tearing off bulky handwear with teeth can fade into memory. Our...
Hugh Hefner's Playboy
(21 December 2009) - If the recent buzz around Playboy's rebranding has you hankering for more, Taschen's massive six-volume collection, titled "Hugh Hefner's Playboy" explores the magazine's phenomenal impact on nudity and sex. As Playboy faces declining sales and moves to bolster new readership, the collection suggests Playboy ongoing relevance today. The collection includes a page-for-page reproduction of the very first issue with cover star Marilyn Monroe, as...
(21 December 2009) - If the recent buzz around Playboy's rebranding has you hankering for more, Taschen's massive six-volume collection, titled "Hugh Hefner's Playboy" explores the magazine's phenomenal impact on nudity and sex. As Playboy faces declining sales and moves to bolster new readership, the collection suggests Playboy ongoing relevance today. The collection includes a page-for-page reproduction of the very first issue with cover star Marilyn Monroe, as...
Eight Giftable Spirits
(18 December 2009) - by Karen Day, Ami Kealoha and Julie Wolfson For booze-hounds and casual tipplers alike, a quality bottle of the sauce makes an always-appreciated gift. Choose display-worthy packaging too—from opulent crystal to a melting box——and you've made the whole scene merrier. Layering hints of mulled cherries, strawberries and raspberries intermingled with spicy cinnamon and clove, Patz & Hall's 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($38) pairs well...
(18 December 2009) - by Karen Day, Ami Kealoha and Julie Wolfson For booze-hounds and casual tipplers alike, a quality bottle of the sauce makes an always-appreciated gift. Choose display-worthy packaging too—from opulent crystal to a melting box——and you've made the whole scene merrier. Layering hints of mulled cherries, strawberries and raspberries intermingled with spicy cinnamon and clove, Patz & Hall's 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($38) pairs well...
Black Diamond-Tipped Carbon Dater
(11 December 2009) - Used to write and illustrate directly onto glass, the carbon dater is a black diamond-tipped pen created by Reykjavik-based designer Sruli Recht. Combining his poetic sensibility with a passion for process leads Recht to design objects that look to the future yet retain an impression of the past, such as the shoes and blankoat we highlighted earlier this year. With its luxe materials and...
(11 December 2009) - Used to write and illustrate directly onto glass, the carbon dater is a black diamond-tipped pen created by Reykjavik-based designer Sruli Recht. Combining his poetic sensibility with a passion for process leads Recht to design objects that look to the future yet retain an impression of the past, such as the shoes and blankoat we highlighted earlier this year. With its luxe materials and...
Limited Edition Cashmere Freehands Gloves
(23 November 2009) - The latest, most luxurious and the first limited edition in the Freehands line, these cashmere gloves keep hands cozy while allowing unencumbered gadget use. Like all styles of Freehands (conceived by our own Josh Rubin and his expert glove-maker father), flaps on the forefinger and thumb of each glove fold back, exposing only fingertips so for answering iPhones, typing texts and more. Designed for...
(23 November 2009) - The latest, most luxurious and the first limited edition in the Freehands line, these cashmere gloves keep hands cozy while allowing unencumbered gadget use. Like all styles of Freehands (conceived by our own Josh Rubin and his expert glove-maker father), flaps on the forefinger and thumb of each glove fold back, exposing only fingertips so for answering iPhones, typing texts and more. Designed for...
Yatzer's Top Luxury Gifts
(20 November 2009) - For many, gifts with a three-figure price tag make a generous offering, but this year Yatzer upped the ante with their guide of gifts for the ultimate in luxury and the pinnacle in price points. CH picked a few of the gifts that may just be worth saving up for—providing you have a very large piggie bank. Hasselblad's H4D medium format DSLR features a...
(20 November 2009) - For many, gifts with a three-figure price tag make a generous offering, but this year Yatzer upped the ante with their guide of gifts for the ultimate in luxury and the pinnacle in price points. CH picked a few of the gifts that may just be worth saving up for—providing you have a very large piggie bank. Hasselblad's H4D medium format DSLR features a...
Maison Martin Margiela Book
(27 October 2009) - by Anna Carnick Adding fuel to an already fiery mystique, Maison Martin Margiela lifts just a corner of the veil surrounding the enigmatic fashion icon in the self-titled book published by Rizzoli. Often referred to as the seventh member of the Antwerp Six, Margiela’s famous for a high fashion oeuvre characterized by an overwhelmingly subversive beauty including daring deconstruction, non-traditional fabrics, oversized proportions and provocative...
