gold plated headphones

Quirky yet classy tech brand ColorWare has created a set of headphones in nothing less than 24 K gold: the iconic Bose QC35 headphones in their latest avatar. The wireless Bose QC35 headphones boast of superior noise cancellation with a built-in Bluetooth functionality and the gold version is extremely limited edition with only 50 pairs being made. The headphones have a 24 carat gold plating on the exterior with a matt black finish on the inside. While the original Bose headphones in black cost about $350, for the gold plated version you’d have to shell out $749.

marriott india portfolio

Anuraag Bhatnagar has been appointed as Multi-Property Vice President, Luxury India by Marriott International. Bhatnagar will be part of the Luxury APEC Market Leadership team lead by Victor Clavell, Marriott International said in a release. He has been with Starwood Hotels for 16 years. Previously, he served as the Area General Manager of India and concurrently the General Manager of The St.Regis Mumbai. He will now be heading Marriott’s luxury portfolio in India.

mercedes benz

For the second year in a row, Mercedes Benz India has claimed the top spot among luxury car brands in India, selling over 13,000 units in annual sales in 2016. Despite the fact that this year’s number—13,231—is marginally down from figure of 13, 502 units in 2015, the brand is still top-ranked among competitors. The marginal fall in sales is being attributed to ban on diesel vehicles for most of the year and demonetisation. Mercedes Benz toppled Audi in 2015 to become the top luxury car brand in India.

emporio armani

Amazon India has added top luxury brands like Emporio Armani, Tarun Tahiliani, Versace and the like to the list of its offerings for online shoppers, bringing the website on the top of online apparel retailers’ list. The e commerce giant has included a selection of about 150 Indian and international premium brands like Armani Exchange, Versus by Versace, Payal Pratap, Monisha Jaising  and others to establish a strong hold in the market of Indian online clothing retailers. Along with these, the website has added luxury watches on its e-shelves, with brands such as Invicta, Stuhrling, August Steiner, Burgi and Akribos XXIV up on offer. The sale of watches has been contributing 15 pc to Amazon’s fashion business, with the dealings in premium watches doubling in October this year. Looks like Amazon’s the portal to head for, if you need a quick dose of luxe.

Get going on redecorating your personal space this year with these uber-swish décor trends
Get going on redecorating your personal space this year with these uber-swish décor trends

In the New Year, you don’t just need a new you—your home needs a new look too. Here are 5 home décor trends to liven up your living space—and there’s plenty of room for all kinds of tastes.

The Bright Green Vibe

bright green vibe

The cheery shade of green is going to be totally hot in home decor, fashion and commercial design in 2017. This bright, perky green shade was named the 2017 Pantone Color Of The Year, and represents refreshment and revitalization. Well we could all agree this planet needs way more green—in more ways than one—so we’re only too happy to recommend this one!

Brilliant Butterflies

brilliant butterflies

Butterflies are increasingly appearing as a buoyant, happy motif in home design, symbolising grace and optimism along with dollops of cheer. They lend an uplifting air to the décor and are perfect to liven up an otherwise sombre space. Wall accents, wall papers, wall art, or even butterfly containers like the ones designed by Amsterdam based studio Pols Potten— just go butterfly!

Mixed Patterns

mixed patterns

Enticing and mismatched patterns lend vibrancy to the room and create cheer with class through a carefully selected mismatch of curios. The trend of mixed patterns was in fact spotted on the runway at New York Fashion Week 2016, and it’s been extended to the home as well. You can go all out with whatever catches your fancy, but be sure to balance it up and centralise with a statement piece.

Faux finishes

faux finishes

Faux finishes aren’t just trendy, they’re extremely practical to go with. Engineered quartz in place of marble, since it withstands acidic and corrosive substances better; faux leather counters, faux foliage and manufactured gray floors, and a host of other finishes for the in-sync with future look.

Raw Whites

home trends chalky white

Since we’ve had plenty of colour and pattern, we need something to balance it all. And what better to harmonise any décor look than the spiritual, pacific white? Chalky whites and bone whites are set to dominate the décor space, lending a subtly chic look to the area. This isn’t just the plain ol’ mundane white, though. The earthy, handmade look of raw white is edgy yet sophisticated, with a textured, organic feel that says peace, serenity and style.

