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Designer Harry Allen crafted his resin cast gold finished piggy bank as part of his series, Reality. And in our current economic climate, everyone wants to look more penny pincher than spendthrift, whether you are truly concerned about your investments or have conscientiously decided to be a happy person just one-Birkin-fewer. With this piece on a shelf somewhere, your frugal side makes its subtle yet cheeky appearance and your charitable side does too: Allen will donate 5% of proceeds to The Humane Society. Available in gold or chrome finish at Moss online for $195.
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]]>birkincharityharry allenHarryAllenmossmoss onlineMossOnlinepiggy bankPiggyBankthe humane societyTheHumaneSocietyTracy Chait2008-07-23T11:03:00 00:00Résidence Supérieur "Extreme Luxury" Concepthttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/20/residence-superieur-extreme-luxury-concept/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/20/residence-superieur-extreme-luxury-concept/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/20/residence-superieur-extreme-luxury-concept/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Financial whiz turned "lifestyle designer" Richard Nilsson apparently felt that plain old luxury had lost its luster, so he decided to focus on "extreme luxury." When he was running a business empire Nilsson was only able to take one week off per year, so for his first project he came up with the "Résidence Supérieur" concept as an ultimate retreat where vacationing moguls and movie stars could pack as much luxury and privacy into their vacation as possible, cost be damned.

The first RS is the Villa Oxygene in Cannes on the French Riviera. In addition to ultra-luxe surroundings, it includes exotic sports cars, a private jet and helicopter, yacht, butler, chef, bodyguards and basically anything else you could wish for. Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria recently shot an ice cream commercial there, and Nilsson is now planning other equally outrageous outposts. See the gallery for pix.

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]]>CannesEva LongoriaEvaLongoriaFrench RivieraFrenchRivieraLamborghini GallardoLamborghiniGallardoResidence SuperieurResidenceSuperieurRichard NilssonRichardNilssonVilla OxygeneVillaOxygeneJared Paul Stern2008-07-20T14:03:00 00:00The Classicist: On Equestrian Stylehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/14/the-classicist-on-equestrian-style/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/14/the-classicist-on-equestrian-style/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/14/the-classicist-on-equestrian-style/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Followers of my sporadic style posts here have probably noticed certain threads running throughout; anglophilia, certainly, but also an affinity for all things equestrian-related: the polo matches staged by the likes of Veuve Clicquot and Mercedes-Benz; the Royal Ascot Races; riding boots by John Lobb of London; leathergoods by Swaine Adeney Brigg; and even classic sporting art. All these elements and more come together beautifully in Vicky Moon's new book Equestrian Style: Home Design, Couture, and Collections from the Eclectic to the Elegant, due out this week from Clarkson Potter.

It's a magnificent, much-needed extension of the horsey lifestyle portrayed in Hunt Country Style, the book I wrote about back in April. Moon divides her volume into different facts of the equestrian experience: In the Field, On the Farm, At the Track, In the Ring, On the Move, and Down the Road, focusing on all facets of horsiness and everything that goes along with it. The emphasis is on authenticity, not affectation; she barely mentions Ralph Lauren for instance except in the context of the actual polo team he fields.

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]]>BonhamsequestrianEquestrian StyleEquestrianStylefoxhuntingHermeshorseracinghorsesHunt CountryHuntCountryJohn LobbJohnLobbpoloRalph LaurenRalphLaurensporting artSportingArtTattersallsVicky MoonVickyMoonJared Paul Stern2008-07-14T09:02:00 00:00The Buldanghttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/12/the-buldang/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/12/the-buldang/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/12/the-buldang/#commentsFiled under:


It's a sausage link! It's an intestine! It's a ... chair? It's called The Buldang and it's a 30 foot long plush tube that's designed to be molded into any number of comfortable seating arrangements like an enormous sausage-shaped beanbag (although it's not filled with beans or beads). It does look comfortable but it also looks hilarious -- I don't think I could take it seriously unless it was in a kids room (think how much fun that would be!). Created in Asia and produced by Dupont Neotis Studio, the name stands for "modular armchair-sofa." It's covered in a specially ventilated "climate control" cloth and is selling for $2,380 (no word on other color options).

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]]>buldangchairdecorfurnitureseatseatingsitRigel Gregg2008-07-12T14:00:00 00:00Amana Gets Stylishhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/09/amana-gets-stylish/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/09/amana-gets-stylish/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/09/amana-gets-stylish/#commentsFiled under: ,

Whirlpool appliances is retooling their Amana brand, offering what they call "affordable luxury." The company feels there is a market for stylish appliances on the market. They've also drafted reality TV show interior designer Thom Filicia as the "brand ambassador" and he stars in videos on using appliances in home decor on the Amana webstie.

