Brian Atwood Maniac Patent Platform Pumps

Posted in: Shoes- Aug 17, 2010 No Comments

The classic silhouette of these modern platform pumps by designer Brian Atwood are a fantastic buy at Saks and other fine retailers.  They cost only $580 per pair and are available in three colors: Black, Bordeaux, and Nude. Self-covered heel, 4¾” (120mm) Hidden platform, 1¼” (30mm) Compares to a 3½” heel (90mm) Closed toe with [...]

The Kiton Suit and Kiton Dress Shirts

Posted in: Clothing for Men- Aug 16, 2010 No Comments

Towering above the famed bespoke tailors of Savile Row and the rest of the fashion world is a single firm, Kiton, that creates what are considered the best suits available anywhere on Earth at any time in history (with only Brioni posing a serious threat to the title). With price tags of up to $50,000, [...]

Charvet Bespoke Shirts Remain the Gold Standard of the Well Dressed Man

Posted in: Clothing for Men- Aug 16, 2010 No Comments

The Rolls-Royce of bespoke dress shirts is Charvet, the Paris based tailor that created custom shirts for the most important men and women in history.  More than 150 years old, Charvet stands out head and shoulders, ranking among only a handful of bespoke dress shirt makers in the world.  The client list is remarkable, giving [...]

Thomas Pink Dress Shirts for Men

Posted in: Clothing for Men- Aug 15, 2010 No Comments

A Thomas Pink dress shirt for men is an upscale choice for those who want a slightly modern flair on the traditional dress shirt.  Made from quality materials, these fundamental components of the well-dressed man’s wardrobe retail for between $99.00 and $250.00 per dress shirt and come in dozens of patterns, as well a a [...]

Teti Malachite Bathtub by Baldi

Posted in: Bathroom- Aug 15, 2010 No Comments

The Baldi malachite bathtub would look great in a his and her configuration next to the Baldi amethyst bathtub, assuming, of course, that you have the deep pockets to afford these luxury indulgences!  Hewn from pure malachite the stunning bathtub features 24k gold plated claw feet. Whether you are a financier, tycoon or Saudi prince, [...]

Baldi Amethyst Bathtub

Posted in: Bathroom- Aug 15, 2010 No Comments

Baldi of Florence, Italy, has released the ultimate luxury bathtub, made of precious purple amethyst and accented with 24 karat gold plated legs.  The amethyst bathtub retails for 95,000 Euros, or $121,200 in the United States today.  The company made matching tumbler, lotion dispenser, and soap dish.

Datamancer Does It Again with Custom Designed Brass and Wooden Laptop

Posted in: Computers, Technology- Aug 15, 2010 No Comments

One of my favorite firms, Datamancer, has created another stunning work of art.  This old-fashioned style laptop looks like something out of Wild, Wild West. Here is what the notebook computer looks like shut … And here are many more shots of this beautiful custom wooden notebook computer …

The Archbishop Custom PC by Datamancer

Posted in: Computers, Technology- Aug 15, 2010 No Comments

I have fallen in love with the designs by creative firm Datamancer.  Take a look at this custom computer they created called “The Archbishop” Gothic PC.  The beautiful Morisco patterned glass and wooden keyboard are just stunning.