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Our 5 Picks for Best Luxury Bicycles

Nov 30, 2012  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Fashion designers and luxury auto brands love putting their names on anything they can reach, from coloring books (I'm looking at you Hermès) to backgammon sets, and it seems only natural that they add luxury bicycles to their product lineups. From a business standpoint, it completely makes sense because a bike is certainly a much cheaper way to extend your brand than a car would be. Plus, there are endless customization possibilities, from special paint options to leather accessories, and consumers will ride around like a moving advertisement. Fashionistas have been eagerly snatching designer bikes up as the perfect style accents, matching their CHANEL purse with a sleek CHANEL bicycle, while car enthusiasts are able... Read More

Play Like Royalty on a 17th Century Amber Board Game

Nov 28, 2012  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

‘Tis the holiday season, and while perhaps in the past ripping off the packaging of a new board game was the cause for bitter disappointment, this December Sotheby's will be auctioning off a unique 17th century amber board game that comes to the market with an estimate of £300,000-500,000 (approximately $480,482-800,803), sure to make any game and gift lover swoon.... Read More

Want to Win a Patrón Cocktail Party? Here's How...

Nov 27, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The holidays can be a stressful time of year with many frantically creating gift lists, trying to come up with unique ideas to give their loved ones. Which gift for your best friend? Which one for your mom? Is it unique enough? Will it make them happy? If you know anyone who has a taste for fine spirits - or maybe you're the aficionado yourself - consider buying some Patrón for the holidays, maybe a bottle of Gran Patrón Platinum. Better yet, offer them an invite to the Patrón Social Club. Members of this exclusive club get access to private social events that are incredibly covert and one-of-a-kind experiences.... Read More

Alexa Chung Flaunts Jason Wu's Custom Travel Bag for St. Regis Hotels

Nov 24, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

In conjunction with the impending launch of St. Regis’ first online boutique, the luxury hotel firm just unveiled the very first product created exclusively for the St. Regis brand at a VIP event in the Grand Suite of the landmark St. Regis New York.... Read More

Stocking Stuffers for the Women in Your Life

Nov 22, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie Speed

Earlier we gave you a nice list of some stocking stuffer ideas for all of the men in your life but what about the women? Sometimes it can be nearly impossible to figure out what to give your mother-in-law who has everything, or your best friend who never likes anything. Not to worry though because we've got you covered. Here are a few of our picks for what’s hot this holiday.... Read More

Travel In Style With Louis Vuitton City Guides

Nov 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

We all know luxury brand Louis Vuitton for their signature bags and unmistakable LV logo. To own one of their staple suitcases or trunks is to proudly tell the world that you are no novice when it comes to traveling – but sometimes (regardless of the suitcase) that is simply not the case. There are certain locations the polished traveler may want to avoid during their vacation and other locations that it would simply be a shame to miss. Fret not sleek jet-setter, as Louis Vuitton has done it yet again, and created their own set of 2013 City Guides, perfect for the very classiest of vacationer.... Read More

Stocking Stuffers for the Men in Your Life

Nov 15, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie Speed

It’s almost the holidays so there’s no better way to prepare for them than by getting an early start on your shopping this season. We're sure you have plenty of big ideas for the main gifts but don't forget about the stocking stuffers, all those little gifts that make wrapping so much fun. To help you out with your shopping, here are a few gift ideas for the men in your life.... Read More

Backgammon Sets and Luggage to Match Your Bentley

Nov 11, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Enthusiasts, drivers, aspiring owners – there's a chic gift to be found for each type in the top drawer range of Bentley-branded accessories just unveiled by the legendary British automaker in time for the holidays.... Read More

1959 Lefty Les Paul Guitar Fetches $194,500 in Auction to Benefit Fraud Victims

Nov 6, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

One of only two 1959 left-handed Les Paul guitars ever made sold for $194,500 at Heritage Auction’s Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Signature Auction. The musical instrument is just one of four left-handed guitars from the 1,600 produced between 1958 and 1960. More than $1.24 million in sales were reported for the event that occurred on October 27, 2012. ... Read More