Architect Carla Juacaba presents the Rio Bonito House. Built smack in the middle of the Rio De Janeiro mountainside, the minimalist construction of stone outer walls and steel beam roof and foundation serve to protect and preserve. The home is both an ode to its surroundings and a modern sanctuary from them--a work of supreme balance!
Presenting the world's most expensive penthouse, an apartment/suite in Monaco's Odeon Tower. Created by architect, Alexander Giraldi, the panoramic rooftop setting sits adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and his valued at over € 330 million Euros. It features an outdoor pool along with a list of building amenities like a Russian spa, a gymnasium, valet car service and even washing to keep even the most demanding of residents satisfied. So rich it's filthy!
Travellers seeking a green experience in the snowy mountains of Switzerland may want to consider the Whitepod Eco Hotel. The concept lodges patrons inside of some very earth-friendly domes that come equipped with a king size bed, vintage furniture, wood stove and heater and a wood supply. Rates start at about $400 USD a night during off-peak season. Not too bad for some eco-luxe!
No more sounding like a fashion-backwards newbie when pronouncing the names of some very famous fashion houses. Thanks to Yahoo (Hong Kong) an iPhone app, Yahoo BrandPro, can now phonetically school you on how to say everything from Christian Louboutin, Hermés, to COMME des GARÇONS. Hey, pass that Ver-Say-Shee!
Fans of the 1983 cult classic, Scarface, might be enticed to hear that Tony Montana's mansion from the film is rent-a-able. For a cool $30K USD anyone can rent the swanky retro estate for a month. That's a 10,000-square-foot property with swimming pool, two fountains, tiled murals and a guesthouse in sunny Santa Barbara, California. Interested parties can contact Emily McBride of Village Properties Realtors.
MTV2 presents the second season of the newly revamped Dub Magazine Project. This time the keys get handed over to hosts MGK and Tyga for an adrenaline-filled glimpse into the celebrity world of customized rides and lifestyles. The upcoming season is set to feature the likes of Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Mac Miller, Big Boi, Travis Pastrana, Kreayshawn and Gucci Mane, and more!
Tune in on Sunday, October 28th at 1pm ET/PT to catch the premiere episode.
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Check out the new line of "luxury" robes by A. Moet. The new line aims to fuse the gap between elegance and functionality. Here's their cinematic ad for their wrinkle-free, machine-washable, high-end product.
Following along the lines of the infamous Banksy is French visual rebel, Kidult. The controversial graffiti and street artist has just released a short film titled Visual Dictatorship. It explores the relationship between his work and his message--exposing the elitist oppression from logo-dominant corporations and international fashion houses. Friend or foe, liberator or anarchist, the artist raises some very relevant issues in this post-modern world of luxury and misery!
Japanese designer Jay Tsujimura has created a line of jewelry accessories for a rather unique niche, SLR cameras! The aged silver pieces are designed to fit into the hot shoe and shutter cover slots of Nikon, Fuji, Leica and Ricoh-GR cameras. The elegant snakeskin and floral designs make a neat addition to some already-sleek machines. They'll run you about $300 USD and up.
Land Rover fans can begin to salivate as the all-new 2013 LR2 has been officially unveiled. The hood houses a 240 hp, 2.0 liter, turbo-charged four-cylinder engine while the interior features voice control operation, touchscreen, navigational system, Meridian surround sound, a rearview camera and Hitch Assist. Base price starts at $37,250 USD.
