Stuart Hughes has featured in Lussorian many times now. In the past we have reported on his luxurious and indulgent creations, such as the Golden iPhone or Golden iPad. I love Mr Hughes work, but just where could you go from covering the world’s best gadgets in gold?
You go back…way back!
I’m talking prehistoric. Natural history meets latest technology, and it’s a bit special.
The iPhone 4 History edition, the worlds 1st Dinosaur mobile phone (yes, dinosaur), inspiration from Katherine Hughes.
This T - Rex phone has a rear section structured from a 65 million year old T-Rex tooth and meteoric stone. The tooth was splintered and shaved into the pre polished meteoric stone.
Along with nice little touches like 8.5ct ‘IF’ flawless diamonds and a platinum and diamond Apple logo, this phone is beyond compare.
The finish is outstanding and subtly brilliant. This is the most special mobile phone ever.
Price will be £39,995 and will available from http://www.stuarthughes.com as a limited edition of only 10 to be made.
Not content with his dino - dabblings, Stuart Hughes has also produced the most expensive fish tank in the world. Teaming up with Aquavista – who do a great range of flat screen fish tanks – Hughes has produced the Aquavista Dinosaur Gold.
Throw in a little gold, well, 68 kg of pure solid 24ct gold. Add mammoth tusk with a unique piece of Dinosaur bone from the T-Rex (why not?) diagonally shaved into the tusk and you get an amazing display piece, the best fish tank in the world.
Available as a limited edition of only 3, Priced @ £3 million, also from http://www.stuarthughes.com.
Posted by Paul Handley on Thu 8th July 2010 at 08:58 AM, Filed in Pet Luxury
Yes, That’s right…Luxury for pets.
And Why Not?! More and more people are happy to pay a little bit more to ensure their pets holiday is as good as their own. Kennels and catteries are so passé.
The Royvon Animal Hotel is situated close to the Brecon Beacons, and offers breathtaking views from one of the UKs most beautiful locations. Set in a secure six acres, with 3 large play paddocks and 2 indoor activity halls, the Hotel concentrates on “all day Play” and pampering. Air Conditioned dog taxi (!) rides to the Brecon Beacons allow for the residents to enjoy lengthy walks in great countryside.
A Spa for dogs for washing, grooming and four differnt types of massage means they will probably be better looked after than you on your own holiday! Royvon also operate a training centre, so you could even end up with a better mannered pooch!
The rooms are purpose built doggy heaven, 24/7 care provided and you can even check up using the rooms installed web cam. The rooms – named the Presidential Suite, Orchid House, Toto’s Toy Room or the Waikiki Wing – each have their own 24in plasma screen, usually tuned into Animal Planet.
Kennel boss Sarah Draper, whose brother Darren James runs their sister business in Surrey, said: “Even dogs deserve a bit of luxury now and again. All our rooms are very plush and our guests love it – we give them a holiday as good as their owners are having abroad. They can have their nails clipped, different shampoos for their particular coats and perfume to make them smell nice.”
The rates are reasonable, £29 a night. Compare this to the standard kennels rate and weigh up the obvious extras you get with Royvon Animal Hotel. It doesn’t seem so bonkers now, does it?
Posted by Tom Wilkins on Mon 27th July 2009 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Pet Luxury
Guests visiting Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, one of the Dorchester Collection, will no longer be the only ones receiving the royal treatment. This hotel has introduced the unique and pamper-filled Precious Paws Pet Programme, allowing guests’ furry friends the chance to indulge in their very own five-star amenities, at no extra cost to the guests.
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If you want to feel like your mixing it with the best celebs, then you might have to think about acquiring a designer pooch. But what if you don’t want to take on a dog full time?
Well, Flexpetz might offer the solution.
They enable you to rent-a-dog for around £25 ($50) per day. Not bad if you need to have the ultimate doggy fashion accessory. The Flexpetz service is due to also launch in London - Spring 2008.
According to the BBC - Leona Helmsley an eccentric New York billionaire decided to leave her dog named Trouble, a staggering $12m (£5.8m).
The dog’s trust fund is managed by John Codey who recently told US television network CBS that Trouble costs for medical care, security, meals, grooming etc amount to $300,000 (£145,000) per annum.
Unfortunately, the media spotlight on Trouble has attracted a number of death threats.
It sounds like Trouble has a rather apt name….!!
