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Today’s cute animal is a tiny piglet sleeping and cozy in a sweater and socks! Makes you want to take a solemn vow to never eat bacon again, doesn’t it? Image [via] Related PostsPuppies on Puppies on Puppies Beanie Bunny A Floor Full of Puppies Cute Spotting: Mini Antelope Cute Spotting: Baby Tiger

Leica lists among the most expensive cameras available, especially its 0-Series. The Lemon Yellow X2 ‘à la carte’ digital compact camera, X2 Edition Paul Smith, and Special Edition D-Lux 5 Titanium are other productions, among multiple others, who stand proof to the brand’s sense in design and technology. This is probably why being German-made counts. Having gathered repute worldwide, Leica seems to have a soft corner towards Japan. The brand had earlier launched cameras only for the Japanese – a Limited edition Leica M9-P white and a M9-P silver red leather set limited edition. Now, Leica has opened a store in the SOGO department store in Yokohama, Japan and have announced an exclusive limited edition – Leica X2 Yokohama Edition to mark the opening. Due to launch in July, Leica will manufacture only 30 cameras in this edition. The Leica X2 Yokohama Edition, as the name suggests would be based on Leica’s premium compact digital camera “Leica X2?. It would adorn a lizard style leather body. A shoulder strap and camera protecter made with the same leather material will come with the camera. Other features include an APS-C sized newly developed CMOS sensor (16.2 million pixels) and high-spec lens “LEICA ELMARIT-M f2.8/24mm ASPH”, it has low noise, a wide dynamic range and accurate color reproducibility. Priced at $46,243, orders for the Leica X2 Yokohama Edition are already being accepted at the Yokohama store. [Via - Akihabaranews] Related posts: Leica M9-P silver red leather set limited edition cameras are for Japan only Limited edition Leica M9-P white camera will sell in Japan only Leica launches Limited Edition BMW X1 Cameras

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Costumes worn by celebs in movies are often sought after by many. There would have been countless moments when you’d have wished for either that coat, pant, shirt or any clothing or accessory for that matter. And what when you are presented with such an opportunity to perhaps purchase the merchandise? Yes, you would jump at it, I’m sure. One such instance just transpired a few days back with the auction of Luke Skywalker pants wore in the 1977 epic film “Star Wars”, wherein the pants auctioned at an exorbitant $36,100. The “sand-colored ‘cotton drill’” Levi’s were customized by famed London costume-maker Bermans & Nathans. It measures 29” waist x 37” in length with two 6” slits up each side. The auction house Nate D. Sanders purposely kept the pants shabby so that it appears worn in. However, Mark Hamill said in an article that the pants were just bleached Levi’s with the tag still in them. Confirming the originality of the pants, is a inseam tag that reads: ”Bermans & Nathans / 40 Camden St., / London N.W. 1” along with a print beneath it – ”Mark Hamill / 10490 Luke / Star Wars”. Other Star War collectibles that have been auctioned before include – an original Star Wars movie camera, one of the rarest Star Wars Concert series poster and Star Wars, Star Trek movie props and Steve McQueen’s watch. [Via - Boingboing] Related posts: Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber fetches $208,000, the force could not be stronger Star Wars, Star Trek movie props and Steve McQueen’s watch fetch hefty prices An original Star Wars movie camera fetches $625,000, sets a new world record

McLaren celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling special edition McLaren 50 12C and McLaren 50 12C Spider. Owing to the exclusivity of the occasion, the special editions are the handiworks of the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) team, the division of McLaren Automotive responsible for the delivery of bespoke projects. And courtesy their expertise the models have been lavished with upgrades such as a re-modeled CFD-optimized front bumper, new carbon fiber and race-derived carbon Kevlar on the front floor, standard carbon ceramic brake discs, unique 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels and a full leather upgrade inside the cabin, with carbon fiber accents and floor mats. The McLaren 50s have also been brandished with a black F1-inspired heritage badge and anniversary dedication plate on the driver’s door, which highlights the limited run. McLaren 50 12C and 12C Spider would be available in three attractive colors: Carbon Black, Supernova Silver and Heritage McLaren Orange. Each unit comes with a monogrammed black and silver car cover, a limited-edition key in a carbon fiber presentation box, and a specially commissioned art print signed by McLaren Automotive’s Design Director, Frank Stephenson. Only 50 units each of these special editions will be manufactured. The McLaren 50 12C would retail at $296,000 (£196,000) and the McLaren 50 12C Spider at $326,000 (£215,500). Customer deliveries are said to begin by September 2. [Via - Newspress] Related posts: New McLaren MP4-12C Spider drops the top 2013 Neiman Marcus McLaren 12C Spider sold out within two hours Project Kahn turns McLaren SLR into a carbon fiber beauty

