In the wake of Apple Inc.’s next generation iPad 2 device, Capulet, the London-based luxury women’s accessories label, has announced its new collection of limited edition Luxury Leather iPad 2 Cases.
They come in a stylish range of high quality, luxury leather sleeves in a range of colours from ‘Fleur’ – a pale taupe with a Satsuma orange lining, ‘Joanne’ and ‘Melissa’ in a vibrant violet, ‘Alison’ in fresh apple mint, ‘Sharon’ in coffee brown with a hint of khaki and ‘Marija’ in a muted snakeprint.
Each luxury leather iPad 2 case is handmade in a town in Southern Spain. The town is famously home to master craftsmen who work with the cream of European designers on leather goods. This area is known for its long history in leather making and the local artisans pride themselves on producing high quality leather goods, which will stand the test of time through the use of traditional production methods.
Capulet only use quality materials to create truly luxurious products. All leathers are sourced from the finest tanneries in Europe and each case lined with genuine suede.
Joyce Lin, Capulet’s co-founder, stated: “Our goal is to offer stylish and luxurious case options for the latest devices as they enter the tablet market. Designing beautiful cases for our gadgets is a must. Why should we sacrifice our style whilst using the latest technology? The latest collection is the perfect accompaniment to this season’s high fashion 70’s revival and minimalist look.”
The packaging of the cases is also very stylish, each beautifully presented in a suede case and silky ribbon. The only drawback is that the cases themselves do not offer a high degree of protection to the Ipads. In some situations corners of the Ipads are exposed. However, they can accommodate the Ipad whilst housed in it’s smart case.
The luxury leather iPad 2 cases have simply been designed to add style to your technology whether for at work or in the high street.
Cases are also available for the Kindle, Galaxy Tab, 10″ notebooks, and 13″ notebooks. Prices are not cheap, but what would you expect from handmade, high end luxury leather goods? Such chic will always come at a cost.
The items are receiving impressive reviews from fashion media as they are displaying exquisite craftmanship with a definite nod to the clean lines of Celine and neutral tones of Chloe/Stella McCartney. They are available from Mercer and Wells (in the Square Mile) and Wolf and Badger (Notting Hill) plus online at capuletlondon.com.
There is a new Luxury ready-to-wear label in London, Narciss has just launched its flagship boutique and showroom in the heart of London’s Notting Hill.
The brand name derives from the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus – a young, beautiful man who fell in love with his own reflection in the water. Not realising that this vision was a mere image, he was unable to leave the beauty of his reflection and died.
In tribute to this myth, the Narciss collection includes a wide range of elegant dresses that encourage women to embrace their femininity and enjoy their beauty.
The new Luxury ready-to-wear label in London uses only the finest natural fabrics and manufactured with precision tailoring, the Narciss collection symbolises sophistication and combines femininity with a modern edge.
Dresses are the primary focus of each collection, from fabulous evening gowns to beautiful dresses fit to take you from day to night.
Each garment is designed to be a unique investment piece, with a nod to the ‘trend du jour’ yet made to blend in effortlessly with your existing wardrobe.
Fot the very best Luxury ready-to-wear label in London see the new flagship boutique on 185 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill.
Leading luxury brand Alfred Dunhill continue to push the boundaries in style and now in technology too.
They have collaborated with revolutionary, augmented reality platform Aurasma to create a new digital experience for your smartphone or tablet.
The stunning and inspirational Autumn Winter 2011 dunhill Voice campaign now comes alive and transforms into moving images and a transactional platform.
Clever stuff!
This augmented reality is a world’s first in the luxury and retail sector. Dunhill yet again ahead of the rest. Pioneering innovative media which brings images to life, every image of the Voice campaign can now be transformed into video.
You can expect lesser brands to follow dunhill’s lead.
How it works:
1. First download Aurasma Lite for free via your Smartphone app store
2. Once installed, open the program and hover it over any of the new dunhill Voice campaign images to bring them alive
3. You’ll also be able to seamlessly link to dunhill retail where you can ‘shop the collection’.
(NB: When downloading the app, if asked if you can see an ‘A’ symbol, then please say YES!)
Watch it now! Download Aurasma Lite and hold it over the dunhill Voice campaign image above to watch Sir Ranulph speak.
New Turkish jewellery by designer Jada is now available from the wonder boutique Kabiri, within Selfridges.
This exciting new Turkish jewellery in London features an intrinsic Turkish vibe entwined with this season’s most on-trend neon look.
Designed to be timeless keepsake pieces, the Jada collection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets are made using the finest chains of yellow, rose and white gold, which are inset with diamonds, citrine and topaz stones to name a few.
Jada jewellery is hand-crafted in Istanbul using carefully chosen conflict-free stones.
Designer Ceyda Gungor spent much of her life living abroad. This is where the inspiration for Jada stems from.
In 1996 she completed her degree in communications whilst living in Istanbul, Turkey. Ceyda has been crafting her own jewellery from Istanbul’s old town market, the Grand Bazaar since her childhood, and at 18, with barely any money, she started designing specific pieces.
Living in London since 2000, Ceyda has continued to be inspired by jewellery and the last twelve months has seen the lead up to the launch of her first major collections.
Using precious stones, and 14carat gold, the collections are designed using pendants such as initial disks, encrusted with diamonds, apples and pears with rubies, champagne diamonds and green sapphires, and the bestselling neon bangles.
Each piece is hand crafted using the finest techniques to produce high end pieces. The five collections, Reina, Zea, Yelda, Changa and JuJui are named after places and people close to Ceyda.
Sold originally through private clients, Turkish jewellery in London, Jada, is now available at Kabiri in Selfridges, Kabiri online, as well as through jewellerybyjada.com.
Luxury hair and beauty emporium Paul Edmonds in Knightsbridge have introduced their new ‘Business Blow Dry’ service.
For a limited time only they will open from 8am.
The new early opening is the perfect answer for business women who are big on style but low on time.
Bad hair days are a thing of the past thanks to this service. Paul Edmonds will deliver express glamour, and business ladies can be confident of looking their stylish best.
Business woman, author and TV personality Karren Brady is already a huge fan of Paul Edmonds.
Karren Brady typifies the woman who should take advantage of the Business Blow Dry. Possibly the best way to look glamorous and be successful without even putting your blackberry down - the salon has super fast Wi-Fi!
This exclusive opening lasts through August , Monday to Saturday (upon request) and priced at £25.