(27 October 2009) - by Anna Carnick Adding fuel to an already fiery mystique, Maison Martin Margiela lifts just a corner of the veil surrounding the enigmatic fashion icon in the self-titled book published by Rizzoli. Often referred to as the seventh member of the Antwerp Six, Margiela’s famous for a high fashion oeuvre characterized by an overwhelmingly subversive beauty including daring deconstruction, non-traditional fabrics, oversized proportions and provocative...
Hästens Beds: Hands-On Review
(21 October 2009) - Few of us can boast that we sleep in the bed of Scandinavian royalty but a new offering from Hästens—supplier of beds to the King and Queen of Sweden—gives you some idea. The 157-year-old company's state-of-the-art layered mattress take luxurious slumbering to a whole new level. I recently had the opportunity to try a couple of these palatial beds at the Peninsula Chicago courtesy...
(21 October 2009) - Few of us can boast that we sleep in the bed of Scandinavian royalty but a new offering from Hästens—supplier of beds to the King and Queen of Sweden—gives you some idea. The 157-year-old company's state-of-the-art layered mattress take luxurious slumbering to a whole new level. I recently had the opportunity to try a couple of these palatial beds at the Peninsula Chicago courtesy...
Guy Chanel Leather Accessories
(15 October 2009) - by Zeva Bellel A one-man luxury brand, Guy Chanel works alone out of his atelier on the outskirts of Paris handcrafting a variety of one-of-a-kind designs out of leather, crocodile, ostrich and other fine skins. From saddles, handbags and wallets to belts, armchairs and even lamps, Chanel makes every creation to measure, building them by hand using artisanal tools and techniques. By keeping production slow...
(15 October 2009) - by Zeva Bellel A one-man luxury brand, Guy Chanel works alone out of his atelier on the outskirts of Paris handcrafting a variety of one-of-a-kind designs out of leather, crocodile, ostrich and other fine skins. From saddles, handbags and wallets to belts, armchairs and even lamps, Chanel makes every creation to measure, building them by hand using artisanal tools and techniques. By keeping production slow...
Evisu's Comeback: Interview with CEO Scott Morrison
(25 September 2009) - Media coverage touting Evisu's first collection designed by their new CEO and creative director Scott Morrison has been hard to miss. Looking back to the pre-WWII selvedge Levi's and Hidehiko Yamane's obsession with them that originally inspired him to found the brand in 1991, the widely-circulated story is the good ol' brand heritage angle—one that boils down to Morrison's return to a less embellished...
(25 September 2009) - Media coverage touting Evisu's first collection designed by their new CEO and creative director Scott Morrison has been hard to miss. Looking back to the pre-WWII selvedge Levi's and Hidehiko Yamane's obsession with them that originally inspired him to found the brand in 1991, the widely-circulated story is the good ol' brand heritage angle—one that boils down to Morrison's return to a less embellished...
SpaBerry Portable Hot Tub
(23 September 2009) - Built for two, SpaBerry portable hot tub encourages on-the-go fun with its simple construction and easy break-down. Whether its in a living room or al fresco, Spaberry brings a pampered lifestyle to anywhere with water (a garden hose will do) and a 110V power outlet. Features like a cascading waterfall, massaging jets and drink holders all make for the ultimate in comfort or romance....
(23 September 2009) - Built for two, SpaBerry portable hot tub encourages on-the-go fun with its simple construction and easy break-down. Whether its in a living room or al fresco, Spaberry brings a pampered lifestyle to anywhere with water (a garden hose will do) and a 110V power outlet. Features like a cascading waterfall, massaging jets and drink holders all make for the ultimate in comfort or romance....
Maison Martin Margiela Glass Slippers
(21 September 2009) - Made famous by none other than Cinderella and brought to life by Maison Martin Margiela, the Brothers Grimm fantastical shoe concept now exists, albeit in limited quantities. While Margiela usually plays with reality by repurposing everyday objects (see his Currency Wallets, ...
(21 September 2009) - Made famous by none other than Cinderella and brought to life by Maison Martin Margiela, the Brothers Grimm fantastical shoe concept now exists, albeit in limited quantities. While Margiela usually plays with reality by repurposing everyday objects (see his Currency Wallets, ...
Gallo Socks Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
(21 September 2009) - For those who consider every last detail when it comes to dressing, the elegantly stylish Gallo socks' quality and aesthetic work equally well paired with a sophisticated Jil Sander suit as with denim from Self Edge. The Italian-made socks project a sense of personality with their bold patterns and mixing of complimentary colors. Gallo's long history of producing high-end accessories—especially durable socks with strengthened...