The company has created a line of top-mount refrigerators in colors like lipstick red, stainless steel kitchen suites and my favorite, the dry erase fridge which lets you write notes right on the door. It starts at $549. Future projects for the company includes a small egg-shaped washer just for your undies and a a top-mount refrigerator with a beverage can dispenser.

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]]>amanarefrigeratorsthom filiciaDeidre Woollard2008-07-09T15:02:00 00:00Marcel Wanders Swinghttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/05/marcel-wanders-swing/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/05/marcel-wanders-swing/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/05/marcel-wanders-swing/#commentsFiled under:

Marcel Wanders is at it again with a playful creation with Droog Design. The seat of this swing can be filled with soil and seeds planted inside. It is designed so that vines will grow up the ropes. The swing is made of polyethylene with a nylon rope and comes in white, black or green. It can be used indoors or outside but will cost you more than a rope and a board, it sells for $550.

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]]>droog designmarcel wandersMarcelWandersswingDeidre Woollard2008-07-05T15:02:00 00:00Karim Rashid Disk Chairhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/05/karim-rashid-disk-chair/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/05/karim-rashid-disk-chair/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/05/karim-rashid-disk-chair/#commentsFiled under:


The cool design and home blog Apartment Therapy (AT) always has a fresh idea. I've been reading it periodically for a few years, and every time I do, I vow to completely redo my space. Anyway ... The site recently featured a summertime-appropriate post on the Disk Chair, designed by Karim Rashid and made by Ferlea to look like a "spoon folded." AT noted it would be great for poolside or patio, as it's made of fiberglass over a steel frame, but AT commenters had a good point: seems like a sweatfest waiting to happen on a hot day. I think it looks fun and comfortable, albeit maybe with a cushier seat or a towel. Available in black, yellow or white; includes a single foam and polyester cushion. Owo Italia has it for a bit more than $2,000 (European pricing).

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]]>chairFerleakarim rashidKarimRashidpatiopoolpoolspoolsideyardLisa Palladino2008-07-05T09:01:00 00:00The Schnozhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/04/the-schnoz/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/04/the-schnoz/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/04/the-schnoz/#commentsFiled under:

Usually when not shoved on top of my head, my sunglasses end up thrown on a table but a new sculpture provides the perfect resting place. The Schnoz from Lush Life is a bronze statue that provides a surrogate nose to rest your sunglasses on. The amusing statue sits on a table or shelf, keeping your sunglasses in easy reach. The sculpture is available with either male or female features and sells for $350.

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]]>schnozsunglassesDeidre Woollard2008-07-04T15:02:00 00:00Visionaire's $150,000 Magazine Collectionhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/03/visionaires-150-000-magazine-collection/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/03/visionaires-150-000-magazine-collection/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/03/visionaires-150-000-magazine-collection/#commentsFiled under:

The Wall Street Journal reported that Visionaire magazine -- a publication where design, marketing, style, trends and art intersect -- is charging $50,000 for a special Goyard trunk designed for its collectors. The handmade trunk will house the magazine's first 50 issues. This summer, Visionaire also will offer 10 complete sets of its first 50 issues in the Goyard trunks for $150,000. The customized steamer trunks, assembled by hand, will have shelves and insets designed for all 50 issues. Collectors also can buy an empty trunks for €34,500 ($54,000).

From its premiere issue in April 1991 (now up to 54 issues, with each issue typically priced between $150 - $350), Visionaire "challenged notions of what it meant to be an art and fashion publication and was conceived of as a venue for artists such as Mario Testino and Steven Meisel to publish personal work," WSJ stated. It has morphed into something more like a design challenge for its many contributors.

Each issue (which can take between nine months and three years to complete) is typically a mixed-media riff on a theme, posing an ongoing set of challenges to a small crew of designers. For example, White began with the question: How do you publish without using ink? Answer: a combination of Braille, embossing, varnish and paper-cut illustrations. Scent came with perfume capsules, Taste had specially-designed flavor-strips and Sound featured a Mini Cooper toy car that played record albums.
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]]>collectiblecollectiblesGoyardmagazinemagazinespublishingtrunkVisionaireLisa Palladino2008-07-03T09:02:00 00:00The New Bulthaup B2 Kitchenhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/28/the-new-bulthaup-b2-kitchen/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/28/the-new-bulthaup-b2-kitchen/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/28/the-new-bulthaup-b2-kitchen/#commentsFiled under: ,


The latest kitchen design from Bulthaup debuted in Milan recently and is based on the concept of a "kitchen workshop." Called the Bulthaup B2 it's designed to be personalized to suit each individual owner's needs and cooking habits, as each of the three main compartments can be easily modified and adjusted. The 'workbench' includes the sink and cook top, the 'tool cabinet' holds utensils, dishes, and food, and the 'appliance cabinet' holds (you guessed it) appliances like the refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher.