So deck those halls with the new vibe now.

onewheel plus

Personal vehicles are the future of individual travel, and aptly titled company Future Motion from Santa Cruz, California, creates advanced, interesting varieties of just those.  The Onewheel was their first self-balancing electric skateboard, and now the Onewheel+ priced at $1,500 is an upgraded version that uses a more powerful, brushless Hypercore motor for “smooth power and torque to climb over anything.” To be available in March this year, the Onewheel+ can travel anywhere between 5-7 miles per charge at speeds of up to 19 mph and, with the “UltraCharger” it takes only 20 minutes to get set go. The hardwood footpad is also improved for comfort and more precise control, boasting a raised nose & tail. Like its predecessor, riding is done simply by leaning forward or backward, without the need for a remote. But hey, your cool, smart vehicle comes equipped with smart LEDs that switch between headlights/taillights function automatically when you change direction. Talk about smart driving!

world timer tourbillon

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s newest creation in the Geophysic collection the Geophysic Tourbillon UTC is the world’s first to combine a flying tourbillon and a world timer in one watch. This timepiece has a world timer along with the brand’s patented Gyrolab balance-equipped tourbillon and is all set for a debut at SIHH 2017.  The pioneering watch also boasts outstanding design with a blue lacquered guilloche dial that features the domed world map detail. The 43.5mm watch case is made of solid platinum and contains the Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 948, an automatic movement with a solid 22-carat pink gold winding rotor and a 48-hour power reserve. 375 components comprise it, 42 of which are jewels. The Gyrolab – a signature of the Geophysic collection is noted for its rounded h-shape which offers a higher efficiency compared to the usual circular balance wheel. The super gorgeous, word’s first of its kind is extremely limited edition too, with just 100 pieces to be created.

qatar airways

Qatar Airways is actually going that extra mile to bring its in-air services to the ground, for discerning customers. The airline has partnered with Novo Cinemas to offer a 7 star luxe theatre experience in theatres, bringing to you valet parking, luxury lounges and a special gourmet food menu which can be ordered from while seated in fully reclining leather seats, and each of these come equipped with an iPad too. So in the Novo Cinema theatres of Qatar, Bahrain or the UAE, you can literally enjoy a hi-flying experience—a continuation of the first-class service found on board Qatar Airways.

christian louboutin whoduni

Christian Louboutin’s campaigns are always something to watch out for, and for their latest spring collection, they’ve featured a murder-mystery campaign—and you get to play detective. The brand’s “Whatever Happened to Bellofficier?” campaign follows the narrative of a trio of friends being thrown into a criminal plot, as they become eyewitnesses to a murder. The campaign is supposed to hook consumers to explore more. Christian Louboutin’s look book film by Olga of Greece is a sequel to last spring’s “Who Killed Amazoula?” The previous film told the tale of a glamorous Parisian’s demise as it followed those attempting to solve the mystery of her death. The film begins with a pair of girlfriends preparing for a night out in a Parisian hotel suite, trying to decide on their look and obviously, choosing from a horde of tantalising shoes. The women wear eclectic looks that match the spring collection, sporting metallics, futuristic haircuts and bold makeup. Showcasing Christian Louboutin’s recent entry into fragrance and beauty, the women spritz on perfume or apply lipstick to complete their outfits. A male friend knocks at their door and joins them. The trio talks and laughs until they are interrupted by the sound of a thud. One of the women creeps over to the door and peers under it, watching in horror as a pump-clad figure drags the body of a dapperly dressed man, Bellofficier, down the hallway. Amid the entire action of course, the shot focus is always on shoes and you sure do get a tantalising eyeful. This one’s quite a campaign to die for!

lamborghini tractor

Bet you’re surprised, but its’ true. The master carmaker Lamborghini did indeed begin its journey with heavy duty vehicles—tractors. And now a restored 1955 Lamborghini DL 25 is up for sale , much to the delight of collectors and connoisseurs. The all-terrain DL 25 comes fully equipped with a 2-cylinder diesel engine that can produce close to 26 horsepower of torque and comes with an inbuilt 4- speed manual transmission and hydraulic rear brakes. The belt -driven PTO is reportedly in top shape for a second- hand machine. The paint job is a classic Trattori red with blue touches on the chassis and wheel hubs. Priced at $31,775, the Lamborghini DL25 is available for purchase via AutoCherish. Collectors and autophiles, here’s your chance!