(21 September 2009) - For those who consider every last detail when it comes to dressing, the elegantly stylish Gallo socks' quality and aesthetic work equally well paired with a sophisticated Jil Sander suit as with denim from Self Edge. The Italian-made socks project a sense of personality with their bold patterns and mixing of complimentary colors. Gallo's long history of producing high-end accessories—especially durable socks with strengthened...
Meilleur Ami Scarves and Bags
(16 September 2009) - by Zeva Bellel Launched November 2008, Meilleur Ami makes niche men's accessories in Paris whose name is their promise—designs that behave like best friends. So strict is founder Fabien Larchez' BFF criteria that only two designs, the perfect bag and the perfect scarf, made it in the current collection. "A good accessory can very quickly become your best friend," says Larchez, while modeling his ingenious...
(16 September 2009) - by Zeva Bellel Launched November 2008, Meilleur Ami makes niche men's accessories in Paris whose name is their promise—designs that behave like best friends. So strict is founder Fabien Larchez' BFF criteria that only two designs, the perfect bag and the perfect scarf, made it in the current collection. "A good accessory can very quickly become your best friend," says Larchez, while modeling his ingenious...
Riva Yacht Boatyard
(16 September 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab CH recently had the rare chance to spend a day at Riva's befitting headquarters and boatyard in Sarnico, a small village in northern Italy on the shores of the beautiful Lake Iseo. (Click on images for enlarged view.) Steeped in history, the Riva story begins with Pietro Riva, a carpenter who in 1842 moved to Lake Como and...
(16 September 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab CH recently had the rare chance to spend a day at Riva's befitting headquarters and boatyard in Sarnico, a small village in northern Italy on the shores of the beautiful Lake Iseo. (Click on images for enlarged view.) Steeped in history, the Riva story begins with Pietro Riva, a carpenter who in 1842 moved to Lake Como and...
Me Hotel, Barcelona
(24 August 2009) - Like most of our favorite hotels, Barcelona's Me Hotel rivals the city itself with the various amenities if offers. The one-year-old Dominique Perrault-designed hotel surrounds guests with glittering steel walls and sliding panels of vibrantly colored Lucite, complimented by dramatic views of the city from almost every angle and lending an omnipotent feel. In the spirit of Barcelona's legendary nightlife and the beach vibe...
(24 August 2009) - Like most of our favorite hotels, Barcelona's Me Hotel rivals the city itself with the various amenities if offers. The one-year-old Dominique Perrault-designed hotel surrounds guests with glittering steel walls and sliding panels of vibrantly colored Lucite, complimented by dramatic views of the city from almost every angle and lending an omnipotent feel. In the spirit of Barcelona's legendary nightlife and the beach vibe...
Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture
(06 August 2009) - by Tamara Warren In fashion and art circles alike, the palpable buzz for the September release of " Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture" comes from the French brand's pairing of their coveted insignia with artistic sensibilities. Best embodied in the art handbag, couture collectors continue to hunt for limited editions of the Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami designs, both for daily use...
(06 August 2009) - by Tamara Warren In fashion and art circles alike, the palpable buzz for the September release of " Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture" comes from the French brand's pairing of their coveted insignia with artistic sensibilities. Best embodied in the art handbag, couture collectors continue to hunt for limited editions of the Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami designs, both for daily use...
Alastair Callender's Soliloquy Super Green Superyacht
(02 July 2009) - Keeping luxury afloat, Alastair Callender's eco-friendly Soliloquy yacht proves that future pleasure vessels can maintain opulence without damaging the earth. At 58 meters long, wind, solar and hybrid marine technologies power the rigid wing yacht, resulting in zero emissions capabilitity, lower fuel costs and a quieter journey. Originally intended for the environmentally conscious crowd, the Soliloquy is attracting attention worldwide not only from activists...
(02 July 2009) - Keeping luxury afloat, Alastair Callender's eco-friendly Soliloquy yacht proves that future pleasure vessels can maintain opulence without damaging the earth. At 58 meters long, wind, solar and hybrid marine technologies power the rigid wing yacht, resulting in zero emissions capabilitity, lower fuel costs and a quieter journey. Originally intended for the environmentally conscious crowd, the Soliloquy is attracting attention worldwide not only from activists...
Ponta dos Ganchos Resort, Brazil
(22 May 2009) - Located on a private peninsula along Brazil's Southern coast and part of the esteemed Relaix & Chateaux group, Ponta dos Ganchos ranks among one of the world's most exclusive resorts. With over-the-top luxurious bungalows, genuinely gracious staff, a no kids under 18 policy and plenty of activities that take advantage of the naturally lush surroundings, a trip to the hotel offers the kind of...