One other nice feature to love about this kitchen: cleaning up has never been so satisfying because everything closes up and 'hides' out of sight when you're not using it!

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]]>b2bulthaupbulthaup b2 kitchenbulthaup kitchenBulthaupB2KitchenBulthaupKitchenkitchenRigel Gregg2008-06-28T09:01:00 00:00Famed Trianon Palace Hotel's $30 Million Makeoverhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/famed-trianon-palace-hotels-30-million-makeover/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/famed-trianon-palace-hotels-30-million-makeover/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/famed-trianon-palace-hotels-30-million-makeover/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The legendary Trianon Palace hotel and spa in Versailles, France where the likes of Marcel Proust, René Lacoste and the Duke of Windsor once frolicked has just completed a breathtaking $30 million renovation. Situated just outside Paris less than a mile from Louis XIV's famed Château de Versailles, the 5-star luxury hotel's upgrades include a new wing, Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in France, a refurbished Guerlain spa, revamped public spaces and glorious gardens. Noted interior designer Fiona Thompson, who oversaw renovations to the 199-room property, has managed to modernize the 1909 building without detracting from its historic magnificence.

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]]>Duke of WindsorDukeOfWindsorFranceGordon RamsayGordonRamsayGuerlainHotelsLacosteLouis XIVLouisXivMarcel ProustMarcelProustParisTrianon PalaceTrianonPalaceVersaillesJared Paul Stern2008-06-27T16:01:00 00:00Johanna Keimeyer Recycle Lightshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/johanna-keimeyer-recycle-lights/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/johanna-keimeyer-recycle-lights/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/johanna-keimeyer-recycle-lights/#commentsFiled under: ,


I'm not going to say that these Recycle Lights by Johanna Keimeyer are pretty because they really aren't (in my opinion), but that doesn't mean I don't like them. Inspired to re-purpose the ugly plastic bottles we all see laying all over the place to into something use-able again, Johanna Keimeyer took a trip through Europe that resulted in this unique collection of eclectic lights that incorporate bottles from water, soda, detergent, and numerous other products. They're especially interesting to me because they look so completely different when the inner bulb is illuminated versus when it isn't. Plus with all that melting and twisting they look really fun to put together! %Gallery-26237%
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]]>greenjohanna keimeyerJohannaKeimeyerkeimeyerlightlightinglightsrecyclerecycledrecycled lightsRecycledLightsrecyclingRigel Gregg2008-06-27T15:05:00 00:00Celebrity Lamphttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/22/celebrity-lamp/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/22/celebrity-lamp/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/22/celebrity-lamp/#commentsFiled under:


It's amazing how something so common and simple like a classic pair of aviator style sunglasses can be the inspiration for a gaudy (but still strangely attractive) lamp called the Celebrity Lamp. Named after the many celebrities who are more often than not spotted in public wearing their favorite shades, this lamp is made up of 40 pairs of mirrored aviator glasses resting on a shiny linear stand with a temple light switch. It's a shiny silver sculpture during daylight and becomes a kaleidoscope of color and light when turned on at night. Like I said, gaudy but strangely attractive... $1,600.

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]]>aviatoraviator sunglassesAviatorSunglassescelebritycelebrity lampCelebrityLampglasseslamplightlightingRigel Gregg2008-06-22T11:01:00 00:00$400,000 Diamond & Crystal Champagne Glasseshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/400-000-diamond-and-crystal-champagne-glasses/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/400-000-diamond-and-crystal-champagne-glasses/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/400-000-diamond-and-crystal-champagne-glasses/#commentsFiled under: ,


Champagne is always considered a fairly luxurious drink (even when it's the cheap stuff) but any champagne, cheap or not, is sure to get a class upgrade when it gets served in one of these two glasses. Valued at $400,000 and blinged out with 1,700 white and pink diamonds the glasses were chiseled out of 8kg blocks of rock quartz crystal and it took 5 jewelers 3 months to put them all together.

