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It’s already won the prestigious international Red Dot Design Award, and gotten itself into an exhibit at the 2008 21st Biennial of Industrial Design in Ljubljana. Weighing in at 17 grams, the Austrian-designed Purisme letter opener costs €350 ($450 USD).
Inspired by racing speedboats, the letter opener is made entirely of carbon fiber – woven carbon set in epoxy. There are shimmers and glimmers when you look closely, and an almost 3D effect in the patterns. Very futuristic.
Designer Mario Zeppetzauer created a product which not only is visually appealing, but fits well in the palm of the hand and gives you great grip. Measuring at 25 cm, the opener never veers off or makes a tear in the envelope.
The designer says he personally inspects each opener before despatch, and has also electromagnetically encoded a special message in each one. The Purisme letter opener comes in a felt case like a luxury pen.
“Forget the everyday optional extras offered by car manufacturers, this is the King Midas of customization and the gold standard of luxury,” said Jacques Blanc, a self-proclaimed modern day ‘Goldfinger’ and artistic director of car customization company Alchemist.
This one of a kind 24-carat gold plated Aston Martin DB7 was finished off with seven additional diamonds for that extra ‘bling’. The car appeared at the gala premiere of the new 007 James Bond movie: Quantum of Solace, in London. Princes Harry & William were amongst the attendees – surely admiring the details of the DB7 as well.
No price tag has been mentioned, yet speculations are in the price range of “a lot.”
Alchemist is a London car-customization firm which specialises in luxury cars such as Aston Martin, Porsche, Bentley and Mercedes. They have a patented process for their techniques in adding gold leaf to the car exteriors. Prices for the one rooftop start at around £12,500.
If you’ve got too much cash to burn and you feel like burning some extra calories as well, why not buy yourself some $15,000 wheels from Lew Racing? Their new Pro VT-1 racing wheels come with 4-year warranty and a whole range up options which add up to $15,000. ($5,000 for the wheels basic).
Only weighing in at 880 grams per wheel, the Pro VT-1 is said to have been designed with aerospace technology, with a low-drag airfoil section. Lew Racing claims this wheel is unbeatable against all others currently in the market.
The basic wheels can hold up to 185 lbs, and the customised wheels can hold up to 500 lbs. Full specs and other details can be found on the web site. (There’s also a YouTube demonstration).
Lew Racing guarantees that their carbon spokes are replaceable, because their wheels are manufactured by the hands of precise technicians.
Correction: expensive disppearing graffiti with hints of herbal spicy elements and floral essences. The new Wode perfume by Boudicca sprays on blue but doesn’t stain, and changes to clear in a matter of minutes. Apparently there are also hidden messages in Boudicca garments which this Wode can reveal.
The idea for the blue paint was inspired by the legend of Queen Boudicea and her cobalt blue war paint. Ferocious and fearless was the effect they were going for as they advanced on their enemies with blue paint made from ‘Woad’ plant extract.
Ingredients in the modern Wode include extracts of hemlock, the ‘suicide poison’ from Queen Boudicea’s time, and raw opium. (Very diluted percentages, of course).
Geza Shoe from fragrance company Escentric Molecules is part of the authorship of Boudicca’s first fragrance.
Boudicca’s known in the fashion world as the ‘other bad boys’ in the same pack with the likes of Alexander McQueen.
This little kitchen island will make you want to look twice when you think to yourself, Is it… really what I think it is? Yes. A zen-like shape of ying-yang inspired forms which moves and is adjustable for all your catering needs. And fits back snugly into the perfect circle.
Great for small, upscale spaces. With electric stove, sink and compartmentalised drawers, what more could a modern day host or hostess want?
The kitchen island is called ‘Isola S’ and is part of the ‘Nobody’ collection by Japanese company Tokyo Kitchen. Prices are not yet available, however it seems certain it won’t be cheap.
Tokyo Kitchen’s other products include furniture and fittings. All very minimalistic. All very sheek. Just browsing the website – even without Japanese knowledge – inspires me. (And loving the nature/techno music; you’ll see what I mean when you visit).
Their web shop is filled with everyday items such as spoons for USD $26 each.