(22 May 2009) - Located on a private peninsula along Brazil's Southern coast and part of the esteemed Relaix & Chateaux group, Ponta dos Ganchos ranks among one of the world's most exclusive resorts. With over-the-top luxurious bungalows, genuinely gracious staff, a no kids under 18 policy and plenty of activities that take advantage of the naturally lush surroundings, a trip to the hotel offers the kind of...
Creative Recreation: The Collection-Made In Italy
(29 April 2009) - Creative Recreation is going above and beyond with their new high-end line called "The Collection-Made In Italy." Consisting of stylish, tailored shoes made with Italy's finest materials and quality craftsmanship, the line offers competition to brands such as Common Projects. Staying true to their reputation for edgy design, The Collection brings a fresh style with bold colors, patent and suede leathers, hand stitching, exposed...
(29 April 2009) - Creative Recreation is going above and beyond with their new high-end line called "The Collection-Made In Italy." Consisting of stylish, tailored shoes made with Italy's finest materials and quality craftsmanship, the line offers competition to brands such as Common Projects. Staying true to their reputation for edgy design, The Collection brings a fresh style with bold colors, patent and suede leathers, hand stitching, exposed...
The Laundress x Le Labo Detergent
(07 April 2009) - Combining the captivating aroma of Le Labo's Rose 31 perfume with The Laundress' outstanding eco-friendly detergent, this product is a joint creation that elevates "the clothing care experience to a heightened sophistication." While we're usually more prone to opt for unscented soaps, this is a collaboration we'll make an exception for. The Laundress' biodegradable, non-toxic detergent is an ideal base for Le Labo's award-winning fragrance...
(07 April 2009) - Combining the captivating aroma of Le Labo's Rose 31 perfume with The Laundress' outstanding eco-friendly detergent, this product is a joint creation that elevates "the clothing care experience to a heightened sophistication." While we're usually more prone to opt for unscented soaps, this is a collaboration we'll make an exception for. The Laundress' biodegradable, non-toxic detergent is an ideal base for Le Labo's award-winning fragrance...
Adam Kalkin: Shipping Container Architecture
(12 March 2009) - Would you live in a shipping container? Until firms like Lot-ek, retailers like Freitag and architect Adam Kalkin started turning them into chic examples of creative re-use some years back, most wouldn't consider the question seriously. Kalkin's efforts stand out for drawing on the strengths of sturdy construction while also representing a new level of luxury that comes with an affordable price tag, in...
(12 March 2009) - Would you live in a shipping container? Until firms like Lot-ek, retailers like Freitag and architect Adam Kalkin started turning them into chic examples of creative re-use some years back, most wouldn't consider the question seriously. Kalkin's efforts stand out for drawing on the strengths of sturdy construction while also representing a new level of luxury that comes with an affordable price tag, in...
Ladoire Geneve Helvet Mechanic Roller Guardian Time Watch
(11 March 2009) - Lionel Ladoire's first collection of watches heightens the standard of watchmaking with its smooth design and newly renovated face. Breaking away from the traditional standards, the watch brings something truly new to the table. Set on micro ball bearings, three revolving discs indicate hours, minutes and seconds. The back of the watch reveals the ultimate view of the micro-rotor for automatic winding, while the...
(11 March 2009) - Lionel Ladoire's first collection of watches heightens the standard of watchmaking with its smooth design and newly renovated face. Breaking away from the traditional standards, the watch brings something truly new to the table. Set on micro ball bearings, three revolving discs indicate hours, minutes and seconds. The back of the watch reveals the ultimate view of the micro-rotor for automatic winding, while the...
Ulysse Nardin Hybrid Smart Phone
(06 March 2009) - Partnering with the European firm, SCI Innovations, the celebrated Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin (one of the vanguards in the field) will be unveiling the world's first hybrid smart phone, the Chairman, at the upcoming Baselworld. (Click image for detail.) Inherently green, the phone pairs cutting-edge kinetic technology with the pedigree of the 163-year-old timepiece innovator. It incorporates a Ulysse Nardin-designed kinetic rotor system into...
(06 March 2009) - Partnering with the European firm, SCI Innovations, the celebrated Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin (one of the vanguards in the field) will be unveiling the world's first hybrid smart phone, the Chairman, at the upcoming Baselworld. (Click image for detail.) Inherently green, the phone pairs cutting-edge kinetic technology with the pedigree of the 163-year-old timepiece innovator. It incorporates a Ulysse Nardin-designed kinetic rotor system into...
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