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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 [...]

In association with the Monaco Grand Prix that began on May 23, Hublot enters into an interesting partnership with Monacair – the official transporter of HSH The Sovereign Prince Albert II of Monaco, by unveiling the Hublot branded Monaco helipads. The inauguration of the helipads was grand, and done in the presence of HSH The Sovereign Prince Albert II of Monaco and Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot. Known to be a one of its kind initiative Monaco has witnessed till date, we’ve seen many applaud the idea and welcome its originality. What’s more to the collaboration is – Hublot and Monacair has arranged for the guests arriving for the Grand Prix week – be it VIPs, stables, drivers, press, as well as residents and visitors, to be given a personalized and a sumptuous welcome. This includes the celebrated red carpet welcome along with a signature gift. The Monaco Grand Prix goes on till May 26. [Via - Hublot] Related posts: The Monaco Grand Prix Audio 1.5 turntable will spark up the performance Watch the Monaco Grand Prix with comfort from the VIP/Corporate hospitality Terraces Monaco Grand Prix Historique 2006 – Series III

We’ve come to an age where mobile phones can certainly not be done away with. They have grown to be more utility-based and found in every common man’s hand. Therefore, to up its exclusivity for those with deep pockets, brands are rolling out exclusive, limited editions, and unique models. Each day greets us with a distinctive, new, and improved cellphone, designed to amaze. In addition, with each new mobile joining the mad-race, the older pieces get cheaper, and who in this era of technological advancements, would want to be seen with a worn out, outdated cellphone? We all croon for that top of the list, stunning piece that technologically advanced, is loaded with numerous apps, and flaunts a design that makes heads turn. Here are a few mobile phones that do exactly that. However, they come for a price. Presenting to you the most expensive of mobile phones around: 7. Porsche Design Blackberry The Porsche Design P’9981 smartphone from BlackBerry connotes a smart amalgam between Porsche’s engineered luxury and BlackBerry’s iconic design. Its stainless steel frame, rich and genuine leather rear, inclusive of the dynamic BlackBerry functionality makes it a desirable piece of luxury. That’s why, priced at $2500, the Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry stands at number seven on our list. 6. Gresso Regal Titanium Black The Gresso Regal Titanium Black sports an interesting shape, one that has the ability to attract a second look. Its main feature is the titanium-PVD coating that provides the handset the extra surface protection it needs. The Gresso Regal has been combined such that each element fuses into the other. Rightly priced at $5000, this phone ranks sixth on our list. 5. Tag Heuer Racer With three attention-grabbing variants to its credit, the Tag Heuer Racer priced at a combined average of $6500 was bound to show up on our list here. Each phone displays unique and stylish makes, holding resemblance to the Formula 1 racing cars. A phone that might not sit well with fashion aficionados, the Tag Heuer poses to be a super shot hit with professional as well as racing enthusiasts. 4. Vertu Ferrari A handset that has been engineered to stun, the vertu Ferrari, aka The Constellation Quest Ferrari by Vertu, is a treat for the eyes and senses. Its appearance and intriguing design lives up to Ferrari standards. Like the automaker, the phone also uses a unique coating as thin as 1/50 of a human hair but as strong as steel. The most special feature of this phone is three unique ringtones, which are live recordings of the Ferrari 458 Italia on a test circuit. Priced at $7000 the dynamic Vertu Ferrari ranks at number four on our list. 3. Vertu Ti The Vertu Ti, has set high standards for itself and is known to be one of the best luxury phones around. This Android-powered smartphone boasts of a titanium chassis and a sapphire-crystal screen with an 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash among other cool features. It offers a variety of variations to its potential buyers. Retailing at $10,000, the vertu Ti is the third most expensive phone on our list. 2. Ulysse Nardin Chairman The Ulysse Nardin Chairman, courtesy the partnership between Ulysse Nardin and Uncells, has been under the spotlight since its launch. Here, while we lists the world’s most expensive mobile phones, the Chairman has already to its credit a Guinness World Record for Most Expensive Mobile Phone Series. It’s also the world’s first hybrid-powered smartphone. Worth $1,30,000, on our list The Chairman comes second. 1. iPhone 5 Black Diamond Last but not the least, on number one is the iPhone 5 Black Diamond. Retailing at $15.3 million, the iPhone is but obviously the most expensive phone around. Want to know what makes the iPhone 5 Black Diamond the most expensive? Well, the answers in its name! Yes, the home button of this smartphone is made of a 26-carat black diamond. Which one have you got your eyes on? Related posts: The Vertu Ascent Ferrari 60 mobile phone Por

The Technomarine Steel Evo Carbon is the first quartz watch that I've picked up in a long time. Being the watch snob that I am, one of the first filters that I apply to a watch to decide if it will merit my interest is whether its a quartz or a mechanical. Therefore, for me to even consider a quartz watch to purchase or review, it has to have something really cool about it above and beyond its battery driven heart...... read more »The article Technomarine Steel Evo Carbon Watch Review first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Adi Soon.

Steven Fischer, director of Image, Style & Design Studio, debates the merits of global consistency versus localised individuality when it comes to luxury brand strategy

I love this girl. What a cynic. A woman after my own heart. “Wasted Rita” is a graphic designer and illustrator conceived in New Jersey, working and living in Porto, Portugal. She was born a natural agent provocateur, sarcastic as needed and a full-time thinker who must write about life, human behaviors and play with words to keep breathing. I came across her not-so-loving love letters on Tumblr, but you can check out more of her work here. Related PostsIce Cream and Flowers 25 Creative Ways To Say No Olaf Brzeski How to Stop Taking Your Relationship For Granted The Hidden Garden of Oz, Hollywood

As temperatures start to rise just a little during the Spring months, so too does activity within the tourist industry. If you happen to be visiting Iceland this June, you’ll find a diverse range of festivals taking place throughout the month. Whether you’re interested in Icelandic history and traditions, the country’s music or its food [...]6 Summer festivals to be held in Iceland this June is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post 6 Summer festivals to be held in Iceland this June appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au naturel? Uncover the secrets of a luxurious hot [...]5 beautiful hot springs from around the world is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post 5 beautiful hot springs from around the world appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

The cast for London?s Theatreland is particularly impressive this month as those whose runs started in the Spring are still to be found in the theatres of London whilst the curtain is raised on several intriguing Summer shows boasting an even broader aray of stars. I suppose it would behove us well to start with [...]Stars queue up for West End roles is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post Stars queue up for West End roles appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

Start your European sporting holiday with a visit to the annual International Extreme Sports Festival. Held in Montpellier, the event is free and sees amateurs compete at wakeboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. The event takes place in the town centre and draws in quite a crowd. After watching this spectacle head to the French Alps, home [...]Get active in Europe is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post Get active in Europe appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.