The set was designed by John Calleija and although they'll be present at the opening of his second store in London they'll eventually be returning to the home of the Melbourne businessman who bought them and plans to turn them into family heirlooms.
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]]>champagnediamondsglassglassesglasswaremost expensiveMostExpensivestemwareRigel Gregg2008-06-20T11:03:00 00:00D. Porthault Cashmere Picnic Blankethttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/17/d-porthault-cashmere-picnic-blanket/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/17/d-porthault-cashmere-picnic-blanket/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/17/d-porthault-cashmere-picnic-blanket/#commentsFiled under:


I'm not sure you'd want to subject it to grass stains or beach sand but D. Porthault, the French company famed for their luxurious sheets, have created the first-ever cashmere picnic blanket. The 51" x 71" cashmere picnic blanket by D. Porthault is decorated with their signature Hounds & Rope design. The blanket retails for $3,600, and is also available with a tiger print design for $3,400.
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]]>blanketcashmereporthaultDeidre Woollard2008-06-17T16:02:00 00:00The 1984 Fishbowl by Danny Cheunghttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/12/the-1984-fishbowl-by-danny-cheung/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/12/the-1984-fishbowl-by-danny-cheung/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/12/the-1984-fishbowl-by-danny-cheung/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

I came across this gem while browsing pictures of unique children's rooms. Named The 1984 Fishbowl, this revamped design by Danny Cheung putts a modern twist on the age old glass fish bowl. It's quirky shape is eye catching, the windows are made of magnified glass providing a detailed look at your goldfish, while the opaque walls provide refuge. I love the retro look of this funky little fish bowl, it would make a stylish addition to any room, and I imagine kids would go nuts for it. Available online for $430.
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]]>childrens room decorChildrensRoomDecordanny cheungDannyCheungdecordecoratingdecorationdecorativegoldfishinterior designInteriorDesignpetsthe 1984 fishbowlThe1984FishbowlStar Sutherland2008-06-12T16:05:00 00:00The "Pantonova" Chrome Sectional Couchhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/10/the-pantonova-chrome-sectional-couch/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/10/the-pantonova-chrome-sectional-couch/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/10/the-pantonova-chrome-sectional-couch/#commentsFiled under:


Generally when I think of sectional seating a large, overly plush couch with too many throw pillows and a 90 degree angle comes to mind, the kind you sink into and can't get up out of without a helping hand. The "Pantonova" couch is something else altogether though, made of chrome steel it consists of 4 pieces that fit together to form a very cool looking (and also very uncomfortable looking) 74" sofa. Designed in 1971 it still looks modern and contemporary, and although cushions aren't included (you can ask about getting them though, for an additional charge) I think you would definitely need them (sitting on this couch without them brings to mind the infamous "waffle print thighs" that result from certain types of lawn furniture). $5,000

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]]>chromecouchdecorfurniturepantonovaseatseatingsteelRigel Gregg2008-06-10T16:02:00 00:00More Fire Glass Studio Jarshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/more-fire-glass-studio-jars/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/more-fire-glass-studio-jars/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/more-fire-glass-studio-jars/#commentsFiled under: ,


These hand-crafted jars come in such vivid lollipop-like colors they seem almost lickable. They are created by Elizabeth Lyons of More Fire Glass Studio and have inflated stoppers that give them the look of game pieces. Each one measures 19" x 8", they come in green, orange, or ruby and sell for $775 each.

More Fire Glass Studio is located in Rochester, New York and they also offer classes in making glass beads, jewelry and more.
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]]>artblown glassdecorglassDeidre Woollard2008-06-09T15:02:00 00:00The Star System Collectionhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/the-star-system-collection/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/the-star-system-collection/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/the-star-system-collection/#commentsFiled under:


Bright vibrant hues are totally in this season on the fashion front and if you want to translate the look over to your home decor also then a few pieces from the Star System collection would do the trick. Featuring candy colors in solid shades of orange, blue, purple, fuchsia, and white the set includes 4 versions from the small one-seater Starlet to the full-fledged Superstar. The "stars" are created with removable steel buttons (why would you want to remove them?) and the whole look is, to me, a combination of relaxed and in-your-face. Very glamorous.

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]]>couchcouchesfurnitureseatseatingsitsittingstarstar systemstarsStarSystemRigel Gregg2008-06-09T14:02:00 00:00Charlotte Thomas Bespoke Sheetshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/08/charlotte-thomas-bespoke-sheets/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/08/charlotte-thomas-bespoke-sheets/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/08/charlotte-thomas-bespoke-sheets/#commentsFiled under:


Charlotte Thomas is already known for elegant, romantic bedding that speaks of old England but her Bespoke line goes beyond any luxurious expectations you could possibly have. With 1,000-count Egyptian cotton, 22 karat gold threads woven into super 150's merino wool and hand-loom silk, her Bespoke products are all made to order to suit your boudoir's essence and your desire. You are going to need some amazing lingerie to feel like you belong in such an incredible bed.

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]]>bespoke-sheetsCharlotte-ThomasCharlotte-Thomas-bespoke-sheetsLaura Malesich2008-06-08T16:02:00 00:00