Hotel Cipriani collaborates with 5th Events to offers a unique dining experience this summer – Dinner in the Sky at a height of over 50 meters above the hotel’s swimming pool! Some might call it an elegantly adventurous fiat, others – a romantic fiasco or the most extraordinary way to dine. Although the offer sounds like one that can’t be refused, I can’t help my insides from knotting up at the thought of it. But then again, the hotel has its safety measures in place, wherein diners would be securely strapped in. The Dinner in the Sky offer by Hotel Cipriani is valid only between June 19 and 23 open to both – guests staying at the hotel as well as visitors. A delicious menu prepared by Cipriani’s executive chef Renato Piccolotto or Roberto Gatto of the Cip’s Club can be enjoyed, accompanied by experienced high flying staff who would attend to your needs. You can avail two packages: one, an aperitif and finger food session that last 30 minutes and are scheduled for 5:15, 6:00, and 6:45 pm. This has been priced at $65 per person. And second, a three-course dinner session including wines, that are scheduled for 8:00 and 9:30 pm priced at $323 per person. Prior reservation for an air borne dinner is required. [Via - Hotelcipriani] Related posts: Dinner In The Sky offers table with a view Milestone Hotel offers luxurious package for Valentines weekend Japanese hotel offers first class airplane seats in the room

The world’s biggest Lego model has been unveiled in New York?s Times Square. Made with more than 5 million Lego bricks (beating the previous biggest model by 2 million), the life-size replica of the LEGO? Star Wars? X-Wing starfighter?celebrates the upcoming premiere of The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network. The model weighs over 20 kilos [...]New York’s newest attraction: the world’s biggest Lego model is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post New York’s newest attraction: the world’s biggest Lego model appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

Karl Lagerfeld creations, most of which we used to come across through online portals are concretizing rapidly. The designer seems to be on an unstoppable expansion spree. Lately, we saw his first store materialize in Paris. We’ve heard of Karl’s plans to unveil a store in Britain, one again in Marias, Paris and the other in Amsterdam. Of the three, it’s the Amsterdam store that has hit the streets, of recent. And the designer’s oomph-ing it up to the maximum, this time calling upon branding agency Emakina to create a new concept. The designer has worked out to digitalize the Amsterdam store. Especially the trail rooms, which flaunt a unique feature – look books – in the form of iPads that captures your look, apply Karl Lagerfeld filters to it, further allowing you to showcase this on social media platforms. You can also leave a comment for Karl Lagerfeld to see what he thinks of it. In a way, the look book feature allows you to make an informed decision before an actual purchase (based on the responses you get on social media). Moreover, making shopping easier, and avoiding long queues at the cash counter, each employee in the store has been supplied a portable cash machine, enabling smooth and pleasant checkouts for all customers. The look book iPads were also innovatively and successfully used by Karl Lagerfeld to unveil his newest collection. Instead of the high-jazzed approach of a fashion show, the designer preferred presenting the press with exclusive iPads, with the silhouette of the iconic designer, during a cozy dinner. Thus discovering the collection digitally and sharing it through social media. [Via - Emakina and Psfk] Related posts: Karl Lagerfeld to open his first store in Britain Karl Lagerfeld pop-up store to come up at Selfridges just before Olympics Karl Lagerfeld for Melissa footwear collection preview

Derby Day is coming soon, on 1 June, and the Bonhams launched an offer that will surely attract fans of Derby. Copy of William Powell Frith masterpiece of Darby Day, estimated at $15,000-$22,000 will be offered for sale at the 19 Century Paintings sale in New Bond Street on 10 July. William Powell Frith’s original [...]